Dinakis Mediterranean Grill

101 - 2020 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

18 inspections

Routine InspectionFeb 17, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 8, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 27, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) Old mouse droppings and soil accumulation observed on the floors of the employee washroom
  - 2) Beverage syrup spill observed on the floor underneath the storage shelf.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the affected areas to remove sources of contamination (soil, mouse droppings) and pest attractants (syrup & food residues).
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionDec 20, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 16, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Build-up of food debris, residues, and soil observed on the shelves, walls, and floors in the kitchen below the counters.
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep-clean and sanitize all surfaces below the counters in the kitchen.
  - Reset rodent traps after cleaning is completed.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Ice build-up observed in the walk-in freezer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Defrost and/or remove the ice buildup on the shelves and floor of the walk-in freezer.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Spray bottles containing Quatsan sanitizer and Glass cleaner solutions are not clearly-labelled.
  - Corrective Action(s): Update labels of all chemical spray bottles in the restaurant to clearly identify their contents (eg. "sanitizer", "glass cleaner", etc.)
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 18, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) Some build-up of grease and food debris observed in harder to reach areas as well as some older mouse droppings under the bar sinks.
  - 2) Observed a bait box for rodents with some bait spilled outside of box.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Give kitchen and bar area a detailed clean removing all grease and food debris to further discourage pests
  - 2) Have bait box removed and ensure that bait is only used on the exterior of the building, not inside.
  - Due: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionAug 21, 2023
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed precooked roast lamb in large bus pan being reheated in the hot holding unit. Hot holding units are not designed to reheat food and are not able to reheat food fast enough. Reheating must be done as quick as reasonably possible in an oven or similar type unit.
  - Corrective Action(s): Roast lamb moved to preheated oven during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Two sanitizer spray bottles (as identified by staff) in bar area were unlabelled.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemical containers (including water) are labelled at all times for quick and accurate identification. Add label to spray bottles.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 13, 2023
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Light in main grill area has bulbs that are burnt out.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace bulbs to ensure that area has more light available over food preparation areas. Due: 1 week (Feb 20, 2023)
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 29, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 23, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mold growth in the ice machine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator is to stop the use of the ice machine. Pour out the ice and clean out the mold growth
  - Date to be corrected by: sep 23, 2022
  - Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: spilt syrup on the floor pooling ontop of the grease trap.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the buildup of syrup as it can potentially attract pest. Operator to keep area clean of syrup if continuois leak occurs.
  - Date to be corrected: immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1.build up of debris underneath and on the dishwasher in the kitchen
  - 2.build up of food debris on the prep coolers across from the stove as well as behind the prep coolers
  - 3.build up of debris behind the table in the dry storage area
  - 4.build up of debris behind the prep table
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the listed areas
  - date to be corrected by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: plastic film wrapping on both prep coolers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all plastic from the equipment as plastic cannot be easily cleaned and sanitized
  - Date to be corrected: immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 3, 2022
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of garlic butter found stored at room temperature at grill area. Garlic butter made with whole fresh garlic cloves that are crushed on site.
  - Corrective Action(s): Using fresh garlic that has not been acidified and mixed in with margarine/butter poses a risk of botulism. Recommend switching to a jarred pre-crushed fresh garlic that has an acid added to it if this butter is going to be stored at room temperature for any length of time.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice machine water reservoir had biofilm built up.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean this area regularly to prevent any biofim growth.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel at main hand wash station at start of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep this fully stocked at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionOct 16, 2020
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - 1) The exhaust canopy filters have accumulated grease and dust on it. The dust can fall into food and contaminate it, and the grease can attract pests.
  - 2) The aluminum foil cover shelves and catch trays (beneath the charbroiler) have accumulated grease and food on it. This will attract pests.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - 1) Wash and sanitized the filters to remove the grease and dust. The owner explained that this is done every Monday.
  - **Correction date: Oct. 19/20**
  - 2) Throw away the aluminum foil EVERY night and replace it with new. If this is NOT followed, then we will not accept the covering of surfaces with the foil.
  - **Correction date: Tonight**
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - The assembly cooler, across from the deep fryers, had a temperature of 12C. Non-perishable items were being stored in the cooler, as the owner was aware of it not working properly. A repair person is scheduled to come tonight to fix the cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Do not store perishable items in the cooler until the cooler has been repaired and it can maintain food below 4C at all times.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 4, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - Accumulated food and grease found, which will attract and harbor pests. The areas oberserved were:
  - - Interior walls and mechanisms of the ice machine in the bar area.
  - - Small spot on the floor under the flat grill in the kitchen.
  - - Underside of the shelf above the deep fryers in the kitchen.
  - - Floor under the shelving unit storing pop syrup in the dishwashing area.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Scrub and clean these areas with hot water and soap, rinse with clean hot water, and then sanitize on a daily basis. Turn the ice machine off and empty all the ice out first, before cleaning.
  - **Correction date: Today**
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - Plastic lids, coverind bus pans of food, were cracked. Cracks allow bacteria to grow in them, and pieces of plastic may fall into the food.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Immediately throw away any cracked, chipped or melted lids and cover with saran wrap, foil, or lids that are in good shape. Purchase new lids to replace the damaged ones. At time of inspection, the manager discarded the damaged lids and used stainless steel lids to cover the food.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionDec 3, 2018
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - Found plastic food inserts and lids had cracks, chips and/or were damaged. These items are no longer cleanable and pieces of plastic could fall into food.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Immediately throw away cracked, chipped or damaged food containers and equipment. Purchase new ones and ensure equipment and containers are inspected routinely for damage. During the inspection, the manager discarded the damaged items.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 4, 2018
1 infraction
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - Yearly permit fees have not been paid this year and the premises doesn't have a valid decal. Outstanding permit fee letter given to owner. Owner indicated that they mailed a cheque for the fees last month.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Pay the outstanding permit fees of $250. Payment must be received within 10 working days or further enforcement will occur such as issuance of fines and/or closure of the premises. During the inspection, owner provided a cheque (#005789) for $250 for the fees.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - A cloth rag is being used to soak up grease from the grill. This is a fire hazard and the cloth is NOT cleanable.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Immediately stop the use of cloth towels to catch or soak up grease. A stainless steel catch tray or container must be used to gather the grease and emptied & washed each night. At time of the inspection, the cloth was removed.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 20, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observations: Milk and two cakes held in cooler that was probed at 14.4C air temperature. Cold, potentially hazardous foods must be stored at </=4C to prevent the growth of disease-causing pathogens.
  - *Correction: Operator discarded the milk and two cakes. Operator decreased the temperature of the cooler and called maintenance. Until the cooler can reach and maintain ,</=4C, cold, potentially-hazardous foods must not be stored there.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score:
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Observation: Glass dishwasher had <12.5 ppm of iodine present upon final rinse cycle. A minimum of 12.5 ppm of iodine is required to sanitize glassware such that there be no risk of disease-causing pathogens.
  - *Correction: Operator called maintenance. The dishwasher must not be used until the iodine concentration has been increased and reaches >/=12.5ppm on the test strips. use the high temperature dishwasher until machine is fixed. Date To Be Corrected By: June 28, 2018
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score:
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Observation: The following areas showed a build-up of grease and debris or dirt:
  - (#1) Underneath the fryer line (i.e. to the right of BLODGETT oven and to the deep fryers).
  - (#2) Old tinfoil on equipment and shelving
  - (#3) Unsanitary rag on the door handle of the kitchen staff bathroom.
  - These areas will attract pests as a source of food (#1 and #2). Additionally, the grease and tinfoil are fire hazards. The unsanitary rag on the bathroom door knob (#3) will contaminate clean hands. Repair the doorknob.
  - *Correction: Clean the above-noted areas (#1) Remove the tinfoil and replace more frequently. Remove the unsanitary rag from the bathroom door handle.Date To Be Corrected By: June 28, 2018.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score:
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Observation: The cooler by the office and holding the milk and two cakes was at 14.4C. All coolers must be capable of maintaining foods at 4C or less to prevent growth of disease-causing pathogens.
  - *Correction: Operator called maintenance and turned cooler temperature dial down. Do not use this cooler until it is </=4C for cold, potentially hazardous foods. Staff should monitor all coolers and freezers temperatures 2x/day and record. Corrective action should be applied when temperatures are >/= 4C. Date To Be Corrected By: June 28, 2018
  - Corrective Action(s):
Routine InspectionSep 11, 2017
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Minor amount of debris observed on the walk-in cooler fan cover and prep cooler gaskets
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the areas noted.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 26, 2012
0 infractions