Timberwolf Restaurant & Lounge. - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:Restaurant
Inspection type:Routine
Inspection date:March 21, 2013
Number of critical violations:0
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
116   Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
Observation: Some of the lights in the kitchen are missing shatterproof covers (fluorescent lights, bulbs over cooktop and bulb in dry storage).
Corrective Action: Ensure all lights are fitted with shatterproof covers.
116   Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
Observation: Bathroom door opens directly into the kitchen, there is no self-closing spring.
Corrective Action: Install a self-closing spring on the bathroom door.
503   Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are in good working order (Sec 16(b))
Observation: The cutting boards on the hot line are worn and no longer easily cleanable.
Corrective Action: Replace cutting boards.
513   Refrigeration and hot holding equipment has accurate thermometers (Sec 19(2))
Observation: Thermometers were not found in all refrigeration units.
Corrective Action: Ensure that all refrigeration units are equipped with thermometers.

Comments:

Outstanding items from previous report: None.

NOTE: thawing vacuum sealed cold-smoked salmon in the fridge should only be done if the packaged is sliced open to reduce the risk of Type E Botulism toxin formation.

General Observations:
-Hand washing station supplied with liquid soap/paper towel and signage
-All refrigeration units met regulatory requirements.
-Temperature logs were up-to-date.
-Dry storage area was clean and organized, no issues noted with food storage.
-No signs of pests observed at time of inspection.
-Dishwasher tested 50ppm chlorine during sanitizing rinse cycle.
-Chlorine solution available for sanitizing food contact surfaces, tested 100ppm.
-Ventilation system last serviced November 2012.
-General sanitation of facility was acceptable.
-Foodsafe trained personnel on site at time of inspection.
-Staff washroom equipped with liquid soap and paper towel.
-Food handling procedures reviewed with staff at time of inspection, no concerns noted.