Young Pocha Korean Restaurant
5650 SPRING GARDEN, HALIFAX · Food Establishment
17 inspections
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4 infractions
- 19(3) A food establishment must have lighting, ventilation, heating, refrigeration and plumbing that is appropriate to the specific activities of the food establishment and that is considered acceptable by the Minister.
- In accordance with Section 2.8 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide the food premise with adequate natural and/or mechanical ventilation.
- 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.
- In accordance with Section 4.2.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must demonstrate that a written sanitation program is in place, which: a. Outlines the parameters to be controlled in the food premises to ensure safety of the food product. b. Includes sanitation procedures for equipment, utensils or refrigeration units that impact on food safety, which must specify: i. areas, items of equipment, and utensils to be cleaned; ii. the designated food handler(s) responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing; iii. the chemicals and/or cleaning products (including concentrations) and process to be used; iv. the procedures used; v. the frequency of cleaning and sanitizing; and vi. inspection and monitoring records. c. Documents that the sanitation program is monitored and its effectiveness verified. d. Reflects the level of risk of the food products as determined by the management plan required in Section 3.0 of this Code. The sanitation plan must include cleaning schedule for the deli slicer, ice machine and the serving bot.
- 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 the ice machine to address the mold growth. Ensure this is done regularly.
- 37(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must maintain records that demonstrate the quality assurance system used to ensure food safety in the processing or preparation of a food.
- In accordance with Section 3.1.4 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must maintain records that demonstrate your Quality Assurance (Management) System, including the following: - Cleaning logs
- 19(3) A food establishment must have lighting, ventilation, heating, refrigeration and plumbing that is appropriate to the specific activities of the food establishment and that is considered acceptable by the Minister.
- Inspection
6 infractions
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. Observed 5-6 leaks in the ceiling in the front prep area and dining area. Repair the leaks in the ceiling.
- 19(3) A food establishment must have lighting, ventilation, heating, refrigeration and plumbing that is appropriate to the specific activities of the food establishment and that is considered acceptable by the Minister.
- In accordance with Section 2.8 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide the food premise with adequate natural and/or mechanical ventilation.
- 20(2) A washroom facility must be constructed, equipped, and designed in accordance with the Nova Scotia Building Code.
- Obtain a toilet paper dispenser for the staff washroom.
- 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.
- In accordance with Section 4.2.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must demonstrate that a written sanitation program is in place, which: a. Outlines the parameters to be controlled in the food premises to ensure safety of the food product. b. Includes sanitation procedures for equipment, utensils or refrigeration units that impact on food safety, which must specify: i. areas, items of equipment, and utensils to be cleaned; ii. the designated food handler(s) responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing; iii. the chemicals and/or cleaning products (including concentrations) and process to be used; iv. the procedures used; v. the frequency of cleaning and sanitizing; and vi. inspection and monitoring records. c. Documents that the sanitation program is monitored and its effectiveness verified. d. Reflects the level of risk of the food products as determined by the management plan required in Section 3.0 of this Code. The sanitation plan must include cleaning schedule for the deli slicer, ice machine and the serving bot.
- 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 the ice machine to address the mold growth. Ensure this is done regularly.
- 37(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must maintain records that demonstrate the quality assurance system used to ensure food safety in the processing or preparation of a food.
- In accordance with Section 3.1.4 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must maintain records that demonstrate your Quality Assurance (Management) System, including the following: - Cleaning logs
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- Inspection
3 infractions
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. Observed 5-6 leaks in the ceiling in the front prep area and dining area. Repair the leaks in the ceiling.
- 20(2) A washroom facility must be constructed, equipped, and designed in accordance with the Nova Scotia Building Code.
- Ensure staff washroom is in good upkeep.
- 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 the ice machine to address the mold growth. Ensure this is done regularly.
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- Inspection
9 infractions
- 19(1)(a) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(a) that the risk of contaminating the food is minimized;
- In accordance with Section 2.7(c) and Section 2.7(d) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all lighting fixtures are shielded with shatter-proof coverings in areas where there is exposed food, equipment, utensils or linens.
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. Observed 5-6 leaks in the ceiling in the front prep area and dining area. Repair the leaks in the ceiling.
- 20(2) A washroom facility must be constructed, equipped, and designed in accordance with the Nova Scotia Building Code.
- Ensure staff washroom is in good upkeep.
- 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
- Do not reuse tin cans for storage.
- 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.
