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COBS Bread (16th Ave)

12857 16th Ave, Surrey · Restaurant

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine 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): 2 twists were removed from the oven at 9:30 am today and were observed in the display case for sale at 3:58pm
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard the twists as the 6 hour limit exceeds 3:30pm. Remind staff to follow the food safety book regarding ambient temperature holding limits.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Unsealed dry bags of raisins observed in dry storage room with a pathway available for potential rodents.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clip the bags shut to keep them pest proof and prevent loss of product from rodent damage
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gaps in corner of sliding door still apparent and was tested with pen by operator.
      • Corrective Action(s): Consult with pest control contractor for recommendations. Ensure pest entry points are eliminated and do not check with thick pens.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Air drying racks on site but not installed yet
      • 2) Adequate lighting is to be addressed.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Implement proper air drying in dishwashing area as discussed
      • 2) Check lux rating on lights and ensure 540 lux or higher is provided
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Shredded cheese measures 7.3C. Chopped mushrooms measured 6.9C. Pasteurized egg measured 6.7C. Prosciutto measured 6.8C. Ham measured 6.5C. These foods were measured with multiple probe thermometers and were stored in the walk in cooler for more than 2 hours.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard are potentially hazardous foods stored above 4C. Do not sell any potentially hazardous foods until walk in cooler maintains 4C or less otherwise you will run into the same temperature abuse of foods problem.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Open bags of dry flour were not stored in pest proof containers
      • 2) One bowl of flour stored on top metal shelf in preparation area without a cover
      • 3) Wire and porous shelf by the retail area where bread for public sale was stored below employee drinks and snacks
      • 4) Soap dispenser to the side of the handwash sink is a bit too far and may result in contamination of the flour bags nearby
      • 5) Black garbage can stored ontop of flour bag which left a soiled residue on the bag
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Keep foods open bags of flour in pest proof containers
      • 2) Cover all food in containers and protect them from contamination
      • 3) Store employee drinks, snacks, and other personal belongings in a manner that would not contaminate food
      • 4) Move soap dispenser to a spot that would not result in water potentially splashing onto the flour bags
      • 5) Store garbage cans on the floor and not on top of food. Discard the one flour bag.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Both corners of sliding door have an apparent visible gap that is noticeable.
      • Corrective Action(s): Check to ensure the gaps are not greater than 1/4 inch and seal them as appropriately to prevent pest entry
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Zep commercial sprayer bottle that is used for water and glaze states that the bottle was intended for cleaners, insecticides, and other chemicals. This does not seem to be designed for food use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure materials are food grade so that chemicals and other contaminants do not leach into the food
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler measured above 4C with several thermometers: operator thermometer inside the cooler measures 10C and wall thermometer measures approximately 6C. Inspector probe thermometer measures 7.1C and other foods probed to be above 4C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to call technician to fix the cooler and maintain food safe temperatures
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: 1) Hand sanitizer bottles stored in dry storage area above shelves where food packaging is stored
      • 2) Mineral oil bottle which label directions state to not take with meals was stored on dry storage shelf
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep chemical storage in properly designated areas to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Lighting in premises needs to comply with the approved plans of 540 lux. Some lights in preparation areas have burnt out and dry storage room is very dark in the corners and under the shelves.
      • 2) Adequate air drying space is to be provided to ensure proper air drying can take place
      • Corrective Action(s): Maintain premises as per approved floor plans by the health department
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food not protected from contamination.
      • Observation: Garbage bin was stored on top of flour bags in the dough-prep area.
      • Correction: Operator moved the garbage bin down to the floor at the time of inspection. Flour bags were inspected for contamination (ripped packaging) but were intact and the bin had not been used.
      • Rationale: Garbage is a source of contamination that can cross-contaminate food and cause a foodborne illness.
      • Corrective Action(s):
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some fruit flies are observed in dishwashing area
      • Corrective Action(s): - CLean and sanitize the area at the end of the day. Flush all drains and wash and dry the mop bucket and mop on regular basis
      • - Sanitize all food prep and food contact surfaces
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Light covers are missing on the two light fixtures in prep area and dishwashing areas
      • Corrective Action(s): - Replace shatterproof light cover on the light fixtures
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cheese and chives, feta and spinach scones left out at room temperature for more than 6hours.
      • Corrective Action(s): - All savory scones are held at room temperature and time tracked
      • - The two types were out for more than 6 hours and were discarded
      • - Monitor the time closely and remove from display and discard scones after 6 hours
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quats sanitizer in a spray bottle is measured at 0ppm concentration
      • Corrective Action(s): - Surface sanitizer bottle is refilled with quats solution from the dispenser and is measured at 200ppm quats concentration.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Staff on site does not have FOODSAFE level 1
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that atleast one person on site has FOODSAFE level 1 to meet regulatory requirement
      • Violation Score: 1
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer solution in the spray bottle was measured at 0ppm quats
      • Corrective Action(s): - Fresh filled bottle measured at 200ppm quats sanitizer
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Staff on site doesnot have foodsafe training
      • Corrective Action(s): - Atleast one person on site must be present who has FOODSAFE training
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions