This week, Peel Public Health issued yellow conditional passes to two restaurants in Mississauga due to multiple food safety violations. According to the health inspectors, these citations highlight the critical need for maintaining strict food safety standards.
The affected establishments are Kusinela Filipino Cuisine and the Air France KLM Lounge at Terminal 3, which have both struggled with issues such as improper food storage temperatures, inadequate handwashing facilities, and poor maintenance of food premises. These violations pose significant health risks, prompting the need for immediate corrective actions.
Peel Region conducts these inspections under the Ontario Food Premises Regulation, aiming to ensure that all food and drink establishments meet the necessary safety standards. A green pass represents compliance, a yellow conditional pass indicates that certain critical requirements have not been met, and a red sign means closure due to severe health risks.
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