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Cucina

4150 Hastings St, Burnaby · Restaurant

16 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: A few rodent droppings were observed on floors along the cook line. Professional pest control company contracted. Traps in place. Food storage practice satisfactory to avoid any potential contamination.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all droppings and sanitize affected areas on a daily basis. Continue to monitor the situation.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: A few rodent droppings were observed on floor by the dishwashing area/underneath food prep sink. Professional pest control company contracted. Food stored in pest proof containers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all droppings and sanitize affected areas every morning prior to initiating any food prep for the day.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Floors of the dishwashing area/under food prep sink require a proper cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the floors of the mentioned area cleaned as discussed at this time.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One of the handwashing sinks at front does not have hot water. Staffs were advised to wash hands using the other handwashing sink available on the other side by the operator at the time of the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact the health inspector to notify once the boiler repair/replacement is complete. Until then, staff must use the other handwashing sink available in the main prep area.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Hot water is not available at one of the handashing stations due to a boiler issue. Technician has already been contacted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to contact the health inspector to notify once the boiler is repaired/replaced.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Cooling raviolis on aluminum tray placed right next to the handsink prone to water splashing from handwashing.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Do not place food items directly next to handsinks. Raviolis were moved to a different location at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Rodent droppings observed along the walls in the kitchen and in the dishwashing area.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean and sanitize hard-to-reach areas. Pull out equipment to clean properly.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Several containers of sauces and food items found uncovered in 2-door cooler in back area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure stored foods are covered at all times to protect from potential contamination.
      • -Date to be corrected by: today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Several flies noted underneath 1-compartment sink in back area and in the dishwashing area.
      • 2) Some dried mice droppings noted underneath 3-compartment sink in dishwashing area.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean and remove moisture sources in noted areas.
      • 2) Clean and sanitize underneath 3-compartment sink.
      • -Closely monitor areas for pest activity. Consult pest control company as needed. Per staff, pest control company visits 1x per week.
      • -Date to be corrected by: today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Wet cardboard lining floor of dishwashing area. Cardboard can absorb moisture which can attract pests. Fly activity noted in area as well.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove cardboard from dishwashing area.
      • -Do not use cardboard to line surfaces. Ensure surfaces in the premises are smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
      • -Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted 2 boards of puff pastry with meat in it stored at room temperature behind sneeze guard. Staff said these items are for display and they have the prepackaged ones for customers to take themselves. Staff member added signage 'display only' at time of inspection. Inquired if someone wants the item reheated for immediate consumption how it is provided and staff said that the customers take one of the packaged ones from the retail cooler and the staff heat it up for them.
      • Corrective Action(s): All cold potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 4C or less. Potentially hazardous foods are not to be stored at room temperature. In order to display foods as room temperature signage must be available to clearly indicate the items are for display purposes only. This issue was noted on the previous reports.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted pastries at the front counter by the cash register were uncovered. This was noted on the previous inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep all displayed pastries where customers dispense themselves covered/protected at all times.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: A) Noted burned flooring by the hand sink/back oven area.
      • B) Hand wash station in the back preparation area has been relocated further down the wall. Health approval not obtained for this change.
      • Corrective Action(s): A) Repair/replace damaged flooring as part of ongoing maintenance. All surfaces are to be smooth, durable and washable.
      • B) Submit floor plans for formal approval. Ensure all necessary permits from the City of Burnaby have been obtained.
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted a small espresso cup stored in the hand sink in the drink making area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food equipment is collected and taken back to the warewashing facilities in the back to be properly washed/sanitized before being reused.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted small espresso cup in the hand sink at the drink making area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store any equipment in the hand sinks.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Noted pastries by the front register uncovered again. This issue was noted on the previous report.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep pastries covered at all times. All food must be protected from contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: A) Noted burned flooring by the hand sink/back oven area.
      • B) Hand wash station in the back preparation area has been relocated further down the wall. Health approval not obtained for this change.
      • Corrective Action(s): A) Repair/replace damaged flooring as part of ongoing maintenance. All surfaces are to be smooth, durable and washable.
      • B) Submit floor plans for formal approval. Ensure all necessary permits from the City of Burnaby have been obtained.
      • Violation Score: 1
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two containers of meat sauce dated March 17 were cooling in the open display cooler. Staff member confirmed that they were cooling overnight. Internal temperature of meat sauces were 10.9C and 8.7C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Open display case cooler is not intended for cooling. Staff member on duty confirmed that the sauces were not supposed to be there. Ensure foods are cooled from 60C to 20C within 2 hours (use ice wand, ice bath, small shallow containers...etc) to facilitate cooling, then transfer to a cooler unit to cool from 20C to 4C. Ensure temperature is monitored during cooling process to confirm critical limits.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted cooked prosciutto roll on the side of the hot holding table with no heating lamp above. Product had just been cooked within half hour and was approx 50C. Staff member reheated roll to 74C and placed it on the hot table and under the heating lamps.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hot potentially hazardous foods is hot held on the hot table with lamps above to maintain 60C or higher. *Note: Potentially hazardous foods are only to be reheated once.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A) Noted croissants and pastries uncovered and open to the public by the cash register
      • B) Noted 2 containers of meat sauce and 1 container of tomato sauce uncovered in the open display cooler case.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep all foods covered at all times. Do not leave any uncovered foods in areas where the public have direct access.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: A) Flooring in front of cookline is burned
      • B) No 'display only' signage noted for pizzas. This has been noted on previous reports. In the future, lack of signage to clearly identify pizzas at room temperature are display only will be cited as failure to maintain potentially hazardous foods at safe temperatures.
