Observation: The small stand-up cooler next to the oven with the transparent door measured an internal temperature of 7C.
Corrective Action: All refrigeration units must be capable of keeping foods at or below 4C.
Observation: The glass washer sanitizer bottle was empty and no iodine was detectable in the rinse cycle.
Corrective Action: Ensure that staff are monitoring the sanitizer regularly and replenishing the sanitizing solution as required.
Observation: One of the upper bar coolers under the back counter has a leak and both upper bar coolers under the back counter appeared to have not been cleaned and sanitized in quite some time.
Corrective Action: Repair the leak - if the problem is with the overflow container for the condenser, ensure that staff are trained to manually empty the container once per shift or as required. Remove all drinks and clean/sanitize the coolers on a regular basis to prevent the accumulation of residues and mold growth.
Observation: The chemical dispensing station was not connected to the bottle of sanitizing solution so staff had no means of dispensing sanitizer at the correct concentration for cleaning food contact surfaces.
Corrective Action: The dispenser must be serviced so it functions according to its intended purpose and sanitizer bottles must be replenished on a regular basis by staff and used to routinely to clean food contact surfaces. This includes in the kitchen, in the food prep areas and at the bars. The concentration must measure a minimum of 200ppm quatz and test strips should be available to periodically verify that the dispensing unit is functioning correctly. All sanitizer bottles should also be labeled "sanitizer" and staff must be made aware of their intended purpose.
Observation: The access panel to the ice machine reservoir is missing and the reservoir appeared to need cleaning.
Corrective Action: Replace the access panel so the reservoir is not exposed to air contaminants and ensure the unit is cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis - including flushing all the lines.
Observation: The crack between counters used to store cutting knives is not sanitary and should not be used for knife storage.
Corrective Action: An alternative storage method for cutting knives is required to ensure they are kept free from debris and contamination that could be introduced into foods. This could include the use of a butcher block or magnetic wall-mounted strip.
Observation: The metal shelves used to store plates in the kitchen are rough and do not appear to be easily cleanable.
Corrective Action: Ensure that all surfaces in the kitchen are constructed in a way that makes then smooth, and easily cleanable.
Observation: It was noted that a couple lights were burnt out within food preparation and storage areas.
Corrective Action: Ensure that all burnt out lights are replaced.
Observation: A number of fluorescent lights in food preparation and storage areas were not fitted with shatter-proof protective covers.
Corrective Action: All lights should be fitted with shatter-proof protective covers to protect foods from physical contamination in the event a light bulb is broken.
Observation: A number of the ceiling tiles in the kitchen were missing and those in place were painted a dark color.
Corrective Action: All missing ceiling tiles should be replaced and it is recommended that ceiling tiles in the kitchen be light in color to easily identify when cleaning is required.
Observation: The grout on the tiled kitchen floor is heavily soiled.
Corrective Action: The floor must be thoroughly cleaned.
Observation: The area where the glass washer is set up is not of sufficient design to prevent the accumulation of moisture in dry products and in insulation - which over time - could lead to mold growth.
Corrective Action: The layout of this area must be improved so that moisture from the glass washer does not cause an unacceptable accumulation of moisture leading to mold growth - especially behind the unit and above the unit, where insulation is exposed.
Observation: The scoop for the ice was being stored on a dirty piece of cardboard.
Corrective Action: Store the ice scoop in a clean, sanitized bucket or insert.
Observation: The caulking joining the backsplash to the wall behind the dishwasher has mildew and is missing in some spaces.
Corrective Action: Remove and replace.
Observation: Not all refrigerators are equipped with thermometers.
Corrective Action: Ensure that all refrigerators have thermometers in them so staff can conduct daily temperature checks of all refrigeration units.
Observation: There were some boxes of food being stored directly on the floor.
Corrective Action: Ensure that all food is stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.