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Quat's solution in the sanitizer bucket was found to be too strong and exceeded the range of the test strips. The onsite staff was asked to add water to the sanitizer solution to lower the concentration. When re-tested the solution was within the range of the test strips (400 ppm). Please ensure that manufacturer's instructions for the sanitizer are followed. 200 ppm is recommended for quats sanitizers, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer's instructions.

Staff members were observed to not be washing hand prior to wearing disposable gloves or after. Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to reduce potentially harmful bacteria and help to prevent the spread of disease. While disposable gloves help to create a barrier between the skin and objects, it is not a substitute for proper hygiene. Please ensure that handwashing occurs before the application of gloves and after.

Temperatures measured in the hot holding units were below 60 degrees C, the units were observed at 45 degrees C and 53 degrees C. The onsite staff stated that the food was brought out an hour earlier. The staff was asked to turn up the hot holding unit. A calibrated probe thermometer was used to re-measure the temperatures, which were found to be above 70 degrees C. , Please ensure that hot holding units maintain a temperature of 60 degrees C or above.

The paper towel dispenser was observed not being used and instead the paper towel was placed over the sanitizer bucket and the food preparation area. This area is not suitable for paper towel placement, as contamination water or debris may fall into the sanitizer bucket or food preparation area following handwashing. The paper towel dispenser was unable to be opened and instead was placed on top of the dispenser., Please ensure that the paper towel is placed within the dispenser.

Debris was observed to be built up under the preparation coolers. Please ensure that this area is being cleaned regularly.