      • Corrective Action(s): A) Repair/replace burned flooring as part of ongoing maintenance of the premises
      • B) Ensure 'display only' sign for pizza at room temperature is always available.
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer in last compartment of warewashing sinks 0ppm. Staff member changed at time of inspection and verified 200ppm sanitizer concentration of new sanitizer with test strips available on site.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer is changed as needed to maintain minimum 200ppm concentration. If warewashing has been completed, the used sanitizer should be drained.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Floor in front of cookline is burned.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace damaged flooring as part of on going maintenance.
      • Violation Score: 1
  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff member wash manually warewashing food equipment. Some solution was in 3rd compartment sink (approx 2 inches deep) which was tested and found at 0ppm quat. The staff member then started running the sanitizer from source dispenser which was at 200ppm quat, but did not drain the sanitizing compartment of the sink first. Instructed staff member to drain the water which was at 0ppm first then fill the sink with 200ppm quat sanitizer from the source.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff is properly training in manual warewashing procedures and checking/changing sanitizer solution.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): All hand wash stations were fully equipped with soap, paper towel, hot and cold running water. Noted staff member using hand sink across oven to fill up pot with water instead of the food prep sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure designated hand wash stations are only used for hand washing purposes.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Noted several wiping cloths stored in the under counter cooler units across cash register area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store wiping cloths in cooler units with food. Keep wiping cloths away from food storage areas and in container of sanitizer solution.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: A) Noted display pizzas without sign indicating that they are 'display only'. Staff member said pizzas are made per order and added the signage for 'display only' at time of inspection.
      • B) Noted floor in front of cookline burned
      • C) Door to staff washroom opens into the food preparation/handling area - this issue was noted on the previous report
      • * Repeat infractions
      • Corrective Action(s): A) Ensure display pizza that is stored at room temperature always has a sign indicating that they are 'display only'
      • B) Repair/replace damaged flooring as part of ongoing maintenance to ensure all surfaces are smooth and washable
      • C) Install self closing hinges/device on staff washroom door
      • Violation Score: 5
  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Noted dust buildup on ceiling tiles in the food preparation area
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean ceiling tiles
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: A) Noted display pizzas without sign indicating that they are 'display only'
      • B) Noted floor in front of cookline burned
      • C) Door to staff washroom opens into the food preparation/handling area - this issue was noted on the previous report
      • Corrective Action(s): A) Ensure display pizza always have sign indicated that they are 'display only'
      • B) Repair/replace damaged flooring as part of ongoing maintenance to ensure all surfaces are smooth and washable
      • C) Install self closing hinges/device on staff washroom door
      • Violation Score: 5
  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A) Sanitizer in spray bottles available in the back. No sanitizer available in the front area at time of inspection. Also noted several wiping cloths on the counters.
      • B) Did not detect any sanitizer in 3rd compartment of ware washing sink at time of inspection. No concerns with concentration of sanitizer at the source. Instructed dishwasher to drain the 3rd compartment and refill it with sanitizer solution of adequate concentration. Test strips were available.
      • Corrective Action(s): A) Ensure sanitizer solution is readily available in each food preparation/handling area. If reusable cloth towels are used to wipe the food contact surfaces, they should be stored in a container of sanitizer solution to prevent to growth of bacteria. Otherwise, single use paper towels should be use to wipe if sanitizer will be applied via spray bottle.
      • B) Ensure dishwashing staff are trained to check sanitizer concentration. Highly suggest developing a log to keep staff accountable.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A) Noted trays of chicken being stored on top of garbage can bins before transferring into the oven.
      • B) Door to staff washroom opens into food preparation area
      • Corrective Action(s): A) Garbage bins are not food counter/preparation areas and are not sanitary. Do not store trays of food on top of garbage bins.
      • B) Install self closing hinge/device on staff washroom door.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: A) Noted burned flooring by the hand sink/back oven area.
      • B) Hand wash station in the back preparation area has been relocated further down the wall. Health approval not obtained for this change.
      • Corrective Action(s): A) Repair/replace damaged flooring. All surfaces are to be smooth, durable and washable.
      • B) Submit floor plans for formal approval. Ensure all necessary permits from the City of Burnaby have been obtained.
      • Violation Score: 1