Bharat Sweets & Restaurant

15166 Fraser Hwy, Surrey · Restaurant

31 inspections

1. Follow-Up InspectionJan 8, 2026

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionJan 7, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Air drying shelving units had visible accumulation of debris.
     • Corrective Action(s): Wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry the shelving units to remove the debris, and maintain this equipment in a clean condition; Correct today.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Flour bag was observed to be left open and stored on the floor in the back dry storage area. Operator informed it had recently been used.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure open dry goods are kept sealed, and stored off the floor between use. Operator sealed the flour bag, and stored it off the floor.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Buildup of debris was evident on some floor corners below the dry storage shelving units in the back area, below the 3-compartment sink, floor area between the freezers, and in the staff washroom.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean the above-noted areas to remove the buildup of debris; Correct within 1 week.
     • Violation Score: 3
3. Routine InspectionSep 24, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Mango pulp was stored inside an open metal can.
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     • 2. Three cutting boards were observed stored on the floor. These cutting boards are extra according to the Operator.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Staff transferred mango pulp into a food container. Ensure leftover content of metal cans is transferred into a food container to protect the food from any potential contamination.
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     • 2. Staff placed the cutting boards into the 3-compartment sink for ware-washing, and are to store them off the floor after the ware-washing step. Ensure all food contact surfaces/equipment is stored in a manner to protect it from any potential contamination.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Debris was accumulating on the floor below and behind equipment (e.g. dry storage shelving unit, air drying shelving unit, near the upright freezer, and behind the stand mixer).
     • Corrective Action(s): Conduct a deep cleaning of the floor underneath and behind equipment to remove the accumulating debris; Correct within 2 weeks. Regularly clean the floor to maintain the food premises in a clean condition.
     • Violation Score: 9
4. Routine InspectionMay 20, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cell phone was observed stored on a preparation surface.
     • Corrective Action(s): Operator removed the cell phone and sanitized the prep. surface. Ensure cell phones are not placed on food contact surfaces to protect food from any potential contamination.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer was measured in the sanitizer pail. Operator informed they last replaced the chlorine sanitizer in this sanitizer pail during the morning.
     • Corrective Action(s): Operator replaced the bleach water solution to setup 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer to sanitize preparation surfaces. Ensure the chlorine sanitizer and wiping cloth is changed frequently to maintain it at 100 ppm to effectively sanitize food contact surfaces/equipment.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Containers of gulab jaman undergoing the cooling process were observed stored on the floor. Extra cutting boards (not in use) were observed stored vertically with one edge in contact with the floor.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure gulab jaman and food equipment (cutting boards) are stored off the floor to protect them from any potential contamination. Operator stored the gulab jaman on preparation tables, and moved the cutting boards from the floor. Cutting boards are to be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried prior to future use, and kept stored off the floor.
     • Violation Score: 3
5. Follow-Up InspectionNov 12, 2024

   0 infractions

6. Routine InspectionOct 28, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk in cooler at 8 to 9 degrees C at time of inspection (internal food temperature, measured different areas of the cooler).
     • Corrective Action(s): The following items were discarded:
     • - Several containers/bins of cooked food items, including meat and vegetable curries
     • - Yogurt
     • - Three large containers of chickpeas (cooked in sauce)
     • - Couple of large pails of butter sauce
     • - Bin of rice (10 degrees C, located on floor of walk in cooler)
     • - Bin of cooked fish pakoras (10 degrees C, located on floor of walk in cooler).
     • Ensure cold potentially hazardous food is maintained at 4 degrees C or less to limit the growth of potential pathogens or toxins.
     • Violation Score: 15
     • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No surface sanitizer available in kitchen area at time of inspection.
     • Corrective Action(s): Staff prepared a bleach water sanitizer in the third compartment warewashing, and it measured 100 ppm chlorine.
     • Staff also prepared bleach water sanitizer in a bucket at time of inspection, but it tested at well over 200 ppm chlorine bleach. This bucket was emptied and sanitizer was filled from the three compartment sink (tested at 100 ppm chlorine). Wiping cloth stored in bucket.
     • Ensure a food contact surface sanitizer is available at all times during operations for use on surfaces such as cutting boards, prep tables, prep cooler tops, etc. Ensure all surfaces are sanitized.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Accumulation of debris/food on non-food contact surfaces, particularly floors.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all areas of the food premises (kitchen, storage room, front area) are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, including but not limited to the above-noted areas. Date to be corrected by: Nov 5, 2024. Ensure all items are stored off the floor today and ongoing. An accumulation of food debris can potentially lead to contamination of food / food contact surfaces, and can also attract pest activity.
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Refrigerated sweets displays at 6 degrees C (right side, when facing customers) and 8 degrees C (when facing customers).
     • 2. Walk in cooler measured 8 to 9 degrees C. Note: A stack of barfi trays was partially blocking walk-in cooler fan, which may potentially have contributed to warmer temperatures. Trays were placed into cooler yesterday.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all coolers are capable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at 4 degrees C or less. Have coolers adjusted, or contact a service techinican to repair as necessary.
     • Operator had technician arrive on site and check walk in cooler. Walk in cooler temperature dropped to
     • Operator adjusted front display coolers. Right cooler measured 1 degree C. Left cooler was adjusted afterward, but unable to confirm temperature due to heavy use; to be checked at follow up.
     • Violation Score: 9
7. Follow-Up InspectionJul 8, 2024

   0 infractions

8. Follow-Up InspectionJul 5, 2024

   0 infractions

9. Routine InspectionJun 27, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer available at time of inspection.
     • Corrective Action(s): Bleach water sanitizer was prepared (one bucket in the front, one in the back kitchen--wiping cloths stored in both buckets, and in third compartment of three compartment sink) and tested at 200 ppm chlorine.
     • Ensure sanitizer is available at all times during operations at safe and effective concentrations (e.g. 100 to 200 ppm chlorine bleach) for use on food contact surfaces. All surfaces to be resanitized.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following was observed:
     • - Several dry food storage containers were uncovered
     • - A bottle of cleaning product (unopened) stored next to a bag of rice.
     • - Debris observed in the bottom of a utensil/equipment storage bin.
     • Corrective Action(s): - Food storage containers covered
     • - Bottle of cleaning product moved to staff washroom (cleaning product storage area).
     • - Bin was placed in the dishwashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
     • Ensure food is protected from potential contamination at all times. Ensure stored food is covered, and chemicals are stored separately from food to protect from potential contamination. It is recommended to keep utensil bin covered to prevent debris from entering.
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Food debris, dust, and/or oil observed in the following areas:
     • - Wire racks of walk-in cooler (build up)
     • - Walk-in cooler fan and surrounding areas
     • - Floors behind and underneath equipment, including floor behind chest freezer, under dry storage racks, and under storage tables along the front area of the kitchen (where telephone is located)
     • - Rack located near cook line
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the above-noted areas are thoroughly cleaned. Food and other debris, oil may potentially attract pest activity and may potentially lead to contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Date to be corrected by: July 5, 2024.
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation: Several pieces of tape observed along the handle of sliding door for the gulab jamun sweet cooler. Some tape was falling apart and soiled.
     • Corrective Action(s): Remove all tape and clean/sanitize the handle. Ensure handle is effectively secured in a way that maintains a smooth, non-porous, easy to clean surface. Date to be corrected by: July 5, 2024.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Walk in cooler at 5 degrees C at time of inspection.
     • Corrective Action(s): Operator stated that cooler temperature may potentially be temporarily elevated due to addition of recently-prepared food to walk-in cooler. Temperature did not drop during inspection.
     • Monitor cooler temperature and call for service as necessary if cooler is unable to maintain food at 4 degrees C or less. Date to be corrected by: Today.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals were unlabeled.
     • Corrective Action(s): Spray bottles labeled. Ensure all cleaning and similar chemicals are properly labeled to identify their contents, to help prevent them from being used for the wrong purpose (and potentially contaminating food and/or food contact surfaces).
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
     • Observation: A box of equipment observed in dry storage room. Operator stated equipment is not used / not required for business purposes.
     • Note: Storage space on site is limited.
     • Corrective Action(s): Remove box of equipment from the premises, along with any other items that are not required for business use to allow for more space. Ensure dry storage area is maintained in a well-organized and sanitary condition. Date to be corrected by: July 1, 2024.
     • Violation Score: 1
10. Follow-Up InspectionNov 22, 2023

    0 infractions

11. Routine InspectionNov 6, 2023

    2 infractions

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Employee observed drying hands by wiping them on soiled apron.
      • Corrective Action(s): Employee rewashed hands (using liquid soap) and then dried them using a single use paper towel.
      • Ensure all employees are properly washing their hands, and are washing their hands as often as necessary to prevent potential contamination of food and food contact surfaces/equipment. Hands are to be dried with a single use paper towel only; drying hands with aprons or cloth towels (for example) may reintroduce contamination onto hands.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Several containers of food observed to be uncovered (including food stored in walk-in cooler and dry storage).
      • Bags of flour and onions stored directly on the ground.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is protected from potential contamination at all times. Store food off the ground and ensure it is covered to protect from contamination. Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Accumulation of debris observed in the following areas:
      • - Back hall (floor under racks)
      • - Cook line floor, walls, equipment
      • - Floors, walls, and equipment in three compartment sink area
      • - Storage rack and storage containers near cook line
      • - Kitchen preparation cooler interior
      • - Storage racks in food preparation area
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the above-noted areas are thoroughly cleaned. Food debris may potentially attract pest activity and may potentially lead to contamination of surfaces and equipment. Date to be corrected by: November 17, 2023.
      • Violation Score: 9
12. Follow-Up InspectionMay 3, 2023

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Repeat violation. Equipment stored in bin located on storage shelf (cashew grinder) was observed with food debris on food contact surfaces.
      • Corrective Action(s): Equipment placed into three-compartment sink for washing and sanitizing. Bleach water sanitizer available at 100 ppm chlorine. Ensure equipment is properly and thoroughly washed, then rinsed and sanitized. Allow to air dry before storing away.
      • Violation Score: 5
13. Routine InspectionApr 17, 2023

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food equipment in storage area observed with food debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Bin containing equipment was moved to the ware washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Ensure all food equipment and utensils are stored in sanitary condition.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Several food items were observed to be uncovered in dry food storage areas and also in coolers.
      • 2. Food items such as boxed bananas, bagged potatoes, and other bagged dry food products observed to be stored directly on the floor.
      • 3. Double stacking of food containers observed with no barrier or lid in between (e.g. bowls containing paratha filling).
      • 4. Open can of rasmalai observed in walk in cooler.
      • 5. Chemicals (WD-40) and insecticide (closed container) stored in the same area as food.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. & 2. Ensure all food items are properly covered to limit potential contamination. Ensure all food items are stored off the ground to limit potential contamination of food and also to facilitate proper cleaning. Date to be corrected by: Today. Note: Operator began to correct violations at time of inspection.
      • 3. Double stacked containers were unstacked. Ensure a suitable barrier is in place if containers are stacked to protect food from potential contamination. *CORRECTED*
      • 4. Can of rasmalai was opened this morning, per operator. Contents transferred to a food grade container with a lid. Once opened, ensure canned contents are transferred to an appropriate food grade container with a lid or covering. The interior of cans may deteriorate over time once cans are opened.
      • 5. Non-food chemicals noted above were moved to an area away from food. Ensure chemicals that are not compatible with food are stored in a separate area away from food.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and oil observed in several areas, including
      • - On floor in hallway leading to back door
      • - On surfaces of storage equipment (tables)
      • - On floor of dry storage area
      • - Along cook line (floor, cook line equipment)
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure above-noted areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Food debris and oil may attract pest activity, and may potentially lead to the contamination of food. Date to be corrected by: April 24, 2023.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Handle of hot water tap at three-compartment sink is not in place.
      • Note: Operator able to open tap with tool, hot water tap is left open and hot water was available at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure an appropriate handle is in place at the above-noted tap to allow it to be opened and closed without the use of a tool. Date to be corrected by: April 18, 2023.
      • Violation Score: 3
14. Routine InspectionJan 23, 2023

