Chronic Tacos

324 - 4820 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

32 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionMar 16, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 9, 2026
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Grill prep cooler: food contents temp 15 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.
  - Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 4 C or colder for food safety.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front sanitizer container 0 ppm Quaternary Ammonia.
  - Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia, to be verified by test strip).
  - Manager replaced sanitizer during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease build-up on floor under deep fyer station.
  - Mouse droppings observed in the following locations: cabinet below front handsink, floor under front handsink, floor under front prep cooler, inside point of sale shelving, and behind upright drink cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Grill prep cooler 15 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler unit to maintain food at 4 C or colder.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJul 31, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJul 30, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed in front service area: on floor under handsink and under front food warmer station.
  - Grease remains on cooking ventilation some hood surfaces, underside of cooking salamander unit and on pipes / conduits at back of cooking equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Areas described are to be deep cleaned to remove all debris and build-up from surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 23, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Grill prep cooler 8 C, potentially hazardous foods in inserts 8 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.
  - Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 4 C or colder for food safety.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Left counter top warmer - beans 57 C, water reservoir below inserts 54 C
  - Corrective Action(s): To prevent microbial growth cooked potentially hazardous foods must be kept hot at 60 C or warmer.
  - Staff reheated beans above 60 C.
  - Staff adjusted warmer, water reservoir warmed to 61 C.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 wiping rags stored on food preparation counters without sanitizer reservoirs.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff prepared sanitizer container wiping rags during inspection.
  - All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia, to be verified by test strip).
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed in front service area: on floor behind drink cooler, floor under handsink and floor under front food warmer station.
  - Grease buld-up on cooking ventilation hood surfaces, underside of cooking salamander unit and on pipes / conduits at back of cooking equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Grill prep cooler 8 C, compressor coils have heavy build-up of dust.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair adjust cooler to maintain 4 C or colder.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: 2 door upright cooler - dial thermometer hanging on front shelf is not accurate.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace thermometer for this cooler unit.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionFeb 3, 2025
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Storage room - door has a gap between door and door jam allowing for pest entry.
  - Corrective Action(s): Install flashing to pest proof door when in a closed position.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food and debris on floor beneath front handsink station.
  - Trace mouse droppings observed on floor under back handsink and on top of first aid station.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 19, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 12, 2024
1 infraction
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen shrimp defrosting in a container of water at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Frozen foods are to be thawed safely in a cooler unit at 4 C, in a clean sink under flowing cold water or using a microwave (small portions only).
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Debris and trace mouse droppings on floor in front service area under handsink station and front hot holding unit.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Walk-in cooler 7-9 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler unit to maintain food at 4 C or colder.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionFeb 5, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Trace rodent droppings on floor under wheeled dry good bins along back wall of kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Floor area is to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 28, 2023
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back handsink blocked with ice wand.
  - Front handsink blocked with food insert lids.
  - Corrective Action(s): Hand-washing stations are to kept fully accessible at all times to allow staff to conveniently and frequently wash their hands as needed.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Trace mouse droppings on floor, under corner shelving by front handsink.
  - Dead mouse on floor under 3 compartment sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Area under 3 compartment sink cleaned and sanitized by staff during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 13, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 6, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer containers left depleted of sanitizer in front service area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff refreshed sanitizer solutions for wiping rags containers.
  - All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia, to be verified by test strip).
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease build-up on floor behind cooking equipment and droplets forming along lip of ventilation hood.
  - Trace mouse droppings under front service counter behind point of sale equipment and on kitchen floor under sinks / dry good bins.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Storage room - 2 door upright cooler 6 C
  - Kitchen - 2 door upright cooler 7 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler units to maintain food at 4 C or colder.
  - Kitchen cooler avoid overstocking upper shelves that can restrict air circulation to lower portions of cooler.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionOct 27, 2022
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Storage room - upright cold storage unit not in operation.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair cooler to maintain food at 4 C or colder.
  - Parts needed for repair awaiting delivery.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 24, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food inventory stored in receiving hallway on the floor.
  - Dry storage room has not been organized since previous inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food items / food containers are to be stored off the floor. Foods should be placed on shelves that provide 6” clearance from the floor.
  - Food inventory is not to be stored in receiving hallway.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Ongoing pest infestations of both mice and cockroaches is to be addressed by pest control technician.
  - Corrective Action(s): Technician is to pest proof kitchen ceiling penetrations with steel whool.
  - Cockroach bait to be applied throughout kitchen and front service area after premise deep cleaning has been completed.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back door propped open allowing for pest entry.
  - Corrective Action(s): Back door is to be kept closed to exlcude pests.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings on kitchen floor under handsink, under dry food bins, under front handsink, inside front handsink cabinet, on floor by front cashier and inside cabinet / shelves under cashier.
