Lotus Gardens Restaurant - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

Facility Type:	Restaurant
Inspection type:	Routine
Inspection date:	February 13, 2006
Number of critical violations:	1
Number of non-critical violations:	1
Follow-up Required:	Yes

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

Code	Description / Observation / Corrective Action
109	Critical Other (Specify) Observation: OUTSTANDING from inspections 13/09/2004; 20/09/2004;11/03/2005 walk-in cooler requires attention. Corrective Action: 1.Walls and ceiling require re-pannelling on or before 01June 2006. 2.Shelves in walk-in cooler require replacement on or before 01June 2006.
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: 1.Premises not maintained free of clutter.Some clutter noted in food prep area at time of inspection. Corrective Action: 1.Remove clutter in food prep area - magazines, newspapers.
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: 2.Floors showing unclean surfaces under equipment in cooking area and under dishwasher / sinks in dishwashing area. Corrective Action: 2.Thoroughly clean floors under equipment in cooking area and under dishwasher / sinks in dishwashing area.
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: 3.Ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters not cleaned properly - grease build-up evident. Corrective Action: 3.Ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters require thorough cleaning and de-greasing.

Comments:

Inspection 13/02/2006 at 13:30
Other areas noted at time of inspection.
-final rinse of dishwasher at 100ppm chlorine = good!
-wiping cloths in 100 ppm chlorine solution in food prep area and front service area = good!
-all refrigeration units, including walk-in cooler <4C = good!
-hot holding (soup/sauces) >60C = good!
-handbasin in food prep area equipped with liquid soap and paper towels = good!
-all food in walk-in cooler kept covered =good!
-vegetables and cooked foods stored separately and above raw meats =good!
-ice scoop store in a washable container with handle facing out = good!
-permit posted in view of public = good!