Desi Dosa Madras Restaurant

8859 120th St, Delta · Restaurant

23 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionNov 4, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 3, 2025
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Due to the hot water tank not being in good working condition high temperature dishwasher only able to achieve a maximum of 66 degrees C at the plate surface during the final rinse cycle. Subsequent runs achieves only 53-55 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): In the interim, premise is now restricted to take out/single service untensils only and all kitchen dishware/utensils to be washed, rinse, then sanitized in 100ppm for 2 minutes at the 3 compartment sink.
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation: Hot water tank not in good working order. No hot water provided to premise. As per operator a replacement part is required.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure hot water is provided to premise for washing, cleaning, and hand washing purposes. Service the hot water tank immediately.
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No hot water provided to kitchen hand sink due to hot water tank not in good working order.
  - Corrective Action(s): In the interim, operator has setup an electric hot water dispenser for staff to hand wash. Liquid soap and paper towels provided.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Due to the hot water tank not being in good working condition high temperature dishwasher only able to achieve a maximum of 66 degrees C at the plate surface during the final rinse cycle. Subsequent runs achieves only 53-55 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure hot water being supplied to the high temperature dishwasher is adequate to achieve a minimum of 71 degrees C at the plate surface during the final rinse cycle. Service the hot water thank immediately.
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionMar 13, 2025
1 infraction
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No staff on duty are FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent certified.
  - Corrective Action(s): Enroll staff in FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent course. At least 1 staff on duty needs to be FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent cerftified. Send inspector completed certificate(s).
  - Date to be corrected by: 2 weeks - March 27, 2025
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 5, 2025
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Masala mashed potatoes in hot holding unit measured at 35C - item was placed into the hot holding unit at the start of the inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff reheated masala mashed potatoes to 74C during the inspection. Foods must be reheated to 74C or hotter BEFORE being placed into the hot holding unit at 60C or hotter.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer prepared at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff prepared a new solution during the inspection - mesaured at 200ppm. Sanitizer MUST be readily available during operations. Reminder to mix 5ml to 1L bleach.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No soap available in mounted dispenser at kitchen handsink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff stocked soap into dispenser during the inspection. All handsinks must be supplied with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels for proper handwashing.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease accumulation observed on ventilation hood filters and panels above stovetop.
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean above areas to prevent food contamination.
  - Date to be corrected by: Today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: (1) Liquid soap dispenser broken at kitchen entrance handsink
  - (2) Pipe beneath kitchen handsink leaking water - bucket was placed below.
  - (3) Staff washroom (women's) faucet observed loose.
  - (4) Large plastic container for mashed potatoes observed cracked; hole and burnt plastic observed on small plastic food containers.
  - (5) Cracked lid observed on dry storage container..
  - Corrective Action(s): (1) Repair/replace soap dispenser. Liquid soap is to be available at all handsinks.
  - (2) Repair leaking pipe to prevent attracting pests.
  - (3) Repair loose faucet.
  - (4) Containers were discarded during the inspection.
  - (5) Replace lid to prevent physical contamination of food.
  - Date to be corrected by: As soon as possible
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionSep 27, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionSep 20, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 21, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection bottle labeled sanitizer had 0ppm chlorine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation a 100ppm bleach or 200ppm quats sanitizer solution is available for use.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection designated hand sink obstructed from use with the dough mixer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure the designated hand sink is clear of obstructions and available for use at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Designated hand sink liquid soap dispenser not mounted on the wall.
  - Corrective Action(s): Re-mount the liquid soap dispenser or purchase and place a small pump style liquid soap bottle at the hand sink. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJan 29, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 22, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Yogurt and cooked potatoes in inserts at the small preparation cooler internal food product temperature observed to be 10 degrees C. Lassi beverages usuing yogurt and rasmalai dessert in lower section of the small preparation cooler internal food product temperatures 9-10 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection no approved food contact surface sanitizer solution available for use.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation a 100ppm bleach or 200ppm quats sanitizer solution is prepared and available for use at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Yogurt and cooked potatoes in inserts at the small preparation cooler internal food product temperature observed to be 10 degrees C. Lassi beverages usuing yogurt and rasmalai dessert in lower section of the small preparation cooler internal food product temperatures 9-10 degrees C. Ambient air temperature of cooler unit 10-11 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust the temperature setting for the small preparation cooler or service if required. Ensure unit is capable of maintaining 4 degrees C or less. Correct by January 29, 2024.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 28, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 10, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Thoroughly clean all aspects of the exhaust canopy. Grease and dust accumulations observed. Clean all walls around the exhaust canopy and the high shelving unit across fromt the main cooking line. Dust accumulations observed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct by July 24, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Ceiling tile above the small preparation table damaged with exposed insulation material and dust accumulations.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace the damaged ceiling tile. Correct by July 24, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: At the time of inspection no staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure in the operator's absence at least one staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Send a receipt confirming registration or completion certificate of additional staff for FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Correct by July 31, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJan 6, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Ambient air temperature of lower section for small preparation cooler ~ 10 degrees C. Yogurt and cooked potatoes in inserts internal food product temperature ~ 10 degrees C. Lassi beverage and rasmalai in lower section internal food product temperature ~ 8 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded above mentioned products. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Some uncovered foods observed in the lower sections of the 2 preparation cooler located across the cooking line and the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are covered adequately to protect food from contamination. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Ambient air temperature of lower section for small preparation cooler ~ 10 degrees C. Yogurt and cooked potatoes in inserts internal food product temperature ~ 10 degrees C. Lassi beverage and rasmalai in lower section internal food product temperature ~ 8 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service the small preparation cooler. Ensure unit is capable of maintaining 4 degrees C or less. Correct by January 13, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: In operator's absence no staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
  - Corrective Action(s): Send additional staff to take FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Correct by January 31, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionJul 12, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 5, 2022
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Temperature of the mint sauce, yogurt sauce and diced potatoes on the prep cooler was too warm 10C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Items discarded. Operator stated that technicians have been contacted to service the fridge. In the mean time, store items in another fridge.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No food contact surface sanitizer solution available.
