St-Yost House

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observed hand sink blocked by a large cart and a strainer noted inside the sink. [CA] Keep hand sink accessible and keep sink free and clear of equipment. [COS].

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.