209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Some food noted stored unprotected in the buffet area.
2. Missing signage in the buffet area to remind customers to use a new plate everytime when going for additional rounds of food.
3. Noted packages of taco shells and pasta stored unprotected in the dry storage area.
4. Improper dispensers, single-use or reusable bowls, being used and stored within bulk food containers. Proper dispensers are available, however most were noted stored with the handles in contact with food.
5. Cleaned spoons were stored in a manner where the business ends are extending out of the container.
6. Ice wand noted stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
7. A container of raw chicken wings was stored directly (direct contact) with a container of shredded lettuce in the walk-in cooler.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Purchase sneeze guards or lids for all food in the self-serve buffet area.
2. Operator must post a sign to remind customers to use a new plate everytime when returning for more food. Facility must have enought plates/ bowls for customers to use in the buffet area.
3. Store the taco shells, pasta and any other exposed food in the dry storage area in a protected manner that avoids contaminating the food before consumption.
4. Single-use bowl was discarded. Remind staff to not use and store improper dispensers in the bulk food containers. All dispensers with handles must be stored in a manner where the handle extend out from the food - cannot be in contact with food.
5. Store the cleaned spoons in a manner where there is no chance for food handlers to contaminate the business ends before customers use the utensils.
6. **Issue corrected** Ice wand was cleaned at the dishwasher. Please store in a manner that does not contaminate the ice wand as it comes into contact with food when use for cooling.
7. Rearrange the storage of the chicken wings and produce. Always store raw food, including raw eggs, on the bottom shelf or below cooked/ ready-to eat food/ produce.
Date to be corrected by: March 29, 2024
Violation Score: 9
212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
Observation: Update your Food Safety Plan to include buffet. Some food in the hot hold units in the buffet area were noted being held at less than 60.0C (cooked sausages were noted with an internal temperature of 35.0C).
Corrective Action(s): As per Manager, food is brought out for hot holding at around 11 AM and most food for the buffet is discarded at around 2:30 PM (end of buffet).
Manager/ operator must update the Food Safety Plan to address the following:
- List of food in the buffet area.
- Start and end time of buffet.
- How food is prepared for the buffet - identify Critical Control Points for reheating/ cooking food and maintaining food in hold hold/ cold hold.
- What food is discarded after the buffet and what may be returned to the refrigerator unit/ freezer unit.
- Tracking log must be implemented to ensure this practice is carry out especially for potentially hazardous food that cannot maintain at 4.0C or below or 60.0C or above.
Date to be corrected by: April 10, 2024
Violation Score: 1
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Flies noted in the bar area.
Corrective Action(s): Provide the latest pest inspection report for the district Inspector during the next follow-up inspection. Ensure the area is kept clean and sanitary and continue to work with pest control to mitigate and eliminate pest issue.
Date to be corrected by: Ongoing
Violation Score: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Debris and buildup noted in multiple areas in the facility, especially the hard to reach areas. Notably, buildup was observed:
- Behind the white chest freezer in the dessert area.
- Floor of main dishwashing area. Top of the dish washer.
- Knife holder in the dishwashing area.
- Dust noted on the ceiling above the server handwashing area.
- Grease buildup noted on the fume hoods.
- Debris noted on the floor in the dry storage area.
Corrective Action(s): Please perform a deep cleaning of the facility, especially in the hard to reach areas and any areas noted above.
Date to be corrected by: April 10, 2024
Violation Score: 9
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: 2 broken strainers were noted stored with other cleaned utensils.
Corrective Action(s): Discard the broken strainers to prevent any of the loose wires from falling off and becoming a physical hazard to food.
Date to be corrected by: Today
Violation Score: 3
309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A spray bottle of Comet Disinfecting Cleaner with Bleach was noted on the food prep area.
Corrective Action(s): This spray bottle requires a rinse step after use and is not considered a food grade sanitizer. Do not store in the food prep area where a food handler may accidentally use it on the prep table or food contact item.
Spray bottle was moved away from the food prep area during the inspection.
Violation Score: 3
311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: 1. Carboard noted used as liners in several areas in the facility. In the back cookline and on the shelf near the dry storage rom.
2. Operator added a buffet section without seeking approval from Fraser Health.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove all cardboard as all areas in the facility must be imprevious to moisture and easily cleanable.
2. Update your floor plan to include area with buffet.
Date to be corrected by: April 10, 2024
Violation Score: 1
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