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Curry Express (Lougheed Mall)

903 - 9855 Austin Rd, Burnaby · Restaurant

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Kitchen Prep Cooler : 10C
      • (Unit not in use at time of inspection). Employees state that it has not yet been repaired. Operator has contacted a company to repair unit. *Donot use until unit can maintain temperature <= 4C. Correction Date : 01-Jun-2025.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Ambient temperature of kitchen prep cooler: 12.1C
      • - Operator states that the following items were placed in kitchen prep cooler >5 hours prior to time of inspection:
      • - Bowl of chickpeas in kitchen prep cooler: 12.0C
      • - Container of cut carrots in water: 12.6C
      • Corrective Action(s): - Bowl of chickpeas and container of cut carrots discarded at time of inspection.
      • - All other food items stored in kitchen prep cooler (yogurt in cooling process, garnishes, tamarind sauce) moved into another cooler <=4C.
      • - Cold potentially hazardous foods must be stored at or below 4C.
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: - Rodent droppings were observed in the following areas:
      • - Along storage areas under front service counter.
      • - Inside cabinet under soda dispensing machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove droppings and thoroughly clean area.
      • - Use chlorine bleach solution (1 tsp chlorine bleach + 1 L water) on affected areas.
      • - Seal any holes/ potential entry points that have been identified under soda dispensing machine.
      • - Continue to monitor pest activity. Take corrective actions if new and/ or increased activity is observed.
      • **Ensure that all single use food service containers and cutlery and protected from contamination - store inside containers with tight lids.**
      • [Correction Date: 22-April-2025]
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Kitchen Prep Cooler: 12.1C (Ambient Temperature)
      • Corrective Action(s): - Adjust and/ or repair kitchen prep cooler. Cold holding equipment must maintain temperature <=4C.
      • - Do not use unit until it can maintain temperature <=4C.
      • [Correction Date: 15-April-2025]
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: - Soap dispenser is not mounted.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Mount soap dispenser on wall at kitchen handsink.
      • [Correction Date: 22-April-2025]
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: - Operator's FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate has expired and is no longer valid.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Operator must have valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate or equivalent.
      • - Visit www.foodsafe.ca for course listings and schedules.
      • [Correction Date: 30-May-2025]
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: - Rodenticide box observed in 3-compartment sink area.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove rodenticide from the premises. Rodenticide is not permitted inside a food premises.
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: - Kitchen handsink soap dispenser appears to jam easily; therefore, it does not consistently dispense soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Repair and/ or replace soap dispenser so that it dispenses soap at all times when needed.
      • [Correction Date: 06-Dec-2024]
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: - Rodent droppings noted in the following areas:
      • - Inside cabinet under soda dispensing unit.
      • - Under front service counter behind CO2 canisters.
      • - Along floor and wall edges under mop sink.
      • - Along floor and wall edges at grease traps.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove droppings and thoroughly clean above noted areas.
      • - Use bleach solution (1 tsp chlorine bleach + 1 L water) on affected areas.
      • - Keep kitchen door closed at all times to prevent potential pest entry.
      • - Replace kitchen doorsweep. There should be no gap between bottom of doorsweep and floor.
      • [Correction Date: 04-June-2024]
      • - Pest control services are provided by a pest control company every two months.
      • - Continue to monitor pest activity. Report new and/ or increased pest activity.
      • - Follow all recommendations provided by your pest control service technician.
      • - ensure all areas of the premises are accessible for pest control services.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: - Rodent droppings noted in the following areas:
      • - Along floor/ wall edge adjacent to kitchen entrance.
      • - Inside cabinet under soda dispensing unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove droppings and thoroughly clean above noted areas.
      • - Use bleach solution (1 tsp chlorine bleach + 1 L water) on affected areas.
      • - Keep kitchen door closed at all times to prevent potential pest entry.
      • - Replace damaged kitchen doorsweep (again). (Operator states that doorsweep recently damaged again after being replaced).
      • [Correction Date: 06-Feb-2024]
      • - Monthly pest control services provided by a pest control service technician.
      • - Follow all recommendations provided by your pest control service technician.
      • - Ensure all areas of the premises is accessible for pest control services.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: - Rodent droppings noted behind kitchen double door upright cooler and behind dough mixer shield.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove droppings and thoroughly clean above noted area.
      • - Sanitize areas affected by pest activity with 100-200 ppm chlorine bleach solution ( 1 tsp chlorine bleach + 1 L water).
      • [Correction Date: 18-July-2023]
      • Note: Operator is currently self-monitoring for pest activity.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: - Doorsweep at kitchen back door is damaged.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Repair and/ or replace doorsweep to prevent potential pest entry. [Correction Date: 25-July-2023]
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The main prep cooler ambient air temperature was measured to be at 9 C. Temp. of foods inside were at 9-10 C
      • Corrective Action(s): The operator stated the cooler temperature in the morning was at 4-5 C. Move foods in the cooler to other working coolers.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Main prep cooler was not functioning properly to hold temperature at 4 C or below.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the unit. Contact the Health Officer once repaired.
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Oberseved 2 wiping rags in the kitchen placed on the prep counter when not in use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Prepare sanitizer in a bucket and store wiping rags when not in use. Advised to prepare a bucket of sanitizer at the opening time.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Observed a bag of rice placed directly on the floor in the back kitchen
      • 2. A cookie tin can container was in use to store flour for naan.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not place food directly on the floor. This is to protect food from contamination and facilitate cleaning
      • 2. A tin can container is not an approved food grade container. Use a stainless steel bowel.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1.Rinse
      • 2. Clean & Sanitize: Mixing detergent & sanitizer in compartment 1
      • 3. Rinse
      • 4. Air dry
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure 4 step manual dishwashing is followed:
      • 1. Wash (with detergent only)
      • 2. Rinse
      • 3. Sanitize (bleach water solution only)
      • 4. Air dry
      • *Do not mix detergent and sanitizer in same step
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Raw wood splash guard installed between left side of 3 comp sink and electrical panel.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all materials in facility are smooth, durable, easy to clean and non-absorbent. Raw wood is porous and needs to be sealed. Paint or stain wood or replace wood completely with a material that meets the requirements.
      • Correction date: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions