La Bocca - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:Restaurant
Inspection type:Follow-Up
Inspection date:July 29, 2005
Number of critical violations:4
Number of non-critical violations:  2
Follow-up Required:  Yes

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: Multiple storage temperature abuse of high hazard food items. Poultry thawed at room temp. Refrigeration equipment in poor condition.
Corrective Action: Discard all high hazard foods stored above 4 degrees C. Do not use these refrigeration units for storage of high hazard foods until they are capable of maintaining foods below 4 degrees C. Service equipment and if required replace refrigeration units. NSF standard equipment is strongly recommended,
108  Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
Observation: Wiping cloths are not clean, not restricted in use, and not stored in approved sanitizing solution.
Corrective Action: Sanitizing solution (Chlorine 100ppm / QAC 200 ppm) with wiping cloths must be kept in a separate container, monitored with test strips and changed every 2 hours.
108  Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
Observation: Food contact surfaces of prep tables, cutting boards not adequately cleaned and sanitized.
Corrective Action: Prepare and implement a written sanitation plan that includes procedures and agents to regularly clean and sanitize food contact surfaces, cutting boards,train staff.
109  Critical Other (Specify)
Observation: Plumbing leak in ceiling of dining area.
Corrective Action: Have plumbing checked and repaired.
116   Repeat Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
Observation: Floors, walls, ceilings not properly constructed and installed, not in good repair, unclean surfaces.
Corrective Action: The facility must be thoroughly cleaned, food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized. Written sanitation plan to cover frequency and procedures. Given high volume of business and service to 3 food service units from this main kitchen, dedicated cleaning/janitorial/maintenance staff are recommended.
122  Critical Inadequate Food Safety Plan
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: A Food Safety Plan must be submitted prior to reopening.
130   Inadequate Sanitation Plan
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 before reopening.

Comments:

This premises is closed until our office provides written permission to re-open. The kitchen is linked to La Brassiere which is also closed as is food service in the Amsterdam Pub.