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Blenz Coffee - Royal City Center

K2 - 610 6th St, New Westminster · Restaurant

3 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was no sanitizer in the sanitizer spray bottle and it wasn't labeled. Employees are using vinegar and water to wipe down the customer tables.
      • Corrective Action(s): Food prep areas and equipment must be cleaned using a sanitizer solution NOT vinegar and water. Make a fresh sanitizer solution and label the bottle.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Items were being stored inside the hand sink. Clean dishware was stored directly under the soap dispenser.
      • 2) Soap dispenser at the 2-compartment sink ran out after I washed my hands.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1)Do not block hand sink. It must be available for handwashing at all times. Do not store items directly under the soap dispenser. The soap can easily get on the cups used for the drinks and dishware used for making drinks.
      • 2) Refill the soap dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: A cockroach noted inside the front cupboard. Flies noted in the syrup area. A plant is being stored on top of the ice machine which is also attracting flies.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the plant from this area. Keep the counters and shelves clean. You must wipe down the areas with sanitizer.
      • Violation Score:
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Sausage roll in the display case probed at 11 degC; samosa probed at 10 degC. This is a recurring issue.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move all the samosas and sausage rolls into another cooler and only keep 1 of each item in the display case for display purposes only (not for resale). Discard the ones from the display case at the end of the night. Going forward, you cannot store potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) in this cooler unless it's for display only.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Vinegar and water solution is being used to wipe down food contact surfaces. This is not acceptable.
      • Corrective Action(s): You must use a foodgrade sanitizer food contact surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Immersion blender and spoon were being stored in stagnant water.
      • Corrective Action(s): These must be stored in ice water or a clean, empty container.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: The temperature logs are not being maintained.
      • Corrective Action(s): Start monitoring and recording temperatures daily.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Ants noted crawling on the bottled syrup caps and dispensers. Mice dropping noted in the storage locker upstairs, under the pallets and around the freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wash and sanitize all caps and dispensers. Clean the storage room and remove all items not required for the business. Get pest control services to treat the area.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cupboards under the 2-compartment sink has boards etc inside and has not been refinished for use. The counter where the syrup bottles are kept has food debris on it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean these areas.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Display case is at 11 degC! This is a recurring issue.
      • Corrective Action(s): Coolers must be at 4 degC or below. Repair/replace this cooler.
      • Violation Score: 3