Elephant & Castle Restaurant - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

Facility Type:	Restaurant
Inspection type:	Routine
Inspection date:	February 15, 2011
Number of critical violations:	1
Number of non-critical violations:	3
Follow-up Required:	No

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: The buckets used to store wiping cloths had no sanitizing solution at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Sanitizing buckets must be filled with a sanitizing solution of adequate strength at all times - e.g. 200ppm quat.
110	Food Not Protected - General Observation: Containers of drink mix were stored in the ice bin behind the bar. Corrective Action: Ice that is used for making drinks cannot serve as a storage area for drink mix containers. Store all containers in the fridge.
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: Missing tiles were noted around the mop sink. Corrective Action: Replace missing tiles.
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: In the absence of proper floor-wall coving which would facilitate proper cleaning, an accumulation of food debris was noted along floor/wall junctions in a number of areas within the kitchen. Corrective Action: The installation of coving must be now be addressed for all affected areas within the kitchen.
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: There was a missing ceilig tile outside the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: Replace ceiling tile.
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: There is a gap underneath the warmer located under the oven in the kitchen alcove which opens up to the dining room. Food and clutter has accumulated underneath and cannot be easily cleaned. Corrective Action: Install a kickplate or otherwise seal off this area to prevent further accumulation of debris that cannot be easily cleaned.
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: The caukling around the glasswasher is black and peeling away. Corrective Action: Replace caulking.
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: The finish on the flooring in the server's walkway behind the kitchen has worn away leaving a large area of exposed wood. Corrective Action: All surfaces must be smooth, non-porous, easily cleaned and non-slip. This wooden area must be re-surfaced to meet these requirements.
118	Other (Specify) Observation: Take out containers and glass rimmers are stored directly on the floor underneath bar counters. Corrective Action: A more suitable location must be used for the storage of these items as the floors present a source of contamination.

Comments:

1. Dishwasher final rinse cycle achieving adequate concentration of chlorine for sanitization.
2. All temperatures met regulatory requirements. *NOTE* Some of the inserts in prep lines did not fit correctly. In order to maintain foods at the correct temperature during times when the lid is open, ensure that all inserts are correctly fitted at all times.
3. Thermometers noted in all coolers.
4. Temperature logs were up-to-date.
5. Ventilation system recently serviced - next service due July 2011.
6. Facility has a pest control program in place - no signs of pests noted during inspection.
7. Hand washing stations were equipped with soap and paper towel dispensers - all well stocked except soap in dispenser next to ice machine.
8. Sanitizing solution in spray bottles tested 200ppm quat.
9. Glasswasher in bar area tested 12.5ppm iodine.
10. Food storage was acceptable - all foods covered and dated. No cross-contamination issues noted.
11. General cleaning and sanitation in the kitchen was satisfactory. Further work is required in hard-to-reach spaces. Cleaning and sanitation behind the bar was acceptable.