North Beach Lounge & Grill - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:Restaurant
Inspection type:Routine
Inspection date:November 14, 2008
Number of critical violations:1
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
105  Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
Observation: Refrigerated drawers below grill not working adequately. Food temperature recorded between 12C and 15C. Although temperature gauge on outside of unit displayed 35F/2C, inside temperature of unit recorded 12C/55F. Thermometer was not provided inside unit. Temperature log was not being maintained on daily basis.
Corrective Action: Provide thermometers inside all refrigerated units. Maintain Temperature log daily. Operator discarded all food from unit.
118   Other (Specify)
Observation: Sanitation log is not being maintained on daily basis. Test strips not available.
Corrective Action: Maintain Sanitation log daily. Record disinfectant residual in dishwasher (maintain at 100ppm chlorine).Provide test strips for monitoring disinfectant concentration (Test strips left with operator).

Comments:

Other items noted at time of inspection:

- Liquid handsoap and paper towels provided at handwash stations = good.
- Freezer temperatures recorded -18C = good.
- Fridge temperatures recorded 4C, or below =good.
- Hot-holding foods recorded temperatures above 65C = good.
- Foods covered, labelled, dated, well organized.
- Dishwasher sanitizing rinse recorded 100ppm chlorine = good.
- Quats sanitizer used in spray bottles, for wiping food contact surfaces.
- Ensure Permits to Operate are posted in location visible to the public.
(Reminder - any changes to menu requires an approved Food Safety Plan)
NOTE: Raw eggs are not approved for use in any menu items (ie Caesar salad dressing). Liquid, pasteurized egg product must be used in high-risk menu items requiring raw eggs.