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COBS Bread #9007

141 - 6558 Hastings St, Burnaby · Restaurant

21 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottle had 0 ppm Quats
      • Corrective Action(s): Refilled during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies observed in the back of the facility, near the 2-compartment sink and storage shelves. Pest control reports were reviewed during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Follow recommendations from a professional pest control company to manage the flies.
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One cooler in the back with single door, was reading 8C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Temperature records were reviewed, cooler was able to maintain 3C earlier in the day.
      • ALL PHF from fridge was moved to fridge that can be maintained at 4C and lower.
      • Do not use fridge with single door until 4C or lower can be maintained.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer from three spray bottles measured 0ppm. Operator explained that spray bottles are changed out ever 24h.
      • Corrective Action(s): New sanitizer from disposer was put into spray bottles and re measured with test strips around 200ppm.
      • Ensure that sanitizer spray bottles are replaced every 4 to 6 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoops placed in bins, handle was touching food product.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that handles are not touching food product or kept in a clean separate container.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: One fridge in the back with single door unable to maintain 4C or lower.
      • Internal temperature of the fridge was 8C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use fridge until 4C or lower can be maintained. Ensure to mark on temperature log.
      • Correction: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Fridges and freezers must have a thermometer to measure the inside temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that accurate thermometer is placed on the inside of each fridge and freezer unit.
      • Correction: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 1
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): QUATS sanitizer spray bottles noted at <50 ppm QUATS
      • Centre "QUATS Sanitizer" solution dispenser at 3 comp sink noted at <50 ppm QUATS.
      • QUATS test strip available
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all sanitizer solution is maintained at 200 ppm QUATS.
      • 1. Do not use central QUATS dispenser (short hose) - appears to be dispensing <50 ppm QUATS
      • 2. Use RIGHT dispenser labelled QUATS (with long hose) which is dispensing 200 ppm QUATS (Photos taken)
      • 3. Refill all QUATS spray bottles with 200 ppm QUATS sanitizer solution
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back handsink - no soap available at soap dispenser.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure hot & cold water, liquid soap and paper towel is available at each handsink.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Open bags of dry goods on lower shelf and on piles of closed bags of goods
      • 2. Scoopers / scooper handles in some bulk bins are berried in food in bulk food bin. Some scoopers have dried food on scooper/handle.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure all OPEN bags of food are CLOSED - ideally placed in pest proof containers once open
      • 2. All scooper handles must be out of the food - do no allow scoopers to be berried under food
      • **Also do no leave dirty / wet scoopers in food
      • Correction date: immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Large bags of dry ingredients (flour) and boxes of dried fruit (cranberries, raisins) stored on shelves open. End of day staff roll up some of the bags.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all opened bags of ingredients are placed in pest proof containers / secure to protect from contamination and pests.
      • Review current practices and propose a solution to this risk.
      • Correction date: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Small BBQ stored on lower shelf in back of store - covered in flour
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all equipment is stored in a sanitary manner. If this unit is not required for regular use then it should be removed from facility. If it required onsite for special events then it still must be clean and covered to protect it from further contamination and allow for easy cleaning.
      • Correction date: 3 days
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Brooms (3) stored by back door against the wall and blocks 1 of 2 freezer doors.
      • Corrective Action(s): Brooms and cleaning equipment must be mounted / secured in place for better storage and allowing for better access to all freezer units.
      • Correction date: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon arrival of EHO the sanitizer solution was at less than 200ppm QUAT. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Bucket changed to new QUAT sanitizer solution 200ppm.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Discussed with owner. Owner to increase changing of the sanitizer solution to every 2 hours.
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      • Violation Score: 5
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several of the savory breaded items "Savories" found to be stored at room temperature beyond the maximum allowable time limit for potentially hazardous food items to be stored at temperatures greater than 4 degrees Celsius. Staff not following COBS corporate food safety plan. These items were deemed as "for sale" approximately 1 hour after they should have been discarded (time on time record indicated 1pm and time of inspection approximately 1:45pm). CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - these items were discarded immediately upon request of EHO.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all staff are following the time tracking Food Safety plan for all potentially hazardous food items. These items are to be discarded after 4/6 hours depending upon specifics outlined in approved Corporate Food Safety plan.
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      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - QUAT sanitizer solution found in tub to be at concentration of less than 200ppm QUAT. Approximate concentration of solution was 0ppm QUAT. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
      • - Some other areas require cleaning due to flour and grain spills.
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      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure more frequent changing of QUAT sanitizer solution throughout the day.
      • - Ensure cleaning of shelves and storage areas.
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      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Multiple Observations:
      • - Personal Starbucks take-out coffee cups stored on food preparation surfaces during inspection
      • - Scoops for dry goods stored inside dry storage tubs.
      • - Recently baked goods such as cinnamon buns on racks next to mop sink and uncovered.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all personal items are stored off of food preparation surfaces and equipment. Additionally, staff need to wash hands after drinking from these items as these items have been purchased off site. Personal items need to be designated for use in non-food preparation areas.
      • Best practice is for scoops to be stored outside of dry storage bins, or in designated holders or bins.
      • Cinnamon buns are an attractant for fruit flies as they are very sugary. There were multiple fruit flies observed in this area as it was adjacent to mop sink. Relocate cooling cinnamon buns and find covers for rolling racks.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Fruit flies observed throughout facility. Some notable areas include the mop sink and surrounding area.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the mop sink is cleaned as organic material has accumulated around edges.
      • Try not to have mop in standing water. Dump out water after each use and drain mop. Any pooling water contributes to pest infestation.
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      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

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  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoop stored inside bulk container of brown sugar.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please place scoop outside of bulk food so that the handle is not buried in food in the future.
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

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  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several savory potentially hazardous food were still being displayed for sale although it had passed time stamp of 6 hours (time out indicates buns were taken out from oven at 6am and 6:45am this morning; time of inspection was about 3:15pm, buns should have been discarded at 12pm and 12:45pm).
      • Corrective Action(s): Food discarded: 6 mushroom buns, 3 ham croissants, 5 spinach and feta and 2 cheese buns. Discussed repeated issue with onsite staff in charge to possibly change stamp cards to discard time rather than time when food was removed from oven. Actively use time card as this is the only measure to ensure food safety since the perishable food were stored between 4 and 60C. Decide on an action plan and advise by follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mould growth noted on caulking of kitchen handwash station and heavy mould noted on backsplash/wall of ware washing sink. Some cranberries spilled on shelf of walk-in freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please remove mould and sanitize the surface. Recommend stripping out caulking material and recaulk. Complete by follow up inspection. Clean up the cranberries in walk-in freezer.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Baseboard by mop sink is coming off.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please replace baseboard by next routine inspection.
      • Violation Score: 1
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

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  19. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two totes of dough were stored on the floor of walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to store food 6 inches off the ground.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door was open at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Close back door or install a screen door if you would like to keep the back door open. This is to prevent pest entry.
      • Violation Score: 3
  20. Routine Inspection

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  21. Routine Inspection

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