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Balkana Bakery

108 - 33403 Maclure Rd, Abbotsford · Other

14 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed there was no food contact sanitizer in use during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): 200ppm chlorine bleach was prepared in the spray bottle during inspection. Ensure food contact sanitizers are available and in use in order to facilitate proper sanitization of food contact surfaces.
      • Date to be completed by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dough balls on a tray were packaged in a garbage bag. Operator discarded dough balls during inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Garbage bags may contain chemicals that may not be safe to eat. Only use food grade material in kitchen.
      • To be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General build of dirt and grease throughout the facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to routinely deep clean facility.
      • To be corrected by: 1 month:
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Walk-in freezer had no working light.
      • 2) Walk in cooler near production area had no working handle
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the bulb in walk-in freezer to ensure there is light in the walk-in freezer.
      • To be corrected by: 2 weeks
      • 2) Repair/replace handle on walk-in cooler near production area
      • To be corrected by: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food not protected from contamination:
      • 1) Food items were stored on the ground
      • 2) Work table with backstrap molasses had container open, along with shortening that was left uncovered
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure that all food items are stored at least 6 inches off of the ground
      • 2) All food items must be covered and protected against contamination
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed at the back of the facility along the walls, behind the dough machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize areas with rodent droppings. Wear appropriate ppe, use a spray bottle to wet area down and clean rodent droppings. Then disinfect area with a solution of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water. Ensure that pest control does routine inspections.
      • To be corrected by: September 29, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Open garage door for airflow had a partial mesh covering to prevent the entry of pest but had many gaps on the sides and below.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have proper mesh covering the whole area if the garage door is to remain open.
      • To be corrected by September 29, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General build up of dirt, flour and debris throughout the facility. Storage area was particularly disorganized. Also, cooler had a build up of mould.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean the facility on a routine basis, making note to clean near the walls and to organize the storage area. Ensure to clean and remove the mould build up in the cooler.
      • To be corrected by: September 29, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soap dispenser at hand sink empty
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure supply at all times
      • Violation Score: 5
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some food spills/debris observed in hard to reach areas
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all areas of premise cleaned regularly. Clean food spills daily/as needed. Clean by Sept. 9, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soap dispenser at hand sinks broken
      • Corrective Action(s): Liquid soap in pump dispenser required
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Clutter in storage area, open bags of dry goods observed
      • Corrective Action(s): Install shelving so all pacaging materials and supplies can be stored off floor/pallets. Use dry goods storage conatiners you already have to store bags of dry goods. Clean spills daily/as needed. Complete these actions by Sept 15, 2018.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel dispenser in washroom empty, dispenser not yet installed at production area hand sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Install dispenser by Jan 25, 2018 and ensure paper towel supplied to all hand sinks at all times
      • Violation Score: 5
  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel dispenser missing from wall at hand sink, paper towel available.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install dispenser at sink by December 10, 2017.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food spills and open bags of dry goods in production area and storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all areas of premise cleaned regularly. Store food products off the ground so that spills can be cleaned easily. Store dry goods in plastic containers with tight fitting lids (pest-proof).
      • Violation Score: 3