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Boston Pizza #61

15125 100th Ave, Surrey · Restaurant

19 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towels were available at the handsink near the bar. Wall-mounted paper towel dispenser in the bar was empty of paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff re-stocked paper towels in the wall-mounted dispenser in the bar. Ensure all handsinks are supplied with liquid soap, hot and cold running water, and single-use paper towels.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Sliding lid of the ice cream freezer was observed to be partially taped near the handle. Manager informed this lid is partially broken, it was taped as an interim measure, and the lid would be replaced with a new one.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the lid of the ice cream freezer so that it is in good working order and is made of easy-to-clean, smooth, durable, and non-toxic materials; Correct within 2 months. Continue to monitor freezer temperatures (required: -18 degrees C or less).
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The paper towel dispenser for the handwashing station located at the bar area was empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): The manager placed paper towel into the paper towel dispenser such that the handwashing station is now fully equipped with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towel.
      • Violation Score: 5
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Oil and organic debris build-up noted between the grill and fryer units and along the back wall.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the above-mentioned areas during next deep cleaning cycle.
      • Correction date: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Prep. cooler in the kitchen was at 5.9 to 6.4 degrees C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Kitchen Manager informed a technician is scheduled to re-service the prep. cooler soon (expected to arrive within 30 to 45 minutes). Potentially hazardous food in the inserts was observed to be held on ice. Kitchen Manager is aware to transfer the food to another working cooler if this prep. cooler cannot be adjusted/re-serviced to 4 degrees C or less within 2 cumulative hours.
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      • Re-service/adjust the prep. cooler to maintain a temperature at 4 degrees C or less. Ensure cold potentially hazardous food is held at 4 degrees C or less to prevent potential growth of harmful bacteria and/or production of a toxin.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Light bulb in the walk-in-cooler was not enclosed in a shatter-resistant light cover.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the light bulb in the walk-in-cooler is encased in a shatter-resistant light cover; Correct within 1 month.
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Shatter-resistant light covers were missing over the light bulbs in the walk-in-cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to install shatter-resistant light bulbs over the light bulbs in the walk-in-cooler; Correct within 1 month.
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink in the bar lacked liquid soap at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Manager re-stocked the liquid soap at this handsink. Ensure all handsinks are kept supplied with liquid soap, hot and cold running water, and single-use paper towels to enable proper handwashing practices.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Shatter-resistant light shields were missing over both light bulbs inside the walk-in-cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Kitchen Manager informed that a technician would install the shatter-resistant light shields by tomorrow.
      • Violation Score: 1
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1. Long-standing debris and dried syrup observed on the floor under equipment in the bar area.
      • 2. Build-up of grease observed on wheels of deep fryer in kitchen area.
      • 3. Damaged tiles observed in kitchen area and in walk-in cooler. Loose and damaged tiles were also noted in current pest control recommendations.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1,2). Clean/remove long-standing debris and grease to prevent the attraction of pests.
      • 3. Address the recommendations indicated on the most recent pest control report by repairing/replacing damaged tiles and sealing holes any holes in the premises to prevent the harboring and entrance of pests and to make surfaces easy to clean.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One of the hot holding units was at internal temperatures of 48 degrees Celsius and 55 at perimeter. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - temperature increased on unit.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all items in hot holding unit are properly reheated to 75 degrees Celsius prior to placing into hot holding unit then stored at temperatures of 60 degrees Celsius.
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      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon arrival of Health Inspector all of the sanitizer buckets were at 0ppm. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - items all changed out. Sanitizer solution 200ppm QUAT
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer solution is changed frequently.
      • When changing sanitizer solution ensure solution is run for a period of time from the dispensing unit to ensure proper flow. Also ensure "fresh" or clean rags are used. Residual debris from old/used rags will decrease the concentration of the sanitizer solution.
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      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Some of the bottles of alcohol are missing caps.
      • Puddle of brown liquid under hand sink of server station.
