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Akash Chaat House & Restaurant

107 - 12877 80th Ave, Surrey · Restaurant

19 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer registered 0 ppm Quats.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator made a fresh solution using bleach instead of quats. New solution registered 200 ppm chlorine. Ensure solution is made fresh on a regular basis.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: No covers on containers of cooked food in walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is covered. If cooling, kept the lid slightly off.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cold water knob not working at the designated hand sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure both knobs are working and in good condition.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk-in cooler not fully fixed and staff are continue to use it for potentially hazardous foods. Ambient air temperature of cooler was 8 C; paneer registered at 7 C.
      • As per Operator, temperature of cooler was 4-5 C at 11 AM.
      • ***This is a repeat violation. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement action.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all potentially hazardous foods and transfer to another cooler.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Hot water knob was not working at the dedicated hand sink in back.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hot water knob at back hand sink was temporarily fixed.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Walk-in cooler above 4 C.
      • 2. Hand sink hot water knob not working properly.
      • ***This is a repeat violation. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement action.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair all equipment so it is working as intended.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: No hot water line in the front hand sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Connect sink to hot water. Complete by Feb 2, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following food colouring products have a label that states "for external use only":
      • 1. Permicol - Lemon Yellow Powder IH 6597, 1 KG
      • Ingredients: Sodium chlorine, tartrazine (1940). %Ovo Contents 22.0
      • Batch No. 6296, Packing Date 20/12/2023
      • Best Before 19/12/2026
      • Product of India
      • 2. 1. Permicol - Orange Red Powder IH 7802, 1 KG
      • Ingredients: Sodium chlorine, tartrazine (1940). %Ovo Contents 22.0
      • Batch No. 6294, Packing Date 20/12/2023
      • Best Before 19/12/2026
      • Product of India
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use products that state "for external use only" as an ingredient.
      • These products were put on hold. Provide invoices and supplier information.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked chickpeas and cooked veggie mix (bhaji) had an internal temperature of 9 C (prepared the night before). Ambient air temperature of walk-in cooler 9 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Chickpeas and cooked veggie mix were discarded. Do not use walk-in cooler to store potentially hazardous foods (can only use it for the storage of whole vegetables).
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer was not prepared for food contact surfaces. Premises was in operation at the time of inspection.
      • Staff then prepared a solution that registered over 400 ppm quats.
      • Corrective Action(s): A sanitizer solution must always be prepared and available for use when premises is in operation. Surfaces should be sanitized prior to use. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when making a sanitizer solution.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Front of house staff use the washroom for washing hands.
      • Corrective Action(s): Stock the hand sink in the front with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and single-use towels.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Tray of food stored on garbage bin. Garbage bin being used as food contact surface.
      • Uncovered containers of food (chickpea curry and bhaji) stored in walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use garbage bin as a food contact surface.
      • All food should be covered.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Walk-in cooler registered 9 C.
      • 2. Hot water knob does not turn off hot water completely at the dedicated hand sink; staff keep hot water turned off from the valve under the sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Repair the walk-in cooler so it is able to maintain a temperature of 4 C or below. Do not use for the storage of potentially hazardous foods until it is repaired. Correct immediately.
      • 2. Repair hand sink so the knobs work properly and staff do not need to turn off the hot water from bottom valve.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Broken tiles with pooling grease and food debris observed under the cook line.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace all broken tiles. Flooring must be smooth, easy-to-clean and non-porous.
      • Correct by Feb 2, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff had valid FOODSAFE Level 1 training.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure there is always one person on-site with FOODSAFE Level 1 training or equivalent. Correct by March 2, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several items in the walk-in cooler and prep cooler were left uncovered. Staff were notified and they immediately covered the items with food-grade wrap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all items are covered and protected from contamination at all times
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The following areas require attention:
      • 1) The hard to reach areas around the prep cooler next to the dishwashing area
      • 2) The hard to reach perimeter areas of the walk-in cooler
      • 3) Excessive grease build-up under the cook line area
      • 4) Ceiling tiles in main kitchen area have excessive dust build-up
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all areas are cleaned and sanitized to avoid potential contamination of food and attract of pests.