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Portioned tartar sauce stored at room temperature. Main container indicates that sauce should be refrigerated after opening.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to transfer all portioned sauce to a cooler at 4 C or lower. Ensure to store the sauce at 4 C or lower once the main container is opened. Transfer was complete before the end of inspection
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Can opener had food debris accumulated.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to clean and sanitize the can opener. Can opener was moved to the dishwashing sink at the time of inspection
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed items in the kitchen as well as in the walk-in cooler without proper covers. All items must be covered when not in use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to cover all foods to prevent all types of contamination
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Grease and food debris accumulation noted below 6 burners nann bread oven.
      • 2. Air intake covers severely dusted, operator indicated that the air intake duct is scheduled to be cleaned soon.
      • 3. Un-opened cans noted on the floor, below potato shelves
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to clean and sanitize all areas in the kitchen, especially below cooking equipment to remove grease and food debris. Air intake covers are to be cleaned. All foods ust be stored off the floor to facilitate easier cleaning
      • Date to be corrected by: Jan 31 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
15. Routine InspectionOct 11, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Observed garbage bag being used to store containers (without food in them) near the dry storage area. Garbage bags should only be used for garbages and nothing else.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to remove all garbage bags in the food storage area. Only use food-grade bags and/or containers.
      • Date to be corrected by: Oct 12 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Observed a gap between the back door and its frame, big enough for pests to enter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to block all gaps to ensure that pests do not enter.
      • Date to be corrected by: Oct 20 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Observed build-up of grease and debris below and under cooking equipment
      • 2. Metal shelves for dry storage next to cooking line was not maintained in sanitary condition
      • 3. Clutter due to high number of staff and limited space.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to clean out the area noted above and re-organize to create space.
      • Date to be corrected by: Oct 15 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
16. Routine InspectionJun 20, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Observed items in the walk-in cooler and dry storage area without adequate coverings
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to provide covers for all foods.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 20 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door was propped open at the time of inspection. Operator indicated that an equipment was being delivered. Education provided that screendoor must be present to have the back door opened.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to close the back door. In order to have it open, screendoor must be installed. Door was shut at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Observed slight food debris and grease build up under the cooking equipment. Although not severe, accumulation is about to begin. Education provided that regular cleaning is required to maintain sanitary condition and to remove pest attractants.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to clean and sanitize the area. Perform regular cleaning to up keep sanitary conditions.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 21 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
17. Routine InspectionMar 29, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Observed items in the walk-in cooler and other areas not properly covered when not in use. All items should be covered to prevent physical contamination.
      • 2. Staff were working on making samosas, metal pan to put on finished products were sitting directly on top of samosa filling. Bottom of the metal pan should be not be touching the food directly as it is difficult to maintain sanitary conditions.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to cover all items in the walk-in cooler. Metal pan for finished samosas was re-located. Educaiton provided to ensure it does not happen again.
      • Date to be corrected by: Mar 31 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
18. Follow-Up InspectionJul 19, 2021

    0 infractions

19. Follow-Up InspectionJun 15, 2021

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The following areas require cleaning and sanitizing: Shelving unit near the dishwashing area and ventilation hood canopy.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator stated he may replace this shelving unit with a new one and plans to have the ventilation hood professional cleaned. Clean and sanitize the current shelving unit; Correct within 1 week. If you plan to replace the shelving unit, ensure the next shelving unit is of similar size and is made of easy to clean, smooth, durable, non-toxic, and impermeable to moisture materials. Clean the ventilation hood panels; Correct within 2 weeks. Contact the district Environmental Health Officer for a follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 9
20. Routine InspectionJun 14, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cold potentially hazardous food inside the prep. cooler was measured between 5.5 to 6 degrees C. Lid of prep. cooler was left open for the lunch rush. Prep. cooler was at or below 4 degrees C prior to the lunch rush according to the Operator, however prep. cooler did not return to a temperature or below 4 degrees C during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator moved cold potentially hazardous food to the walk-in-cooler during the inspection. Ensure cold potentially hazardous food is stored at or below 4 degrees C.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Potato press with food debris over it was stored on the air drying shelving unit near the 3-compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator moved the potato press to the first compartment of the 3-compartment sink for manual warewashing. Disassemble, wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry the potato press; Correct today and prior to reusing it.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build-up of grease/food debris was observed on the following areas: ventilation hood panels & canopy, stainless steel wall paneling near the cooking equipment, floor near the cooking equipment, floor below the 3-compartment sink, and shelving units near the ware-washing areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the aforementioned areas to remove the build-up of grease/food debris; Correct within 2 weeks and contact the district Environmental Health Officer for a follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Prep. cooler near the cooking line was at a temperature between 9 to 11 degrees C at the time of inspection.
      • 2. Sweets cooler was at a temperature of 7 degrees C at the time of inspection. Operator had a staff member adjust the temperature setting to reduce its' temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all refrigeration units are maintained at or below 4 degrees C. Do not store any cold potentially hazardous food inside the aforementioned coolers until they are maintained at or below 4 degrees C.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometers inside the prep. cooler and sweets cooler were not providing accurate temperature measurements.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the thermometers inside the prep. cooler and sweets cooler with new accurate thermometers; Correct today.
      • Violation Score: 1
21. Follow-Up InspectionJan 21, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Plastic wrap was still present on the side of the upright freezer that is facing the wall.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator removed the plastic wrap and sanitized the side of the upright freezer that was covered in this wrap.
      • Violation Score: 3
22. Routine InspectionJan 20, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: 1) Handsink near the back kitchen area was blocked and difficult to use for handwashing since it had an empty food container inside it, a container containing utensils next to it, and an empty carton stored in front of it. There was no liquid soap in the dispenser at this handsink.
      • 2) Handsink in the front service area initially lacked hot and cold running water. After turning on the valves, it was supplied with hot and cold running water however lacked adequate drainage into a sanitary sewer system. Operator stated that a plumber assessed it this morning and is arriving on-site in 1 hour again to replace a pump. A bucket was placed below the handsink.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Staff member unblocked the handsank and placed the empty container and preparation utensils into the 3-compartment sink for ware-washing. Operator replenished the liquid soap in the dispenser at this handsink. [Corrected]. Do not block handsinks and make sure they are kept supplied with liquid soap, hot and cold running water, and paper towels.
      • 2) Repair the handsink in the front service area so that it can drain properly into a sanitary sewage system; Correct today. Contact Environmental Health Officer of Fraser Health for a follow up inspection once the plumber has made the necessary repairs to the handsink in the front service area.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several dry food ingredients stored on the lower shelf on the prep. table were uncovered.
      • Corrective Action(s): Make sure all dry ingredients are kept covered between use. Operator had staff cover the dry ingredients in storage containers with lids.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Upright freezer had its' original plastic wrap over it which was collecting debris and was not clean. Inside lower shelf had food debris present.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove plastic wrap from the upright freezer and sanitize the outside surface with 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer; Correct today. Also clean the inside of the upright freezer surface to remove the food debris; Correct today.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cleaning detergents were stored on the same shelf and floor next to the shelf containing prepackaged dry flour. This is a repeat violation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cleaning detergents were re-located to the cabinets in the staff washroom. Make sure all cleaning chemicals and sanitizers are stored separately from food storage. Review proper storage procedures for chemicals and similar agents with all staff members and monitor their storage practices during deliveries and regular operations to prevent this issue from occurring again.
      • Violation Score: 3
23. Follow-Up InspectionSep 9, 2019

    0 infractions

24. Routine InspectionAug 27, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dough mixer contained flour debris over it and it was last used yesterday. Operator stated that they use the dough mixer about 3 or 4 times per day (for sweets and samosas) during the morning time and clean it during the next morning time prior to use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Make sure the dough mixer is washed, rinsed, and sanitized (with bleach water) every 4 hours between use and after final operation. Food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces of the dough mixer were cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several containers of food inside the walk-in-cooler (chana, chicken, lentils, pakoras, etc.) and dry storage room (dry lentils and kidney beans) were uncovered at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator covered all containers with saran wrap, lids, and stainless steel trays. Please review with staff that food is to be immediately covered once it is placed into any storage unit.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Buildup of grease and/or debris was observed on the following areas:
      • -Stainless steel paneling behind the cooking equipment
      • -Cooking equipment across from the 3-compartment sink.
      • -Ventilation hood
      • -Shelving unit adjacent to the 3-compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the aforementioned areas to remove the grease/debris and to keep them in a clean condition; Correct by September 6, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two bottles of sealed cleaning chemicals were stored next to dry food in the dry storage area on a shelving unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Both bottles of cleaning chemicals were re-located to the staff washroom. Make sure all cleaning chemicals and supplies are stored in a separate cabinet/area that is designated only for cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, and supplies and that is separate from food storage, food equipment storage, and food preparation areas.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Extra trays were observed stored in a garbage bag. White containers were observed stored in the staff washroom. It was discussed with the Operator that garbage bags can contain pesticides and odour-suppressing chemicals and are not a food grade material. It was discussed that food containers must not be stored in the staff washroom to protect them from contamination. Operator stated that these items are extra (not required for business use), placed them in the back hallway and would remove them from the food premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the items not required for business use from the food premises; Correct today. If they are required, then clean and sanitize them and store them in a clean shelving unit or clean storage area designated for food equipment only.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: 1) The thermometer in the prep. cooler near the 3-compartment sink was at an inaccurate temperature as it was showing a temperature near 10 degrees C when in fact the cooler was at or below 4 degrees C.
      • 2) Prep. cooler in the front service area lacked a thermometer inside of it.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator discarded the inaccurate thermometer. Place an accurate thermometer inside this cooler; Correct by August 28, 2019.
      • 2) Place an accurate thermometer inside the prep. cooler in the front service area; Correct by August 28, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 1
25. Follow-Up InspectionJan 23, 2019

    0 infractions

26. Routine InspectionJan 16, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Food equipment (slicer, spatula, insert, and a mixing bowl) were observed stored on the floor under the 3-compartment sink and underneath a shelving unit. Two extra cutting boards were stored on the floor.
      • 2. A cloth towel was placed over a container containing dry goods. Dry storage room contained personal belongings (purses and coats), chemicals, towels, a broom, and a vacuum that was inter-mixed with dry food. A bag of dry lentils was not fully sealed in the dry storage room.
      • 3. Food products (Chickpea chana dish, paneer pakoras, and veggie pakoras) were not covered inside the walk-in-cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Operator placed all of the aforementioned items into the first compartment of the 3-compartment sink for dishwashing purposes [Corrected]. Make sure they are washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried before they are stored in a clean area/shelving unit that is at least 6 inches off the floor; correct today.
      • 2. Re-organize the dry storage room so that dry food ingredients/products and take-out containers are stored away from sources of contamination or items that are incompatible with the safe storage of food (personal belongings, cleaning supplies, cleaning chemicals, etc.); Correct today.
      • 3. Operator covered food inside the walk-in-cooler [Corrected]
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build-up of food debris was present on the following items/areas of the food premises:
      • -Air drying shelving unit above the 3-compartment sink
      • -Metal shelving unit next to the 3-compartment sink
      • -Floor near the cooking equipment and 3-compartment sink.
      • -Areas around the dough mixer equipment (non-food contact surfaces)
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above noted areas by January 23, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front display coolers for refrigerated sweets (gulab jaman, ras gulla, etc.) were above 4 degrees C (near 10 degrees C) during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator adjusted the temperature of these coolers to at or below 4 degrees C. Make sure moist sweets are stored at or below 4 degrees C. Check coolers at least every 4 hours.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Three bottles of bleach were stored on shelving units that were also being used to store dry food in the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator moved the bottles of bleach to the washroom. Make sure all cleaning chemicals/sanitizers are stored in designated areas/cabinets that are completely separate from food storage, food equipment storage, and food preparation areas.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: A floor tile was broken near the cooking equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the missing floor tile with an intact floor tile; Correct within 2 months.
      • Violation Score: 1
27. Follow-Up InspectionOct 11, 2018

    0 infractions

28. Routine InspectionOct 11, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Various sweets in display cooler stored at 6-7C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move these to a working cooler capable of maintaining 4C or less. Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several buckets of dried bulk food in the dry storage room did not have lids.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cover all buckets of food with tight fitting lids. Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Display cooler measuring 6-7C on the right side and bottom.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair cooler so it is able to maintain 4C or less throughout the storage space. Date to be corrected: Immediately
      • *Operator arranged for repairs during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
29. Routine InspectionNov 23, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler cutting board very worn on both sides.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace with new cutting board.
      • Violation Score: 3
30. Follow-Up InspectionJul 18, 2017

    0 infractions

31. Routine InspectionJan 16, 2013

    0 infractions