Nesters Market 4545 - Food

DELI: Staff reports that slicers are disassembled and cleaned/rinsed/sanitized at the end of the day, however, they are not being completed frequently enough (must be properly dishwashed at least every 4 hours if being used continuously).

DELI: Sliced meat was placed on top of refrigerator vent at back of deli display fridge. Vent needs to be kept free of obstruction for air flow and is not an appropriate surface for food contact.

DELI: Cooked chicken on bottom shelf of hot holding unit measured at 53C. Middle shelf and top compartment had adequate temperature of 60C+. Do not use bottom shelf unless it can maintain chicken above 60C (140F).

DELI: Staff not trained in process for 3-compartment dishwashing; one sink being used for drying dishes. Ensure dishes are washed with detergent, rinsed in second sink, and immersed in sanitizer for at least 2 minutes in the third sink. (Mechanical dishwasher is not working but is approved to be replaced).

DELI: No paper towel in dispenser in deli at time of inspection. A package of paper napkins was temporarily placed by the hand sink. Ensure hand sink is stocked with paper towel that fits in the dispenser AT ALL TIMES when staff are working. , , MEAT: Paper towel provided at hand sink in meat area but not in dispenser. Ensure paper towel is in the dispenser for proper handwashing.

GROCERY: No cover on drain in mop sink to exclude pests. Ensure proper drain cover installed. *Not corrected Aug.26/25.

DELI: Drawers beneath slicer are broken, handles are missing, and wood is not easily cleanable. Repair drawers, provide handles, and ensure all cabinet equipment is easily cleanable. **Aug.26/25, Not corrected.

DELI: Floor tile deteriorating. Repair/reseal any areas of the floor that are no longer easily cleanable.*Discussed plan to thoroughly clean and re-wax. Ensure any food debris can be adequately removed from corners and wall-floor joints.**Aug.26/25 NOT CORRECTED

MEAT: Caulking by the sink is mouldy and rough. Replace caulking and clean as necessary. **NOT CORRECTED., , MEAT: Hole in wall by desk and some missing baseboard. Baseboard separating from wall under 3-compartment sink. Repair wall and rubber baseboard.**NOT CORRECTED (some work done to baseboard but has again separated from wall with mold and debris noted in corner by sink)., , MEAT: Drain cover has open area. Replace drain cover to exclude pests.**NOT CORRECTED, , MEAT: Double compartment sink not sealing properly and causing pooling water/leaks from sink. Repair or replace sink. , , GROCERY: Some shelves (dairy area) are becoming rusty/difficult to clean. Replace any rusty/rough shelves.*NOT CORRECTED

GROCERY: Floor drain cover missing for mop sink in back area. Replace floor drain covers where needed.

Slicer is not disassembled often enough for cleaning/sanitizing. If using continuously, ensure slicer is fully washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every 4 hours (currently wiped/sanitized frequently but only disassembled for a thorough clean once per day).

Items stacked too high in deli display case to remain at or below 4C (measured at 7 to 8C). , , Cottage cheese/sour cream also stacked in display fridge and not staying below 4C. , , **Ensure items are arranged in display fridges so that all product remains at or below 4C.

GROCERY: No cover on drain in mop sink to exclude pests. Ensure proper drain cover installed.

DELI: Drawers beneath slicer are broken, handles are missing, and wood is not easily cleanable. Repair drawers, provide handles, and ensure all cabinet equipment is easily cleanable.

DELI: Floor tile deteriorating. Repair/reseal any areas of the floor that are no longer easily cleanable.*Discussed plan to thoroughly clean and re-wax. Ensure any food debris can be adequately removed from corners and wall-floor joints.

MEAT: Caulking by the sink is mouldy and rough. Replace caulking and clean as necessary., , MEAT: Hole in wall by desk and some missing baseboard. Baseboard separating from wall under 3-compartment sink. Repair wall and rubber baseboard., , MEAT: Drain cover has open area. Replace drain cover to exclude pests., , MEAT: Tiles broken around floor access panel. Repair tiles where floor could catch water and/or debris., , MEAT: Cloth being used in corner to prevent leaks. Repair leak. Replace cloth when dirty/wet (daily)., , GROCERY: Some shelves (dairy area) are becoming rusty/difficult to clean. Replace any rusty/rough shelves., , GROCERY: Leak is coming from ceiling in back storage area. Manager reports repair of leak is in progress.

Floor drain cover missing for mop sink in back area and damaged in produce fridge. Replace floor drain covers where needed.

DELI: Vinyl cover for wrapping items is badly cut/damaged/not cleanable. Replace and ensure it remains easily cleanable.

Dust noted on ceiling in dairy fridge. Clean condenser fans and ceiling when needed., , Food debris and dust noted in back corners and under prep table in deli area. Thoroughly clean any areas with debris and ensure floor is easily cleanable.

DELI: Cutting boards have deep grooves on the edge. In order to properly clean/sanitize, cutting boards must be smooth and cleanable. Replane/replace areas with grooves and ensure there is a regular program to address damaged cutting boards., BACK PRODUCE SINK: Cutting boards badly grooved/discoloured. Even if not doing cutting on these boards, replace/replane so they can easily be cleaned/sanitized., MEAT: Some grooved noted in cutting boards. Ensure program is in place to replace/replane cutting boards when no longer smooth/cleanable.

Knives stored between cutting board/wall. Keep knives in clean area on rack or container. Area between cutting boards/walls is difficult to clean and often contaminated.

MEAT: Front row of fish in display cooler measured at 6C. Keep items further back in cooler/do not stack and ensure product remains at 4C or less.

DELI: Initially no paper towel immediately beside deli hand sink (loose roll on food prep counter). Fill paper towel dispenser beside hand sink., **Ensure proper glove use discussed and staff washing hands when changing gloves.

Items in meat department should be organized on shelves by cooking temperature: fish above red meat above poultry. Please advise our office if your food safety department requires a different standard (for allergy or other considerations). Currently staff organizing items so fish is on the bottom shelf.

DELI: Currently mechanical dishwasher is broken (not checked). Staff are aware how to complete dishes in 3-compartment sink (good). Ensure dishes are immersed in last sink (sanitizer) for at least 2 minutes when manually washing dishes.

GROCERY: No cover on drain in mop sink to exclude pests. Ensure proper drain cover installed.

MEAT: Cauling by the sink is mouldy and rough. Replace caulking and clean as necessary., , MEAT: Hole in wall by desk and some missing baseboard. Repair wall and rubber baseboard., , MEAT: Drain cover has open area. Replace drain cover to exclude pests.

DELI: Drawers beneath slicer are broken, handles are missing, and wood is not easily cleanable. Repair drawers, provide handles, and ensure all cabinet equipment is easily cleanable.

DELI: Floor tile deteriorating. Repair/reseal any areas of the floor that are no longer easily cleanable.

DELI: Some debris/dust/discolouration noted on floor behind equipment, around front display coolers and in corners. Thoroughly clean hard to reach areas and joints between floor/wall.