Three restaurants in York Region were charged for public health violations by York Region inspectors last week.
The Keg-Newmarket in East Gwillimbury, 18195 Yonge St., was charged Aug. 31 for storing potentially hazardous foods at an internal temperature between 4°C and 60°C, upon a re-inspection stemming from an initial inspection on Aug. 23, according to the report for inspections made Aug. 28 to Sept. 3 by York Region Community and Health Services, health protection division.
During the initial inspection, the restaurant was flagged for failing to store and maintain potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) and lower; failing to adjust or repair a malfunctioning cooler; and failing to ensure presence of certified food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation.
Food handler education was carried out with temporary measures put in place and a re-inspection scheduled, which was held on Aug. 31 when the establishment was charged, according to the report.
Skipper’s Fish & Chips in Georgina, 31044 Highway 48, was charged with failure to provide hand washing stations with adequate supplies and ordered to temporarily close for the day.
During an initial compliance inspection on Aug. 30, the restaurant failed to store and maintain potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature 4°C (40°F) and lower; failed to provide a thermometer in hot-holding equipment; failed to maintain hand washing stations; failed to cover food to prevent contamination; failed to adjust or repair a malfunctioning freezer; and failed to provide adequate protection against the harbouring of pests.
A re-inspection was performed on Sept. 1 when the inspector charged the restaurant and issued a closure for the day due to many of the issues still not being in compliance with health code.
After food education was carried out and a verbal order issued, the establishment was re-opened upon a second re-inspection on Sept. 2.
Dalongyi Hot Pot in Richmond Hill, 104 - 105 - 350 Highway 7 East, was charged Aug. 30 for food premises being maintained in a manner that adversely affects sanitary operation.
The restaurant was charged during a re-inspection after York Region Health Inspector noted during an initial inspection on Aug. 29 that the restaurant failed to provide a thermometer in refrigeration equipment that is easily readable; failed to maintain hand washing stations; failed to properly handle all food in a manner that prevents contamination or adulteration; failed to provide adequate protection against the entrance of pests; failed to ensure rooms were kept free from materials/equipment not regularly used; failed to ensure walls are kept clean/in good repair; and failed to ensure a certified food handler or supervisor was on site during all hours of operation.
Food education was carried out both after the inspection and re-inspection.
The inspection reports represent 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, the public health unit states.
For more information on the above charges, contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or TTY 1-866-252-9933.
