INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection DSEA-CM52AC

PREMISES NAME Taverna Greka		Tel: (604) 526-6651 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 326 Columbia St New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6		INSPECTION DATE December 14, 2022	TIME SPENT 1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)		NEXT INSPECTION DATE December 15, 2022
INSPECTION TYPE Routine
ACTION TAKEN		FOOD 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 = 36

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Prep cooler ambient temperature measured 20-23C. precooked ribs, various sauces, lamb racks, all discarded as they measured between 20-23C internal Corrective Action(s): do not use the prep cooler until it has been repaired and is capable of holding contents at or below 4C Operator has called for technician to repair the unit. Unit must be repaired within 24 hours. Failure to repair the unit will result in the issuance of a closure order Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)] Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas; kitchen: -behind the kitchen/FOH door -under the hot holding table -under the large single oven -under the dishwasher -in the dry storage room (on and under shelves) -along the floor/wall joints in the staff uniform area dining area -in the cable storage area at the back dining area POS station -around corners and along walls in the server station in the terraced dining area -behind the CO2 canister in the server station -around the salt and pepper shakers in the server station This is not an exhaustive list Corrective Action(s): remove the droppings and clean and sanitize the area immediately. Conduct a deep clean of the facility and follow recommendations of the pest control service company. Ensure that the pest control company is conducting a thorough inspection of the facility and providing feedback/recommendations Violation Score: 9 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)] Observation: Shredded insulation found underneath dishwasher unit. Hole found in floor/steps joint of the terrace dining area Corrective Action(s): remove the shredded insulation, clean and sanitize the area, and fill any holes in the walls where the insulation was chewed up. Fill the hole in the terraced dining area. Violation Score: 3 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)] Observation: Prep cooler unable to maintain contents <4C Corrective Action(s): repair the unit Violation Score: 9

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

Comments

Back dining area closed semi-permanently. glasswasher and fridge not being used regularly. =Kitchen and bar handwash station stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water =Walk-in cooler (2C), bar cooler 1C, and prep cooler (20C) measured < 4 degrees C and walk-in freezer measured -30 degrees C =Potato hot holding (67C), and rice hot holding (68C) measured >60C =Low temperature dishwasher measured >50 ppm chlorine at the plate surface =Low temperature glasswasher measured >50 ppm chlorine at the glass surface in front dining room, back room is offline =Kitchen surface sanitizer measured 100 ppm chlorine in buckets =Sanitizer dispenser measured 200 ppm QUATS out of the dispenser and spray bottles in the bar =New ice machine purchased. Ice machine was maintained in a sanitary manner =Staff hygiene satisfactory at the time of inspection, FOODSAFE level 1 certification for BT, kitchen manager, good to 2024 =Permit posted in a conspicuous location