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Astoria Retirement Residence

2245 Kelly Ave, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

18 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice cream scoops observed being held in a cup of water at at ~37 degrees Celsius (ideal temperature for growth of pathogens)
      • Corrective Action(s): *Cup was washed and water was replaced with ice water during inspection.
      • *Ensure ice water (or hot water above 60 Celsius) is used to store ice cream scoops to prevent bacterial growth in the water
      • *Alternatively, wash the ice cream scoops after each use and store them in a clean, dry container when not in use
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Various hot foods are being air-cooled at ambient temperatures in large-volume containers (ie. 18qt plastic Sysco containers w/lids). Cooling procedures were noted on previous inspection in October 2023.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Adjust cooling practices to ensure all foods are cooled from 60C+ to 4C within a maximum time period of 6 hrs (ie. 2 hrs to reduce temps to 20C, then an additional 4 hrs to reduce temps from 20C to 4C)
      • *Options include: Use of an ice wand, quick-cooling in ice water, splitting product into multiple smaller containers, etc)
      • *Ensure employees are trained to follow the cooling procedures*
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two wall-mounted soap dispensers were empty at onset of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff replenished soap supplies after prompting from inspector.
      • *Please ensure supplies are replenished promptly when they run out
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Overhead fan covers in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer are dusty and require cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Remove and clean the fan covers within 7 days
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed staff near filling 15L buckets to cool and store soup. Buckets are left out at room temperature until they cool to room temperature then put into the walk in cooler. Putting soups to cool in 15L buckets into the cooler will not cool down to under 4C (40F) in under 4 hours.
      • Corrective Action(s): Implement one of the following methods to cool soups faster:
      • - Put soups into shallow trays (2" or less in depth) to allow for faster cooling
      • - Use ice wands or ice packs into the center of the soup once it has cooled enough to bring the center of the soup down faster
      • - Put the buckets into the walk in freezer after they have cooled down substantially at room temperature until they have cooled to 4C in the middle before transferring to the walk in cooler.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Several mouse droppings observed in the kitchen along the floors behind the rolling dry storage bins, under the storage in along the hallway and under the table between the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Also observed the weather stripping under the office door was chewed away in corner with grease streaks from fur present. Staff stated that the pest control company comes in biweekly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up all mouse droppings, continue to work with pest control company and follow all their recommendations to remediate issue. Also replace weather stripping under office door to prevent movement of pests to/from this space. Due: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Some prepped foods in walk in cooler were above 4 deg C:
      • -Prepped Gravy (Stored overnight) was at 7.8 deg C
      • -Cooked rice in metal container (stored overnight) was at 7.9 deg C
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded food items. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous food is at 4 deg C or less
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Wak in cooler is not consistently maintaining internal temperature of 4 deg C or less (some areas of walk in cooler maintain foods at the correct temperatures while other parts (near door) are not)
      • Corrective Action(s): Correction Order issued. Repair/adjust walk in cooler such that it maintains consistent internal temperature of 4 deg C or less throughout.
      • Correct by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 15
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler at 7.7C at coldest when probed between two cartons of milk. Line cooler measured 9.4C ambient air. Chef stated that a repair person came in yesterday (July 28th - more than one week after last inspection) to look at walk in cooler but is unsure of the outcome of the visit at they did not speak to him after they left. Ambient air temperature in kitchen ranged between 33C-38C and likely adding to coolers' challenges in keeping the required 4C or less.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Move all items from line cooler requiring refrigeration for food safety (cut fruits/vegetables, meats, dairy, etc) to a working cooler and do not use this cooler for storage of foods beyond 2 hours.
      • 2) Have line cooler repaired/adjusted so that it can maintain 4C or less at all times.
      • 3) Email the repair person's report regarding the walk-in cooler or provide an update on the walk in cooler to the undersigned EHO by Tuesday Aug 2, 2022
      • 4) Have curtain installed in walk in cooler door by Aug 5, 2022.
      • Violation Score: 25
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler and line cooler at 5.5-7C. Staff also stated that closing mechanism for walk in cooler door was recently repaired but now can get stuck and prop door open slightly, letting cold air out.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have both coolers looked at/serviced by a technician tomorrow to ensure that they maintain 4C (40F) or less at all times. Also install a plastic curtain on inside of walk in cooler door to keep cold air in as both coolers are located directly across from cooking areas.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Observed a dust build-up on ceiling tiles in kitchen, mold build-up on pipe in walk in cooler and on ceiling/wall of walk in cooler. Food build up noted on shelving racks in walk in cooler and grease build up noted under shelf where domestic deep fryer is used.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean above mentioned areas and move deep fryer to a location under the mechanical ventilation within next two weeks.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Found uncovered containers of food (soup, chili) found int he walk in cooler. The foods were 4C and ladles were found in them. Uncovered food could become contaminated with debris falling into it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately place a lid or saran wrap on the container to cover the food.
      • **Correction date: Immediately**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris, grease and/or dust found accumulated on surfaces. Food and grease will attract pests, and dust could fall into food. The surfaces/areas that had food, grease and/or dust on them were:
      • 1) Exhaust canopy and filters had grease and dust. Service sticker stated it was to be cleaned in July 2020.
      • 2) Floor beneath the cooking equipment (flat grill, chargrill, gas range) had grease.
      • 3) Ceiling tiles around air diffusers had dust.
      • 4) All upper walls, along the perimeter of the ceiling, had dust.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Immediately call a professional company to clean the exhaust canopy and filters.
      • 2) Immediately wash and sanitize the floors. This must be done daily, especially at the end of the day to remove all food and grease.
      • 3) Wash the ceiling tiles and upper walls to remove the dust. Ensure this is done weekly or at least twice a month.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 2/20**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: There are burned out light bulbs in the dry storage area. The light level is low, which makes it difficult for staff to see spilt food and to properly clean the floor and racks in the area. This will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately replace all burned out light bulbs with working ones.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • The ice cream scoops are were being stored in dirty, luke warm water between use. Bacteria will grow in the luke warm water and contaminate the scoops.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Store ice cream scoops in a ice-water bath between use. Change the solution when the ice has melted, or when the solution is NOT clear, or at least every 2 hours. The cold water (temperature of a fridge) will prevent bacteria from multiplying fast. During the inspection, staff changed the storage of the scoops to an ice-water solution.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • The paper towel dispenser by the 3-compartment dishwashing sink was empty. Staff can NOT properly dry their hands.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • During the inspection, staff placed paper towel at the hand sink.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Food debris and old mice droppings found along the base of some walls. This will attract or encourage the persistence of the mice. Old droppings leave a scent which attract more mice.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Thoroughly clean the floors along the base of all walls to remove food debris and old mice droppings. This shall be done daily until the mice are eliminated.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer bottles had rinse aid inside them instead of sanitizer.
      • Sanitizer solution is needed to adequately sanitize food contact surfaces
      • Prepare 200-400ppm quat sanitizer solution by diluting according to manufacturer's instructions
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink did not have soap present
      • All hand sinks must be stocked with soap, paper towels , and hot/cold running water so employees may adequately wash their hands.
      • Ensure all hand sinks are fully stocked.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s):
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Beneath prep table there is build up of dirt and food debris. This is unsanitary and may lead to hearbouring of pests. Clean the mentioned area and do it more frequently to avoid build up.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Quat sanitizer dispenser is not dispensing adequate concentration needed (200-400ppm).
      • The wall dispenser must be used to dispense 200-400ppm Quat solution. The bottle dispenser is only dispensing 50-100ppm Quat sanitizer (200-400ppm)
      • Date to be corrected by: Aug 19/19
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • The interior surfaces/parts of the ice machine has mildew/mold on them. This will contaminate the ice and possibly make people ill.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Turn off the machine, and empty all the ice out of the machine. Wash and sanitize the interior surfaces and parts of the ice machine to remove the mildew/mold. Have this done on a regular basis.
      • **Correction date: Oct.14/18**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The waste pipe below the third sink (of the 3-comp sink) is leaking. Water and food is accumulating on the pipe and floor below, which is harboring pests.
      • 2) The plastic sliding lid on the dry, baking ingredient bin is cracked. Pieces of plastic could fall into the food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Repair or replace the leaking pipe, so water no longer leaks. Clean the water and food debris from the floor and pipes.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 17/18**
      • 2) Discard all crack, chipped and/or damaged plastic containers and lids. Purchase new lids and containers.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 15/18**
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • The hand washing sinks in the baking and dishwashing area have no paper towels. To properly wash hands, staff require paper towels to dry them and discourage drying them on their aprons or using a cloth towel.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately fill the empty paper towel dispensers, and ensure they are kept full. During the inspection, staff filled the dispensers.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation:
      • Plastic milk cartons are being used as a table between the oven and fryers. The plastic carton are cleaned/replaced weekly. Plastic milk cartons are not durable, food grade, nor cleanable.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Stop using the milk cartons as a table and purchase a proper stainless steel table or shelving unit that is durable, sealed, and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 30/17**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The waste pipe for the 1st and 2nd sinks of the 3-compartment sink are leaking. Water is pooling on the floor and the waste pipe has food accumulated on it, this will attract and harbor pests. This violation was noted in the last inspection report and it still hasn't been fixed.
      • 2) Hand washing sink faucet, by the 3-compartment sink, constantly drips. The dripping water will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Repair the leaking wastes pipes so they don't leak.
      • 2) Repair or replace the taps on the faucet so water can be fully turned on/off.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 14/17**
      • Violation Score: 9