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Coquitlam Grill

108 - 2635 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam · Restaurant

19 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Internal temp of milk ( two) was way above 4 oC ( 8 oC- 18 oC ) in bar cooler front
      • Corrective Action(s): -Discarded at time
      • -Ensure to monitor any coolers with perishable foods to maintain temp =< 4 oC
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Bar cooler temp measured at above 4 oC ( 9 oC )
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair
      • Remove any PHF foods ( milk, dairy, eggs, cut fruit etc)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar cooler containing milk lacks thermometer
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide thermometer or do not store any milk products or cut fruit (no PHF foods ie dairy, eggs, cut fruits ..)
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted staff are not washing hands , wiping hands on wiping towels
      • Corrective Action(s): - lack of enough hand washing station in prep/cook area- only one hand washing sink in far end beside walk in freezer
      • - Staff to wash their hand properly at hand washing sink
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Noted foods without proper cover or lid in coolers
      • -Noted bucket and boxes of foods directly on the floor in walk in coolers, and in kitchen
      • Corrective Action(s): Cover all foods at all time
      • -Foods in buckets or boxes to be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some rodent dropping noted in shelving units in dry storage room and corners throughout the facility
      • Corrective Action(s): -Clean and monitor
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Poor cleaning noted for under /behind and beside equipment, floor and shelving units , dishwashing are wall and floor
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the facility
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Water leaking under dishwasher
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix it
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff (new) in cooking line constantly wiping hands on the same wiping cloth without washing hands and directly touching the food after.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff are washing their hands more often than wiping hands on wiping cloth that is not being soaked in sanitizer to prevent contamination of food.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food in coolers and dry storage area not covered.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure food that is not in use is covered with tight fitting lids at all times to prevent contamination of food.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer buckets are not labelled properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all sanitizer buckets are labelled to prevent misuse of chemicals.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Dead mouse on sticky trap inside electrical room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure premises is checked everyday for rodent activity and ensure pests are removed if found on sticky traps.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings observed on floors of the back storage area. Food stored in pest proof containers except coded below.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have floors monitored for droppings on a daily basis. Remove droppings when observed and have the affected areas sanitized.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Croutons stored in a large food bin (in back storage room) without a lid. Staff was advised to have the container covered at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have all food stored in pest proof containers as agreed at this time.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Top of ice machine as well as the white plastic on the bottom require cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Manually scrub and sanitize the parts mentioned above.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Flour and rice in the dry storage room were stored uncovered with scoops inside the containers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all containers are properly covered to protect from contamination. Ensure handle is not in direct contact with food or store scoop in a separate container.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Shelving units in dry storage room need to be covered or replaced to ensure the surfaces area smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have shelving replaced as agreed.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Some food in hot holding units had internal temperature measured below 60'C (i.e. cooked bacons, soups, meat sauce). Prepared/transferred to unit <2 hours prior to inspection. Hot holding unit temperature was adjusted at the time of the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the unit operating at 60'C or above at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
  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: 1) Bar guns and holders require better cleaning.
      • 2) Scoops stored in dry storage bins require cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have bar guns/holders washed and sanitized as discussed at this time.
      • Ensure to have scoops washed and sanitized on a more regular basis.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot water not available at the handwashing station available at the bakery corner. Staff are currently using the handwashing station available by the back prep area. Technician contacted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handwashing stations are properly equipped with liquid soap, paper towels and hot/cold running water at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dry storage shelves require cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean all the areas mentioned during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Hot water knob for handwashing station requires a replacement/repair.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the hot water knob replaced/repaired and notify the health inspector once completed.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed employees reusing cloth wipes without submerging them in sanitizer solution. Employees were hanging cloths by the waist and reusing to wipe surfaces. Cloths not submerged in sanitizing solutions are prone to bacterial growth and cross contamination occur when wiping multiple surfaces.
      • Ensure a bucket sanitizer is available to submerge cloths when not in use.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: 1. Cardboard being used as an insert for the shelves in the walk in meat cooler. Recommended the operator to remove cardboard as it can stagnant air circulation, which can effect cooler temperature.
      • 2. Cardboard are porous and absorbent materials that cannont be cleaned and sanitized properly.
      • Remove all card board being used as inserts for shelving as it is not suitable material.
      • Date to be corrected by: One week - July 30, 2020
      • Corrective Action(s):
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Noted raw fish, shrimp are stored above ready to eat food products in upright two door cooler at the end of line in kitchen
      • - Noted bucket of foods on top of each other without lids.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected at time of visit. Pay attention to these to prevent contamination of foods..
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Poor cleaning noted in the end of kitchen . Accumulation of grease and dirt noted on top of soap and paper towel dispenser.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the noted area and increase cleaning for high traffic area.
      • Violation Score: 9
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Equipment/utensils/dishware are unable to be properly sanitized due to dishwasher not working properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Prepare bleach sanitizer in nearby sink and manually sanitize all equipment/utensils/dishware until dishwasher has been repaired.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Bleach sanitizer from the dishwasher measured 10 ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the dishwasher so it is able to dispense bleach sanitizer at 50-100 ppm. Operator is aware of manual sanitizing procedures and will follow them until dishwasher is repaired. Repair services were arranged during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 9
  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer detected from low temp dishwasher (three run)- sanitizer bucket was low and was replaced with a full one after a couple run - 100 ppml
      • Corrective Action(s): All dishware to be put through the dishwasher again.
      • -check dishwasher every day and any time sanitizer bucket has 1/3 or less replace it with full one.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Ice scoop noted inside the ice machine with handle touching ice
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep Ice scoop out of ice - handle not touching ice - either in a ice scoop holder or in a bucket out of ice machine
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: -Noted foods without cover in a couple of cooler and in freezer (ice cream bucket)
      • -Noted food spills over other foods in line cooler- cheese in tomato sauce/salsa
      • Corrective Action(s): Cover all foods while in coolers or freezers.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Poor cleaning noted inside coolers, ventilation hoods, behind equipment. Ceiling panels in back of kitchen are full of dirt.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean noted area, increase the cleaning frequency to maintain sanitation. Change or clean ceiling panels.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Light covers are missing in kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace missing light cover.
      • Violation Score: 1
  19. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions