Astha Restaurant And Sweets
7158 120th St, Surrey · Restaurant
4 inspections
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Containers of food found to be uncovered during inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): All foods should be covered when in storage.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
- - Front of House: Behind 1 door upright cooler (Reliant)
- - Front of House: On floor along wall between dishware shelf and 1 door upright cooler (Reliant)
- - Back of House: Dry storage shelving near hot water tank
- Facility has contracted professional pest control company to address issue.
- Corrective Action(s): *REPEAT* (Since Dec 2025) Please request futher details from pest control technciian on methods to eliminate pests from facility.
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: 1. Large gap observed under front entrance doors, allowing for pests to enter the facility. Operator has informed property management and is awaiting response.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. *REPEAT* (Since Dec 2025) Recommended to install weather strip to prevent entry of pests.
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Equipment (metal skewers and paddles near dishwasher) stored as clean, but observed to be contaminated with food splashes, or stored in a dirty container.
- Corrective Action(s): Please clean all identified items.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
- - Front of House: Behind display coolers, and on bottom shelf of black shelf.
- - Back of House: On bottom shelving of dry storage area beside hot water tank.
- - Back of House: On bottom shelving of dry storage area nearest cook line.
- Corrective Action(s): *REPEAT* (Since August 2025) Professional pest control company has been contracted for 2/month visits.
- Invoice and report reviewed during inspection. Please ask technician for:
- 1. Recommendations specific to your operations, and
- 2. Additional information on tasks that were performed during their visits
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: 1. Large gaps observed under front entrance, allowing for pests to enter the facility.
- 2. Staff stated some equipment (e.g. woks of melted sugar, dough roller) were not cleaned by end of day, resulting in a large build up of food debris. This is a potential source of food for pests.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Please seal doors so no gap is present.
- 2. Please clean all equipment by end of day to reduce the amount of food available to potential pests.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Grease build up observed behind burners nearest point of sales. Grease appears to be coming from range hood where grease is collected in an insert.
- Corrective Action(s): Please clean above identified areas.
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Mechanical dishwasher not properly equipped with sanitizer. Chlorine concentration likely depleted. Staff stated this was replaced around a month ago.
- Corrective Action(s): Facility to switch to manual ware washing method. Cease operation of mechanical dishwasher until sanitizer is replaced.
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
- - Front of House: corner of wall nearest 1 door upright freezer (Reliant) and black shelf.
- - Back of House: near hot water tank
- Corrective Action(s): Contact / Contract professional pest control company to have facility assessed and areas identified above treated. Follow recommendations provided by technician to eliminate pest issue.
- Area will need to be disinfected with a bleach solution (1 part bleach : 9 part water). Use personal protective equipment. Do not spray nor vacuum droppings as dried rodent droppings can have pathogens.
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Receiving / Back screen door observed to be damaged. Holes along edges of screen near the handle and bottom edge of the screen. Unit would not prevent entry of pests.
- Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace door so it seals to prevent entry of pests. In meantime, keep back/receiving door closed.
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Minor changes previously noted in kitchen preparation area. Staff stated further changes were expected and facility was awaiting changes before submitting the floor plan.
- Corrective Action(s): *REPEAT* (Since July 2025) Please provide revised floor plan to obtain approval before making changes to your facility.
- Violation Score: 1
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): BUSH Orange Red and Lemon Yellow observed on spice rack of kitchen. Container clearly labelled "For External Use Only".
- **Corrected during inspection** Containers discarded when identified. No food is made using the food colouring at time of inspection
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): QUATS spray measured > 400ppm at start of inspection.
- **Corrected during inspection** Staff stated supplier provided incorrect instructions on proper mixing ratio for sanitizer.
- Manufacturer instructs to add 22mL : 4L water for sanitzer solution. Please have measuring spoon (5mL) available for mixing sanitizer. Post instructions so all staff know how to properly mix sanitizer solution.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Dirty/used plates, dishware and utensils observed in sink basin.
- **Corrected during inspection** All items removed from basin when identified by inspector.
- Handwashing sinks are for hand washing only.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1. Dishwasher tray with drying dishware and utensils stored under paper towel dispenser. Potential contamination of clean and sanitized equipment from water dripping.
- 2. Improper storage of tools:
- - Dirty/used knifes stored on magnetic strip in kitchen
- - Clean and sanitized skewers stored hooked onto water pipe for cooking line
- - Soiled silverware stored ready to use at server station
- - Flipper and tongs stored under griddle
- 3. Single use (take-out) dishes used as a scoop and stored in ingredient bin
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove dishwasher tray from under paper towel immediately.
- 2. Clean and sanitize all identified tools and areas. Properly store tools used for foods in a clean and sanitary area.
- 3. Purchase scoops with handles. Scoops are to be cleaned and sanitized daily.
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Observable grease build up found on range hood filters. Staff stated this equipment is cleaned weekly (Tuesday). Given extent of build up (droplets accumulating on edge nearest cook, and grease streak/tracks along backsplash), cleaning will need to be done more frequently.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean identified areas to prevent food contamination. Please note that grease build up is also a fire hazard.
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Facility observed to be reusing milk jug to hold mango lassi.
- Corrective Action(s): 4L milk jugs are not meant for reuse. Use a proper container to hold food.
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Minor changes noted in kitchen preparation area.
- Corrective Action(s): Please provide a revised floor plan.
- Violation Score: 1
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]