      • Both of these can contribute to fruit fly infestations.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to cap all alcohol bottles at the end of the night to prevent fruit fly infestations.
      • Ensure no pooling water
      • Ensure following Pest Technician recommendations on pest service report to prevent against future infestations.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some cleaning required in the following places:
      • - In cupboard where cutting boards are stored
      • - Upper portion of storage for chicken mixing bowls. Splatter has accumulated (shown to Chef)
      • - In backs of cooler drawers along bottom
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure hard to reach areas are cleaned routinely.
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      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following places:
      • - Under dishwasher: shelf where racks are stored - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Area cleaned and sanitized
      • - Bar: corner shelf and floor under corner shelf - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Area cleaned and sanitized
      • - Bar: on top of and next to compressor unit on lower shelf
      • - Computer wires and shelf at take out area
      • - Bottom shelf of flour storage - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Area cleaned and sanitized
      • - Back corner behind walk in freezer and after washing machine - shown to Manager. This area has two traps and rodent droppings on top of rodent trap.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize affected areas. Use 200ppm Chlorine or equivalent.
      • Ensure no holes exist in area surrounding compressor unit in bar and at end point of wires for computer area.
      • Ensure Pest Technician is checking traps in area after washing machine, behind freezer unit as droppings exist on top of trap
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      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Hole observed in corner of wall under ladder in stairwell.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Seal hole with non-chewable materials.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Tongs found in clean area that were not clean. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
      • Rodent droppings found during inspection (see Violation Code 304).
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all areas affected by rodent droppings. Sanitize with 200ppm Chlorine or equivalent. Including area after washing machine, behind freezer unit, under shelves.
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      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bag of Pizza flour contaminated by Rodents. Corner of bag has been chewed.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - item discarded by staff.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure pizza flour lid is on tightly overnight. Rodents are able to climb extremely well and if lid is not properly on bag rodents are able to gain access. Ensure all pizza flour is stored inside pest proof containers. Do not leave overnight outside of pest proof containers.
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      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher malfunctioning. 50 ppm Chlorine not obtained during inspection. All dishes and utensils from previous night may not have been properly sanitized. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - The tube that draws in the sanitizer solution was worn and had to be replaced by the technician during the inspection. Dishwasher repaired by technician and all dishes, pots, pans, utensils, etc were run through the dishwasher during the inspection to ensure all items were properly sanitized prior to use.
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      • Corrective Action(s): DISCUSS WITH STAFF AS THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION: If technician had not repaired dishwasher and dishes were not able to be sanitized the facility would have been ordered CLOSED until such time as repairs had been made and all dishes sanitized. Ensure staff are actually checking dishwasher sanitizer levels three times daily as recorded.
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      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff observed to drop pizza pan and place back on counter. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Other staff member instructed staff to move dirty pizza pan to dish washing area
      • Same staff member observed to drop stem/probe thermometer and case and place on counter. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Health Inspector instructed staff member to sanitize thermometer.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Discuss dropping items with all staff.
      • Once items are dropped on floor they must be sanitized to prevent contamination of food items
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in bar area and in kitchen.
      • Chewed bag of pizza flour observed.
      • Pest technician services facility weekly.
      • Improvement since previous inspections however certain areas remain higher activity than others.:
      • - Bar on floor and lower shelves
      • - Dough mixer corner
      • - In cupboard of server station under handsink
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      • Corrective Action(s): Discuss areas of higher activity with Pest Technician to determine how pests can be eliminated from these areas.
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      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings found on floor in bar, lower shelves of bar, in corner behind dough mixer.
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      • Some cooler handles have food accumulation on underside at touch points.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Remove blenders from lower shelves of bar. This is not a good area to store blenders due to rodent droppings and high rodent activity. Relocate blenders to more sanitary area.
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      • Have staff scrape underside of handles of coolers/freezers at touch points.
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      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back handwashing station blocked upon arrival of inspector. No alternate handwashing station available for use in entire kitchen. Sauce stored inside handsink. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Remind staff handsink must be free from obstructions AT ALL TIMES as this is the only handsink in the restaurant.
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      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Personal items in food preparation area on shelves. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. Items moved during inspection.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff are not keeping purses and lunch bags in food preparation areas.
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      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop for large ice machine stored directly in ice. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Ice scoop was moved to wall storage unit.
      • Bags of dry "Pizza Mix" stored directly on floor. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Items moved up off floor onto inverted milk carton.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Pizza mix is to be stored off floor in pest proof container.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed. Ongoing rodent infestation. Facility is serviced multiple times per month. Continue with services of Pest Control Technician.
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      • Corrective Action(s): .
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings found on the floor of the following areas:
      • - Laundry room throughout
      • - Under equipment in bar
      • - Under ice machine unit
      • - Under stand mixing unit
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      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize floor. Remove droppings and sanitize affected area with 200ppm Chlorine sanitizer solution (1 tablespoon bleach for one gallon water.)
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      • Violation Score: 9
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to trap and maintain services of Pest Control.
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      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1) Bottom of door sweep to walk in cooler needs repair.
      • 2) Large gaps in grate to exterior in grate of hot water tank room.
      • 3) Hole under slushy machine in cupboard in bar area; holes observed in wall and ceiling of electrical room
      • 4) Holes at bottom of drywall in washing machine area
      • 5) Lack of door sweep/skirt under doors of electrical and hot water tank room
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      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair/replace bottom of door sweep to walk in cooler.
      • 2) Discuss with Pest Technician and determine if holes in grates are large enough for rodents to gain entry.
      • 3) Repair holes. Seal with non-chewable materials
      • 4) Determine if gap exists. Currently space to tight for proper assessment of gap by Health Inspector
      • 5) Install door sweeps where gaps exist under doors of areas with high rodent activity
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      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings found in the following places:
      • - Electrical room (floor)
      • - Hot water tank room (floor)
      • - Washing machine room (floor)
      • - In cupboard of bar under slushy machine
      • - In chemical supply cupboard
      • - In bottom of shelving unit storing pasta
      • - under dishwasher (floor)
      • - in walk in cooler unit (floor)
      • - in corner of pizza cutting area (floor)
      • - Upstairs on wooden shelf in plastic knife box- items discarded during inspection
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      • Corrective Action(s): Any remaining areas not cleaned and sanitized during inspection is to be cleaned and sanitized (with sanitizer solution) IMMEDIATELY.
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      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Under counter cooler handle in kitchen area has duct tape holding handle to door.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Repair door handle. Remove duct tape.
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      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Holes (one in bar, one under prep sink and one in dry storage area next to washing machines) need to be sealed.
      • Back door left open during time of inspection.
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      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings remaining in bar area. Shown to Manager. Clean and sanitize are with 200ppm Chlorine solution.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Severe rodent infestation observed. 7 dead mice found in 3 traps (under ice machine, storage room undergoing construction, under dishwasher)
      • Technician is conducting site inspections once per week.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure technician writes "recommendations" on report going forward.
      • Pull all items out of bottom shelves and inspect for holes. Sanitize
      • Ensure staff are adequately cleaning floors each night. Any rodent droppings found on lower shelves, in amongst dishware or food items will result in the immediate closure of the restaurant. Explain to staff the severity of the situation. Proper cleaning must occur nightly to prevent against the infestation.
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      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Holes observed throughout. Construction occurring.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all external doors are tight fitting.
      • Have technician inspect facility for holes.
      • Seal all holes. Have Contractor seal with non-chewable materials.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in storage area undergoing construction, floor of bar area, corner of kitchen around dough mixer and in corner by dishwasher
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      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas with sanitizer solution.
      • Ensure all floors are mopped with sanitizer solution.
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      • Violation Score: 9
  19. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions