Ambit Cafe
6552 Hastings St, Burnaby · Restaurant
20 inspections
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- - The internal temperature of corn chowder soup stored in a hot-holding unit measured at 53C. Staff indicated they cook the soup in the hot-holding unit after defrosting the product.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Staff reheated the soup on a portable induction cooktop to 74C during the inspection.
- - Do not cook food on a hot-holding unit. A hot-holding unit is intended to hold food at 60C or above and is not designed for cooking.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- - Surface sanitizer in a spray bottle measured at 50 ppm QUATS.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Staff replaced the sanitizer solution and measured at 200 ppm QUATS.
- - Ensure sanitizer solution is replaced daily at the start of operations.
- - Purchase QUATS test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
- Violation Score: 5
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- 1. White substance observed on the back of the lid of the ice machine.
- 2. Blender and stirring spoons observed stored in murky, lukewarm water.
- Corrective Action(s):
- 1. Staff removed the white substance and sanitized the area with surface sanitize at the time of inspection.
- 2. Blender and stirring spoons were removed from the water.
- - Ensure blender and all in-use utensils are washed at least every 4 hours or more frequently when needed.
- - Use one of the following methods to properly store blender and in-use utensils:
- a) in ice
- b) in boiling water
- c) in clean, empty container
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- - Stainless steel malt cup and a container were stored in a hand sink at the front service area.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Staff removed the above-mentioned items from the hand sink.
- - Do not store anything inside the hand sink. Hand sink must be easily accessible at all times to facilitate proper handwashing.
- Violation Score: 5
- 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
- Observation:
- - Openings in the ceilings observed in the following areas:
- >> above the walk-in cooler
- >> inside the staff room
- >> in the back storage room
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Reposition the ceiling panels to fully close the ceilings to prevent pests from entering into the facility.
- ***Date to be corrected by: as soon as possible***
- Violation Score: 1
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation:
- - Staff members on duty did not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Ensure at least one staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent at all times in operator's absence.
- ***Date to be corrected by: as soon as possible***
- Violation Score: 1
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The internal temperature of customer self-serve milk was 13C
- Corrective Action(s): Milk and creamer was discarded by operator. Ensure that customer self-serve milk and creamer is replaced every 2 hours.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Blender was submerged in ambient temperature water.
- Corrective Action(s): Wash blender and place in ice. Ensure that ice is replaced when melted to prevent the growth of pathogens.
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back handwash sink soap dispenser was empty.
- Corrective Action(s): Refill soap dispenser. Ensure that soap is available for proper handwashing.
- Violation Score: 5
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The ice machine had visible mildew build up inside.
- Corrective Action(s): The operator will stop using the ice machine and will buy ice until the machine is professionally cleaned. Send confirmation to Fraser Health next week when it is cleaned.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Install a door sweep on the back door within one week.
- Corrective Action(s): 1 week.
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Install a door sweep on the back door and seal the area around the plumbing behind the oven.
- Corrective Action(s): 1 month.
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Minor mildew buildup noted inside the ice machine. Ensure that all components inside the machine are cleaned at least monthly.
- Corrective Action(s): Corrected.
- Violation Score: 5
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1) Mildew build-up and moisture noted on the outside areas of the undercounter cooler in the front area - found on the panel between the two doors and along the rubber lining of the doors. This was noted in previous inspection report.
- 2) Some mildew build-up noted on the upper section of the ice machine.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean and remove mildew build-up from undercounter cooler. Ensure that cooler is cleaned on a regular basis as part of your Sanitation Plan. Remove sources of moisture to prevent mildew build-up.
- 2) Clean and remove mildew build-up from ice machine. Ensure that the inside of the ice machine is cleaned on a regular basis as part of your Sanitation Plan.
- Date to be corrected by: 1 week
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer labelled spray bottles noted with 100 ppm QUATS.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all sanitizer spray bottles and containers are replenished regularly.
- All open containers need to be replenished every 2-4 hours or when very soiled.
- All closed containers (spray bottles) need to be replenished weekly to ensure the concentration is maintained.
- Periodically verify with test strips that the sanitizer dispenser in the back is also maintained at the proper 200 ppm QUATS as it is the source for the other smaller containers used daily.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottle sanitizer only available at sandwich prep station
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer is available in a bucket with wiping cloth as an improved option to sanitizing the food prep surface. Spray bottle may get on exposed food or this possibility may prevent regular sanitizing of sandwich prep space.
- -Sanitizer bucket prepared with wiping cloths during inspection
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Required cleaning:
- 1. Food spills and or splashes noted on lower wall behind back prep table wall. Wide gap noted between table back edge and wall.
- 2. Moisture and mold growth noted between 2 cooler doors of dairy cooler.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all areas of premises are regularly cleaned.
- 1. Schedule regular cleaning of this lower back wall and monitor of spills and splashes.
- *Recommend looking and sealing/blocking the large gap between the wall and table to prevent food debris from falling behind table.
