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Aunty Lee Food

1109, 1110 & 1111 - 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby · Other

18 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Blood drips observed on the base of the meat cooler (stand up slide door, storage area).
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Staff was able to wipe up at the time of inspection. Ensure to sanitize all surfaces including the base and the shelving wires.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed staff turning on the hot water valve of the handsink upon the arrival of the inspector.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - No cold water supply was available at the handsink and staff had to turn on the cold water valve as well. Ensure that both hot & cold water is available at the handsink at all times. Staff should be periodically discarding their gloves, wash their hands, and put on new set of gloves. The fact that all water valves were closed shows that staff are not actively using the handsink.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Soiled glue board observed underneath the display containers in front of the cashier stand.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Discard immediately and place a new trap.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Observed water leaking from the hand sink water supply pipe.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure there is no leak.
      • Date to be corrected by: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Slide door cooler with broken lighting has minimum ambient temp of 8.4C. Raw meat stored inside.
      • - Right side of the display cooler has minimum ambient temp of 6.5C. Raw eggs are stored here.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Transfer these items into other working cooler/ freezer.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Slide door cooler (right) has liquid pooled at the bottom shelf.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean & sanitize.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Broken handsoap dispenser. Liquid soap is available from a large container that is inconvenient for use.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Dispenser was fixed at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Excessive rodent droppings and nesting materials observed throughout the facility including: Corners/edges of the floor in the meat processing area, shelve with plastic bags underneath the counter, store area floor corners/edges, underneath storage boxes & containers, coolers & freezers, on dry packaged food items stored inside plastic containers.
      • - Sited one live cockroach underneath the two compartment sink at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Deep cleaning required. Expose all corners and floor to conduct deep cleaning. Remove all droppings and sanitize all affected areas.
      • - Hire a pest control company to conduct inspection and identify nesting areas. Provide a detailed report upon follow up inspection.
      • - Closure Order issued.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation:
      • - Old cardboard boxes in use to store dry goods.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Discard all cardboard boxes. Use plastic or other containers made of easy-to-clean material.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Slide door cooler not able to maintain the temperature of 4C or below.
      • - Display cooler (right top side) not able to maintain the temperature of 4C or below.
      • - Hand soap dispenser does not work; appears to be blocked.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Repair and ensure the coolers are able to maintain the temperature of 4C or below.
      • - Hand soap dispenser was unblocked at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Dead cockroaches observed underneath the two compartment sink.
      • - One live cockroach sited on the white bucket underneath the butcher's block at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean and sanitize the floor underneath the sink.
      • - Spray treatment to be done. Ensure to have spray treatment done by a professional pest control company in the sink/grease trap area, behind & underneath the freezer/ cooler units (both processing area and the store front). Treatment should occur outside of operational hours with the gate closed. Ensure there is no open food product during the treatment. All food contact surfaces and equipment should be cleaned & sanitized after the treatment before operation. Complete the treatment within two weeks and email the undersigned with a copy of the service invoice.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Water pooling observed underneath the handsink. It appears that the leak has not been fixed.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Repair and ensure there is no leak.
      • Date to be corrected by: Feb 19, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • REPEAT VIOLATION:
      • 1) Meat bandsaw observed with old meat residues (mostly in the upper wheel).
      • 2) Large meat grinder observed with fat deposits and rusting from inside.
      • 3) Small meat grinder observed with dried up meat residues.
      • 4) Display coolers observed with meat residues below the vent covers.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Clean & sanitize all items noted above. Operator stated that the small grinder is not in use. Remove the from the premises.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • REPEAT VIOLATION: Water valve was shut for the handsink at the time of inspection. No water was available. Soap dispenser is empty.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Operator stated that the water valve was shut because there is leak. Ensure to repair the unit and have the handsink available at all times. Refill the soap dispenser; extra liquid soap is available.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Dust, debris and dead cockroaches observed along the wall behind the sinks.
      • - Mop observed with dead drain flies.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean the wall.
      • - Clean & sanitize the mop.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Meat processing equipment observed with signs of dried up food debris in between the blades. Notable amount of food debris build up observed in the outer compartment.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure this equipment thoroughly cleaned & sanitized. Staff dismantled and started the cleaning process at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Liquid soap dispenser is blocked. Bar soap was present in a mesh bag hanging on top of the handwashing sink.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Do not use bar soap. Ensure there is a working dispenser for liquid soap.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Dried up food debris and dead insects observed underneath the microwave.
      • - Rodent droppings observed on the floor at the back of the store (right side of the walk-in cooler) - underneath the shelving racks, on the lower shelving unit in the meat processing area.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean and sanitize the areas noted above.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 22, 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Too many cardboard boxes observed in the back area - piled up.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Discard all empty boxes. Organize the inventory so old card board boxes are removed.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Cockroaches still observed on the glueboards placed on grease trap. Different growth stages (including nymph) observed.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Hire a third party pest control company to visit the premises 2X a month. Ensure to have treatment done for cockroach control. Place glue boards around the perimeter of the processing area - between the wall and pipes on the floor. Operator to provide a detailed pest control report during the follow up inspection.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 23, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Deep fried pork skin (chilled) and blood pudding observed around 14C when probed. They were being stored at the left corner of the display cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - These items were discarded at the time of inspection. Ensure all potentially hazardous food items items are stored at 4C or below at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Bleach sanitizer stripped out the test strip - this indicates that the chlorine level is too strong.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure to mix half a teaspoon of bleach to a litre of water to achieve correct concentration. Sanitizer was diluted at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation:
      • - Tiles around floor drain (by the handsink) is broken and the floor concrete exposed.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Repair this unit to ensure there is uniform and smooth surface around the floor drain. Ensure there is no water pooling around the area after the repair.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 12, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Observed glue board with live cockroaches on top of the grease trap.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Replace the glue board, Clean and sanitize all surfaces around the grease trap.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Debris and personal belonging/ garbages observed underneath the storage shelves.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean the floor.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Display cooler (left side) not working - temperature observed high and the ambient temperature cannot be maintained at 4C or below.
      • - Display cooler for drinks (left side) not working. - temperature above 4C.
      • - Butcher's block worn out and cut-marks are too deep.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure above two cooler units are repaired. They should be capable of storing food items at 4C or below.
      • - Either sand the top surface of the butchers block OR replace the block. The surface should be smooth and non-porous to allow easy & effective cleaning.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 12, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Build up of meat debris in the meat grinder/slicer.
      • 2) Missing surface sanitizer.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Disassemble and clean the noted equipment. This will be checked during the next follow up inspection.
      • 2) Operator provided surface sanitizer at 100ppm chlorine bleach concentration. Always have surface sanitizer available in spray bottles or buckets.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Wall mounted soap dispenser broken. Hand soap in bottle available at the handwashing station.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix the soap dispenser prior to the next follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Missing surface sanitizer.
      • - Build up of meat on grinder/slicer.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Immediately provide surface sanitizer at min 100ppm chlorine bleach concentration in spray bottles or white buckets. Sanitizer must be easily accessible by staff.
      • - Clean the meat grinder/slicer. This will be verified during the next follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Operator unable to demonstrate proper two compartment dishwashing method.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator must designated one compartment for rinsing/washing with detergent. The other compartment must be designated for sanitizing using 100ppm chlorine bleach concentration. Please follow the proper two compartment dishwashing method. This will be verified during the next follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar soap being used at the main handwashing station at the meat section. Hand soap dispenser broken. Paper towel dispenser not dispensing properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately provide liquid hand soap at the main handwashing station. Replace the broken soap dispenser. Fix the paper towel dispenser.
      • Please note that glove use does not replace handwashing. All staff must wash hands thoroughly with hot water/soap prior to any food preparation.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of grease on floors throughout the meat section.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the area noted above.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Multiple coolers missing working thermometers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately provide working thermometers inside all refrigeration units.
      • Violation Score: 1
  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The paper towel dispenser was not functioning properly. Paper towel was available on top of the dispenser.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the dispenser and ensure paper towel is available through the dispenser. Given 2 days to repair.
  18. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning required:
      • 1) Remove meat debris by the broken baseboard
      • 2) Underneath the walk-in freezer: Remove gunks.
      • 3) Clutters in the cashier till.
      • Correction date: Today
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The Slide door cooler: door rubber strip is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace with new strip
      • Correction date: 1 week
      • Violation Score:
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Noted the wall is pushed back and the baseboard is broken.
      • 2) The front cashier step stool must be enclosed so that no garbage or clutters get stuck underneath.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Install a new baseboard and repair the wall to ensure no gap is in between. Repair properly.
      • Correction date: 1 week
      • 2) Given 1 week. Clean the area and place a new step stool that is fully enclosed.