Boemma Euro Foods And Deli
125 - 5172 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant
19 inspections
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: A number of shelf-stable employee serve pastries/breads are displayed atop the retail 8-door display cooler -the pastries are not covered and open to contamination if customers/workers talk over it
- Corrective Action(s): Cover the pastries/breads at all times -suggested to use the inoperative hot holder unit as it would fully cover the exposed pastries and breads
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Raw eggs AGAIN observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (beverages) --> this was cited back in the January 2024 inspection
- Corrective Action(s): Keep raw eggs/meats/seafoods always below ready-to-eat foods in case of leaking juices.
- NOTE: repeated citation will require increased enforcement such as ticketing
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw eggs stored above beverages in 2-door display
- Corrective Action(s): Store raw eggs/meats/seafoods below ready-to-eat foods in case of leakage
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Walk-in cooler has mold growth on shelving units, old styrofoam containers and walls
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect and do so on a regular basis
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Food surface outside of oven in the back is being used and is composed of cardboards and tinfoil -these are single use items not suitable food contact surface
- Corrective Action(s): Place a cleanable surface for food processing outside of the oven such as a washable cutting board or even multiple baking trays that can be washe
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: toilet paper dispenser broken in employee washroom
- Corrective Action(s): repair/replace
- Violation Score: 3
- 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): Left side of the 8-door display Deli cooler is ranging between 6 to 9 deg C. Internal temperature of meat 9 deg C
- Observed the compressor coils on the left side completely frosted over which may be the reason
- Right side of 8-door fridge ranging between 2-4 deg C
- No Temperature Logs are being maintained for the fridges
- Operator called repairman and will becoming later today
- Corrective Action(s): Transfer the entire contents of the left side to the right side of the fridge unit or your Walk-in cooler immediately.
- Have the 8-door display fridge serviced
- NOTE: when serviceman comes you may have to transfer the entire contents of that fridge to the Walk-in cooler if the right side temperatures are effected
- Do not store foods on the left side of the deli fridge unless foods can be maintained at or below 4 deg C
- Violation Score: 15
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation: bathroom handwash sink not working -operator indicates the basin is leaking and needs replacing. Operator is using the deli handsink temporarily
- Corrective Action(s): Repair the handsink basin immediately
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Old beef disposable trays (about 10 of them) are being stored in the Walk-in cooler -food remnants still there. Operator indicates as there is grease in the trays they have to be disposed in a special location.
- Corrective Action(s): Do not store this in food areas they are unsanitary -place in garbage bags cinched up in the washroom until they can be disposed of properly
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: 8-door display Deli Cooler left side too warm ranging between 6-9 deg C
- Handbasin in washroom not functional
- Corrective Action(s): Repair
- Violation Score: 9
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation: - Operator not present and only staff person present has not completed Foodsafe level 1 (or equivalent)
- Corrective Action(s): - Ensure that in the Operator's absence, at least one person is present who has completed Foodsafe level 1. Refer to www.foodsafe.ca for course availability.
- Violation Score: 1
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: - Dry packaged retail food products (eg. bags of flour) were stored/displayed on the floor in retail area and back storage area.
- Corrective Action(s): - Store all food products at least 6 inches off of the floor. Additional shelving may be needed to accomodate all food products. To be corrected by: 27-Jul-2022
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: - Mold/grime noted on portions of shelving and on fan guard in walk-in cooler
- - Several used disposable aluminum trays with grease drippings were present in walk-in cooler
- Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean/scrub ares noted above. Ensure these are part of your regular cleaning schedule so that they are maintained in a sanitary condition.
- - Dispose of used aluminum trays.
- To be corrected by: 27-Jul-2022
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Raw shelled eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in 2-door display fridge next to Walk-in cooler
- Corrective Action(s): Store raw shelled eggs below ready-to-eat foods in case the eggs are cracked and are leaking
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Condenser grill covered with dust/mildew in Walk-in cooler
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect regularly to prevent buildup
- Violation Score: 3
- 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): Burek meat and cheese pies are being stored at room temperature. No time sheets are available for when to discard
- Operator indicates the pies are placed there after cooking then discarded if not purchased within 4 hours
- Corrective Action(s): These foods are perishable foods and must be stored either hot (>60deg C) or cold (<4 deg C)
- The pies have been there in excess of >2 hours as per operator -discarded the pies
- Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: 2-door display fridge next to cash register is showing air temperatures at 10 deg C
- Note only dry shelf-stable pastries were stored in this unit
- Corrective Action(s): Fridge must be kept at or below 4 deg C as per your thermometer at food level.
