Central Halal Meat

***Ongoing Violation***, , There was cleaning cloths stored on food-contact surfaces and on countertops. Dirty cleaning cloth were also stored on the side of bandsaw. , - Ensure that cleaning cloths must be fully submerged in a sanitizer bucket solution at all times after use.

1. Multiple uncovered plastic containers with raw meat were observed stored in the open in walk-in cooler., - Ensure all raw meat is stored in properly covered, food-grade containers to prevent contamination., , 2. Carcasses were observed hanging on metal hooks in the walk-in cooler. The hooks and storage racks showed signs of wear, rust, and buildup of residue creating a risk of contamination., - Ensure that hooks and food-contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

The sanitizer solution was not properly labelled to indicate contents. The inspector informed the staff/manager to ensure that all chemicals used in the facility must be properly labelled.

***Ongoing Violation***, , The walk-in refrigeration units were not in good condition:, 1. The floor of the walk-in freezer was damaged/lifting, exposing the raw wood underneath., 2. The walls of the walk-in freezer was damaged, exposing the damaged Styrofoam underneath. , 3. The bottom hinge of the walk-in freezer was damaged, making it difficult to close the door., , The flooring at the transition between the meat cutting room and the back was damaged. Please ensure to fix all flooring materials to ensure easy cleaning.

Buildup of meat debris and residue was observed on weighing scales and around the grates of display cooler doors., - Please ensure that all surfaces, equipment, and surrounding areas are free from meat residue and buildup.

***Ongoing Violation***, , Equipment and surfaces were not maintained:, 1. The chest freezers by the front entrance door, had tape all over the coolers. Remove tape. All surfaces must be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable., 2. Side panel on the display cooler was damaged., 3. The table by the display cooler was damaged., 4. The front counter was damaged., 5. The glass door on one display cooler at the front was cracked/broken., , **PLEASE FIX/REPAIR/REPLACE THE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT.

***Ongoing Violation***, , Some areas of the facility required cleaning. Operator was informed that all areas of the facility must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The following areas must be cleaned:, - The floor around the band saws., - Floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer., - The floor under and near the display cooler., - The handle of the walk-in cooler; it was noted being greasy. , - Glass doors and handles of the display coolers were visibly dirty., - The tap handles of the handwashing sink; it had meat and grease accumulation., **PLEASE CLEAN THE AFOREMENTIONED AREAS.

1. The meat cutting equipment and food-contact surfaces, including the countertops and chopping boards, were not being cleaned and sanitized throughout the day. , - Ensure that all kitchen equipment must be washed and sanitized every 2-4 hours. Please implement a cleaning schedule for all equipment with written documentation for each equipment for cleaning and sanitizing., , 2. Walk-in cooler fan covers, walls and ceiling were accumulated with dirt., - Ensure the indicated areas are cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition at all times.