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Brixx Brewhouse

2005 Highway 97 South, Prince George, V2N 7A3 · Restaurant

3 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Permit was not posted in the facility. Operator brought in the permit when requested.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to post the valid permit in a conspicuous location in the facility at all times.
    • 205 - Critical Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Potentially hazardous cold foods are stored at above 4°C. Observed that the internal temperature of various food items (chopped veggies and cheese) in the open top cooler ranged from 6°C-10°C. Operator mentioned that the food items have been out in the cooler for less than 4 hours. (Public Health significance) - All potentially hazardous foods must be stored at below 4°C or above 60°C - out of the danger zone to prevent bacterial growth and possibly food borne illness.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure to bring small batches of food and close the cooler lid when not in use. Recommendation to use stainless steel containers that can maintain or conduct the temperature better than plastic containers. When over 4 hours, discard potentially hazardous cold foods.
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food items in the walk-in freezer were stored on the ground (Public Health significance) - Storage areas should have adequate shelving such that all materials, including food and food items, are maintained at a minimum of 15 cm (6 in.) off the floor on racks, shelves or pallets. Contamination of food from contact with objects, people, pests or chemicals can cause serious illness.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure all food items are placed on racks and shelves which are at least 15 cm (6 in.) off the ground to prevent contamination of food as well as to allow for cleaning.
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door weather strip has a gap that can allow mice and pests to enter. Mice can fit through gaps as small as a pencil tip.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to have the back door repaired to have the gap sealed.
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Critical Repeat Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Inadequate sanitizing rinse temperature. Rinse cycle temperature is less than 71C. (Public Health significance) - High Temperature Automatic dish washers must provide a sanitizing rinse at 71C or more to sanitize dishware. Guage temperatures must meet maunfacturer's specifications.
      • Corrective Action: Operator was told to immediately initiate hand sanitizing providing a 200 ppm quats sanitizer soak for 2 minutes for all dish ware. Have the dishwasher repaired by a qualified technician and monitor and log the rinse temperature regularly so you know when the unit needs adjustment or repair.
  3. Initial Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Ice machine observed to have build up of mould. This represents a contamination hazard for ice in the ice bin.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure that the ice machine is thoroughly cleaned out to get rid of any mould.
    • 302 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Inadequate sanitizing rinse temperature. Rinse cycle temperature is less than 71C. (Public Health significance) - High Temperature Automatic dish washers must provide a sanitizing rinse at 71C or more to sanitize dishware. Guage temperatures must meet maunfacturer's specifications.
      • Corrective Action: Have the dishwasher repaired by a qualified technician and monitor and log the rinse temperature regularly so you know when the unit needs adjustment or repair.
    • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Observed that walk-in cooler and freezer were not equipped with a thermometer. It is important to have working thermometers in the refrigeration units to ensure that the refrigeration units are meeting the regulatory requirement of maintaining temperature under 4°C at all times.
      • Corrective Action: Operator to ensure that all refrigeration and hot holding equipment is equipped with a thermometer that is accurate within 1°C.