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Cafe Ole

2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

10 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sliced lemons (in sugar syrup) observed being held at ambient room temperature on a shelf in the kitchen. Employee on duty at time of visit stated that they believed it was left out of the fridge by accident and transferred the container to the refrigerator.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all cut/sliced fruits are stored in the refrigerator to prevent growth of microbes. Only whole/uncut produce can be stored without refrigeration.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chlorine bleach sanitizer solution is not being used regularly to sanitize food contact surfaces throughout the day.
      • Corrective Action(s): Use the sanitizer solution (in the spray bottle) whenever the wiping cloths are used on surfaces in the establishment
      • Violation Score: 5
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Black bar fridge under counter was at approximately 10C however no perishable foods in cooler at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): This cooler has been consistently warm even though it has been adjusted and has been used for perishables in the past. A second bar cooler is available but not currently in use that may be used instead, recommend using this one if it is able to maintain 4C or less more consistently.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Main sandwich display cooler measuring 10C at the food level, cooler for smoothie fruit juices at 13C. No regular/daily monitoring of temperatures being done. Thermometer displaying at front of sandwich cooler ranged from 3-5C but thermometer placed in the same cooler also displayed 10C, do not reply on display temperature on this unit, instead use independant thermometer.
      • All coolers must maintain 4C or less at all times.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move all perishable food products to alternate cooler that is 4C or less (ex back large storage cooler). Adjust/repair both sandwich and smoothie coolers so that they maintain 4C or less at all times. Do not use either of these coolers until they are at and can maintain the required temperature Due: tomorrow
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knives being washed and rinsed in the three compartment sink but not sanitized
      • Corrective Action(s): After the wash and rinse step, dishes must be sanitized with an approved sanitizer (ex 100ppm bleach). Dishwashing sign already posted above sink for reference.
      • Violation Score: 5
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Ice cream cones stored on top of gelato display cooler at eye level where customers can reach.
      • Corrective Action(s): Either keep the cones in another location that customers cannot easily reach or put up a barrier in front of the cones. Cones moved during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Only one staff on site at start of inspection, that staff member stated they did not have the FoodSafe certification.
      • Corrective Action(s): Send more staff for FoodSafe training, hire more staff with FoodSafe certification or owner/operator must stay on site during operational hours.
      • **This is a repeat infraction** Further violations in this area may result in increased enforcement action such as ticketing ($230 fine). List of FoodSafe equivalent courses provided.
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Pink biofilm build-up observed in ice machine on plastic curtain over water circulation area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean ice machine regularly to prevent any biofilm growth. Due: Sept 10, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Cooler with smoothie bottles did not appear to have a working thermometer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Obtain/replace thermometer in this unit for monitoring purposes. Due: Dec 10, 2022
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Only staff on site does not have FoodSafe certification (or equivalent).
      • Corrective Action(s): At least one person with FoodSafe certification must be present at all times during operation.
      • Violation Score: 1