  - Corrective Action(s): A bleach solution was made and put into a spray bottle at the time of the inspection. Ensure that it is always available.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No soap or soap dispenser, no paper in the dispenser at the handsink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Soap in pump bottle was provided. Paper towel dispenser was replenished during the inspection. Ensure handwashing stations are stocked at all times. Ensure the bucket of water for rinsing hand after dosa making is changed every 2 hrs.
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 17, 2022
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection 0ppm chlorine in sanitizer container.
  - Corrective Action(s): Reminder to always have available for use an approved food contact surface sanitizer. Dilute 1 oz of regular unscented bleach to 1 gallon of water.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionFeb 3, 2022
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Masala hot held in hot holding unit internal food product temperature observed to be ~45 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are reheated quickly to over 74 degrees C for 15 seconds then transferred to a hot holding unit. Hot potentially hazardous foods must be hot held at or above 60 degrees C. Instructed staff to rehead masala product on the stove.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection, no approved food contact surface sanitizer solution available for use.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation an approved food contact surface sanitizer is available for use at all times. General sanitizer formula: 1 oz of regular unscented bleach to 1 gallon of water. Reminder to store all wiping cloths in this solution when not in use.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection designated hand sink in kitchen liquid soap dispenser empty. As per staff the dispenser is damaged.
  - Corrective Action(s): In the interim a small pump style liquid soap dispenser to be used. Ensure all hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: The following areas require a thorough cleaning:
  - - interior of the left preparation cooler, food debris accumulations observed.
  - - ceiling tiles near the air conditioning unit, dust accumulations observed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the interior of the preparation cooler. Clean the dust laden ceiling tiles. Correct by February 17, 2022.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 21, 2020
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Sanitation product used for kitchen is not suitable for food contact surfaces.
  - Corrective Action(s): Instructed staff to make 100 ppm bleach sanitizer by adding 1 tsdp chlorine into 1L of water.
  - Violation Score:
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. No hand soap provided at the kitchen hand sink during inspection.
  - 2. No paper towel provided at the front hand sink (2 compartment sink) staff was using dry reusable towel to dry hands.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Provide liquid soap for all hand sinks.
  - 2. Provide single use paper towel to ensure proper hand washing practice is performed.
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No label on the sanitizer spray bottle and hand saitizer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Instructed staff to label all chemical spray bottles and hand sanitizers.
  - Violation Score:
Routine InspectionJan 20, 2020
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A carton of cream was stored on the counter. Temperature of the cream was 75F.
  - Corrective Action(s): The carton was discarded. Ensure dairy products are stored in the fridge.
  - Keep the lid of the refrigerated prep table down to keep ingredients cold. Time of the inspection was about 3pm and it was not busy.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Staff washroom is cluttered and the hot was tap is not working.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove clutter and repair the tap. Ensure the staff washroom is servicable as required in the approved plans.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 29, 2019
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No soap in the kitchen soap dispenser. No paper towel in the staff washroom dispenser.
  - Corrective Action(s): When soap dispenser runs empty, stop all food handling until it is refilled.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionJan 8, 2019
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No soap in the washroom soap dispenser. No hot water as there is a leak in the system and the valve is shut off below the sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Soap dispenser has been refilled. Provide hot water for handwashing. In the meantime, staff should continue to use the customer washroom.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionJul 31, 2018
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Sauce on top of the stove and mash potatoe mixture inside the hot holding unit were not hot. Must be 60C or 140F and above to be safe.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep food hot and check with thermometer.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel at the kitchen handwashing station and at the one outside the entrance of the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure dispensers are replenished when empty.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Containers of food in the fridge left uncovered.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep food covered to prevent debris from falling into the food (e.g., dirty shelving unit above).
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Dry storage room requires tidying and sweeping. Staff washroom is dirty. The storage rack at the back of the walk-in fridge is dirty. Remove mold building up in this area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the above areas. Ensure the kitchen is cleaned daily after closing ( new operating hours is to 4am).
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMar 26, 2018
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel in the staff washroom. No soap at the handwashing station just outside the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that handwashing implements are available at all times. Replace the soap dispenser in the washroom.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionAug 25, 2017
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop is store inside the ice maker and the handle is attached by a piece of electrical wire with parts of the outside rubber covering coming off.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store scoop out of the ice.
  - Violation Score: 3