Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar - Burnaby
Tel: (604) 294-4626
Fax: (604) 294-6878
PREMISES ADDRESS
4510 Still Creek Ave
Burnaby, BC V5C 0B5
INSPECTION DATE
June 22, 2023
TIME SPENT
1.75 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Perry Tascona
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
June 27, 2023
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 40
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Numerous potentiall hazardous foods found storing in coolers that was not temperature checked prior to restocking. It is indicated standard practice is to turn off majority of coolers at main line at the end of the night, and turned back on the next day. However, temperatures of coolers are not 4oC before staff place potentially hazardous foods in coolers. No temperature log is maintained since June 20, 2023. These coolers include:
-->8-compartment cooler at main cook line - 6.6oC air temperature; food temperature of steaks ranges from 8.1oC to 9.2oC.
-->Top condiment cooler on left - temperature is never recorded for this cooler. Food temperature is measured at 7.1oC
-->Top condiment cooler on right - food temperature is good; however, cooler temperature is not monitored.
-->9-compartment cooler at salad/dessert section - air temperature is 8.7oC; food temperature is measured at 7.3oC.
2. Cut bell peppers are found in container at room temperature. It is indicated peppers will be fried along with jalapeno peppers. Food temperature is measured at 10.8oC.
Corrective Action(s): 1.
Do not store potentially hazardous foods in any coolers until temperature is proven to be under 4oC.
All potentially hazardous foods will be discarded after 2-hour at room temperature, this would be around 5pm today.
ALL cooler temperatures must be recorded, not just a select few.
2. Ice is added ath the bottom of the container. Ice should be placed all around containers to ensure food is maintained at 4oC or less. Having said that, use of ice is not a long term solution. A refrigeration unit is recommended.
Violation Score: 25

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Fruit flies are observed in dry storage area and bar area.
Corrective Action(s): Connect with pest control and come up with control measures. Sanitation is usually key.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: While general sanitation is satisfactory, some food debris and pooling of water observed on floor under shelving racks in dry storage area (along the wall); the two prep tables outside of walk-in cooler (again along the wall); and area under "Cleaveland" ovens.
Corrective Action(s): Clean the above mentioned areas.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Majority of coolers at main line is turned off at the end of the day, and turned back on the next day. Potentially hazardous foods found in coolers before the equipment is able to maintain temperature of 4oC or less. Half of the coolers in this facility is not being monitored or recorded in log.
Corrective Action(s): Check all coolers and ensure coolers is capable of maintaining a temperautre of 4oC or less.
Start recording all coolers.
Violation Score: 9

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable): No corrections entered
Comments

Kitchen:
8-compartment cooler: 6.6oC **see violation noted above
6-compartment cooler: 3.7oC
Top condiment cooler (left): 7.3oC **violation noted above
Undercounter 1-door cooler: 2.0oC
Undercounter 2-door cooler: 7.3oC **violation noted above
Top condiment: 3.6oC
Undercounter freezer (main cook line): -7oC
Walk-in cooler: 3.4oC
Walk-in alcohol cooler: 3.8oC
Walk-in freezer: -16.8oC

Salad/dessert bar:
Stand up cooler: 0.2oC
Undercounter cooler: 3.6oC
Undercounter freezer: -16.8oC
9-compartment cooler: 8.7oC **violation noted above

Bar:
Wine cooler: 15.4oC (no perishable items in cooler)
Misc 3-door cooler: 3.5oC
Beer 3-door cooler: 3.2oC

Hot and cold running water are available
Liquid handsoap and paper towel are present at handwashing stations
General sanitation is satisfactory
Pest control company visits bi-weekly
Dishwasher final rinse reaches at least 71oC on plate, as per thermolabel
Undercounter dishwasher final rinse reaches at least 71oC on plate, as per thermolabel
Quats sanitizer in spray bottles are observed and at least 200ppm is detected
Glass washer at bar reaches at least 12.5ppm iodine on plate

Note:
Ensure test strips are available to test sanitizer concentration.