Cobs Bread - Oxford Market

105 - 2020 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

16 inspections

Routine InspectionFeb 23, 2026
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed on floor underneath the flour & scone mix trolleys
  - Corrective Action(s): *Thoroughly clean and sanitize affected surfaces with a chlorine bleach solution
  - *Store flour and other ingredients in soft paper packaging in rodent-resistant containers (eg. plastic tote bins with lids) to prevent rodent access
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 8, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJul 30, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJun 27, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionMay 30, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 24, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: 1) On going mouse presence in premise. Pest control company currently coming in weekly. Daily cleaning of premise done to reduce access to food. Significant number of droppings observed behind drawers under displays and under oven. Observed a hole through metal flashing under front display nearest the bread slicer.
  - 2) Numerous small flies observed in back area, mostly concentrated in drain between staff washroom door and proofer. This drain had a significant biofilm build-up.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Patch up hole and do a deep clean under proofer. (due by May 8, 2024) Continue with weekly pest control and email their last report along with contact information to undersigned EHO.
  - 2) Have back drain clean cleaned and treated for small flies at next pest control visit.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed in drawer with food labels. Owner stated these are getting daily cleaning and sanitizing.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do a deep clean of drawers (including between slots) and either move these labels to another location or install barriers at the back of the drawers to prevent pest access (if the latter chosen, complete within 2 weeks).
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 8, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 17, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quats sanitizer dispenser line was empty and not dispensing any detectable level of sanitizer. Concentrate level in bottle was too low.
  - Corrective Action(s): Bottle switched out during inspection. Monitor this daily to ensure a 200ppm concentration of quats at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Observed mouse droppings in drawer along where extra bread labels/signs are stored in the front. These signs are placed along side products on display and could reasonably come into contact with the food.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove food signs, clean and sanitize them. Remove all mouse droppings from all drawers along display area (including behind drawers), clean and sanitize them before placing signs back in here. Due: Today.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Significant number of mouse droppings found through out premise. Staff state that they clean from corner to corner of the premise floor including under storage and equipment every 2-3 days. Pest control company in once a week according to staff however they did not have access to the reports.
  - Corrective Action(s): Submit the last four inspection reports to the undersigned inspector. Due: Tomorrow.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Observed another mouse hole in dry wall in staff washroom. This area was previously required to have a durable, pest resistant material installed along walls to prevent mice from entering in this area but this has not been done to date. Alternatively pest proof weather stripping under the staff washroom may be installed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Install a pest proof material lining walls in bathroom or install pest proof weather stripping under staff bathroom door to prevent the movement of pests through premise. Correction order issued.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionMar 1, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Significant number of mouse droppings found throughout premise including behind bottom drawers in front display cases, under flour storage, bathroom, behind ovens, etc.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean these areas again and continue to do so daily. Recommend supplementing pest control measures from pest control company with snap traps, though be mindful of placement as not to pose a hazard to staff. Check snap traps daily, discarding any captured mice.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Corrections to areas noted in last report still in progress.
  - - Areas noted in office have been sealed up with spray foam
  - - Pest control company has been on site since last inspection, have inspected ceiling, noted activity and so have placed additional traps.
  - - Weather stripping has not been installed under door in office
  - - Improving walls in bathroom with a durable material not started yet
  - Corrective Action(s): Continue to work towards pest proofing bathroom and installing weather stripping under the office door as well as the bathroom door to reduce mouse movement through premise.
  - Due: 2 weeks
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionFeb 15, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Two live mice observed during inspection, several mouse droppings found throughout premise but no food or food contact surfaces found impacted. Spoke to owner on site, pest control coming in weekly.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Contact pest control company and have them do a detailed inspection of all potential entry points and have them provide recommendations for how to address the entry points found. Due: 1 week
  - 2) Do a deep clean of premise, removing all droppings and sanitize all areas found. Due: Friday Feb 15, 2023
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Several potential entry points for mice found within premise including (but not limited to): behind toilet where plumbing goes into wall, where copper plumbing near bathroom goes into the ceiling (three spots, also observed two mouse droppings up on piping), behind drawer next to bread slicer and behind safe.
  - Corrective Action(s): Strongly recommend installing a durable wall covering up to 3' in height in bathroom and in office to prevent mice chewing through wall.
  - Seal up all holes/entry points found with a durable material (such as sheet metal) to exclude pests. Due: 2 weeks.
  - Follow all recommendations noted by pest control.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionOct 28, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 19, 2022
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Significant number of mouse droppings observed under the ovens (incuding one dead mouse) and under/behind each of the drawers at the bottom of the counter display cases (incliuding a nest in movable display case behind drawer). Pest control currently coming in weekly.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all areas with droppings and notify pest control company of nest location. Due: Oct 21, 2022
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Hose for main mixer spilling water at the air gap connection leaving water pooling on the floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust connection so that water does not spill out onto floor where pests can access it. Due: 1 week (Oct 24, 2022)
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionApr 1, 2022
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Observed large number of mouse droppings throughout premise including (but not limited to): behind ovens and proofer, under both areas used for flour storage, under mixer, bottom shelves of dry food storage area and on floor under water filtration system near staff bathroom
  - Corrective Action(s): *Deep clean all of these areas, removing droppings and sanitizing areas after cleaning. Clean all of these areas DAILY until pest issue has been resolved.
  - * Email a copy of all pest control reports for newly hired company. Due: April 4th, 2022
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionFeb 9, 2022
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Older mouse droppings found under/behind the two stacks of flour to the right of the fridge. Pest reports (Abel) reviewed and last report dates back to Sept 2021 though staff stated that they still come regularly. Please keep these records together and binder up to date.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean under flour storage and continue to monitor/work with pest control company to ensure pest issue is resolved and doesnt reoccur.
  - 2) Email latest report to undersigned EHO, business card provided.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 19, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 26, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - Accumulated food crumbs and flour found on equipment wheels, racks/pallets, exterior sides of equipment, and underneath the cooler and freezer units. This will attract pests.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Clean these hard-to-reach areas and increase the frequency at which they are done.
  - **Correction date: June 20/18**
  - Violation Score: 3