Observation: Canned goods not obtained from approved commercial processor (home canned items being used).
Corrective Action: Low acid canned goods not from a commercial processor eg. mushrooms are high risk and must not be served. Recommend providing samples and recipes of low acid canned products to private food lab for shelf stability and botulism analysis.
Observation: Basement storage area is being used as a food prep area and is not properly constructed for this function.
Corrective Action: Finish floor, add a hand wash and food preparation sink and additional lighting.
Observation: Main kitchen floor is wearing in areas.
Corrective Action: Consider replacement or repair in future.
Observation: A Food Safety Plan has not been completed and approved for this facility. A Food Safety Plan is required under Section 23 of the Food Premises Regulation. The fine for failing to have written food handling procedures is $230.00.
Corrective Action: Reviewed food safety plan in progress - complete.
Observation: A Sanitation Plan has not been completed and approved for this facility. A Sanitation Plan is required under Section 24 of the Food Premises Regulation. The fine for failing to have written sanitation procedures is $230.00.
Corrective Action: A Sanitation Plan must be submitted.