Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
DSEA-B3PUG7
PREMISES NAME
Taverna Greka
Tel: (604) 526-6651
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
326 Columbia St
New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6
INSPECTION DATE
August 16, 2018
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
August 20, 2018
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
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 47
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Creamers and whipcream found by kegs in cooler measured 8 degrees C
Corrective Action(s): moved to working area of same cooler (measuring 1 degree C)
Ensure that all potentially hazardous foods are stored <4 degrees C at all times
Violation Score: 5

206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 products held below 60 degrees C
-back up of cooked rice measured 40.1C internal
-back up of cooked potatoes measured 40.1C internal
Corrective Action(s): Discarded both trays of products noted above.
Ensure that all hot potentially hazardous products are stored >60 degrees C at all times.
Violation Score: 5

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): can opener and potato press found to have a build up of food and grease build up
Corrective Action(s): ensure that the above noted items are cleaned and sanitized immediately after use.
Violation Score: 5

303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues;
-sanitizer solution not available in the back of house at the time of inspection
-low temperature dishwasher measured 0 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection
Corrective Action(s): operator restocked sanitizer measuring 200 ppm QUATS
low temperature dishwasher was primed for sanitizer, after 2 minutes of priming, sanitizer was present on cycles. dishware washed that day were rewashed.
Operator indicated that a new bucket of sanitizer was replaced last night, staff didn't prime machine.

Ensure that mechanical dishwashers throughout the premises are monitored using test strips for sanitizer concentration. iodine dishwasher must measure 12.5ppm to 25ppm iodine at the glass surface, while chlorine dishwashers must measure 50ppm to 100ppm chlorine on the dish surface.
Violation Score: 15

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing stations at both the front and back bars found to be missing liquid soap and paper towels.
Corrective Action(s): ensure that all handsinks are stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water at all times
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 2 issues;
-two bottles of water found stored in the ice machine's ice well
-containers or raw chicken stored above fruits and vegetables in the walk-in cooler
Corrective Action(s): this ice is meant for consumption. do not store foreign items in ice well.
reorganize the walk-in cooler and ensure that all raw meats and seafoods are stored below ready to eat products and fruits and vegetables.
Violation Score: 3

310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
Observation: numerous containers of food in the kitchen are stored in repeatedly cleaned and reused single use food packages (feta cheese containers, ice cream containers, various food pails, etc). one cheese container was found to be faded and shredding from reuse
Corrective Action(s): Remove all single use food packaging being reused.
Obtain food grade reusable containers for all food products
Violation Score: 9

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

=Kitchen handwash station stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water
=Walk-in cooler (3C), bar coolers (1C front and 3C back), and prep cooler (4C) measured < 4 degrees C and walk-in freezer measured -18 degrees C
=Besides violations noted above, rice hot holding (71C), roast lamb hot holding (76C), and potato hot holding (69C) measured > 60 degrees C
=General sanitation was satisfactory at the time of inspection, however some cleaning required in the dish washer area.
=No evidence of pest activity noted at the time of inspection
=Ice machine was maintained in a sanitary manner
=Staff hygiene satisfactory at the time of inspection; staff FOODSAFE certification verified. Discussed FOODSAFE expiry date.
=Permit not available at the time of inspection. Locate permit and ensure that it is posted in a conspicuous location. if unable to locate, order a reprint from Fraser Health at 604-918-7677
TRANS FAT REGULATION ENFORCEMENT REFERENCE
Health Protection
Report #: DSEA-B3PUG7
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD PREPARED, SERVED OR OFFERED FOR SALE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES OF A BC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT:




Compliance

Date to be corrected by


1.

Documentation for food is kept on site and provided to the EHO upon request.

Yes



2.

All soft spreadable margarine and oil meets the restriction of 2% trans fat or less of total fat content.

Yes



3.

All other food meets the restriction of 5% trans fat or less of total fat content.

Yes

Time Spent: 0.25 hour
Specific comments: bunge brand margarine audited for transfat content. product meets transfat restrictions
Food exempt from the regulation includes:
  • Pre-packaged food with a Nutrition Facts table sold directly to the consumer without alteration
  • Food with the sole source(s) as naturally occurring trans fat (i.e. beef, sheep, lamb, bison and dairy products)
  • Employee lunches not purchased from the food service establishment