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Europe Bakery & Deli (Port Coquitlam)

2552 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

12 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bag of brown sugar in the dry storage room has visible chew holes from rodents.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Operator discarded bag of sugar at time of inspection
      • *Store food items in soft packaging (flour, sugar, etc.) on higher shelves (or in rodent-resistant containers) to prevent rodents from accessing the items.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed around perimeters of the bakery and dry storage room, on the baking tray storage trolleys, and on floor around the mixers.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Safely clean and sanitize affected surfaces.
      • *Monitor areas and promptly clean surfaces where evidence of rodent activity is found.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Ongoing rodent activity in the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Increase vigilance towards excluding rodents (ie. ensuring doors and entry points are kept closed)
      • *Increase frequency of cleaning/sanitizing surfaces where rodent activity is found
      • *Check for evidence of rodent activity on a daily basis and report to the pest control technician for further investigation.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Double-doors at the side of the bakery were propped open slightly at onset of inspection. Operator indicates that these doors are used for deliveries to the food premises. Mouse droppings visible near the doorway suggest that the doors are a likely entry point for rodents to enter the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Implement a new procedure to ensure doors are tightly-closed after each delivery. Train employees to check that the doors are secured after signing the delivery invoice.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Some ceiling tiles observed in kitchen area are broken or damage.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure ceiling tiles that are broken or damaged be replaced/repaired as soon as possible.
      • Discussed with staff that operator will be informed by the end of the day.
      • HEALTH RATIONALE
      • Broken material from ceiling tiles have potential to contaminate foods or food contact surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Container of dough observed on floor in walk-in cooler without lid.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure container of dough has tightly sealed lid and placed 6 inches off floor.
      • HEALTH RATIONALE
      • Open containers of food can potentially exposed/introduce pathogenic microorganism and cause Foodborne illness.
      • NOTE
      • Container of dough sealed and removed of the floor during inspection (corrected).
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Minor mice dropping observed in areas around food premises (cabinets in front area, behind/under dough mixes, on plastic bag containers in back area, along corners at walls in front area, drawers in front area, and on lowers shelves of dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Deeps clean areas noted above using proper protective procedure/equipment (mask, gloves, and closed toe shows).
      • HEALTH RATIONALE
      • Mice dropping can carry diseases which can contaminate foods or food contact surfaces.
      • NOTE
      • Recommend pest control company come in twice a month.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk in freezer handle observed to be broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace as soon as possible.
      • HEALTH RATIONALE
      • Broken equipment can cause the freezer door to not close properly, resulting in food not to be potentially not being stored properly.
      • NOTE
      • Discussed with staff on contacting operator on broken freezer door.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant pest activity in the premises. Multiple live mice observed in the bakery at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Throughly clean and sanitize all areas of the food premises.
      • Remove all rodent droppings
      • Clean up all food spillage (flour, sugar, etc.)
      • Keep all food ingredients elevated off the floors and stored in pest-resistant containers (eg. plastic bins w/ lids)
      • Establish a cleaning schedule to maintain the food premises in a sanitary condition
      • Train employees on the cleaning program.
      • Follow all recommendations from your pest control technician.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1) Infrequently-used and/or unused equipment stored on the premises (eg. bagel maker, dough cutter, etc), creating hiding spaces for rodents
      • 2) Significant amounts of flour and other dry ingredient spillage noted in the dry storage room and on shelves, floor, and equipment throughout the premises, providing food sources for pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove all non-essential equipment/materials/items from the premises to eliminate harbourage areas for rodents and facilitate cleaning.
      • 2) Increase cleaning standards to ensure food spillage is cleaned/removed by the end of every shift.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings present on floors and shelves at various locations throughout the premises (underneath desk in the office, floors and shelves in the dry storage room, floors and shelves throughout the bakery, underneath work tables, etc.)
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all rodent droppings and food debris.
      • Thoroughly clean surfaces using a cleaner solution
      • Sanitize/disinfect surfaces using bleach/water solution.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings found on floors throughout the premises and on lower shelves in the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect all areas where mouse droppings are found.
      • Contact your pest control technician to perform a thorough assessment of the premises for mouse activity
      • Follow recommendations of the pest control technician towards mitigating/eliminating the pest activity in the premises.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Food debris and soil accumulation noted in hard-to-reach spaces throughout the premises (ie. underneath large equipment, shelves, behind coolers/freezers, etc.)
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep-clean and sanitize the entire premises to remove food sources for pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris/spills, soil & debris noted in hard-to-reach areas throughout the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize all hard-to-reach areas throughout the premises.
      • Create and maintain a cleaning schedule to ensure all areas of the bakery get cleaned on a regular basis.
      • Violation Score: 9
  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions