Chateau Vino Wine Cellar

6833 Merritt Ave, Burnaby · Other

7 inspections

Routine InspectionSep 26, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Fermenting ice wine vat completely left open and has fruit flies observed around it.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cover the vats leaving a small gap for air exchange for partial protection
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Fruit flies observed around the fermenting ice wine vats
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator has a few sticky traps (sticky ball) but there should be more around the vats
  - Any sticky surfaces with wine residue acts as food for the fruit flies -clean and sanitize with the sanitizer wipes as much as possible
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 12, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings seen at the foot of the stairs in the back
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect areas with droppings -see code 306 for further details
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back garage observed wide open at time of inspection -no workers back there
  - Corrective Action(s): The back doors should be closed unless actively shipping goods. Pests are more apt to enter the facility when no one is around especially rodents
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Observed some mouse droppings near the stairs to the upstairs between the vats
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect areas with droppings with a 1 to 10 bleach solution.
  - Use a high powered flashlight (cellphone light too weak/diffuse) to monitor rodent activity each morning. Your pest control services will not clean and disinfect areas with droppings
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 29, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: See Code 306 for details
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed alongside walls in the back warehouse area -both sides behind the vats, under the shelving
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator required to have professional pest control come in -operator to email me the work report/invoice for verification within one week
  - Clean and sanitize all areas with mouse droppings -use a high powered flashlight to look for the mouse droppings EACH MORNING
  - Provided FHA bulletin for Mice in Food Establishments for review
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 22, 2022
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some fruit flies present around the garbage room in the back
  - Corrective Action(s): Maintain cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces (especially if sticky). Place mechanical traps such as sticky traps/tape for control
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 21, 2021
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back garage door observed open -operator indicates it is for extra ventilation
  - Corrective Action(s): The garage door must be kept closed tight unless shipping of goods to better prevent fly/rodent entry
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 1, 2020
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Fruit flies present in the ware washing area and the back areas
  - Corrective Action(s): Place mechanical traps for control: sticky traps/tape, UV light traps with sticky back boards
  - NOTE: do not use bug zapper devices in food areas
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionApr 28, 2020
0 infractions