  - Dead and live cockroaches by wall light swtich by food warmers, under food prep counters, and inside cabinet below front cashier.
  - Grease build-up around cooking equipment, behind cooking equipment, below deep fryer.
  - Dust / Debris / food deposits behind kitche prep coolers, underside of food prep counter shelving, and under front beverage cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Storage room freezer remains unrepaired.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair / replace freezer to maintain food at -18 C
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 17, 2022
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food inserts in right counter top warmer unit 34 - 45 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff reheated food items to 74 C during inspection.
  - To prevent microbial growth cooked potentially hazardous foods must be kept hot at 60 C or warmer.
  - Ensure food warmer is maintained at 60 C before placing food product inserts inside.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Storage room - inventory stored on the floor.
  - Food inventory in back receiving corridor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food items / food containers are to be stored off the floor. Foods should be placed on shelves that provide 6” clearance from the floor.
  - Ensure product deliveries are placed in storage locker or kitchen facilities as soon as possible after receiving orders.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back door entrance kept open.
  - Left side of kitchen pass through window - metal flashing has a gap between wall allowing for pest harborage.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure back door is kept closed unless handling deliveries to exclude pest entry.
  - Seal gap between wall and metal flashing of pass through with silicone.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning required in the following locations to remove food and or grease build-up: back kitchen floor under / behind cooking line, under dishwashing sinks and dry food bins, and all green wire metal shelving units.and under center prep coolers.
  - Mouse droppings observed under dry storage bins, inside cabinet below front handsink, on floor under shelving / equipment throughout front service area and inside cabinet below point of sale station.
  - Cockroach observed inside shelving support of kitchen prep counter.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Storage room - upright freezer 9 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff indicated that a new replacement freezer is currently on order.
  - Ensure current freezer is not used to store product inventory.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJan 20, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): kitchen sanitizer container 100 ppm Quaternary Ammonia.
  - Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia, to be verified by test strip).
  - Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Pipe penetrations into kitchen walls and ledge below pass through window have gaps allowing for pest entry and harborage.
  - Corrective Action(s): Close gaps with steel flashing and silicone to pest proof walls of kitchen.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJan 14, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Both kitchen sanitizer containers less than 50 ppm Quaternary Ammonnia.
  - Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia, to be verified by test strip).
  - Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Kitchen wall seams, cracks and pipe penetrations allow for pest harborage in walls.
  - Pest control reports have identified all pest control measures previously.
  - Corrective Action(s): All holes, seams and cracks to be sealed off using silicone and or metal flashing.
  - All outstanding action items identified by pest control service are to be corrected.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings on floor under lower shelving throughout front service area, inside computer cabinet, and around cashier station.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Dry storage room - chemical inventory stored beside food products.
  - Corrective Action(s): Chemical products are to be stored away from food and food equipment to not pose a cross contamination risk.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 13, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 compartment sink - sanitizing compartment contained less than 50 ppm Quaternary Ammonia.
  - Wiping rag sanitizer containers contained 0 ppm Quaternary Ammonia.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff refreshed all sanitizer solutions during inspection.
  - Sanitizer compartment is to be filled with 200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia. Frequently test with testing strips available to verify adequate sanitizer strength.
  - All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia, to be verified by test strip).
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Storage room cooler - raw meat inventory stored beside vegetables in upright cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Raw meats and eggs are to be stored below and away from contacting potentially ready to eat food items.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Gaps / seems on kitchen walls left open or covered with tape and papertowel.
  - Premise door entrance kept open.
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal cracks, gaps and wall seams with silicone and metal flashing to effectively pest proof premise and allow for easily cleanable surfaces.
  - Keep back door entrance closed unless receiving orders to help prevent entry of pests.
  - Action items identified by professional pest control services are to be corrected in a timely manner.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease deposits and droplets observed on floor and piping surfaces behind cooking line, on cooking line canopy and floor under cooking line.
  - Mouse droppings observed on floor beside 2 door upright cooler, inside cabinet under front handsink and on floor under front counters.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Front service prep cooler - currently offline, not in use. Technician onsite at time of inspection conducting repairs.
  - 2 door undercounter cooler (below food warmers) 5 - 6 C
  - Mulitple clear plastic food container lids heavily chipped with portions missing.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler units to maintain food product at 4 C or colder.
  - Discard and replace all chipped clear plastic lids to avoid potential food contamination from further chipping.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Dry storage room - chemicals stored above and beside food and take-out containers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Chemical products are to be stored away from food and food equipment to not pose a cross contamination risk.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 25, 2021
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJun 23, 2021
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 2 soiled knives placed on magnetic knife strip after use (adjacent to food warmers)
  - Corrective Action(s): Knives are to be cleaned and sanitized after use.
