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Ambros Subway

106 - 19188 72nd Ave, Surrey · Restaurant

23 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

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  4. Routine Inspection

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  5. Routine Inspection

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  6. Routine Inspection

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  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Quat sanitizer is unavailable at the 3- compartment sink. A bottle is empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately. Provide a sanitizer for 3-compartment sink.
      • Violation Score: 15
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: The staff member that was onsite did not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent training.
      • Corrective action:
      • 1. Register staff member to receive FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent training.
      • 2. Email the copy of the certificate once the training is completed to the District EHO. Ensure at least one staff member on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent training.
      • Health rationale: Adequate food safety training facilitates proper food handling and the reduction of the risk of a food borne illness.
      • Date to be completed: 1 month
      • Corrective Action(s):
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink in back area was missing paper towel at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Roll of paper towel replaced at the counter near handwash station. Ensure that the handsink is fully stocked and avaialble for handwashing at all times
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Staff member on site at the time of inspection does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent
      • Corrective Action(s): Atleast one member in the premises must have FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent training. Get was staff to take the necessary training. Email a copy of the certificate when staff completes the training
      • Violation Score: 1
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

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  13. Follow-Up Inspection

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  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knives used for cutting subway sandwiches were dirty. Used knives were stored for re-use in the knife stand.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff re-washed and sanitized all knives at the time of inspection. Ensure that used knives are not replaced in clean containers for reuse. This can pose a health risk through cross-contamination of food items. Reusing dirty knives can transfer allergens from one sandwich to another or spread foodborne illness.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) There was no sanitizer available in any food preparation area. The red sanitizer bucket was empty and kept by the hand washing sink.
      • 2) The dispenser did not dispense adequate sanitizer levels. The sanitizer test strip did not detect any QUATS.
      • 3) The third sink for ware washing was filled with sanitizer, as per the employee present on site. The sink was tested have no detectable QUATS. The employee informed that all dishes that were drying on the racks were run through this sink (with no sanitizer).
      • 4) The QUATS sanitizer bottle hooked to the dispenser was completely empty at the time of inspection. The staff did not know when it ran out.
      • Corrective Action(s): The inspector spoke with the owner over the phone and reminded them that these violations can warrant a closure of the facility. He asked the staff member to comply with all corrective actions. Staff brought household bleach to the site.
      • 1) The inspector showed staff how to prepare food grade sanitizer. 5 mL of bleach per 1 L of water is to be used. The sanitizer pail was tested to have 200 ppm chlorine residual. The staff was asked to temporarily close the facility and sanitize all food contact surfaces.
      • 2) The sanitizer dispenser tubes had lots of air bubbles clogging the tube. The operator was advised to bring in a technician who could prime the tubes. DATE TO BE CORRECTED BY: June 4, 2021.
      • 3) The third sink was fully drained and re-filled to half-way. It was estimated that half of the sink was about 20 L of water. 100 mL of bleach was added to obtain about 200 ppm chlorine residual. Staff was asked to re-sanitize all previously washed dishes at the time of inspection.
      • 4) Staff replaced the empty sanitizer bottle but could not get the dispenser to function due to the clogged tubes. Ensure the supply of sanitizer is monitored regularly to prevent this in the future.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: The facility's permit was not posted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff was asked to locate the permit and arrange to post it somewhere it could be seen by the public. Date to be corrected by: June 4, 2021.
      • Violation Score: 1
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

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  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler was being serviced at the time of inspection. Refrigerator coil was being replaced. No foods were stored in the cooler at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Monitor cooler and ensure it is able to maintain 4C or less on a consistent basis.
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Manual slicer was found to have dried food debris on the blades.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all equipment is properly washed and sanitized after each use. Equipment may require additional soaking to loosen food debris. Slicer was washed and sanitized at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Under counter cooler was at 9C. Cooler is scheduled to be serviced later today and did not have any potentially hazardous foods.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure cooler is capable of maintaining 4C or less on a consistent basis. Monitor cooler and service as needed.
      • Violation Score: 3
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  20. Follow-Up Inspection

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  21. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: The permit to operate was posted over the walk-in-cooler door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the permit to operate is posted in a conspicuous location where the public may view it. Correct within 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Only one staff member was working on-site at the time of inspection and stated that they do not have FOODSAFE Level 1/equivalent course training. They mentioned that they are planning to take the FOODSAFE Level 1 course next week. Another staff member arrived on-site and also was not certified in FOODSAFE Level 1.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff is scheduled so that at least one staff member holds valid FOODSAFE Level 1/equivalent course training in the Operator's absence; Correct immediately. This is a ticketable offence. A follow up inspection will be conducted in August 2018 to check for compliance with Section 10 of the Food Premises Regulation with respect to FOODSAFE training. Failure to comply will result in enforcement action as per Fraser Health's progressive enforcement policy. Provide the district EHO of Fraser Health an update regarding the FOODSAFE Level 1 training of staff members at his location within 3 weeks.
      • Violation Score: 1
  22. Follow-Up Inspection

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  23. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Less than 200 ppm QUATS sanitizer (about 50 ppm) was measured inside the bucket and spray bottle.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff member refilled 200 ppm QUATS sanitizer from the dispenser into the bucket and spray bottle. Ensure the QUATS sanitizer and wiping cloth is changed frequently throughout the day (e.g. morning time, after lunch, and evening time) to maintain 200 ppm QUATS sanitizer.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink near the back prep. table lacked liquid soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Person in Charge purchased a bottle of liquid soap from a nearby store and placed it at the handsink; Person in Charge mentioned that they would obtain the liquid soap for the dispenser this week from their other store. Ensure all handsinks are supplied with liquid soap, hot and cold running water, and paper towels.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Front drinks cooler (with chocolate milk) lacked a thermometer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please obtain a thermometer for this drinks cooler so that its' ambient temperature can be monitored on a regular basis and as this is regulatory requirement by the Food Premises Regulation. Correct within 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 1