Tapsilog Restaurant

Two used cleaning cloths left on the counter when not in use. Corrected during inspection: discussed cleaning cloth guidelines with staff members onsite. Note, a sanitizer bucket was available and tested at 100ppm chlorine. Discussed that the facility may need multiple buckets if several cloths are in use., , RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-guidelines-wiping-cloths.pdf

**There were approximately 6 uncovered large cuts of meat (no bag or plastic wrap) in chest freezer along west wall (storage area). , , ACTION REQUIRED: cover all foods in food grade packaging prior to storage.

1. Desserts containing rice (suman, sapin-sapin, pichi-pichi, bibingka, puto, & biko) were held at room temperature. , , ACTION REQUIRED: provide perishability testing results (water activity & pH) to prove that products are low-risk and can be held at room temperature OR store in the refrigerator. , , 2. Staff unable to locate the probe thermometer. , , ACTION REQUIRED: ensure the facility has a probe thermometer and that all refrigerators are equipped with thermometers. , , RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eph-important-temperatures-safe-food-handling.pdf

Staff were uncertain what measures were in place for monitoring pest activity. The pest control checklist template was printed but not completed. No traps observed at the time of inspection. The back exterior door (southeast side) was not tightly sealed - light visible along the opening edge of the door., , ACTION REQUIRED: implement an integrated pest control program. Set traps and keep monthly records. Ensure all doorways are tightly sealed. , , RESOURCE: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-pest-control-checklist.pdf

1. Handles of white Frigidaire freezers (#1 & 2) were in poor repair - plastic broken, affixed to door with tape. , , ACTION REQUIRED: repair the indicated freezers with smooth, washable materials (no tape)., , 2. A container was used as a scoop in the bulk rice storage bin. The container was left in the bin when not in use. Corrected during inspection: removed. , , ACTION REQUIRED: discontinue storing scoops in the bulk food product.

Additional cleaning recommended in the following areas:, -Some meat blood spilled on base of freezer #3, -Some dust/grease build up on top of paper towel dispenser, -Dirt and debris build up on the floor and lower walls in back exterior vestibule (southeast side of the building), -Commercial exhaust hood was overdue for professional cleaning