Chartwell Wescott Retirement Residence - Kitchen

*Plates and bowls were being used to scoop dry ingredients (e.g. soup bases). Stop this practice and use proper scoops with handles to prevent contamination of the bulk ingredients. Review with all staff. Corrected on site: staff removed plates and bowl.

*Two thermometers were found in the walk in cooler. One was broken and the other had mould like substance on it. Please ensure thermometers are functioning probably and clean. Corrected on site: broken thermometer discarded, new thermometer placed into the walk in cooler.

*Staff personal items (e.g. purse/bag) were found stored on the shelf in the beverage station area. Relocate staff personal items to a dedicated staff area to prevent cross contamination.

*Dishwasher was leaking. Repair dishwasher and ensure it is good working condition., , *Caulking on the wall and dishwashing table was either missing or had presence of mould like substance. Replace/ add caulking to ensure water tight junctions are in good condition.

*Build of white substance/powder noted around the base of water softener tank by the dishwasher. A tray present under the tank to capture the substance. Service water softener and ensure it is in good working condition.

*Build up of food debris, grime, dust and/or mould like substance noted on multiple equipment and areas. Cleaning and sanitizing required for the following areas/equipment:, -Stand up cooler by the juice machine- food debris from previous day , -Nozzles and hard to reach places inside the juice machine – sticky juice, brown substance, -Wall behind dishwasher and area under dishwasher- debris/grime, -Shelving in the walk in cooler- debris and mould like substance , -Ice cream dipper well -mould like substance, -Inside ice cream chest freezer -chunks of ice cream on the bottom of freezer, -Back equipment storage area, under shelving and hard to each places- debris and grime, -Ceiling tiles and ceiling vents throughout the kitchen- dust , -Sliver fan located in the beverage station area- dust. Fan removed during inspection. , -Glass plate in microwave- debris. Plate placed into dishwashing during inspection., -Floor, walls and ceiling throughout the kitchen- debris and grime

*Inadequate sanitizer detected in two out of three wiping cloth buckets (Ecolab Sink and Surface Sanitizer). Refresh sanitizer and ensure there is adequate sanitizer at all times. Corrected on site: manager refreshed sanitizer and concentration was adequate.

*Caulking along dish table and tiled wall had presence of mould like substance or caulking was not present. Replace/add caulking and ensure water tight junctions are in good condition.

*Improper scoop storage found, scoop handle contacting dry ingredient (oatmeal). Change storage practice. Ensure one of the following scoop storage practices is followed: utilizing holders located in the bins, store scoops outside in a clean container and place scoops into dishwashing once they are not required.

*Grease, dust, or food build up in the following areas: top of dishwasher, tiled wall in dishwashing area including window area, behind and under equipment on cookline, shelving in walk in cooler, fans in walk in cooler, equipment/utensil storage bins, inside prep cooler. Increase cleaning in those areas. Ensure staff are documenting cleaning on cleaning schedule. Ensure clean equipment are stored in clean bins., , *Mixture of items noted in drawers throughout kitchen (back prep area and baking area). Reorganize drawers so areas are easy to clean. Ensure there is separation of food prep items from nonfood prep items.

Observed grease, dust, or food build up in the following: behind and under equipment on cookline, shelves, under and in concerns around dishwasher, mixer, walk-in cooler fan covers and shelves in walk-in cooler. Dust buid up observed on ceiling. Puddles (water and other dark liquid) under prep cooler., Ensure staff are documenting cleaning on cleaning schedule. , , April 26, 2024 - observed dust build up on ceiling, food debris on shelves and mixer. Front of walk-in cooler fan covers was cleaned, debris still noted on the inside portions of the cover. Ensure racks/shelves in walk-in cooler are thoroughly cleaned. , Observed debris build up on juice dispenser nozzles. Ensure nozzles are cleaned and sanitized regularly (at least once per day) to remove juice build up and prevent mold & bacterial growth. , Ensure equipment is cleaned and sanitized after use. Observed fruit flies on mixer., , June 28, 2024 - , Dirt food debris noted on guard and top side of mixer, Dried juice observed on juice nozzles. Ensure that nozzles are removed, cleaned and sanitized at least once per day. , Observed debris build up in some corners (hand sinks, prep area), and mould observed on fan in walk-in cooler. , Floor around dishwasher, cookline and hand sink has improved. ,