      • Date to be corrected by: All 4 areas to be addressed by July 19, 2023
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Prep cooler cutting board has deep scoring and dark stains.
      • Corrective Action(s): Either resurface the cutting board or replace it to ensure it can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 24, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Broken tiles with pooling grease and water observed under the cook line.
      • 2) Cold water handle on hand wash sink is broken off. Staff have to turn on cold water from underneath the sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1)Repair or replace tiles to ensure smooth and easy-to-clean surfaces. Broken and cracked tiles allow for pooling water and pest attraction. Furthermore, the facility should be kept up to the standards of the approved Floor Plans.
      • 2) Repair cold water handle of the hand wash sink
      • Date to be completed by: August 21, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chopped cilantro and cooked peppers near food preparation area next to stove noted at 14C. Staff noted items were removed from walk-in cooler in the past half an hour for the lunch rush. Cut herbs and cooked vegetables are potentially hazardous and must be stored at 4C or below to prevent the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Staff relocated noted items to prep cooler at 4C or below at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chickpeas, cooked carrots, fresh cut vegetables, curries, and sauces noted to be uncovered in walk-in cooler. Staff noted items were uncovered to prepare for the lunch rush. Noted items were covered and protected from contamination. Operator to ensure cooked and ready-to-eat items are stored above raw fruits and vegetables. Raw eggs, poultry, and meats must be stored below all other items to prevent cross-contamination.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease and debris noted on floors throughout premises underneath equipment and in hard-to-reach areas. Dry storage shelves near stove observed to have food debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to ensure noted areas are cleaned and sanitized to prevent the attraction of pests.
      • 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: Tap cover missing for cold water at handwashing sink near food preparation area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to ensure tap cover is in place and handwashing sink is equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and single-use paper towels at all times to encourage proper and frequent handwashing.
      • Date to be Corrected By: 1 Week
      • Violation Score:
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Buckets of chickpeas in the walk-in cooler were left uncovered. Operator was notified and he instructed his staff to cover the items with food-grade plastic wrap.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Small prep cooler next to dishwasher room was recorded at 10C. Operator is aware of the issue and had already called a technician this morning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the prep cooler is not storing perishable and potentially hazardous foods for more than 2 hours. It is recommended to move all potentially hazardous foods to the other working coolers.
      • Date to be corrected: Jan. 15, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff member was observed washing knife in hand sink and then placed on the magnetic strip without sanitizing. All knives were removed from the strip and placed in dishwasher during inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): All equipment and utensils must be washed and sanitized after use to prevent cross contamination
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food in the walk-in cooler was left on the ground
      • Corrective Action(s): All foods must be stored at least 6 inches off of the ground as they are at risk of contamination
      • To be corrected by: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: No thermometer observed in walk-in cooler. Operator stated that they manually defrost the cooler as there can be a build up of ice in the cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Place a thermometer in the walk in cooler to monitor the temperature, especially when manually defrosting the walk-in cooler
      • To be corrected by: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 1
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer available for food prep surfaces. 200ppm Quats solution prepared in a bucket to hold wiping cloths. Staff was advised to have food prep surfaces sanitized using the solution at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have 200ppm Quats prepared and use the solution to sanitize all food prep surfaces BEFORE initiating any food prep in the morning, after each possible contamination and every 2 hours during operation.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Fried snacks topped off in cardboard boxes - one in kitchen and one by the second prep cooler.
      • 2) Opened can of tomatoes stored in the prep cooler. Transferred to a food grade container at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have both boxes transferred to food grade containers. Always transfer canned food to food grade containers when storing for later use.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: No thermometer available in prep coolers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to obtain a thermometer for each cooler as discussed at this time.
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Medium sized mesh had food debris in between layers. Operator had advised the mesh was no longer in use and discarded at this time. OK.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all equipment and tools kept on storage shelves are washed/sanitized- free of debris after each use.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: One of the chest freezers requires a defrost. Foods inside at ~-12'C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the unit defrosted so that the unit operates at -18'C or below.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometers missing in prep coolers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have a thermometer available in each cooler as discussed at this time.
      • Violation Score: 1
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food debris observed on the knives stored on the magnetic knife strip.
      • Corrective Action(s): Knives must be cleaned and sanitized after use and before storing them. Clean and sanitize the aforementioned knives before using them.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. No hard surface sanitizer available in the kitchen area. Operator stated sanitizer were made after the lunch rush. 2. Low temperature dishwasher dispensed 0 ppm chlorine solution at plate level.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Hard surface sanitizer must be available in both the dining area and kitchen area at all time during operation. Operator prepared 200 ppm quaternary ammonium solution in bucket at the time of inspection. 2. Wash and sanitize utensils and plates manually before dishwasher is able to dispense 50 ppm to 200 ppm chlorine solution. Use chlorine test strip to verify the chlorine concentration of the dishwasher on a daily basis.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A bag of onions was stored on the floor near the kitchen entrance. This is a repeated violation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure food products are stored off the ground to reduce the risk of contamination.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Low temperature dishwasher dispensed 0 ppm chlorine solution at the plate level. 2. The seal on the left door of the preparation cooler in the kitchen was broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Fix / service the low temperature dishwasher to ensure 50 ppm - 200 ppm chlorine is dispensed at the plate level. Correct during inspection.
      • 2. Fix / replace the aforementioned seal to ensure cooler temperature can be maintained. Correct by: March 25, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: During time of inspection, 3 bags on onions were stacked on top of each other and stored on the floor.
      • Staff informed that onions were just delivered. Operator moved and stored onions 6" off the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure that all foods are stored away from contamination at ALL times.
      • - Ensure that staff and operator understand good storage practices!
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: - During time of inspection, operator provided ingredient list for kulfi made on-site.
      • - This is not a 'Food Safety Plan' it is simply a ingredient list.
      • - Operator also informed that kulfi is made on days off at facility, a kulfi maker comes into kitchen and makes kulfi only specifically only for this kitchen.
      • - Kulfi is not sold outside of this restaurant in a wholesale manner.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator MUST ensure an adequate Food Safety Plan is provided.
      • This includes:
      • 1. Identification of the hazards (biological, physical, chemical)
      • 2. Control points and/or critical control points
      • 3. Critical limits ( temperatures)
      • 4. Monitoring actions
      • 5. Corrective actions when the above noted cannot be met.
      • Kulfi products made on-site requires Health Approval, currently facility does NOT have health approval for kulfi production.
      • - Owner/ operator must demonstrate the kitchen has the capacity to make kulfi.
      • - Facility must have capacity for extra storage of kulfi equipment (molds)
      • Again, once health approval is given, kulfi can be sold to customers
      • Correction date: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 1
  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - During time of inspection, no sanitizer available in kitchen premises to readily sanitize food contact surfaces
      • - Staff corrected during time of inspection, QUAT sanitizer made, 200ppm
      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure that sanitizer is always available in facility to readily sanitize food contact surfaces
      • Correction date: immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: - During time of inspection, kulfi was found on-site. Operator informed that kulfi is made on-site and not supplied to other facilities/ restaurants.
      • - No Food Safety Plan available for this product.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure that Food Safety Plan is updated and revised when adding new food items/
      • - Ensure that Food Safety Plan is provided to Environmental Health Officer for updated food items (i.e., Kulfi)
      • Correction date: 2 months
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: During time of inspection, maintenance required on walls and ceiling of kitchen premises
      • Slight - moderate spillage and staining accumulation
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that this these surfaces are wiped down/ scrubbed down and maintained in good sanitary condition.
      • Correction date: 2 months
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: During time of inspection, no staff on-site had FOODSAFE LEVEL 1 certification.
      • Corrective Action(s): - At least one person MUST have FOODSAFE LEVEL on-site in the absence of the owners
      • - Manager informed that it will be taken soon
      • Correction date: 2 months
      • Violation Score: 1
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions