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Blenz Coffee Guildford

15105 105th Ave, Surrey · Restaurant

12 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer bottle was at 50ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure bleach is prepared daily and is maintained between 100ppm to 200ppm to properly sanitize food contact surfaces. Bleach was refilled with 200ppm bleach in the 3-compartment sink at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings were observed in the cabinet areas. Rec centre is currently serviced by professional pest control on a weekly basis.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize affected areas and notify pest control operator of pest issues. Clean and sanitize food preparation areas each morning.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Display cooler thermometer registered -4C. Cooler unit was at 2C
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure coolers are equipped with accurate thermometers to verify proper cold holding temperatures. Operator replaced thermometer at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station did not have single use paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure handwash stations are supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid hand soap, and single use paper towels to facilitate proper handwashing. Single use paper towels were replaced at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Under counter cooler thermometer read -4C. Cooler unit was at 4C.
      • Display cooler thermometer read -5C. Cooler unit was at 2C
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure cooler units are equipped with accurate thermometers to verify coolers are functioning properly.
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Old droppings were observed in the cabinet under the blender and behind the back cabinets with the blenders.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas affected with rodent droppings. If droppings re-appear notify the Community Centre to contact pest control services.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: One sanitizer spray bottle was unlabelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemicals are properly labelled to identify their contents to prevent accidental mixing and/or misuse of chemicals. Check labels regularly and replace as needed.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Coffee steaming attachment is wiped with a cloth after each use and no sanitizing step is carried out. Sanitizer spray bottle had difficulty spraying solution and the solution in the nozzle had no detectable chlorine. This is a continuing violation.
      • 2) Staff member stated the blenders are sanitized at the end of the night and not throughout the day. This is a continuing violation.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Coffee steaming attachment must be sanitized after each use to prevent the growth of pathogens and contamination of foods.
      • 2) Blender must be sanitized at least every 2 hours to prevent the growth of pathogens. Ensure sanitizer is prepared in the 3-compartment to facilitate staff sanitizing the blender after each use or within 2 hours, if used. Staff prepared 200ppm bleach sanitizer at the time of inspection to sanitize the blender container after each use.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Operator had 24 large plastic frozen fruit bags that were washed and dried and stored away.
      • Corrective Action(s): Since use pages are intended for one time use and cannot be cleaned and sanitized properly after each use.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
      • Observation: Frozen portion of fruits (mangos) were found to have other food residues in the bags (banana and a red fruit).
      • Corrective Action(s): Since use bags are intended for single use and cannot be reused. Immediately discontinue the practice of reusing single use bags.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Staff member on-site did not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent training. Staff member has been working for approximately two months and has registered for the course.
      • Corrective Action(s): While in operation, at least one staff member must have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent training. Staff must either be properly trained or staff must be scheduled accordingly. Future incidences of operating without FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent trained staff will result in the issuance of a Violation Ticket.
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Sanitizer spray bottle was inaccessible and stored under the sink at the time of inspection.
      • 2) Coffee steaming attachment not properly sanitized after each use. Staff stated towel is soaked in bleach sanitized, stored on a plated and changed hourly. Towel is used to wipe the steaming attachment.
      • 3) Blender container not sanitized after 2 hours of continuous use.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure bleach sanitizer is located in an accessible area to allow staff to properly sanitize food contact surfaces.
      • 2) Coffee steaming attachment must be sanitized after each use with a food grade sanitizer (200ppm Quats or 100ppm bleach).
      • 3) Blender containers must be properly sanitized after each use, or after 2 hours of continuous use.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station did not have any single use paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Handwash stations must be accessible and supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid hand soap, and single use paper towels to facilitate proper handwashing. Single use paper towels were replaced at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff member observed constantly scratching her head and making beverages throughout the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff must adhere to good hand hygiene practices and properly wash hands after they become potentially contaminated - or avoid scratching head while preparing foods.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings were observed in the cabinet beneath the coffee grinder area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all areas affected by rodent droppings and monitor for pest activity. Contact pest control services if needed.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Coffee steaming attachment is not sanitized after each use - attachment is currently only wiped down.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure steaming attachment is sanitized after each use to prevent potential cross contamination. Use of a food grade sanitizer such as bleach at 100ppm after each use is sufficient to sanitize the attachment.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Carpet was lining the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discontinue the use of carpet and replace with a material which is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station did not have single use paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure handwash stations are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid hand soap, and single use paper towels to facilitate proper handwashing. Single use paper towels were placed by the handwash station at the tie of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings were observed behind the microwave.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all areas affected with rodent droppings. Monitor for pest activity and have community centre contact pest control services as needed.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Sanitizer pail was unlabelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemical containers are properly labelled to prevent accidental mixing and or misuse of chemicals. Containers will need to be relabelled as needed.
      • Violation Score: 3