Abby Pizza Place (272nd St)

3089 272nd St, Aldergrove · Restaurant

15 inspections

Routine InspectionOct 7, 2025
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottle tested at 0ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer must be available at all times. Operator made a solution of bleach sanitizer tested at >100ppm. Ensure to replace the solution daily.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionMar 25, 2025
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Gap observed at the bottom of the back receving door.
  - Corrective Action(s): Install a door sweeper to ensure no gaps exist for potential entry of pest.
  - Date to be corrected: 2 weeks
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 19, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionDec 13, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pizza ingredients (eg. mushrooms, ham, etc.) in the top portion of the prep cooler probed above 4C. Ingredients were placed in prep cooler less than 2 hours ago.
  - Corrective Action(s): Pizza ingredients moved to walk in cooler during the inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: (1) Foods (eg. oil, onions) stored in same area as cleaning chemicals.
  - (2) Incompatiable items (eg. screwdriver, paint spray cans, etc.) stored on same shelf as canned foods/sauces in the dry storage room (beside chest freezer).
  - (3) Flour still stored in non-food grade container.
  - Corrective Action(s): (1) Chemicals were moved away during the inspection. Store all dry foods in the small dry storage room (beside chest freezer) to protect from from contamination.
  - (2) Move all incompatible items from shelf. ONLY store foods or operational supplies (eg. paper towels) on this dry storage shelf.
  - (3) Purchase food grade container with a tight fitting lid.
  - Correct by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Insert portion of the prep cooler meaured above 4C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust/repair prep cooler to operate at 4C or below. In the meantime, take out smaller portions for the pizza toppings and use up within 2 hours.
  - Correct by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 28, 2024
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Black residue/stains observed along sides of white corrugated plastic boards used to cover pizza pans in the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard all white corrugated plastic boards. Use food grade cover (eg. parchment paper, stainless steel, etc.) that can be properly cleaned and sanitized. Material must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
  - Correct by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: (1) Cleaning chemicals (dish detergent, Pinesol, etc.) stored next to dry ingredients.
  - (2) Flour stored in non food grade container. Metal tin/container used as scoop.
  - (3) Food stored on ground in the walk in cooler and dry storage.
  - (4) Dry food container left uncovered.
  - (5) Opened bag of flour, yeast observed on shelf.
  - Corrective Action(s): (1) Store cleaning chemicals AWAY from food in a designated area to prevent chemical contamination.
  - (2) Transfer flour into a food grade container and purchase scoop with handle.
  - (3) Store foods off the ground to protect from contamination and to facilitate cleaning.
  - (4) Cover all foods in cold/dry storage.
  - (5) Transfer all opened bags of dry foods into reusable food grade pest proof containers.
  - Correct by: November 30, 2024
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: (1) Cardboard used to line shelves in walk in cooler and dry storage shelves.
  - (2) Newspaper used to line dry storage shelves.
  - Corrective Action(s): (1) Discard cardboard. Cardboard cannot be properly cleaned (absorbent material) and can attract pests.
  - (2) Discard newspaper. Newspaper cannot be properly cleaned (abosorbent material) and contains ink that can contaminate foods.
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: No sink plugs observed at 2 compartment dishwashing sink. Operator indicated it was misplaced after cleaning the sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator stated they will locate/purchase sink plugs before washing and sanitizing dishes at the end of day.
  - Correct by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: (1) Shoe box, shoes (slippers, heels, flip flops), tennis balls, socks, observed on the premises in the dry storage room and beside chest cooler.
  - (2) Bag of bird food observed in storage.
  - Corrective Action(s): (1) Remove ALL items off the food premises that are not related to operations. Store pesonal items (eg. bags, water bottle, etc.) in a designated area (eg. hooks, locker, containers) away from food storage/preparation areas.
  - (2) Remove/discard bird food from premises.
  - ** Reminder that personal items are to be stored AWAY from business items to prevent contamination of food**
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: FOODSAFE level 1 certificate expired.
  - Corrective Action(s): Complete FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent course. Send inspector completed certifcate. At least 1 staff on duty on shift must be FOODSAFE level 1 certified.
  - Correct by: 2 weeks - December 13, 2024
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJan 10, 2024
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Low stream in hand sink. Potentially clogged faucet.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator using 2 compartment sink for hand washing; this is fully supplied.
  - Fix hand sink so it can be designated for hand washing.
  - Date to be completed by: 1 wek.
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionJun 1, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 14, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer was not available for use in food prep area
  - Corrective Action(s): Make sanitizer solution of chlorine 100-200ppm to ensure food contact surfaces are adequately sanitized.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Stored food in walk-in cooler were not all covered and protected from contamination. Observed food itesm uncovered include bread, chopped green peppers and diced chicken.
  - 2. Plastic bowls were used for scooping salt/sugar. The plastic bowls were observed to have accumulation of food debris
  - 3. Plastic boards with debris and grease build-up were used to cover pizza trays
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure stored foods are covered and protected.
  - 2. Ensure in-use scoops are clean and maintained and have handles to prevent food contamination
  - 3. Clean and sanitize the plastic boards to ensure sanitary condition. If unable to clean, replace them.
  - Date to have all corrected by: April 21, 2023
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppigns were observed in the shelves storing pizza tray pans. Water sources, such as mop buckets filled with dirty water and standing water, was observed on premises which can attract pests.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and santize areas with rodent droppings. Ensure standing water and other sources are removed frequently. Block any holes on premise that may be a potential entry point for pests. Date for all violations to be corrected by: April 14, 2023
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 13, 2023
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionAug 24, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 14, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Plastic boards covering pizza dough in pans for proofing have grooves and edges that are moldy with black residue.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize with chlorine sanitizer, which is available on site.
  - Or replace with boards that are designed for food contact, that are more durable, easily cleanable and non-porous.
  - Operator said that new boards are on order.
  - Date to be completed by: 1 month.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Fruit flies were present on dish cloths hanging on the partition of the 2 compartment sink.
  - Made sanitizer with operator, 100ppm Chlorine and put cloths into sanitizer.
  - Operator has screens on front and back doors but these were open for walk ins.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cloths can be stored in sanitizer that is refreshed regularly during the day.
  - Please ensure that sanitizer is available for cleaning food contact surfaces especially after chopping meats and other items.
  - Keep screens closed at all times, especially during food prep.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionAug 27, 2021
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Operator turns off main line cooler every night and restarts at 4pm. After 30 mins, ambient temperature in cooler is still 21C before food is placed in cooler top and bottom. Food was brought out from walk-in cooler (1C-4C) and placed in this cooler before it reached 4C. This unit is not designated to cool quickly enough and will not maintain foods at 4C if used in this manner. Refer to Food Premises Reg Sec. 16(c).
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep cooler running unilt it reaches 4C before placing cold food items. Monitor temperature of cooler and food items during and before prep. Operator to use up food items as soon as possible, keep minimal food items in cooler. Date to be corrected by: today.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Ambient temp inside cooler read 21C with probe thermometer while operator's thermometer read 10C
  - Corrective Action(s): Please have accurate working thermometer by next routine inspection. Date to be corrected by: Feb 25 2021
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionNov 22, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 11, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 3, 2018
0 infractions