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Burnaby Hospital Food Service

3935 Kincaid St, Burnaby · Institutional Kitchen

21 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Some debris observed under nourishment prep table
      • 2) Rodent droppings found in wooden unit in condiment station - lower shelf
      • 3) Meat Slicer has food debris under and in blade area
      • 4) Cooler 13 and Freezer 33 have mould in upper fan and ceiling area
      • 5) Spills on floor of freezer and cooler units 2A, 3, 11, 13, 33
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      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean floor under sink table in nourishment area
      • 2) Clean and sanitize area affected by rodent droppings. Use 200ppm Chlorine or equivalent
      • 3) Clean area under and meat slicer unit
      • 4) Have mould removed from ceiling and fan covers of cooler 13 and freezer 33
      • 5) Clean spills on floors of freezer and cooler units.
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      • Violation Score: 9
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked chicken found cooling in preparation room on rolling cart. Surface temperature of chicken found to be at temperatures from 20 - 26 degrees Celsius.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - items relocated to walk in cooler unit by staff
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      • Corrective Action(s): Discuss proper cooling techniques with staff.
      • Manager explained new cook was on duty today.
      • Ensure blast chillers are used to cool cooked foods quickly - 60 to 20 degrees Celsius in 2 hours and 20 to 4 degrees Celsius in 4 hours.
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      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink in main preparation area blocked at time of inspection.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
      • Hand sink in dry goods area lacking hand soap.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are adequately supplied and free from obstructions.
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      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Scoops observed in dry storage bins
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff are removing scoops from dry goods bins after each use.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rat droppings found. Location shown to Manager - in half wall behind metal panels
      • Two empty cracker packets found next to rat droppings.
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      • One dead cockroach found at drain area. Location shown to Manager.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure photos are shown to pest control services. Ensure Pest Control Technician focuses pest control efforts in these areas.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Cracker packets and other dry goods are found to be stored in open cardboard boxes.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure no dry goods are stored in open cardboard boxes. Use pest control techniques. Either transfer dry goods to pest proof containers or lock dry goods up in pest proof cupboard or walk in cooler at night.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning required on x2 dough mixers as some splatter has been found on surface.
      • Rat droppings found in half wall and behind half wall. Ensure this area is sanitized well.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure no food debris is left out as an attractant or food source for pests.
      • Ensure any surfaces that have been contaminated by rat droppings are well cleaned and sanitized. Discuss with Janitorial staff.
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      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple issues with hand washing stations observed today including:
      • - Paper towels missing in hand sink of dishwashing area
      • - Hand sink blocked in nutrition production area
      • - Hand sink blocked in dry goods area
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure hand sinks are adequately supplied and accessible at all times.
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      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Severe cockroach infestation at facility.
      • - 12 live cockroaches observed in pot washing area and two live cockroaches climbing the side of the pot washing dishwasher and one climbing the wall.
      • - multiple dead cockroaches observed in each monitoring trap throughout
      • - dead cockroaches observed in drain grate of soup terrine area/central production area near drains
      • - dead and live cockroaches observed in floor grease trap of dishwashing area
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      • Corrective Action(s): Facility requires aggressive treatment for the control and elimination of cockroaches.
      • Discuss with Pest Control technician
      • *** Pot washing area had considerable live activity at time of inspection
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      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Dead insects observed on window sill directly above food preparation area.
      • - Food inside drain of soup preparation area. This may be the cause of accumulation of dead cockroaches as it may be a food source.
      • - Meat slicer unit has accumulation of old bits of meat under inside unit in hard to reach area. The blade and exterior were very clean however there was a cavity that had an accumulation of meat that could contribute to food source
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      • Corrective Action(s): - As these windows remain open for air flow ensure this area is routinely cleaned.
      • - Ensure any food scraps, including those in drains, are not allowed to remain for extended periods of time.
      • - Ensure staff are taking the time to properly clean all cavities of meat slicer
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      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: One scoop observed to be stored in dry goods container in prep area outside of Freezer #31.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff remove all scoops from dry good container after each use. These items are not to be stored inside bins
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings found on lower shelf of menu cupboard in preparation area outside of freezer #31. Shown to staff member at time of inspection.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize affected area. Use 200ppm Chlorine or QUAT based sanitizer solution.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Floor tiles damaged inside door area of Freezer #32
      • Ceiling tiles in cold room coming down
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      • Corrective Action(s): Facility has ongoing maintenance occurring.
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      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