- In accordance with Section 4.2.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must demonstrate that a written sanitation program is in place, which: a. Outlines the parameters to be controlled in the food premises to ensure safety of the food product. b. Includes sanitation procedures for equipment, utensils or refrigeration units that impact on food safety, which must specify: i. areas, items of equipment, and utensils to be cleaned; ii. the designated food handler(s) responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing; iii. the chemicals and/or cleaning products (including concentrations) and process to be used; iv. the procedures used; v. the frequency of cleaning and sanitizing; and vi. inspection and monitoring records. c. Documents that the sanitation program is monitored and its effectiveness verified. d. Reflects the level of risk of the food products as determined by the management plan required in Section 3.0 of this Code. The sanitation plan must include cleaning schedule for the deli slicer, ice machine and the serving bot.
- 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;
- Fix the dishwasher to ensure 100ppm chlorine based sanitizer is dispensed. Manually sanitize dishes using the two compartment sink until then.
- 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 the ice machine to address the mold growth. Ensure this is done regularly.
- 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.
- In accordance with Section 4.2.1(b) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must identify all cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the Food Establishment and their concentrations. Ensure test strips are available for chemical sanitizers.
- 37(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must maintain records that demonstrate the quality assurance system used to ensure food safety in the processing or preparation of a food.
- In accordance with Section 3.1.4 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must maintain records that demonstrate your Quality Assurance (Management) System, including the following: - Cleaning logs
- 19(1)(a) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(a) that the risk of contaminating the food is minimized;
- Inspection
6 infractions
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. Observed 5-6 leaks in the ceiling in the front prep area and dining area. Repair the leaks in the ceiling.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 2.14 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide at least one hand washing station in each food preparation area.
- 19(3) A food establishment must have lighting, ventilation, heating, refrigeration and plumbing that is appropriate to the specific activities of the food establishment and that is considered acceptable by the Minister.
- In accordance with Section 2.8 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide the food premise with adequate natural and/or mechanical ventilation.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 4.2.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must demonstrate that a written sanitation program is in place, which: a. Outlines the parameters to be controlled in the food premises to ensure safety of the food product. b. Includes sanitation procedures for equipment, utensils or refrigeration units that impact on food safety, which must specify: i. areas, items of equipment, and utensils to be cleaned; ii. the designated food handler(s) responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing; iii. the chemicals and/or cleaning products (including concentrations) and process to be used; iv. the procedures used; v. the frequency of cleaning and sanitizing; and vi. inspection and monitoring records. c. Documents that the sanitation program is monitored and its effectiveness verified. d. Reflects the level of risk of the food products as determined by the management plan required in Section 3.0 of this Code. In accordance with Section 4.2.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be cleaned at a frequency that will prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. In accordance with Section 4.2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must: a. ensure food contact surfaces of cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency that prevents the accumulation of grease deposits and other residues. b. ensure equipment that is used continuously at room temperature for the handling of potentially hazardous foods is cleaned and sanitized at least every four hours (e.g., deli meat slicers).
- 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.
- In accordance with Section 4.2.1(b) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must identify all cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the Food Establishment and their concentrations.
- 27(d) 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:
(d) the person washes their hands as often as is necessary to prevent contamination of food;
- Ensure food handlers wash their hands in between tasks and as frequently as needed.
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- Inspection
17 infractions
- 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.
- In accordance with Section 4.2.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must demonstrate that a written sanitation program is in place, which: a. Outlines the parameters to be controlled in the food premises to ensure safety of the food product. b. Includes sanitation procedures for equipment, utensils or refrigeration units that impact on food safety, which must specify: i. areas, items of equipment, and utensils to be cleaned; ii. the designated food handler(s) responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing; iii. the chemicals and/or cleaning products (including concentrations) and process to be used; iv. the procedures used; v. the frequency of cleaning and sanitizing; and vi. inspection and monitoring records. c. Documents that the sanitation program is monitored and its effectiveness verified. d. Reflects the level of risk of the food products as determined by the management plan required in Section 3.0 of this Code. The sanitation plan must include cleaning schedule for the deli slicer, ice machine and the serving bot.
- 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 the deli slicer in between uses to prevent debris build-up.
- 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 the ice machine to address the mold growth. Ensure this is done regularly.
- 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;
- Fix the dishwasher to ensure 100ppm chlorine based sanitizer is dispensed. Manually sanitize dishes using the two compartment sink until then.
- 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.
- In accordance with Section 4.2.1(b) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must identify all cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the Food Establishment and their concentrations. Ensure test strips are available for chemical sanitizers. Ensure approved sanitizer is used on food contact surfaces. Ensure cleaning (cloth) towels are stored in sanitizer solution. Facility must not operate without food contact surface sanitizer.
