Report No. VHUU-DEWQHQ

INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
VHUU-DEWQHQ

PREMISES NAME
Mario's Kitchen

Tel: (604) 943-4442
Fax: (604) 943-2048

PREMISES ADDRESS
1105 56th St
Delta, BC V4L 2A2

INSPECTION DATE
March 19, 2025

TIME SPENT
1.75 hours

OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Darren Gates

NEXT INSPECTION DATE
March 27, 2025

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: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 17

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Can opener not in use and noted to be covered in sticky food residue.
Corrective Action(s): Staff placed can opener in dishwashing area to be cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: (1) Cups used as scoops inside bar ice machine.
(2) A pair of tongs were stored inside QUATS sanitizer solution.
(3) Food containers stored directly on a try of sausages.
(4) Cups/containers being used as scoops for dry ingredients (eg. rice, flour etc.).
(5) Electric bike stored inside the kitchen back prep area.
(6) Produce stored outside the back door.
Corrective Action(s): (1) Cups removed and ice scoop provided in a clean dry container during the inspection.
(2) Tongs were replaced and stored on ice during the inspection.
(3) Containers removed and sausages covered during the inspection.
(4) Remove cups/containers. Obtain scoops with handles and store in a sanitary manner.
Date to be corrected by: March 21, 2025

(4) Remove electric bike out of the kitchen.
Date to be corrected by: Immediately

(5) Move produce inside the kitchen. Do not store food outside as it can attract pests.
Date to be corrected by: Immediately
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: (1) Mice droppings observed in the dry storage room (eg. beneath shelves, floors).
(2) Food debris noted underneath the dry storage shelves in the hallway.
Corrective Action(s): (1) Remove droppings. Clean and sanitize (bleach solution) affected areas. Monitor for new droppings. Work with pest control to address mice activity.
(2) Thoroughly clean and sanitize areas.
Date to be corrected by: Today
Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

- Coolers at/below 4C
- Freezers at/below -18C. *Undercounter freezer in the kitchen has been unplugged as it was not in good working order - technician will be on-site today for repairs.
- Hot holding at/above 60C.
- Digital temperature logs maintained.
- Soups observed properly cooling in an ice bath during the inspection.
- Handsinks (kitchen, bar, staff washroom) supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels.
- QUATS sanitizer spray bottles measured at 200ppm.
- Low temperature dishwasher had a chlorine residual of 100ppm.
- Glasswasher had a final rinse temperature of 71C (minimum 71C).
- Probe thermometer available.
- FOODSAFE level 1 certified staff on duty.

NOTE: Discussed with staff that one compartment of the 2 compartment bar sink is to be designated for handwashing only.