- 2. Ensure all high moisture areas such as between cooler doors and seals are wiped daily to prevent mold growth.
- Correction date: 2 days
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Wooden trays / shelves used in walk in cooler - noted with black marks and water stains.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all materials in premises are smooth, durable, easy to clean and non-absorbent. Wood does not meet this requirement. The black marks and water stains are indications of moisture / water damage to the wood. Seal/paint or replace wood trays to correct violation.
- Correction date: 2 weeks
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Wooden trays / shelves noted on tray rack in walk in cooler - water damaged, stained
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all materials in premises are smooth, durable, easy to clean and non-absorbent. Replace wooden trays or paint / seal wood to protect from further damage.
- Correction date: 2 weeks
- Violation Score: 3
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: Back 2 spray bottles noted with out labels.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all spray bottles with chemicals are properly labeled with its contents.
- Correction date: 3 days
- Violation Score: 3
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: Metal tray rack and metal equipment in staff washroom. Some equipment left from previous operator.
- Corrective Action(s): Remove all equipment not required for operation of business. This will allow more space and avoid storage of equipment and materials not needed for business.
- Correction date: 2 weeks
- Violation Score: 1
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing station by walk-in freezer had paper products inside. When paper products were removed to wash hands, staff mentioned that they do not use this handsink. Repeat.
- Corrective Action(s): All handwashing stations must be accessible, nothing stored inside and always equipped with hot, cold running water and soap, paper towel. Do not use this sink as extra counter space to store miscellaneous items.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Several food products stored on the floor of walk-in freezer (bagels, tarts etc.). Repeat.
- Corrective Action(s): Discard unused boxes in the walk-in freezer, utilize the shelving units to store food so they are not left on the ground.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Food spill inside sandwich undercounter cooler, food debris collected in glass reach in coolers in the back. Spills noted outside of ice machine.
- Corrective Action(s): Please have all noted refrigeration units and ice machine properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Violation Score: 3
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wet wiping cloth used for the steaming wand of espresso machine is usually left on the drip tray of espresso machine or on a plate. No sanitizer used.
- Corrective Action(s): Directed staff that the wiping cloth for steaming wand also needs to be soaked in sanitizer between uses. 100ppm chlorine is made using 1 tsp bleach to 1 litre. Obtain more test strips as none could be found onsite at time of inspection.
- Violation Score: 5
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Observation: No hot water at the handwashing sink in the back (in front of walk-in freezer).
- Corrective Action(s): Do not turn the hot water off. All handwashing stations must have hot and cold running water at all times.
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Food spill under boiler area.
- Corrective Action(s): Please clean above noted area.
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Ramekin used to store liquid eggs has a large chip on it.
- Corrective Action(s): Please replace the remekin so that all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation: No soap in the handwash station in front of walk-in freezer.
- Corrective Action(s): Please add a soap in the handwash station.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Two buckets of frozen bagels were stored on the floor of walk-in freezer. Repeat.
- Corrective Action(s): Please store food 6 inches off the ground. Utilize the shelving units or purchase smaller buckets so they fit the shelving units.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Some fruit flies noted in the back hallway where old equipment are collected. Dirty mop water in bucket by mop sink.
- Corrective Action(s): Please remove unused equipment, clean the floors and empty dirty mop water after use.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Mildew noted on the door seal around milk cooler under espresso machine, some inside ice machine and food debris collected on the bottom (door edge) of two door cooler inside kitchen. Food debris also collected in sandwich cooler. Dust from small oven has collected over time and requires cleaning as it blows into espresso machine area.
- Corrective Action(s): Please clean and sanitize noted areas by follow up inspection.
- Violation Score: 3
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tuna salad and cheese stored since store opened was stored at 13C. Other items including cut tomatoes and cream cheese were at 4C.
- Corrective Action(s): Tuna salad and cheese discarded. Two hours max is time allowed for potentially hazardous food above 4C.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: High temperature dishwasher reached 69.9C at plate after three tries.
- Corrective Action(s): Staff was able to demonstrate proper warewashing method. See code 302. Premises is on single use service until dishwasher is repaired as verified by EHO.
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen handsink was obstructed with an empty muffin tin and tray. Hot water valve was turned off.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handwash stations are accessible (nothing inside or blocking sink), equipped with hot, cold running water, soap and paper towel. Mount paper towel dispenser on wall or move it closer to back handwash station.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A couple of boxes of raw bagels stored on the floor of walk-in freezer.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to store all food 6 inches above the ground.
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: a) Sandwich cooler (top was between 4 and 13C when probed in various food items. b) High temperature dishwasher reached 69.9C at plate after three tries.
- Corrective Action(s): a) Please service the unit so all food are able to store at 4C or colder. Always cover food when not in use and fill no more than three quarter high. b) Repair/replace high temperature dishwasher so that it is able to sanitize at least 71C at plate.
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Back kitchen was very dim and inadequate for food preparation and cleaning.
- Corrective Action(s): Please increase lighting in the back area.
- Violation Score: 1
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]