WATER POLO RESTAURANT
1325 LOWER WATER, HALIFAX · Food Establishment
11 inspections
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0 infractions
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1 infraction
- 19(1)(c) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(c) that the surfaces and materials are durable, non-toxic and are easy to maintain, clean and sanitize;
- Observed several ceiling tiles above dishwashing area in disrepair. Replace ceiling tiles.
- 19(1)(c) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(c) that the surfaces and materials are durable, non-toxic and are easy to maintain, clean and sanitize;
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4 infractions
- 19(1)(c) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(c) that the surfaces and materials are durable, non-toxic and are easy to maintain, clean and sanitize;
- Observed several ceiling tiles above dishwashing area in disrepair. Replace ceiling tiles.
- 29(2)(a) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(a) the food establishment and equipment are maintained, cleaned and sanitized;
- A deep clean is required in dishwashing area.
- 29(2)(a) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(a) the food establishment and equipment are maintained, cleaned and sanitized;
- Clean and sanitize interior surfaces of garbage receptacles in dishwashing area.
- 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
- In accordance with Section 4.3.4 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure: d. Eradication of uncontrolled pests is carried out by a certified pest control operator utilizing approved chemicals and methods.
- 19(1)(c) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(c) that the surfaces and materials are durable, non-toxic and are easy to maintain, clean and sanitize;
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0 infractions
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2 infractions
- 23(1)(a) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(a) protect food from contamination;
- Clean and sanitize interior of large ice machine due to mould growth.
- 29(1) An operator of a food establishment must have a maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program in place to control the risk of contamination of food, equipment, utensils and other facilities in the food establishment.
- Develop a cleaning schedule for both ice machines.
- 23(1)(a) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(a) protect food from contamination;
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2 infractions
- 23(1)(a) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(a) protect food from contamination;
- Clean and sanitize interior of large ice machine due to mould growth.
- 29(2)(a) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(a) the food establishment and equipment are maintained, cleaned and sanitized;
- Clean and disinfect behind shelving units next to walk-in freezer due to rodent droppings.
- 23(1)(a) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(a) protect food from contamination;
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1 infraction
- 42(1)(a) An Inspector may require an operator to implement sampling and testing procedures to demonstrate any of the following:
(a) that food is not contaminated;
- Obtain sushi rice test strips to ensure acidified sushi rice is within proper pH level.
- 42(1)(a) An Inspector may require an operator to implement sampling and testing procedures to demonstrate any of the following:
(a) that food is not contaminated;
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4 infractions
- 23(1)(a) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(a) protect food from contamination;
- Ensure ice scoop is stored outside of ice or in a manner that does not contaminate ice.
- 23(1)(a) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(a) protect food from contamination;
- Clean and sanitize interior of large ice machine due to mould growth.
- 29(2)(a) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(a) the food establishment and equipment are maintained, cleaned and sanitized;
- Clean and disinfect behind shelving units next to walk-in freezer due to rodent droppings.
- 29(2)(a) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(a) the food establishment and equipment are maintained, cleaned and sanitized;
- Clean around ceiling vent in dishwasher area due to build-up of dust.
- 23(1)(a) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(a) protect food from contamination;
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0 infractions
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1 infraction
- 19(2)(b) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator:
(b) adequately designed and appropriately located hand-washing facilities;
- Hand sink in dishwashing area must be equipped with a paper towel dispenser and hand soap dispenser.
- 19(2)(b) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator:
(b) adequately designed and appropriately located hand-washing facilities;
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12 infractions
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
- In accordance with Section 2.9 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure: all shelving and food is maintained a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) off the floor.
- 19(2)(b) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator:
(b) adequately designed and appropriately located hand-washing facilities;
- Hand sink in dishwashing area must be equipped with a paper towel dispenser and hand soap dispenser.
- 19(2)(b) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator:
(b) adequately designed and appropriately located hand-washing facilities;
- Paper towel dispenser must be installed in staff washroom.
- 23(1)(a) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(a) protect food from contamination;
- Mold build-up observed on the interior surfaces of the large ice machine. Discard ice and clean/sanitize according to the manufacturers instructions.
- 27(a) A food establishment must develop and demonstrate policies and procedures for personnel that ensure that a person entering a food handling area or engaging in an operation in a food establishment who comes into contact with food meets all of the following:
(a) the person is clean and sanitary and shows good personal hygiene;
- Observed employee handling dirty dishes and then clean dishes without practicing proper hand hygiene. Staff must wash hands after any activity or instance where hands may become soiled.
- 29(1) An operator of a food establishment must have a maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program in place to control the risk of contamination of food, equipment, utensils and other facilities in the food establishment.
- Cutting boards observed stacked wet after dishwashing. Equipment, dishes and utensils must be air dried.
- 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
- Rodent droppings observed along floor wall junctions in hard to reach areas such as under equipment on prep line and behind shelving units. Clean and disinfect all areas affected by rodent droppings.
- 29(3) A food establishment must provide facilities and equipment to implement the maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program and must identify in their program the cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the food establishment, including their concentration and uses.
- Sanitizer spray bottles observed without label. Ensure all chemicals have a label.
- 33(1) An operator must ensure that the temperature of food is controlled so that the food does not deteriorate or become inedible or unsafe.
- A cut cucumber observed stored at room temperature in bar. Cut fruits and vegetables must be refrigerated at 4C or below. Cucumber was discarded during inspection.
- 34 An operator must ensure that a food establishment is operated so that all food and food ingredients are processed, manufactured, handled, prepared, packaged, served, sold, offered for sale or distribution free of charge, dispensed, displayed and stored in a manner that prevents contamination and adulteration.
- Observed in-use utensils stored in room temperature water. Acceptable methods of in-use utensil storage include a dipper well, a hot holding well, under refrigeration temperatures, or wiped with a sanitizer solution and then clean and sanitized every 2 hours.
- 48(1) An operator must ensure that all food is stored and transported under conditions that do all of the following:
a) protect the food from contamination,
b) provide an environment that adequately controls contamination,
c) protect the food from damage likely to make the food inedible.
- Ice scoops observed stored directly in ice in bar area. Ice scoops must be stored out of ice, in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination of ice.
- 48(1) An operator must ensure that all food is stored and transported under conditions that do all of the following:
a) protect the food from contamination,
b) provide an environment that adequately controls contamination,
c) protect the food from damage likely to make the food inedible.
- Store all bagged bulk ingredients located in dry storage area in food-grade bins to prevent access to pests.
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.