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Cafe Ricotta

6 - 4563 North Rd, Burnaby · Restaurant

5 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Minor amounts of food debris between and behind equipment
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize kitchen
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Oven stand is raw wood
      • Corrective Action(s): Paint or seal wood.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer bucket in both front and back areas did noth ave detectable chlorine
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer must be at 100ppm chlorine and wiping cloths stored within. Remake solution.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back handsink obstructed by cheesecake
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not place food items in front of the handsink or balance them over the basin. Handsinks must be easily accessible at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Permit fee for April 2025 - March 2026 still outstanding.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pay within 10 business days or a closure order will be issued. Instructions are on hand delievered letter.
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sandwich sauce at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep this sauce at 4C or colder, OR provide lab testing that it is shelf stable (pH <4.6 or Aw <0.85)
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer in bucket and spray bottle did not have detectable chlorine residue. Some wiping cloths left on counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Bleach sanitizer solution should be at 100ppm chlorine. Ensure wiping cloths are returned to sanitizer solution when not in use.
      • Violation Score: 5
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bag of sugar stored directly on ground
      • Corrective Action(s): Once opened, transfer bag of sugar into coverable container. Do not leave directly on the ground.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Food debris noted behind equipment
      • 2) Hood vent baffles require cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Clean up all food debris
      • 2) Clean vent hood baffles in between professional cleaning sessions
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Slow leak beneath sink in back kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix leak
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Raw chicken noted in prep cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Facility has not been approved to cook raw meats. Staff stated it was for their other location. Remove from this location.
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Blender in handsink in back kitchen area
      • Corrective Action(s): Handsinks must be used for handwashing ONLY. Remove blender.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on-site have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent
      • Corrective Action(s): At least one staff member on-site must have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent during food prep
      • Violation Score: 1