Whistler Samurai Sushi - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:Restaurant
Inspection type:Routine
Inspection date:September 16, 2009
Number of critical violations:1
Number of non-critical violations:  4
Follow-up Required:  Yes

Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
108  Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
Observation: Wiping cloths used for cleaning food contact surfaces are being kept on counters.
Corrective Action: Store all wiping cloths in a bucket of sanitizing solution and ensure the solution is changed every 2 hours.
110   Food Not Protected - General
Observation: There are a number of open bags of dried foods that are not protected from contamination.
Corrective Action: Ensure that all foods are stored in sealed containers.
112   Poor Sanitary Design, Construction, Installation of Equipment & Utensils
Observation: The seal behind the sinks is covered with mildew and is in an unsanitary condition.
Corrective Action: Remove all the blackened caulking around the sinks and re-caulk the area.
112   Poor Sanitary Design, Construction, Installation of Equipment & Utensils
Observation: In general, this facility has some areas that require a thorough cleaning.
Corrective Action: Conduct a thorough cleaning of walls, under kitchen equipment, doors, door handles, and all shelving.
112   Poor Sanitary Design, Construction, Installation of Equipment & Utensils
Observation: The curtain that separates the kitchen from the dining room is heavily soiled.
Corrective Action: Wash the curtain.
116   Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
Observation: One of the coolers is broken.
Corrective Action: Fix the broken cooler.
116   Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
Observation: The ventilation system is overdue for servicing.
Corrective Action: Have the ventilation system serviced.
116   Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
Observation: The backflow preventer is due for testing.
Corrective Action: Have the backflow preventer tested.
118   Other (Specify)
Observation: This facility does not have a way of testing the concentration of the quatz sanitizer solution being used to clean food contact surfaces.
Corrective Action: Keep quatz test strips on site at all times.

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