- If you want to only store shelf-stable foods there this unit must be CLEARLY LABELED "Shelf-stable foods only"
- Violation Score: 3
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation: No one on-site again has FOODSAFE Level 1 certification -this was also cited back in the June 5, 2019 routine inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): Final Warning until increase of enforcement occurs (i.e. ticket)
- At least one worker must be certified at all times
- Violation Score: 1
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Washroom light burnt
- Corrective Action(s): Replace
- Violation Score: 3
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation: Neither of the two workers on duty have FOODSAFE Level 1 certification
- Corrective Action(s): In the owner's absence at least one worker must have this valid certification -information card provided
- Violation Score: 1
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wafer samples must be dispensed so the customers are not touching it directly
- Corrective Action(s): Use sampling cups, toothpicks, napkins for example (disposable)
- Violation Score: 3
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Water and bleach sanitizer spray bottles not labelled and in use in similar bottles
- Corrective Action(s): Label all cleaner bottles to avoid mis-use and contamination of foods
- Violation Score: 3
- 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): 8-door large case display cooler -the right side of fridge is showing temperatures of 11-15 deg C -internal temperature for cheeses and sausages.
- The left side of the fridge is showing 5 to 9.5 deg C
- Corrective Action(s): Operator is to discard all the perishables on the right side of the fridge immediately: approximately 75-100 packages of sausages, cheeses
- Left side of the fridge operator is to transfer all perishables to the Walk-in cooler immediately
- Do not use the display fridge until it is able to maintain foods at or below 4 deg C
- Violation Score: 15
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Foods being stored directly on the ground -some in the back under shelves and in the retail area.
- Corrective Action(s): Foods must be stored off the ground at least 15cm/6inches on your shelves/risers
- Another multi-level shelving rack is recommended in the retail area
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Large 8-door case display cooler is too warm especially the right side of the fridge -improper cool-air circulation and/or compressors are not working on the right side
- Corrective Action(s): Have unit serviced repaired
- Do not store perishable foods in this unit until it is able to maintain at or below 4 deg C for all foods
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- 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 the Manual Dishwashing operator is not sanitizing with bleach
- Corrective Action(s): You MUST be following your posted Manual Dishwash sign as posted at your 2-compartment sink!: wash --> rinse --> sanitize with bleach at >100ppm concentration as per your chlorine test strips
- Violation Score: 15
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Washroom hansink has no single-use drying method available. Operator indicates they were planning to re-paint washroom and took down dispenser and forgot to re-install
- 2. When reviewing Manual Washing method operator is utilizing handwash sink for washing
- Corrective Action(s): 1.Re-install paper towel dispenser for drying hands
- 2. Designated handwash sinks for that purpose ONLY -keep the handsink clear for use at all times
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foods stored under 2-compartment sink and next to cleaning chemicals
- Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods under sinks (they have a tendency to leak) nor next to cleaning chemicals
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: at time of inspection 2-compartment sink: 1 compartment completely blocked off with clean dishes -drain board was full of personal dishes
- Corrective Action(s): You should be keeping your sinks clear for their intended use -operator to install a drain rack above the 2-compartment sink to facilitate drying and storage of clean dishes
- Violation Score: 3
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Some cleaning chemicals under sink have been transferred to juice/pop plastic containers and are mislabelled
- Corrective Action(s): All cleaning chemicals must be labeled properly to prevent contamination of foods/public
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Some goods stored directly on the ground in back kitchen area and walk-in cooler
- Corrective Action(s): Keep goods off the floor stored on your shelves or risers >15cm off the ground to facilitate cleaning and monitoring of pests
- Violation Score: 1
- 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
- Observation: Reviewed Sanitation Plan -there is no inclusion of how operator is to properly Manually Wash dishware
- Corrective Action(s): Revise Sanitation Plan to include steps in Manually Washing and email to me for review: [email protected]
- Violation Score: 1
- 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
- Observation: Operator has fingernail polish and artificial fingernails when working with foods
- Corrective Action(s): foodworkers must not be using these polishes and nails when working with foods
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]