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Cafe Eggstatic

1021 - 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

19 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Observed rodent droppings around the dishwasher.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Take out the dishwasher and clean/sanitize the floor.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed cooked pearls in room temperature with no time tracking being done.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - It has been 2 hours since the opening hour of the store. Instruction was given to either discard the pearls (2 hours passed in room temp) or they can be store in ice for cold holding. Staff placed the insert in the ice pile along with the other toppings.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Notable amount of rodent droppings observed throughout the premises. Especially around the coolers & freezers.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Deep cleaning of the floor required. Ensure to pull out all equipment to clean and sanitize contaminated surfaces.
      • Date to be corrected by: Nov 6, 2025
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation:
      • - No staff on duty has valid Foodsafe training.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure to have at least one staff on duty with valid foodsafe training when the operator is absent.
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation:
      • - 2 compartment sink and drain boards observed with stain build up.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean. Replace the drain boards if necessary.
      • Date to be corrected by: April 9, 2025
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Rodent droppings observed throughout.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Monthly pest control done from 3rd party; ensure deep cleaning is done and remove any food/water sources that attract pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Stains observed on the ice machine (exterior)
      • - Debris observed inside the cabinets.
      • - Rodent droppings observed in the corners.
      • - Moisture build up observed inside the cabinet underneath the sinks.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Conduct deep cleaning of the facility. Remove all rodent droppings. Sanitize all affected areas. Dry the sink cabinet.
      • Date to be corrected by: April 9, 2025
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Hand soap dispenser is empty and not working. Manager stated that they are using the soap from the soap bottle with no dispenser which they will have to pour out evey time they wash their hand.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - This is not convenient. Dispenser was fixed at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - 1 live and 1 dead cockroaches observed in the insect monitor trap placed next to the mini cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Replace all the traps throughout the facility as they appear old. Deep clean the facility including all corners & edges of the floors, inside all cabinets. No food debris to be remaining on the floor.
      • Date to be corrected by: Oct 28, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Clutter observed in the emergency exit door area.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Re-organize the area. Floor should be accessible for easy cleaning.
      • Date to be corrected by: Oct 28, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Mouse droppings observed behind the ice machine, by the right corner next to the ice machine.
      • - Dust build up and stains observed on the wall, on the ice machine.
      • - Debris build up observed around the door perimeter of the high temperature dishwasher.
      • - Ice machine (interior panel) observed with stains & debris build up.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean areas noted above. Ensure ice machine is thoroughly sanitized after cleaning; it should be turned off and empty all ice out to conduct deep cleaning.
      • - Facilitate deep cleaning of the facility. Empty all cabinets, shelving units and wipe off any stains or debris.
      • Date to be corrected by: Jan 4, 2023
      • Violation Score: 15
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed inserts full with house-made tea jelly and grass jelly in room temperature. They were measured at 21C and it appeared that they were cooled overnight as inspection took place before store opening.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Products discarded. Ensure to harden the jellies in coolers.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Bleach sanitizer too strong.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure to mix 1/2 tsp bleach to 1L of water. Education provided and bleach was diluted to make 200ppm concentration at the time of inspection. Purchase chlorine test strips that can measure 0 - 200ppm.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 23, 2023
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Missed spots for cleaning: behind & underneath mini coolers.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Pull out coolers and clean the floor. Wipe up dust deposits on the side of the coolers.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Pink film observed in the ice machine. This is biofilm.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean and sanitize the ice machine after turning it off and emptying all ice out.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Staff stated that a cleaner in a bottle is used for sanitizing. No chlorine was detected from the solution in a bucket with wiping rags.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure to have bleach sanitizer available at all times during operation. 100ppm bleach sanitizer solution was made in the bucket by the staff at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation:
      • - No hot water dispensing at the handsink due to broken tap knob.
      • - Liquid soap dispenser is empty at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure handsink can provide hot & cold water in adequate flow/pressure.
      • - Staff refilled the soap at the time of inspection.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 12, 2023
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Cluttered entrance to the bar area. Unopened bags of sugar and potato starch on floor. Empty boxes on floor.
      • - Garbage, dust, batter powders observed around the mixer, underneath the ice machine and by the right corner floor next to the ice machine.
      • - Debris build up observed on the perimeter of the floor at the bar.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean and organize the bar entrance area. Do not place ingredients directly on floor. Remove garbages from the premises.
      • - Clean the floor. Cleaning should be done regularly to prevent build up.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Handsink tap knob broken.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Repair.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 12, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Observed uneven caulking all around the handsink and the prep sink. Mouldy black stains observed underneath the caulking.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Remove the caulking and mould stains. Refinish the counter surface to be smooth and impervious. Redo the caulking around the perimeters of the sinks.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 12, 2023
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation:
      • - No staff on duty holds Foodsafe level 1 or equivalent. Staff stated the usual staff who has foodsafe is away today.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure to have at least one staff on duty to hold this credential. If this violation is observed again in the future, staff will be asked to register for foodsafe course.
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Accumulation of dirt and slime inside the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Drain the ice machine and clean/scrub the inside of the ice machine with appropriate sanitizer. You must turn the machine off prior to cleaning inside the machine.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: There was no hand soap at the handwash station at the time of the inspection. Staff was not aware of the missing hand soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install wall mounted hand soap dispenser at the main handwash station.
      • Correct by: One week
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation: Employee did not wash hands between handling the POS system and making drinks/food at the time of the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Employees must wash hands with hot water, liquid soap, and paper towels prior to preparing any foods or drinks. Retrain staff.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: No time stamps or time logs for toppings (ie tapioca pearls) stored at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately begin time stamps or time log for toppings.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed behind the domestic cooler/freezer combo and ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up the mouse droppings in the noted areas with appropriate cleaner and sanitizer.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Hand soap stored in a bottle labeled as "hand sanitizer".
      • Corrective Action(s): Label all hand soap appropriately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large bin of sugar stored directly on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move the bin on shelving rack or table. All food items must be stored off the floor to prevent cross contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Significant debris and dust build up behind the ice machine/domestic cooler/freezer combo and in the corner where the undercounter cooler is located.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the areas noted above.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Corn being stored in tin can container after opening. Condensed milk stored in tin can container after opening.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all open food products in plastic bins with proper lids.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Paper towel dispenser missing at the main handwashing station. Paper towel roll provided behind the handwashing station.
      • Corrective Action(s): Permanently install paper towel dispenser at the main handwashing station.
      • Correct by: One week.
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Decal is still expired. Our record still shows the operator owes permit fee.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately obtain a valid decal by paying the permit fee to operate. Contact information to the Fraser Health billing department provided to the operator.
      • Violation Score: 1
  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Build up of mildew on the cover and inside the ice machine.
      • - Dirty wiping cloths on counter top.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Immediately drain the ice machine, clean/scrub and sanitize inside the ice machine using bleach concentration solution. Deep cleaning of the ice machine must be implemented as part of your Sanitation Plan.
      • - Store the wiping cloths inside the sanitizer solution while not in use.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Decal is expired on the Operating Permit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately post a valid decal on the Operating Permit.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of garbage and dirt debris in the following areas:
      • - back of the kitchen
      • - behind undercounter cooler (not working)
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the areas noted above.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Loose faucet handle at the main handwashing station.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately fix the faucet handle. This handwashing station must provide hot/cold running water.
      • Violation Score: 3