Murdoch's Bar & Grill

The QUAT Sanitizer dispenser was dispensing a concentration well above 200 ppm. The test strip was a vibrant blue colour on both the Inspector's and facilities' test strip., , Inspector instructed the Manager to dilute the concentration manually and verify using their testing paper.

Pest control reports were not available at the time of the inspection., , REQUIREMENT: Ensure that a monthly record for pests is being maintained and is readily available for an Inspector to review.

The wall that is used to hold/support the potato chopper/cutter has multiples holes, is in general disrepair, and is unable to be kept clean and sanitary., , REQUIREMENT: Replace the broken board that holds the potato chopper/cutter. Ensure the replacement is in good repair and is finished in a manner that make it easy to clean.

The wall-mounted potato chopper/cutter has a large accumulation of food debris in the grooves of the push block. The Manager has stated that this block/machine has been difficult to clean., , REQUIREMENT: Discontinue the use of this machine if it cannot be easily cleaned. Replace with a machine that can be easily disassembled.

*January 06, 2026* Several areas were still noted to require cleaning:, , 1. Underneath the dishwasher and the dishwashing area were dirty and untidy., 2. Dry storage room, mechanical room, and back exit door were dirty and untidy., , Additional areas include:, 3. Underneath the sinks/glasswasher at the bar area., 4. The hard-to-reach areas at the servery area in the back kitchen., , REQUIREMENT: Ensure the indicated areas are cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition at all times.

Paper towel dispenser was empty at the handwashing sink in the kitchen., , Additional paper towel was available, and the paper towel dispenser was promptly restocked.

1. Underneath the dishwasher and the dishwashing area were dirty and untidy., 2. Potato cutter was dirty., 3. Beer cooler was dirty., 4. Dry storage room, mechanical room, and back exit door were dirty and untidy., 5. The fan cover in the beer cooler had dust buildup., , Ensure the indicated areas are cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition at all times.

1. Staff personal belongings including winter jackets and bags were kept in the kitchen., , Ensure items not associated with food are stored in a separate storage area.

Mouse droppings were observed in the dry storage room., , Clean and sanitize the mouse droppings. , , Contact your pest control company if there are persistent moue droppings in the facility.

1. The washroom baseboard in the staff washroom was in disrepair., Fix the baseboard., , 2. The walls in the washroom were cracked., Fix the walls., , 3. The staff washroom door was opened., Ensure the door is closed at all times.

Ice scoops were stored on the ice machine., , The ice scoops were promptly washed in the dishwasher and stored in a food grade container.

1. Chicken sauces were kept in shallow ice containers at 11C. , Sauces were promptly discarded., , 2. Cut lemon and lime were kept on the bar top shelf., Lemon and lime were kept in the beer cooler.

1. Staff personal belongings including winter jackets and bags were kept in the kitchen., , Ensure items not associated with food are stored in a separate storage area.

1. Mouse droppings were observed in the dry storage room., , 2. No pest control record was available., Pest control record for October 2023, was sent to the health inspector.,

Recurring violations:, 1. Water damaged was observed on the wall next to the glasswasher in the bar area. Black mouldy substances were noted on the wall. Hole was noted on the wall., 2. Missing tiles were noted on the kitchen floor., 3. Kitchen light was dim., Ensure kitchen lights are in in adequate intensity., 4. Cracked/missing tiles were noted in front of the storage room and beer cooler., , Previous violations:, 1) Water damaged noted on the wall next to the Bar glasswasher. Mold noted on the wall., , 2) Missing tiles on the kitchen floor. , , 3) Kitchen was dim, light burnt out in the kitchen., , 1 to 3) Fix the wall, light and floor. , , ,

1) There was no air gap between the ice well and waste pipe. , , Provide an air gap or store drink ice in a bucket. , , 2) September 22, 2021 grease trap record stated that the grease and solid layers were 70% of the grease trap., , Clean grease trap more often. The grease and solid layers should only be 25% of the grease trap.

Recurring violations:, 1. Deep groves and scratched surfaces were noted on the prep cooler cutting boards., , 2. Scoops without handles were being used and stored inside the bulk food containers., Scoops were promptly removed., Obtain scoops that have handles., , Previous violations:, Tools and pens were stored with food items., , Provide a separate space for storage of non-food items. , , 6) Deep grooves and stains on the prep cooler cutting board. , , Resurface or replace cutting board. , , 7) Storage trays in the walk-in cooler were wrapped with aluminum foil. , , Remove aluminum foil and clean the trays.

Recurring violations:, , 1. Top of the dishwasher had food debris buildup., 2. Kitchen handwashing sink was dirty, 3. Under the dishwasher and the dishwashing area was dirty and untidy,, 4. Behind the ventilation canopy and the walls were accumulated with grease deposits and other residues., 5. Potato cutter was dirty., 6. Walk-in cooler and freezer door handles were had grease buildup., 7. Kitchen ceiling and air vents had dust and grime buildup., 8. Walk-in cooler fan covers had dust and grime buildup., 9. Walk-in cooler/freezer floors were accumulated with food debris and insanitary., 10. Dry storage room was dirty and untidy., 11. Under the ice-machine was dirty, back door area, broiler rooms were dirty., 12. Glasswasher floor at the bar area was dirty., 13. Entire kitchen was dirty and requires deep cleaning of hard-to-reach areas., , Ensure the indicated areas are cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition at all times., , Previous violations:, 1) Grease and stains were on both walk-in cooler doors and shelves and walk-in freezer doors. , , 2) Grease and stains build-up on the kitchen walls. , , 3) Food debris and grease build-up on kitchen floor's hard to reach areas. , , 4) Grime build-up on the both walk-in freezer and walk-in beer cooler floors. , , 5) Food debris and grease build-up on and underneath the deep fryers. , , 6) Dried sauce and grease on the kitchen door. , , 1 to 6) clean the entire kitchen., , Cleaning schedule is written up. , Please email me the cleaning schedule and follow the cleaning schedule.