A caterer in Concord was temporarily closed, and two restaurants in Markham and Richmond Hill private school were charged with food safety violations by York Region Public Health inspectors last week.
Babecake at 167 Applewood Cres., unit 5, in Concord, Vaughan was ordered to close June 17 for failing to provide adequate protection against the entrance of insects, vermin or rodents, according to the public health inspection report.
The report notes a list of non-compliance items that include failing to provide adequate protection against the harbouring of pests and operating food premises maintained in a manner adversely affecting sanitary conditions. The premise was ordered to close as it was maintained in a manner permitting rodent/pest infestation, the report stated.
Following a re-inspection June 18, health inspectors found satisfactory compliance. A proof of public health sign was posted and the business was reopened.
Dayali Beijing Roast Duck at 20 Gibson Dr., units 101 to 103, in Markham was charged June 21 failing to protect food from contamination or adulteration.
The report notes non-compliance with failing to properly handle all food in a manner that prevents contamination or adulteration, and failing to keep washrooms equipped with adequate supplies, toilet paper, garbage cans, soap, hand dryers, or single-use towels.
Food handler education was conducted on-site and a ticket was served.
Sun Tea Langham Square at 30 South Unionville Ave., unit 1021, in Unionville, Markham was charged June 20 for handling ice in an unsanitary manner.
The report notes non-compliance with failing to provide handwashing stations conveniently accessible by food handlers, failing to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies, failing to store/handle ice in a sanitary manner, and failing to maintain records of pest control measures taken.
Food handler education was conducted on-site, and a ticket was served.
Loyal True Blue and Orange Home and Century Private School at 11181 Yonge St. in Richmond Hill was charged June 18 with failing to process food in a manner safe to eat and hot-holding potentially hazardous foods at an internal temperature below 60C.
The report notes non-compliance on issues that included failing to store and maintain potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature of 60C and higher, failing to defrost potentially hazardous food properly, and failing to adjust or repair a malfunctioning hot-holding unit.
Food handler education was conducted on-site, and an acceptable temporary measure was put in place.
Following a re-inspection June 19, health inspectors provided food handler education on-site, proof of public health signposted, an approval letter issued, a ticket served and a summons served.
York Region Public Health states the inspection report represents the condition of the restaurants at the date and time of the inspection only and does not guarantee or warrant the condition of the food premises at any other time.
For more information on the above charges, contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-512-6228, or email [email protected]