  - Magnetic knife strip is to be used for storage of sanitized knives only.
  - Clean and sanitize knife strip before storing knives again.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: 3 compartment sink not set-up correctly to manually clean and sanitize dishware correctly.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food equipment, food utensils and clean in place food contact surfaces must be manually cleaned and sanitized following the 4 step method;
  - 1)clean surface of debris using warm water and detergent,
  - 2)rinse surface with warm water,
  - 3)immerse for 2 minutes in 200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia,
  - 4)allow surface of item to air dry before next use.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris and grease build-up in the following areas:
  - Kitchen - ice machine, wall / pipes behind ice machine, floor under 3 compartment sink, wall shelves by entrance door, wall and shelves next to grill, and floor along wall under prep counters.
  - Live and dead cockroaches observed under 3 compartment sinks.
  - Front service area - storage cabinet below handsink (mouse droppings) and on floor along wall below grill counter.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionJun 16, 2021
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Knives and magnetic knife strip adjacent to food warmers soiled with visible food debris.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure knives are cleaned and sanitized after use before placing on knife strip.
  - Knife strip is to be cleaned and sanitized.
  - Cleaned, sanitized food equipment and utensils are to be stored in a sanitary location that protects them from contamination prior to their next use.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: 3 compartment sink not set-up to correctly wash and sanitize food equipment manually. Left compartment - empty, middle sink detergent and water and soiled dishware, right compartment 200 ppm quaternary ammonia.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food equipment, food utensils and clean in place food contact surfaces must be manually cleaned and sanitized following the 4 step method;
  - 1)clean surface of debris using warm water and detergent, (left sink)
  - 2)rinse surface with warm water, (middle sink)
  - 3)immerse for 2 minutes in 200 ppm quaternary ammonia, (right sink)
  - 4)allow surface of item to air dry before next use.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Front handsink soap dispenser is damaged and not functioning correctly.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace soap dispenser.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Live and dead cockroaches observed in kitchen area.
  - Mouse droppings observed behind ice machine, throughout storage shelves in front service area and on the floor under front handsink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Premise sanitation is to be greatly improved and maintained on a daily basis to remove food debris and contaminants from pest activity.
  - Corrective actions identified by pest control service are to be corrected in a timely manner.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back door propped open.
  - Corrective Action(s): To exclude the entry of pests, do not keep entrance door open unless receiving a delivery.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Kitchen - food debris and grease build-up on floor under equipement, steel shelves next to grill, wall next to grill, and around ice machine.
  - Front service area - shelves under counter and handsink, computer cabinet and floor area under shelves littered with mouse droppings.
  - Dead cockroaches on ledge behind ice machine and on wall below knife strip by warmers. Cockroach droppings in corners of shelving above ice machine.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Kitchen: 2 door undercounter cooler (meat) 7 C
  - Storage room:
  - 1 door upright cooler 7 C
  - 2 door upright cooler 6 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler units to maintain food at 4 C or colder.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionAug 18, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 4, 2020
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Hand blender stored with food debris.
  - Knives stored with metal wire fragments on blade and on magnetic knife strip.
  - Utensil storage bin has food debris on utensils and storage bin.
  - Corrective Action(s): All food equipment, food utensils and food contact surfaces must be cleaned of all debris, then sanitized after use. Food equipment, utensils and work surfaces in constant use for the same purpose must be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of every 4 hours or when changing uses.
  - Food equipment, food utensils and clean in place food contact surfaces must be manually cleaned and sanitized following the 4 step method;
  - 1)clean surface of debris using warm water and detergent,
  - 2)rinse surface with warm water,
  - 3)immerse for 2 minutes in sanitizer 200 ppm quaternary ammonia,
  - 4)allow surface of item to air dry before next use.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris collecting on floor and corners behind equipment (ice machine)
  - Debris build-up between floor tiles throughout kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Undercounter cooler across from grill, 6 C
  - Frayed metal strainer with loose wires.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repaire / adjust cooler to maintain 4 C or colder.
  - Discard damaged strainer.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Kitchen floor tiles - grout has been worn away and gaps between tiles clogged with food debris.
  - Corrective Action(s): Re-grout ktichen tile floor to allow for an easily cleanable surface.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 22, 2019
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping rag sanitizer reseroir in kitchen 50 ppm Quaternary Ammonia.
  - Wiping rags in use left on counters outside of sanitizer at front service area.
  - Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia, to be verified by test strip).
  - Ensure sanitizer containers are refreshed frequently to maintain 200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris build-up on floor at front service area - under shelving, counters and coolers.
  - Food debris and water collecting between floor tiles around grill area and dishwashing sink area.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Deep fryer strainer has frayed metal wires that can easily break off.
  - Metal fragments from steel wool pot scrubber on magnetic knife strip.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard and replace fryer strainer basket.
  - Clean magnetic knife strip to remove all steel wool fragments. Use caution when using metal wool pot scrubbers as metal fragments can easily break off and contaminate food and food equipment.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Kitchen floor around grill and dishwashing sinks - tile grout is worn away allowing food and water to collect on floor and impeding cleaning efforts.
  - Corrective Action(s): Tile floor is to be re-grouted throughout premise as needed to restore floor to an easily cleanable surface throughout premise as needed. Correction Date: 3 months
  - After re-grouting, cleaning methods such as power washing that remove grout should be avoided.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 17, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 9, 2019
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 containers of meat product (1 beef and 1 chicken) within 2 door undercounter cooler 13 C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.
  - To prevent microbial growth potentially hazardous foods such as meat products, cut vegetables, eggs and high moisture grains (soft noodles, soft rice) must be stored at 4 C or colder, unless needed for immediate preparation.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Premise temporarily lost hot water supply due to electrical breaker cutting power to hot water tank.
  - Corrective Action(s): Breaker was re-activated, hot water was restored during inspection.
  - Ensure hot water supply is continuous during premise operation to ensure safe, sanitary operation of premise. Hot water supply must be available for premise operation.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris deposits in corners under equipment and sinks station and build-up between floor tiles in kitchen area.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 2 door undercounter cooler across from grill 18 C, also lost power due to electrical breaker.
  - Corrective Action(s): Power restored to cooler.
  - Ensure cooler is operating at 4 C or colder before restocking of food product.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionNov 1, 2018
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Operator indicated floors have been regrouted since previous inspection, however areas in front of grill and taco assembly station grout has been worn away again from traffic and cleaning allowing debris and water to collect.
  - Corrective Action(s): re-grout as necessary to maintain floor.
Follow-Up InspectionMay 31, 2018
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Kitchen floor tile grout is heavily worn allowing for food and debris to collect between the tiles and making proper sanitation difficult to achieve.
  - Corrective Action(s): Kitchen floor tiles are to be cleaned to remove all build-up of food / debris, once clean tiles are to be regrouted throughout premise. To be completed prior to next routine inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 24, 2018
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Water bath in left food warmer 50 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure hot holding units are set to 60 C to ensure food is maintained at 60 C or hotter.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: 2 wiping cloths left on counters outside sanitizer resevoirs.
  - Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia, to be verified by test strip).
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Ice wands stored in freezer units unprotected.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ice wands are to be cleaned and sanitized after use. After filling with water, wrap wands in plastic wrap to protect surfaces while freezing.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris collecting in corners under 3 compartment sink.
  - Grease, food residue collecting between floor tiles.
  - Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: grill undercounter cooler 5 C
  - meat undercounter cooler 6 C
  - front prep cooler 5 C
  - left storage cooler 6 C
  - right storage cooler 8 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler unit to maintain 4 C or colder.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 15, 2018
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping rag containers 0 ppm Quat sanitizer.
  - Sanitizing compartment sink 0 ppm Quat sanitizer.
  - Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia, to be verified by test strip).
  - Ensure sanitizing compartment is verified by test strip to contain 200 ppm Quat sanitizer.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Quat feeder system is not dispensing quat sanitizer automatically.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace sanitizer feeder with new unit. Ensure quat sanitizer residual is confirmed with test strip to be 200 ppm concentration.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 3, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 12, 2017
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large plastic insert of rice cooling on counter at the time of the inspection. Ice wand present in centre container; however, it is more suitable for cooling liquids (eg. soups or stews).
  - Corrective Action(s): Food must be cooled rapidly and in a method suitable for that type of food. Transfer food into shallow metal trays to cool and monitor with probe thermometer to ensure temperature standards are met - from 60C to 21C within 2 hours and from 21C to 4C within 4 hours.
  - Temperature of rice was still 60 - 70C (with the exception of directly where ice wand was touching). Rice was transferred to shallow metal trays at the time of the inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No quats detected in sanitizer bucket at the front service area. Water in bucket appeared dirty/cloudy. Wiping cloths noted on counter.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer solution is replenished when it appears cloudy/dirty. Test concentration with test strips present. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris and grease noted in hard to reach areas:
  - -under three compartment sink
  - -under front and side service counter
  - -under deep fryers, oven area
  - -along baseboards.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean all areas noted above to remove grease and food debris. Cleaning frequency needs to be updated/addressed in sanitation plan. Correction date: July 19/17
  - Violation Score: 9