Happy Lamb Hot Pot #5

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: : 3-501.13--- noted frozen bags of seafood being improperly thawed inside a prep sink without cold running water. Reviewed proper thawing methods with c.f.m.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: : 3-304.12--- noted knives improperly stored between prep coolers on the cooks line. Must provide proper, washable knife holders.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items throughout the facility; in all prep and storage areas must be elevated from the floors.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19--- must not use plastic pallets or food crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the basement. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)--- must not use plastic wrap as as protectant on coolers and equipment in the kitchen.---must not use cardboard as liner inside box freezers or liner for shelving on cooks line. : 4-601.11(b)---- excessive ice build up on the floors and walls of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to remove.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15---- must not use duct tape as a means of repair on the nozzle of the scrapper sink of the dish machine. Instructed to properly repair.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-403.12-- several buckets of waste water drainage from the walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed to remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: : 6-501.12--- ventilation hood above the dish machine with excessive dust. Instructed to clean and maintain. 6-201.11--- dirty floors with excessive food debris and grease under the wok line cooking equipment including the floor drain.----food spillage on the floor under stored boxes in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain all. : 6-501.114--- all unused cooking equipment throughout various storage areas and piled cardboard boxes and plastic crates in the basement must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring. 6-501.113--- noted soiled mop heads improperly stored in the basement. Must store inverted in the utility mop sink.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4)--- previous core violation from report #2622551 on 8-20-25 not corrected.#16- observed mineral build up inside of ice machine at bar. Must clean and maintain..priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Noted frozen bags of seafood being improperly thawed inside a prep sink without cold running water. Reviewed proper thawing methods with c.f.m.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted knives improperly stored between prep coolers on the cooks line. Must provide proper, washable knife holders.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the facility; in all prep and storage areas must be elevated from the floors.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic pallets or food crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the basement. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic wrap as as protectant on coolers and equipment in the kitchen.---must not use cardboard as liner inside box freezers or liner for shelving on cooks line.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive ice build up on the floors and walls of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to remove.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on the nozzle of the scrapper sink of the dish machine. Instructed to properly repair.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Several buckets of waste water drainage from the walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed to remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood above the dish machine with excessive dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mop heads improperly stored in the basement. Must store inverted in the utility mop sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Dirty floors with excessive food debris and grease under the wok line cooking equipment including the floor drain.----food spillage on the floor under stored boxes in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All unused cooking equipment throughout various storage areas and piled cardboard boxes and plastic crates in the basement must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2622551 on 8-20-25 not corrected. #10- must provide employee hand washing signage at hand sink at bar.#16- observed mineral build up inside of ice machine at bar. Must clean and maintain.#57- observed numerous expired food handler training certificates. Instructed to provide current food handler training certificates.#58- observed no allergen training certificates for certified food managers. Instructed to provide allergen training certificates for all certified food managers.priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered ready to eat mussels for consumer self service in display cooler without utensil for consumer to use. Must provide suitable utensils or effective dispensing method that protects food from contamination. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Employee provide utensil in container during inspection.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing food in the kitchen prep area without wearing hair restraints. Instructed above that employees must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in main kitchen food prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored inside ice bin in kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout food prep area, walk-in freezers, rear storage area and basement must be elevated from the floor

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in basement. Must remove clean and organize areas to prevent rodent harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vents inside unisex washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vents inside unisex washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no stem thermometer on premises at this time to monitor the internal temperatures of tcs foods. Must obtain and maintain proper thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing food in the kitchen prep area without wearing hair restraints. Instructed above that employees must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in main kitchen food prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored inside ice bin in kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout food prep area, walk-in freezers, rear storage area and basement must be elevated from the floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in basement. Must remove clean and organize areas to prevent rodent harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee shoes jackets in basement food storage area and rear of food storge area. Must provide employee personal storage area away from food contact items.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vents inside unisex washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must not store food items or togo food containers under waste water piping throughout the basement.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the basement must be elevated from the floors. Must not use raw wooden pallets as elevation. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring at all times.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Noted extremely large pots unable to be submerged into the three compartment sink to enable adequate washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Must provide a larger three compartment sink or remove all oversized pots. Priority foundation violation.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered waste receptacle for the co-ed employee washroom.