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Fast Donair & Falafel

109 - 6820 188th St, Surrey · Restaurant

22 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Single use plastic container with cut rotten salad stored in the front prep. cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately. Discard the rotten food item.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towels were unavailable in the washroom, which located in the customer service area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately. Provide single use paper towels for the washroom. Staff is also use this washroom
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Several flies observed in the premise. Mice droppings noted on the floor between the beverage cooler and counter top.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all mice droppings and sanitize the floor with bleach solution.
      • Rectify the issue with flies.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Front door is open and a fan located at the inference.
      • Corrective Action(s): All doors must be kept closed. If you wish to keep it open - a screen door is required.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease and food debris observed at hard to reach areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): All grease and food debris must be cleaned.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Containers with cleaning agents were not labeled at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please label all containers with cleaning agents. All chemicals or cleaning agents must be kept in original containers or properly labeled.
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Built-up of food and packaging observed underneath the preparation cooler and stainless steel table at the back.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize aformentioned areas.
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some flies (approx. 5) noted in the cooking area during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Maintain the cleanliness of your facility to remove any possible food source from pest.
      • Date to be corrected by: Ongoing
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Minor debris and buildup noted on the floor in hard to reach areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize and maintain as per your Sanitation Plan after a deep cleaning.
      • Date to be corrected by: August 15, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Cardboard noted being used as liner in the upright cooler in the back prep area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove cardboard. Reminder to not use cardboard in a food service establishment. All surfaces must be imprevious to moisture.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Upright cooler still noted with an air temperature of 10.0C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator is aware of issue and will have someone addressed temperature (to maintain at 4.0C or below) or he will be acquiring a new unit. For now, operator is not storing any cold potentially hazardous food items in this upright cooler until it is fixed.
      • Date to be corrected by: Oct 18, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front upright cooler was noted with an air temperature of 10.2C. 5 blocks of feta cheeses were noted with internal temperature of 9.4C (lowest temperature attained) and a container of sliced tomatoes was noted with an internal temperature of 9.5C.
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected during the inspection** Operator discarded the 5 blocks of feta cheeses and container of sliced tomatoes during the inspection. No other cold potentially hazardous food was stored in this cooler after the abovementioned items were discarded.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings (lots) noted in numerous areas:
      • - In most of the black cabinetry units below the donair machines and rice cookers.
      • - Floor beside the front upright cooler.
      • - Floor below the prep table.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sweep, clean and sanitize ALL areas noted with mouse droppings. After cleaning, please monitor all areas for the reoccurence of droppings. This will be assess during the follow-up inspection. If more droppings are evidenced during the follow-up, operator will have to hire an external pest control company.
      • Date to be corrected by: Septemeber 18, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Multiple areas in the facility noted to be poorly organized which may lead to potential hiding/ harbouring areas for pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Organize all utensils, equipment, food, etc. in the facility to eliminate all possible harbourage areas for pests.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 12, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease buildup noted in the cabinet below the microwave units. Debris and food soil noted in the interior of multiple cooler units.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the aforementioned areas and maintain in a sanitary condition at all times.
      • 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: Front upright cooler was noted with an air temperature of 10.2C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store any cold potentially hazardous food items in this cooler and have this cooler service. It must be able to maintain an air temperature of 4.0C or below before it can be used for storing cold food.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 12, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris and dried on food buildup noted in the following areas:
      • - Inside the upright coolers (back of house unit and the one beside the staff washroom).
      • - Dish sink sprayer.
      • Mouse droppings and debris noted on the floor below the dry storage rack beside the mop sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the aforementioned areas and maintain in a sanitary condition at all time.
      • Clean the mouse droppings and monitor area for droppings. This could be from a previous issue and not a sign of a pest issue. If droppings reappear after cleaning, then you will need to reach out to an external pest control company.
      • Date to be corrected by: Feb 23, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Front of house handwash sink basin draining too slowly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Get a plumber to look at the handwash sink or fix the sink yourself to avoid draining issue.
      • Date to be corrected by: Feb 23, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Cold potentially hazardous food products (e.g. sliced tomatoes) were noted at 10C in the topping cabinet front display cooler. (top layer). The unit itself was able to maintain at 4C or below. This is likely due to the individual toppings being overloaded in the containers and no lids are available for these containers (due to constant use) that the warm air from the environment is transferred to the top layer of these containers. As per operator, the turnover time for these containers are quick.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please do not overload the topping cabinet in the front display cooler to allow products to be stored at 4C or below as the top layer of the ingredients are noted over 4C. Alternatively, place time stamp on containers and discard any unused ingredients after 4 hours if unable to keep temperature for the entire container of ingredient below 4C.
