Bengong's Tea
5308 Grimmer St, Burnaby · Restaurant
15 inspections
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One of the bleach sanitizer reservoirs tested at ~10ppm chlorine residual -the bucket was also being diluted by the hose from the ice machine
- Corrective Action(s): Maintain sanitizer solutions >100pm bleach residual as per your test strips
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): When reviewing Manual Wash Method -operator is only rinsing with the spray nozzle, and sanitizing in the compartment -detergent is not being used
- Soiled wiping towels left on counter
- Corrective Action(s): Follow the Manual Wash sign as posted:
- Step 1 Wash with detergent
- Step 2 Rinse thoroughtly
- Step 3 Sanitize immerse for >30 seconds
- Air dry
- After use rinse out the towels and maintain in the sanitizer solution
- Violation Score: 15
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel dispenser empty at bar
- Corrective Action(s): Replace
- All handsinks must be properly stocked -paper towels, pumped soap, hot/cold water, clear for use
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Open condensed milk stored in the fridge
- Corrective Action(s): Once a food can is open empty out any leftovers into a washable container
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Drying steel wire racks above dishpit are rusting over
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the rust and or replace
- Violation Score: 3
- 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
- Observation: Food worker has nail extensions and decorations.
- Nail extensions and decorations may break/chip and contamination risk as well the nails cannot be cleaned properly at this length
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the nails and keep short. Worker will need to wear disposable gloves in the meantime
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): When reviewing Manual Wash Method the sanitizer compartment at 3-compartment sink and spray bottle had no bleach residual
- Corrective Action(s): Maintain your bleach sanitizer solutions >100ppm for adequate sanitizing of surfaces
- Violation Score: 15
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar handsink has no paper towels in the dispenser
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure your designated handsinks are properly stocked:
- -paper towels dispensed
- -pumped soap
- -hot/cold water and clear for use
- Violation Score: 5
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Seals at 3-compartment sink with the counter and the back wall are mouldy/blackened
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the old caulking, clean and re-seal
- Violation Score: 3
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: A general cleaning of surfaces is needed after organization of the bar:
- -some sinks have grime: utility and bathroom sinks
- -counters
- -ice machine exterior still has packing tape
- Many goods stored on the floor in back and outside of the washroom
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize surfaces
- Remove the packing tape from equipment to expose the stainless steel
- Organize your goods off the floor on multi-level shelves in the back and outside the washroom
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink at bar has no paper towels at dispenser
- Corrective Action(s): Refill dispenser
- All handsinks must be adequately stocked: paper towels dispensed, pump soap, hot/cold water and clear for use
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scooper handle missing in milk powder bulk bin
- Corrective Action(s): Use scoopers with handles with the handle out of the food to better protect food
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: The bar counters are cluttered -observed some medecines as well next to sinks
- Corrective Action(s): Remove all personal foods/medicines from food areas -keep it in the back
- Organize all counters -clean and sanitize shelves
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: -Some double-stacking of inserts observed at preparation cooler
- -Newspaper used as a liner and cellophane covering keypad
- Corrective Action(s): -No double-stacking of inserts at preparation cooler as the foods may exceed the fill-line when filled.
- -You must be cleaning and sanitizing surfaces as needed.
- Use paper towels instead of newspapers
- Violation Score: 3
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Cartons of raw eggs stored above fruit in cooler
- - Opened cans of mango puree and condensed milk stored in cooler
- - Opened bags of dry goods (tea, seed mix) present and not tightly closed
- Corrective Action(s): To protect food from contamination:
- - Store raw eggs beneath produce and ready to eat items
- - Once opened, transfer contents of tins to food grade containers with tight fitting lids or food grade wrap
- - Tightly close bags of dry goods or transfer to food grade containers with tight fitting lids.
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: - Spilled food debris and splatter noted in cabinet under handsink
- - Counters in food preparation area appear cluttered with excess containers, dishes, items
- Corrective Action(s): - Clean food debris and splatter from interior of cabinet - corrected at time of the inspection
- - Remove excess items from counters to ensure they are maintained in sanitary condition. Store clean dishes on shelving. Remove any items from food premises which are no longer required to ensure adequate storage for items which are needed.
- To be corrected: 12-Jan-2022
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several lids for mason jars (used for food storage, not preservation) were noted to be rusty
- Corrective Action(s): Corrective action taken at time of inspection: Rusted lids were discarded.
- Violation Score: 3
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation: Operator not present and neither staff on duty have completed Foodsafe level 1.
- Corrective Action(s): In the Operator's absence at least on staff on duty must have Foodsafe level 1 or equivalent. Ensure an adequate number of staff have completed Foodsafe level 1 to ensure this requirement is met. Keep copies of certificates on-site for verification.
- Refer to www.foodsafe.ca for course availability.
- Note: Operator arrived part way through inspection once contacted by staff on duty
- Violation Score: 1
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Bubble tea pearls and tapioca pearls stored at room temperature. Temperature of product was 23-24C. Time tracking was not in place to indicate period of time product had been above 4C. Staff on duty was unable to locate food safety procedures.
- Corrective Action(s): - Discarded by staff at time of inspection. Potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 4C or colder or 60C or above. If addressed in food safety procedures, small quantity of product may be kept at room temperature with remaining product being discarded after two hours. Time tracking must be in place.
- - Ensure food safety procedures are present or accessible to staff.
- Violation Score: 5
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: - Spilled food product present in interior of back single door reach in coolers on bottom.
- Corrective Action(s): - Clean cooler to remove spilled food and sanitize surface. To be corrected by: 09-June-2022
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: - Ice scoop stored in ice bin and not on holder
- - Ice machine lid kept open
- - Open can of mango present in cooler
- - Numerous open bags of dry goods present in dry storage areas
- - Box of mangos and canned products stored on the floor.
- Corrective Action(s): - Store ice scoop in clean location such as on designated hook or in clean container to ensure scoop handle does not come into contact with ice. [Corrected at time of the inspection]
- - Keep lid to ice bin closed to protect ice from contamination
- - Transfer contents of open cans to food grade container to prevent potential contamination of food products due to metal from opened can
- - Ensure all food packages are tightly sealed or stored in pest proof containers.
- - Store all food products 6 inches off of the floor. Remove any items not required for the operation of the food business to ensure adequate store space on shelving for food products.
- To be corrected by: 07-June-2022
- Lack of protection of food from contamination has been a repeat issues. Attention is needed to address this to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: - Floor in back storage area is sticky and dust and debris noted under shelving and around cooler.
- Corrective Action(s): - Move shelving and cooler and thoroughly clean floor. To be corrected by: 09-June-2022
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: - Stainless steel splashguard is present at side of warewashing sink with stickers to keep in place and wet cloths to prevent dripping which is unsanitary.
- Corrective Action(s): - Remove wet cloths and stickers/tape. Have splashguard properly affixed to sink. To be corrected by: 14-Jun-2022
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: - Prep table with induction burner has been added to back storage area. This area is for storage of packaged food products only. Food preparation is not permitted within this area.
- Corrective Action(s): - Remove prep table from premises. Replace with shelving unit as shown on approved plans.
- Move burner to food preparation area. To be corrected by: 09-June-2022
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- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Blenders are only fully Manually Washed at the end of the day and rinsed between
- Corrective Action(s): In use utensils and ware must be fully Manually Washed (wash-rinse-sanitize with bleach) at least every 4 hours
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -open can of mango observed stored in fridge
- -Some unopened syrups stored under the piping of the grease trap
- -Some foods (tapioca) not covered in the open
- -Ice scooper stored in ice machine (not on hook)
- Corrective Action(s): -Once food cans are opened empty any leftovers into a washable container -the cans may start to rust when opened
- -Do not store foods directly under water piping like sinks or grease traps they may leak
- -Do not store ice scooper on the ice -it may get buried. Store on the inside hook or outside in a washable container
- -Cover foods from contamination
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Back storage area under and behind shelving have litter and debris
- Area above 1-door freezer outside of washroom is cluttered
- Corrective Action(s): Organize, clean and disinfect these areas
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
- Observation: Small 2-door display at the front has no thermometer at food level.
- Corrective Action(s): Place an accurate thermometer at food level for all fridges for daily monitoring.
- NOTE: the built-in digital display is not acceptable as it may not reflect actual food temperature -a thermometer at food level is
- Violation Score: 1
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation: At beginning of inspection both workers are not certified.
- Corrective Action(s): At least one staff must be certified at ALL times
- Violation Score: 1
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping towels left on counters between uses
- Corrective Action(s): Leave the rinsed towels in the bleach solution to better prevent microbial growth
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Foods stored directly under sinks
- -Bowls/disposable cups in use for bulk foods
- Corrective Action(s): -Do not store foods directly under sinks -potential contamination issue due to leaking pipes
- -Use scoopers/spoons -washable utensils only lodged in the bulk food handle up to avoid hand contact with the food
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: A heating element for boiling water has been added to the back storage area -there are no handwashing facilities in this backroom -it is only for storage of goods
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the heating element from the back
- Violation Score: 1
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]