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  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher unit malfunctioning. Final sanitizing rinse after 30 minutes was 67-68 degrees Celsius.
      • Alternative solution was to use Chlorine solution at rinse dispenser. This did not dispense chlorine at appropriate levels - levels observed at the plate were less than 50ppm chlorine.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Cease use of dishwasher for sanitizing cycle until such time as unit can be repaired/serviced. Final sanitizing rinse of 50ppm Chlorine or 71 degrees Celsius MINIMUM is to be achieved.
      • The solution today will be a combination of:
      • - Use dishwasher for washing and use three compartment sink method for sanitizing cycle - 200ppm Chlorine for 2 minutes required. Check sanitizer solution often
      • - Use of potwasher (potwasher observed to be at temperatures of 79 degrees Celsius)
      • - Use of single use disposable items for dinner service.
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      • Repair dishwasher immediately.
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      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lack of paper towels at handsinks in:
      • - Coffee/Milk hand wash station
      • - Exterior hand wash station
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff are informing Managers when hand sinks are out of supplies.
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      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Personal item (jacket) found in cupboard of coffee/milk station.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Discuss with staff - no personal items are to be stored in food preparation or food storage areas.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One dead cockroach observed in bakery area.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
      • item was discarded and affected area was sanitized at time of inspection by staff
      • Rodent droppings found on floor behind back entrance to #9
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      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to monitor for pests
      • Continue to follow recommendations by pest control company.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on floor under rolling racks behind unit #9.
      • Floor under equipment in coffee/milk area has debris
      • Mould observed on ceiling of unit #4.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Discuss cleaning with janitorial staff.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Main freezer #30 broken
      • 2) Air curtains of #11 are broken
      • 3) Floor tiles of #32 are broken
      • 4) Dishwasher broken - final sanitizing rinse of 71 degrees not achieved. Final sanitizing rinse of 67-68 degrees at the plate was the highest temperature reached after 30 minutes of running the dishwasher.
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      • Corrective Action(s): ****Dishwasher repair needs to occur immediately. This is the highest priority today.
      • 1) Discussion with Supervisor regarding replacement of rinse cycle with sanitizer solution however once this occurred it was NOT a viable option as sanitizer levels were less than 50 ppm Chlorine at the plate. The machine is not set up to replace rinse aid with sanitizer solution as the machine does not dispense at a high enough concentration to achieve a final sanitizing rinse. Discuss with staff and Management - DO NOT USE THIS AS AN ALTERNATIVE SANITIZING RINSE
      • Ensure that ANY sanitizing rinse is tested with test strips to ensure proper sanitizing is achieved at the plate.
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      • 2) Ensure main freezer is repaired as soon as possible. Discussion regarding possible use of reefer truck to supplement freezer storage space at hospital
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      • Violation Score: 15
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: - Coffee mug (personal use) found in food preparation area (bakery area).
      • - Bread located on bottom two pallets of stacked bread in receiving bay.
      • - Scoops located directly into the dry food product in dry storage area
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      • Corrective Action(s): - Personal beverages or food items are not to be consumed in food preparation areas as they have the potential to contaminate food items intended for client consumption.
      • - Ensure bread is not stored on bottom 2 shelf of stacked bread as pests have access to bottom 2 shelves.
      • - Scoops should never be directly stored in food product. Scoops should either be placed in scoop holders either on or inside bin OR washed after each use
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: One solitary cockroach observed in bakery area. Cockroach was dead and stuck to trap. Active trapping for cockroaches and rodents observed at time of inspection.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Follow recommendations advised by Pest Control Company Technician.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The following deficiencies were observed throughout the facility:
      • - Cooler unit 3 is mouldy on plumbing/plumbing tape
      • - Broken tiles on floor of Cooler unit # 32
      • - Broken cooler flaps of cooler unit # 11
      • - Dirty cooler lights that have mould/water inside of cooler unit # 11
      • - Use of wooden pallets and milk crates to store food items in cooler # unit 13
      • - Four door stand up cooler unit # 7 has broken bottom shelf and cooler seals require repair in some areas
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      • Corrective Action(s): Actions:
      • - Clean mould from unit
      • - Repair broken tiles in cooler unit # 32
      • - Repair/replace Cooler unit # 11 flaps
      • - Clean/repair cooler lights in cooler unit # 11 - water may have entered and item needs repair/cleaning
      • - Do not use wooden pallets or milk crates. Obtain commercial grade stackable lower shelves - these objects are already in use in other walk in cooler units
      • - Repair seal and bottom shelf of cooler unit # 7
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Sanitizer solution in unlabelled spray bottle in cold preparation room
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all sanitizer solution spray bottles are labelled.
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      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

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  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk in coolers #2A and #3 were not maintaining temperatures below 4C as required.
      • 1.Cooler #2A ambient temperature at 7C. Prepared soup tested was at 4.8C. This unit has been fluctuating between 4C and 8C for the past 3 days.
      • 2.Cooler #3 ambient temperature at 10C. Contents were frozen at -12C carrots and burger patties.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move all potentially hazardous foods to working coolers at 4C or below. Do not use these units until they are repaired and can hold 4C or below consistently.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen vegetables and burger patties observed stored in #3 with 10C ambient.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to store products in freezer at -18C or to thaw in a fridge at 4C or below.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler #2A and #3 in repair at the time of inspection. These two units are unable to maintain temperatures at 4C or below consistently.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair these units. Do not use these units for potentially hazardous foods until these units are repaired and can maintain temperatures at 4C or below. Correction required in two days.
      • Violation Score: 9
  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Cockroaches and mice droppings were observed on/near pest control traps under stainless steel divider of unused kitchen equipment. Pest control company is currently monitoring and mitigating this pest issue.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean, wash, and sanitize these areas after pest control baiting is complete. Monitor and contact pest control company of any new pest activity.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Old dust and some mould was observe on the ceiling and fan units inside fridge unit 4 and 13.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please clean these areas and remove all dust and mould build up. Correction required this week.
      • Violation Score: 3
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  21. Routine Inspection

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