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Basant Sweets

402 - 8148 128th St, Surrey · Restaurant

14 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food stored directly on the floor in the storage areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not keep food on the floor. All food must be stored 6 inches off the floor.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
      • -along both sets of stairs leading up to the mezzanine
      • -in the mezzanine
      • -in the nook with cylinder storage containers
      • -in the wooden cabinet
      • Corrective Action(s): Premises must be free of rodents and rodent droppings.
      • Check for droppings daily and remove; sanitize affected areas.
      • Place all food in pest proof containers.
      • Consult pest control company.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Garbage bins outside are overflowing with garbage.
      • Side of premises is lined with empty cardboard boxes.
      • Accumulation of boxes stored on the floor in the mezzanine.
      • Food debris in the corners of the kitchen near cooking equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Garbage bins should be closed and the perimeter of the building should be kept in a clean condition.
      • All food and packaging boxes should be kept 6 inches off the floor to allow for easy cleaning.
      • Premises must be kept in a clean condition.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Appetizer prep cooler at 10 C. In this cooler, yogurt at 11 C, cooked lentil balls at 12 C, cooked potatoes at 13 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all potentially hazardous foods that have been in this cooler for more than 2 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Hydrogen Peroxide Solution (DIN 02340321) used as a food contact surface sanitizer. No test strips available.
      • Label on bottle states a 5 minute contact time is required and a potable water rinse is required for food contact surfaces.
      • Staff are not following this method according to Operator.
      • 2. Leftover canned food (tomato paste and pineapples) left in the can.
      • 3. Food order receipt seen on top of cooked vegetables (saag).
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Follow manufacturer's instructions when using chemicals. Use test strips to verify strength of products that are supposed to be diluted.
      • 2. Transfer leftover canned food to another food grade container.
      • 3. Cover food so that foreign objects do not fall into food.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings seen throughout premises (behind and underneath equipment such as hot water tank, in the mezzanine, on stairs).
      • Fruit flies seen throughout back storage/prep area and in the stairs leading to the mezzanine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Premises must be free of pests. Inspect for droppings daily; remove droppings and sanitize affected areas immediately.
      • Keep food in pest proof containers.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door left open while staff were organizing boxes outside.
      • Grease behind and underneath cooking equipment.
      • Accumulation of items in the mezzanine.
      • Note: Mezzanine was not fully inspected as it was difficult to walk around due to the amount of items stored.
      • Space leading to the mezzanine space is difficult to get through - please consult with fire department if this poses an exit risk in the event of a fire.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not leave back door open (only open it when receiving deliveries).
      • Remove any items that are not used as they can be harborage sites for pests.
      • Organize mezzanine so that you are able to easily inspect this area for pests.
      • Keep all areas of premises clean and free of food debris and grease.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Appetizer prep cooler at 10 C. Rubber gasket around door fallen off and doors do not shut properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace cooler so that it is 4 C or below.
      • Until then, do not use for the storage of potentially hazardous foods.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Chemical spray bottles that are in-use are not labelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all bottles are labelled with the chemical it is filled with.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food stored directly on the floor and near hand sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not put food containers/pots directly on the floor or by hand sink.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings seen throughout premises (behind and underneath equipment, in the mezzanine, on stairs).
      • Corrective Action(s): Premises must be free of pests. Increase frequency of cleaning. Remove droppings and sanitize affected areas.
      • Continue following recommendations of pest control company. Place all food in pest proof containers.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Holes seen in walls under sink and along stairs and accumulation of items stored in the mezzanine
      • Corrective Action(s): Fill in all holes. Organize mezzanine area and discard any unused items. Keep items in pest proof containers.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No food contact surface sanitizer was prepared and no chlorine or other sanitizer available on-site.
      • Corrective Action(s): Chlorine was brought on-site at the time of inspection and a solution was then prepared.
      • Ensure a sanitizer solution ( use 1/2 tsp of bleach/chlorine per litre of water) is readily available. Sanitize all surfaces prior to using.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Box of raw chicken stored above curries in the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Raw meats must always be stored away from or underneath ready to eat foods.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in dry storage area on food shelves
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove rodent droppings and contaminated food. Sanitize affected areas. Keep all food in pest proof containers. Premises must be free of pests. Consult pest control company and increase pest control measures.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Cracked and broken tiles seen throughout premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace or replace tiles so that floor is smooth, easy to clean and impervious to moisture. Correct by Feb 27, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on-site have FOODSAFE Level 1 training.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure there is at least one person at all times with FOODSAFE Level 1 training. Correct by March 27, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No food contact surface sanitizer was prepared and staff were not able to locate any bleach at the time of inspection. Inspector was able to locate the bleach for the staff. Staff prepared a spray bottle and bucket with cloth with bleach solutions that measured 100-200ppm Chlorine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure food contact surface sanitizer is always readily available for staff to use and sanitize premises. Clean and sanitize all areas prior to continuing operations.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand wash station next to walk-in cooler did not have any paper towels during inspection. Staff were notified and this was addressed and corrected
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand wash stations are fully equipped with liquid soap, paper towel, and hot and cold running water at all times
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the back area and along the stairs leading to the upstairs area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize these areas with 1000ppm bleach solution. Contact your pest company for further steps
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Holes observed in the back dry storage area that may allow enterance of pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/cover/fill any holes that may be allowing entry of pests in affected areas
      • Date to be corrected: March 1, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on-site were FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent trained.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent training to staff to ensure there is at least one individual trained.
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several food items in walk-in cooler and prep coolers were left uncovered. Staff notified and they covered the items in food-grade wrap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food items are covered and protected from possible contamination
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest droppings observed in dry storage area along the perimeter
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize this area with 1000ppm bleach solution. Contact pest company to reevaluate situation.
      • Send pictures of progress to EHO. Date to be corrected by: July 27, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back screen door has large gap on the bottom of the door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace door to ensure no gap is visible and cannot allow the entrance of pests.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 27, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Several broken floor tiles observed in the kitchen area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace or repair broken tiles as all surfaces should be smooth, easy-to-clean, and in good condition.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 30, 2023
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Potentially hazardous foods (curries, appetizers, cut raw vegetables, raw meats) in walk-in cooler noted at 13C. Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 4C or below to prevent the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and the production of toxins. Operator moved noted foods to a cooler capable of storing potentially hazardous foods at 4C or below. Walk-in cooler must not be used to store perishable foods until it is serviced or replaced.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice cream, chickpeas, and curried meats noted in standing freezer and 2 prep coolers were uncovered at the time of inspection. Scoop was found in chutney container in walk-in cooler. Foods in dry storage area (rice, flour) were uncovered without food-grade lids. Operator to ensure foods in cooler units and in the dry storage area are covered to prevent contamination. Scoops must be stored in clean containers or with handles facing up. Dry storage foods must be stored in pest-proof containers to prevent the attraction of pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Screen on screen door not affixed to screen door. Gaps observed above and below screen door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to ensure screen door is maintained in good working order. Back door must be closed at all times until screen door is serviced or replaced to prevent pest entry.
      • Date to be Corrected By: 2 Weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris and build-up noted underneath kitchen units, in the dry storage area, and in hard-to-reach areas underneath equipment. Mice droppings noted behind cook line units and in the dry storage areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to ensure noted areas are cleaned and sanitized to prevent build-up. Mice droppings must be removed and noted areas sanitized with a dilute bleach solution at 100ppm. Premises must be maintained in a sanitary condition to prevent the attraction of pests.
      • Date to be Corrected By: 2 Days
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler ambient air temperature noted at 13C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to ensure unit is capable of maintaining ambient air temperature at 4C or below. Unit must not be used to store potentially hazardous foods until it is is serviced or replaced.
      • Date to be Corrected By: 1 Day
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station next to walk-in cooler was obstructed with cleaning equipment and trunk freezer which blocked the ability to use said handwash station. Staff member cleared the sink for easy access.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handwash stations are free of any obstruction to allow for adequate hand washing
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food in the walk-in cooler is not covered. Items such as:
      • 1) curries in buckets
      • 2) Storage rack with food trays
      • Raw meat in the walk-in cooler is stored above cooked items
      • Corrective Action(s): Cover and organize food items in a manner that avoids potential contamination.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Repeat Violation:
      • Pest droppings observed in the back storage area and along perimeter of back of the kitchen area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the pest droppings using 1000ppm bleach solution. Avoid vacuuming to not aerosolized droppings and dust.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 18, 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back screen door has visible gaps and screen is ripped, which may allow entry of pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/Replace the back screen door to ensure there is minimal chance of pest entrance. In the time being, keep the back door closed to keep pests out.
      • Replace screen door by May 31, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The following areas require attention:
      • 1) Area under stove/fryer area has build-up of grease and food debris
      • 2) Dry storage area has areas where flour and dry food spillage
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above mentioned areas. Increase frequency of cleaning these areas to avoid build-up of food debris.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 18, 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed around the perimeter of the dry storage room. Operator explains that they are in contact with Orkin pest company.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the area using 1000ppm bleach and allow area to air dry. Do not sweep or vaccum droppings to avoid aerosilization. Ensure this area is cleaned and inspected frequently to avoid build-up.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Area behind stove and tandoor is visibly covered with grease and debris. Both the floor and the wall directly behind is affected.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize both the floor and wall, behind the stove and tandoor area. Ensure this area is cleaned and sanitized more frequently to avoid build-up.
      • Date to be corrected by: Feb. 5, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3