- 35(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must have a quality assurance system in place that identifies, implements, monitors and verifies critical factors in the processing and preparation of food and that effectively prevents contamination or adulteration of food and ensures food safety.
- In accordance with Section 3.1.2 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must have a Quality Assurance (Management) System in place and practised. In accordance with Section 3.1.2 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, your Quality Assurance (Management) system must: i) identify all possible health hazards related to food; ii) identify critical control points in the production and processing of food products with potentially hazardous ingredients (including raw ingredients) that could contaminate other food; iii) establish critical limits for each critical control point; iv) identify procedures to regularly monitor critical control points on the critical limits; v) include corrective actions and procedures to follow when deviations from critical limits occur; and vi) record all exceptions to the procedures/specifications that impact food safety, and establish verification processes, as appropriate. Prepare a food safety plan for the Korean BBQ/Hot Pot section. Ensure customers are made aware of the risks associated with undercooked and raw meat.
- 37(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must maintain records that demonstrate the quality assurance system used to ensure food safety in the processing or preparation of a food.
- In accordance with Section 3.1.4 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must maintain records that demonstrate your Quality Assurance (Management) System, including the following: - Cleaning logs
- 19(1)(a) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(a) that the risk of contaminating the food is minimized;
- In accordance with Section 2.7(c) and Section 2.7(d) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all lighting fixtures are shielded with shatter-proof coverings in areas where there is exposed food, equipment, utensils or linens.
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. Observed 5-6 leaks in the ceiling in the front prep area and dining area. Repair the leaks in the ceiling.
- 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 2.17 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure exterior openings are protected against the entry of pests.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 2.14 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide at least one hand washing station in each food preparation area. Ensure handwash stations are supplied with adequate supplies and are accessible at all times.
- 19(3) A food establishment must have lighting, ventilation, heating, refrigeration and plumbing that is appropriate to the specific activities of the food establishment and that is considered acceptable by the Minister.
- In accordance with Section 2.8 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide the food premise with adequate natural and/or mechanical ventilation.
- 19(3) A food establishment must have lighting, ventilation, heating, refrigeration and plumbing that is appropriate to the specific activities of the food establishment and that is considered acceptable by the Minister.
- In accordance with Section 2.7 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must supply the food premise with artificial light to ensure the safe and sanitary production of food.
- 20(2) A washroom facility must be constructed, equipped, and designed in accordance with the Nova Scotia Building Code.
- Ensure staff washroom is in good upkeep.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 2.9 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must: store all food and food items a minimum of 15 cm (6 in.) off the floor on racks, shelves or pallets; store all food and food items a minimum of 5 cm (2 in.) from the walls.
- 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
- Do not reuse tin cans for storage.
- 27(d) 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:
(d) the person washes their hands as often as is necessary to prevent contamination of food;
- Ensure food handlers wash their hands in between tasks and as frequently as needed.
- 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.
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1 infraction
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. Observed 5-6 leaks in the ceiling in the front prep area and dining area. Repair the leaks in the ceiling.
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
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1 infraction
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. Observed 5-6 leaks in the ceiling in the front prep area and dining area. Repair the leaks in the ceiling.
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
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4 infractions
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. Observed 5-6 leaks in the ceiling in the front prep area and dining area. Repair the leaks in the ceiling.
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. Observed a hole in the wall near the 2 compartment sink in the front food prep area. Repair hole.
- 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;
- Observed food being stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 15cm off the floor. Store food up off the floor.
- 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
- Observed cardboard being used as storage containers in the walk-in freezer. Provide proper food safe containers that are easily cleanable.
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
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12 infractions
- 19(1)(a) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:(a)that the risk of contaminating the food is minimized;
- Observed some rodent droppings around the hand wash sink. Clean area where rodent droppings are seen.
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. Observed 5-6 leaks in the ceiling in the front prep area and dining area. Repair the leaks in the ceiling.
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. Observed a hole in the wall near the 2 compartment sink in the front food prep area. Repair hole. Observed a missing ceiling tile above the walk-in fridge. Replace missing tile.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 4.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all surfaces such as floors, walls and ceilings are cleaned at a frequency that will prevent accumulation of dust, dirt and debris.Observed walls and ceilings in the kitchen to be dirty. Clean all walls and ceilings. Observed lighting to be dim in the front prep area. Replace lights with a brighter light so proper cleaning can take place.
- 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.
- Observed items/harbourage being stored in a back hallway. Remove all items/harbourage from the hallway. Observed no door sweep on the main entrance. Install a door sweep.
- 20(2) A washroom facility must be constructed, equipped, and designed in accordance with the Nova Scotia Building Code.
- Observed water turned off in the staff washroom. Turn water back on for the sink in the 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;
- Observed food not being covered while in storage. Food must be covered while in storage to protect from contamination. Cover food.
- 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
- Observed dishwasher to have 0ppm for sanitizer concentration. Repair dishwasher so sanitizer concentration is 100ppm. Dishes must be manually washed in the 2 compartment sink until the dishwasher is repaired and has a concentration of 100ppm for sanitizer. Observed cardboard being used on shelves in the walk-in fridge and as storage containers in the walk-in freezer. Remove all cardboard. Provide proper food safe containers that are easily cleanable. Observed raw, exposed wood in the kitchen. Paint/seal the raw wood so it is smooth and easily cleanable.
- 23(2)(b) Equipment used to cook, heat-treat, cool, store, display or freeze food must be designed to
(b) control temperature, humidity, air flow and any other condition that is likely to have a detrimental effect on food safety.
- Observed an open top fridge not maintaining a temp of 4C or lower. Repair fridge so it is maintaining a temp of 4C or lower. Do not store any hazardous foods in this fridge until it is maintaining the proper temperature.
- 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;
- Observed food debris on the deli slicer. Clean and sanitize deli slicer.
- 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.
- Observed food being stored above 4C in the open face fridge. Food was moved to a fridge that was maintaining a temp of 4C or less. Observed meat being defrosted at room temp. Meat was moved to a fridge to defrost.
- 88 A person to whom a permit is issued shall comply with all terms and conditions of the permit.
- In accordance with Section 88 of the Health Protection Act, you must comply with all terms and conditions of the Food Establishment permit, including (but not limited to) the following: Section 2.14(b)(ii) Handwash facilities must:be accessible for the use of workers at all times; Observed items being stored in front of the hand wash station that was blocking it. Items were moved at this time.
- 19(1)(a) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:(a)that the risk of contaminating the food is minimized;
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- 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.
- Observed main entry doors being left opened. Keep doors closed. Or provide a door sweep on the inside door and keep the inside door closed at all times. This will prevent the entrance of rodents and/or 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.
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2 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 mould on the wall farthest away from the door. Thoroughly clean wall.
- 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.
- Observed rodent droppings on the floors throughout kitchen, back storage room, vestibule between kitchen and staff washroom, dishwashing area, and front kitchen. Thoroughly clean areas where rodent droppings are seen.Observed four dead mice. Discard dead mice and replace traps, if needed.Observed main entry doors being left opened. Keep doors closed. This will prevent the entrance of rodents and/or pests. Hire a pest control company.
- 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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- 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 mould on the wall farthest away from the door. Thoroughly clean wall.
- 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.
- Observed rodent droppings on the floors throughout kitchen, back storage room, vestibule between kitchen and staff washroom, dishwashing area, and front kitchen. Thoroughly clean areas where rodent droppings are seen. Observed four dead mice. Discard dead mice and replace traps, if needed. Observed main entry doors being left opened. Keep doors closed. This will prevent the entrance of rodents and/or pests. Increase frequency of visits from pest control company to once a month. Visits may be able to decrease in the future.
- 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;
- Observed no soap hand wash sink. Provide soap in the soap dispenser.
- 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;
- Observed food not being covered when in storage. Cover food when it is in storage so it is protected from contamination. Observed food being stored on the floor in the walk-in fridge. Store food at least 15cm off the floor.
- 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;
- Observed no cleaning schedule on-site. Provide a detailed weekly cleaning schedule that is posted in the kitchen. Observed deli slicer not being properly cleaned and sanitized. Equipment (such as deli slicer) that is used continuously at room temperature for the handling of potentially hazardous foods must be cleaned and sanitized at least every four hours (e.g., deli meat slicers). Provide written instructions on how to properly clean and sanitize the deli slicer. This will ensure it is being cleaned and sanitizer correctly. Observed seal on the walk-in freezer door to be broken/pieces of it missing. Replace seal.
- 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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- 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 mould on the wall farthest away from the door. Thoroughly clean wall.
- 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.
- Observed rodent droppings on the floors throughout kitchen, back storage room, vestibule between kitchen and staff washroom, dishwashing area, and front kitchen. Thoroughly clean areas where rodent droppings are seen. Observed four dead mice. Discard dead mice and replace traps, if needed. Observed main entry doors being left opened. Keep doors closed. This will prevent the entrance of rodents and/or pests. Increase frequency of visits from pest control company to once a month. Visits may be able to decrease in the future.
