Inspectors reveal why Blackpool's Drop Inn diner received one star hygiene rating
A hygiene improvement notice has been given to a restaurant in Blackpool after it was handed a one star rating.
The Drop Inn bar and diner on Wimbourne, Cropper Road received a one star rating after inspectors visited the premises on Friday, August 9.
They found mouldy produce unfit for human consumption alongside an active rodent infestation that was observed in bar areas next door.
The active rodent infestation was observed first during an advisory visit completed on May 13 of this year.
The bar was voluntarily closed for cleaning purposes at this time.
On August 9 there were open baits in areas where open/high risk food is being prepared.
It was also found that no documented evidence was available to demonstrate that the infestation was being managed.
An unopened pack of sliced ham had expired with a with a use by date of July 13 and had advanced mould growth on it.
A pack of red pepper hummus had also expired on July 7.
Work surfaces to the front service area and equipment located there were dirty. Cleaning standards to the main kitchen areas also need improvement.
Inspectors also found that deep cleaning of the microwave in the main kitchen was needed. The dishwasher in use was leaking alongside rusty internal racks.
A hot water ‘trickle’ was observed in the handwash basin in the main cooking area and only hand sanitiser was available for handwashing in the kitchen and service areas.
Food and related refuse was being placed in an (internal) wastebin without a binliner or bag.
There was no documentation available to demonstrate how critical points of food safety are controlled.
A number of small items including drinking cups were located beneath work surfaces which were dirty above.
It was also documented that the electronic fly killing unit was also flashing at the time of the visit.
A monitoring visit has been scheduled in the next three months to check these issues have been addressed.