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Ballard Power #63375

9000 Glenlyon Pky, Burnaby · Restaurant

15 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): open air reach in next to POS station air temperatures showing 10-13 deg C
      • sandwiches and salads were just made about 30 minutes ago as per operator
      • NOTE: daily temperature logs indicate 1 deg C from this morning at 7am
      • Corrective Action(s): Transfer the potentially hazardous foods to another fridge
      • Adjust/repair fridge unit to maintain foods at or below 4 deg C
      • NOTED: that the back fan of the fridge unit is in direct sunlight and may have affected the temperatures -recommend keeping the blinds closed during this period of the day
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer residual ~0ppm as per test strips
      • Observed the chlorine vat to be completely empty
      • NOTE: Daily Washer records show concentration of 100ppm this morning at 7am
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust/repair washer to maintain chlorine residual >50ppm
      • Do not let the chlorine vat go empty -change/refill before it goes empty
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Repair/adjust open air reach in cooler next to POS station
      • Dishwashing unit had 0ppm chlorine residual
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/adjust units
      • Violation Score: 9
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some debris under the dishwasher corner
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect regularly
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some old mouse droppings observed under dishwasher area/mop sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect -check EVERY MORNING with a high powered flashlight for any more droppings will indicate an active infestation
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: NEW OBSERVATION: observing food debris under the cooking grill -it is from last night as per operator
      • Corrective Action(s): Area under the cooking grill needs to be mopped and cleaned at least nightly. This is all the more important as you have an active infestation of mice.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mouse droppings observed amongst the onions in the box
      • Tea bag packages have been contaminated by the mice at the bar
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded the onions
      • Discarded the tea bags
      • ALL foods in lightly packaged materials such as soft plastic/paper/nylon must be kept in rodent proof containers
      • If droppings are observed around the foods then the food cans, foods in hard plastic must be cleaned and sanitized
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed in many areas -see Code 306 for further details
      • Last pest control report from Orking indicates two mice caught and indicates a hole was sealed next to the grease trap
      • Corrective Action(s): Maintain pest control services -recommend increasing their visits bi-weekly instead of monthly
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: See code 306 for further details
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Poor sanitation observed -mouse droppings observed in most areas of the kitchen:
      • -under the dishpit area,
      • -under shelves
      • -on shelves under the oven
      • -dry storage shelves
      • -under fridges
      • -at the bar in the cupboards
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all surfaces where mouse droppings are observed
      • Operator will need to check EACH MORNING all floor and wall areas of the kitchen, shelves for new mouse droppings and this will indicate an active infestation
      • Operator will need a point and shoot flashlight to better inspect for droppings (the phone flashlight is inadequate)
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A few inserts are double stacked at preparation cooler facing cooking line -sliced tomatoes/onions -internal temperature 10 deg C -operator indicates it was placed there about an hour ago after prepping
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not double stack inserts foods will be above the fill-line. Single level inserts ONLY.
      • NOTE: this same infraction was cited back on May 18, 2023 routine inspection -continued infractions will require increased enforcement
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some food debris under counters in back kitchen and dry storage shelves -hard-to-reach areas
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize regularly
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some food debris/grease on the floor behind the stove cooking line
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean your hard-to-reach areas regularly, the food debris/grease there may also be a pest food source
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A number of potentially hazardous foods stored and displayed at room temperature at the coffee bar:
      • -Spinach & Feta Danish -->Repeat infraction from the June 21, 2022 routine inspection -**Correction Order issued
      • -Cherry Yogurt Danish
      • -Beef/Chicken/Vegetarian Samosa
      • -Ham & Cheese Croissant
      • Operator indicates the items were transferred to the unit about an hour ago
      • -Preparation cooler has a few items double stacked inserts -sliced tomatoes/vegies/cream -items were prepared about an hour ago as per operator
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store potentially hazardous foods at room temperature -store either cold at or below 4 deg C or hot at or above 60 deg C
      • Menu items transferred to a fridge
      • -Do not double stack inserts in preparation coolers -foods will be stored above the fill-line.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temperature washer chlorine sanitizing residual tested at ~0ppm residual
      • NOTE: Daily Log sheets for washer indicate concentrations of 100-200ppm chlorine on previous days
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair washer -detectable chlorine residual minimum is >50ppm
      • Operator to Manually Wash dishes in the meantime at wash sinks
      • Operator called serviceman coming later today
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Low temperature chlorine sanitizing washer showing ~0ppm residual
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair washer
      • Violation Score: 9
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Salad (made with cut vegetables) which was in cold table unit for service was 16.3C. Chef Manager reported the salad was prepared in the morning and placed in the cold unit 1 hour prior to lunch service.
      • 2) One sausage roll and 1 spinach feta danish were stored in upper display unit which is not at 4C or below. Internal temperature of spinach feta danish was 23.2C. Chef Manager reported the product is stored in the freezer and was baked 4-5 hours prior. No information present from supplier at this time to indicate product is not potentially hazardous and able to be stored at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Any remaining salad is to be discarded after 2 hours - Completed at time of inspection. When preparing products for service from cold table, ensure they are cooled fully to 4C or colder, prior to transfer to cold table. The cold table is not intended to hold foods cold and is not able to rapidly cool foods.
      • 2) Sausage roll and spinach danish were discarded at time of the inspection. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4C or colder or 60C or higher.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Minor amount of mold/mildew present on interior walls of ice machine
      • 2) Soup ladle was stored in a container of room temperature water which had food residue in it. This is not sanitary method to store in use utensils.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Empty and discard ice from ice bin. Clean and sanitize interior of ice machine - completed at time of inspection.
      • 2) Wash and sanitize soup ladle. Store in use utensils in a sanitary manner such as in running water (dipper well), in the food product with handle above food level, in hot water which is 60C or above, in ice water or on a clean surface providing the utensil is cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: - Opening present in lower portion of wall under drain board in dishwashing area which could allow for pest entrance or harbourage.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Cover opening with suitable material (smooth, washable). To be corrected by: 05-July-2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Food debris noted in hard to reach areas of the floor: under mop sink, under prep table in back prep area, under deep fryer/grill area.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Clean areas specfied above to remove food debris. Ensure these areas are being cleaned regularly and thoroughly to prevent any accumulation of debris which may attract pests. To be completed by: 28-Jun-2022
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Raw meat was being prepared (meat balls) directly adjacent to prep cooler where ready to eat salad products are stored. Raw meat noted on counter. Additionally, surface was not a designated prep surface.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Prepare raw meat on a prep surface in an area away from ready to eat food items to prevent potential cross contamination with surfaces or direct contamination of ready to eat food products.
      • - Staff member moved to a suitable prep station at time of the inspection and surface which had been in use was washed and sanitized.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Food, grime and miscellaneous debris noted on floor under shelving in storage area, dishwasher area and under cooking line.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Thoroughly clean floor removing all food, grime and debris. Ensure frequency and detail of cleaning in these areas is increased in your sanitation plan/cleaning schedule. [Date to be corrected by: 20-Jul-2021]
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: - Cloths used to line area under cutting boards.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove cloths as this is not sanitary. Surfaces must be smooth and non-absorbent. [Date to be corrected by: 13-Jul-2021]
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions