Howe Sound Brew Pub - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

Facility Type:	Restaurant
Inspection type:	Routine
Inspection date:	March 11, 2005
Number of critical violations:	2
Number of non-critical violations:	1
Follow-up Required:	No

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

Code	Description / Observation / Corrective Action
108	Critical Repeat Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils Observation: Wiping cloths are not clean, not restricted in use, and not stored in approved sanitizing solution - at both Pub and bar area in NBL&G. Corrective Action: Sanitizing solution (QAC 200 ppm) with wiping cloths must be kept in a separate container, monitored with test strips and changed every 2 hours - prepared at time of inspection (both Pub and bar area in NBL&G). Please daily record on Sanitation Log!
116	Repeat Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: (OUTSTANDING) Seals at counter/wall joins require re-sealing - gaps are apparent. Corrective Action: Re-seal at counter/wall joins behind beer dispensers to prevent the accumulation of dirt and grime in gaps.
121	Critical Repeat Inadequate food safety training - staff Observation: Not all employees presently on staff have completed the required food handler training program (Certified operator in facility at time of inspection). Corrective Action: The operator must ensure that in their absence at least one employee on duty has a FoodSafe Certificate, as per Section 10(2) of the Food Premises Regulation.The fine for failing to have adequately trained employees is $230.00. (OUTSTANDING)Please provide list of certified employees in Brew Pub.

Comments:

Inspection 11/03/05 at 8pm
Areas addressed from previous inspection 08/02/05
116.1.Floors cleaned - please maintain esp. in corners and at wall joins.
109.Sanitation Plan approved on 28/02/05.
118.Permit displayed in view of public behind bar.

Other areas noted at time of inspection.
-final rinse in dishwasher at appropriate concentration (12.5ppm iodine) - monitor and record on Sanitation log.
-liquid soap and paper towels available at handbasin = good!
-ice scoops stored separately from ice in a washable container with handle facing out = good!
-discussed FoodSafe training with staff.
-staff cooperative = thanks!