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Coffee & Vanilla

C - 1054 Austin Ave, Coquitlam · Restaurant

13 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

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  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sandwich cooler beside cashier machine measured at 10ºC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Transfer sandwiches from cooler to different cooler immediately. Sandwiches were transferred to different cooler driving inspections ( corrected).
      • HEALTH RATIONALE
      • Ensure sandwiches are stores at 4ºC or below to minimize rapid growth of pathogenic microorganisms in danger zone (4ºC to 60ºC).
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operating permit was observed to not be posted in a conspicuous location within the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure operating permit is posted in conspicuous location at all times with valid decal. Ensure physical copy of operations permit is posted in conspicuous location as soon as possible. Valid decal needs to be present. Renewal Decal needed.
      • HEALTH RATIONALE
      • Ensure operating permit is posted in conspicuous location to validated whether the establishment meets all requirement to operate.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Minor food debris and residues observed along wall, cornes, and behind kitchen equipment in back area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure areas noted above are deep cleaned using hot soap water.
      • HEALTH RATIONALE
      • Food debris and residue can promote growth of pathologic microorganisms and attract pets into premises.
      • Violation Score: 3
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  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The front hand sink had no paper towels, and containers of food were blocking the handsink, not making it accessible or encouraging for staff to wash their hands between tasks.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately fill the paper towels dispenser or place paper towels beside the hand sink on the counter. Immediately move the containers of food, so the sink is accessible for use. During the inspection, paper towels were placed beside the sink and the food containers were removed.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: The protective, plastic covering on the ice machine, lower shelf of kitchen prep table, the legs of the oven, and the side of upright coolers in the kitchen have not been peeled off. The removal of this plastic was mentioned in the previous routine inspection. The plastic is not food grade and is not cleanable.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately peel off the plastic covering from all surfaces to expose the sealed and cleanable surfaces beneath it.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
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  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Premises does not hold a valid health permit, as the health permit fees for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, have not been paid. The premises is currently illegally operating. Hand delivered the outstanding permit fees letter to the owner.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately pay the outstanding permit fees, in the amount of $150. Failure to pay the fees, will result in closure of the premises until they have been paid.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 6/21**
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation:
      • There are a number of equipment (ice machine, dishwasher, fridge) and shelves that are covered with the original protective plastic. This plastic is not durable or cleanable.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately peel off all the plastic from the mentioned equipment and surfaces, and wash & sanitize all the surfaces to remove food stains and/or glue.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The lid of the ice machine is broken and it can not be securely closed to prevent items falling into the ice.
      • 2) The seal/gasket of the u/c cooler, beneath the coffee station, is broken. Cool air is constantly leaking out, and the compressor of the cooler is constantly running which is increasing your electricity bill.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Repair/replace the ice machine lid so it can be securely opened and closed.
      • 2) Repair/replace the seal/gasket of the cooler, so it prevents cool air from escaping and keeps food below 4C at all times.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 1/21**
      • Violation Score: 3
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