Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
262390
PREMISES NAME
Bow & Stern
Tel: (604) 776-3474
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
2551 Montrose Ave
Abbotsford, BC V2S 3T4
INSPECTION DATE
August 23, 2023
TIME SPENT
2.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Jonathan Smith
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
September 13, 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]
No
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
No
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 29
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: Observed tartar sauce being stored in bar fridge that was measured at 8.7C.
Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: Remove the tartar sauce from the bar fridge. Store perishable products in a fridge that can maintain a temperature of below 4C
Violation Score: 5

402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: Observed an employee handle shelf fish prep then switch tasks without washing hands with soap.
Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: Discuss with staff adequate hand washing procedures.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Observation: Observed frozen products in kitchen freezers that were laying in debris.
Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: Remove the products from the debris.
Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
Violation Score: 3

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Observation: Observed droppings (rodent) in the basement.
Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: Remove the droppings (rodent) and clean and sanitize the area after.
Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Observation: Observed a build-up of debris underneath kitchen equipment, in the walk-in fridge, and upstairs kitchen freezers.
Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: Maintain your facility as per your Sanitation Plan.
Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Observation:
1) Observed ventilation hood being supported by a cloth to prevent noise due to a loose panel.
2) Observed a dishpit sink leak covered with a cloth.
Corrective Action(s): Corrective Actions:
1) Repair / service the ventilation hood.
2) Repair / replace the dishpit sink to ensure there is no leak.
Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
Violation Score: 9

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: Observation: Observed mising light cover thorughout the kitchen of the facility.
Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: Replace / cover the exposed lighting fixtures.
Date to be corrected by: 3 weeks.
Violation Score: 1

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

- Hand washing stations and washrooms were equipped with hot / cold water, paper towel, and liquid soap.

Temperatures (upstairs):
- All freezers were below -18C during inspection; products were solid to touch
- All kitchen fridges were below 4C during inspection
- Bar area fridges were 18.9C and 8.7C during inspection -- see violation
- Hot holding was above 60C; internal probed temperature of gravy was 83.4C
- Products held on ice were below 4C
- Thermometers present in all fridges and freezers

Temperatures (downstairs):
- All fridges were below 4C during inspection
- All freezers were below -18C during inspection
- Thermometers present in all fridges and freezers

General Sanitation and Maintenance:
- Dishwasher reached 47.3C at plate surface and had 50ppm of chlorine residual
- Glass dishwasher reached 46.3C at plate surface and had 50ppm of chlorine residual
* Ensure to check dishwasher chemicals regularly, as sanitizer bucket was empty *
- Ventilation hood not in good order and service is overdue (5/2023)
- 2-compartment sink, plugs, QUATS wall-mounted dispenser available for manual dishwashing (not in use during inspection)
- Ice machine and holding basins were clean and sanitary
- QUATS sanitizers in spray bottles measured at 400ppm
- Washrooms were clean and sanitary during inspection
- Basement storage is organized
- Shelf fish are from an approved source - tags available
- Laundry is laundered on-site using hot / high settings

Administrative:
- Permit is posted conspicuously
- Temperature logs maintained through fridges / freezers
- FoodSafe Level 1, or equivalent was available during inspection
- Pest Control in place, as per staff, visits occur once a month

* Discussed with staff adequate hand washing procedures.