- 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;
- Observed no soap hand wash sink. Provide soap in the soap dispenser.
- 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;
- Observed food not being covered when in storage. Cover food when it is in storage so it is protected from contamination. Observed food being stored on the floor in the walk-in fridge. Store food at least 15cm off the floor.
- 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
- Observed dishwasher not providing the required amount of sanitizer concentration of 100ppm. Repair dishwasher so the sanitizer concentration is 100ppm. Do not use the dishwasher until the require sanitizer concentration is provided. Use the two compartment sink method (wash and rinse in the first sink and sanitize in the second sink). Wash with soap and water, rinse with warm water and use a bleach and water mixture for sanitizing.
- 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;
- Observed no cleaning schedule on-site. Provide a detailed weekly cleaning schedule that is posted in the kitchen. Observed deli slicer not being properly cleaned and sanitized. Equipment (such as deli slicer) that is used continuously at room temperature for the handling of potentially hazardous foods must be cleaned and sanitized at least every four hours (e.g., deli meat slicers). Provide written instructions on how to properly clean and sanitize the deli slicer. This will ensure it is being cleaned and sanitizer correctly. Observed seal on the walk-in freezer door to be broken/pieces of it missing. Replace seal.
- 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.
- Observed no sanitizer being used on food contact surfaces. Provide a food safe sanitizer and use it on food contact surfaces. An example of a food safe sanitizer is mixing 1L of water with 1/2 teaspoon of bleach.
- 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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- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
- Observed tiles missing from the ceiling above the walk-in fridge. Provide 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;
- Observed mould on the wall farthest away from the door. Thoroughly clean wall.
- 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.
- Observed rodent droppings on the floors throughout kitchen, back storage room, vestibule between kitchen and staff washroom, dishwashing area, and front kitchen. Thoroughly clean areas where rodent droppings are seen. Observed four dead mice. Discard dead mice and replace traps, if needed. Observed main entry doors being left opened. Keep doors closed. This will prevent the entrance of rodents and/or pests. Increase frequency of visits from pest control company to once a month. Visits may be able to decrease in the future.
- 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;
- Observed no soap hand wash sink. Provide soap in the soap dispenser.
- 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;
- Observed food not being covered when in storage. Cover food when it is in storage so it is protected from contamination. Observed food being stored on the floor in the walk-in fridge. Store food at least 15cm off the floor.
- 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
- Observed dishwasher not providing the required amount of sanitizer concentration of 100ppm. Repair dishwasher so the sanitizer concentration is 100ppm. Do not use the dishwasher until the require sanitizer concentration is provided. Use the two compartment sink method (wash and rinse in the first sink and sanitize in the second sink). Wash with soap and water, rinse with warm water and use a bleach and water mixture for sanitizing. Observed cardboard on shelves in the walk-in fridge, under grill, and on top of the deep freezer. Remove cardboard because it is not easily cleanable.
- 28(2) If an operator is absent from a food establishment, the operator must ensure that a member of the personnel who has successfully completed a food hygiene training program is present.
- Observed no certified food handler was working during inspection. At least one certified food handler must be on-site per shift during all operational hours.
- 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;
- Observed no cleaning schedule on-site. Provide a detailed weekly cleaning schedule that is posted in the kitchen. Observed deli slicer not being properly cleaned and sanitized. Equipment (such as deli slicer) that is used continuously at room temperature for the handling of potentially hazardous foods must be cleaned and sanitized at least every four hours (e.g., deli meat slicers). Provide written instructions on how to properly clean and sanitize the deli slicer. This will ensure it is being cleaned and sanitizer correctly. Observed seal on the walk-in freezer door to be broken/pieces of it missing. Replace seal.
- 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.
- Observed no sanitizer being used on food contact surfaces. Provide a food safe sanitizer and use it on food contact surfaces. An example of a food safe sanitizer is mixing 1L of water with 1/2 teaspoon of bleach.
- 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.
- Observed improper defrosting taking place. Defrosting was taking place on top of a deep freezer at room temperature and in the hand wash sink near the back storage room. Items were placed back in the freezers. Proper defrosting must be carried out in the fridge or in a sink under continuously cold running water until the product is fully defrosted.
- 8(2) A permit must be posted in a conspicuous location in the food establishment.
- Post valid permit in a conspicuous location in the food establishment.
- 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;