      • During the follow-up inspection, the temperature of these ingredients will be assessed. If temperature is noted over 4C and time is not used as a control, these products will all be discarded and progressive enforcement actions may ensue.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Missing paper towel by the handwash station in the staff restroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): All handwash stations must be equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel at all time to allow operator and staff to perform proper handwashing practices.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Garbage bag used to wrap an open box of mushroom in the upright cooler in the front of house.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not used garbage bag for the storage or protection of food as there are chemicals in garbage bag for controlling odor that may be transferred to the food they come into contact with and may become a chemical hazard.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies noted throughout the facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the facilities to remove all food sources available for pests. Remove all pooling water to avoid the breeding of pests.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 15, 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Mop bucket was not emptied at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Empty the mop bucket immediately after use to avoid the attraction and breeding of flies from the dirty mop water. Note: This issue was noted on the last routine inspection as well.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Please clean and sanitize the following areas:
      • 1. Interior of the front of house upright cooler.
      • 2. Interior and door ledge of the back of house upright cooler. White mold buildup noted on the interior door ledge.
      • 3. Floor of the front of house and back of house area.
      • 4. Wall by the grill top.
      • 5. Dust noted on the light rails in the front of house.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the aforementioned areas and maintain in a sanitary condition at all time. Please follow your sanitation plan cleaning frequency to maintain the cleanliness of these areas.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 15, 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: 1. A yellow cutting board was noted with dark black stain that does not appear to be removable.
      • 2. Garbage bag noted used to line the bottom of the back of house upright refrigerator.
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue #1 corrected at the time of inspection** 1. Cutting board was discarded.
      • 2. Do not use garbage bag as a liner for anything that may come into contact with food.
      • 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. Front of house handwash sink not draining properly.
      • 2. Leaking noted on the faucet in the 3-compartment sink area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix the handwash sink and faucet to avoid pooling water which may attract and breed more flies in the facility.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 19, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Missing caulking noted behind the 3-compartment sink in the back of house area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Caulk the area behind the 3-compartment sink to avoid water from entering the back sink area.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 15, 2022
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Reach-in display cooler was noted at 6.4C during the inspection when verified with a probe thermometer. The temperatures of some potentially hazardous food stored at this unit were noted as follow: Sliced tomatoes at 6.5C (open cooler), greek salad at 7.6C (open cooler), sliced mushrooms at 6.7C (in bottom of reach-in cooler).
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Corrective Action(s): All potentially hazardous food must be stored <= 4C at all time. If out of temperature control, potentially hazardous food can only be stored above 4C for no more than 2 hours. Due to lunch rush about to begin, all potentially hazardous food were allowed to be stored in this unit temporarily for 2 hours maximum (as per operator, food in this unit was placed in for about half an hour prior to inspection) then they must all be moved to another functioning cooler unit that is capable of maintaining <= 4C.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Dirty mop water noted in the mop bucket in the back room.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard dirty mop water immediately after mopping the floor to avoid dirty water from harbouring/ breeding pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning and sanitizing required in the following areas: Below the upright cooler unit (unit with lock), vent hood, wall behind flat grill, inside the upright freezer (back room), thermometer unit (inside the back room upright cooler), dish sink sprayer head and around the 3-part sink.
      • General cleanliness also needs to improve. Debris noted on the floor and wall throughout the unit.
      • Date to be corrected by: March 21, 2022
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the areas mentioned above.
      • Clean, sanitize and recaulk the 3-part sink as black buildup is now observed on the caulking.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Reach-in display cooler was noted at 6.4C during the inspection when verified with a calibrated thermometer.
      • Date to be corrected by: March 16, 2022
      • Corrective Action(s): After the lunch rush, remove all potentially hazardous food out of this unit and have the unit service. Potentially hazardous food can only be returned to this unit after servicing and ensuring the unit is capable at maintaining <= 4C.
      • Operator called in the unit for servicing during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Underneath the worktable at the back has a built-up of debris. Along the seams of the 3-compartment sink observed to have mould growth. Sponge used for manual washing is worn out and in unsanitary condition. The following areas observed to have a built-up of food debris:
      • -inside the front prep cooler.
      • -inside the stand-up cooler at the back.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect all the following equipment:
      • -underneath back worktable.
      • -along the seams of the 3-compartment sink
      • -inside the front prep cooler and stand-up cooler at the back.
      • Replace sponge used for manual dishwashing. Corrected by: May 10, 2021
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Stand-up cooler door across the microwaves is observed to be held closed by a chair.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service the stand-up cooler to self-close. Corrected by: May 10, 2021
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Stand-up cooler near the washroom lacks operational thermometer inside the unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): replace thermometer inside the stand-up cooler. Corrected by: May 10, 2021
      • Violation Score: 1
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Deep cleaning required in the following areas:
      • - Inside all coolers and freezers.
      • - All high contact surfaces (e.g. sink faucet knobs, hot holding lids).
      • - Walls and floors throughout facility.
      • - Fan located in dining area.
      • - Hard to reach areas (e.g. underneath storage shelves, corners, behind equipment).
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Clean all the areas listed above. Ensure to follow your sanitation plan for daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal cleaning. To be corrected by October 8, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation:
      • QUAT sanitizer spray bottle did not have a label.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Label sanitizer bottle as "sanitizer" or "QUATs" to prevent a chemical contamination. To be corrected today.
      • Violation Score: 3
  19. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust and debris observed at the following areas:
      • - under the 3 compartment sink.
      • - under the prep table.
      • - around the coolers and freezers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the aforementioned area. Follow your sanitation plan for regular cleaning schedule. Correct by: today.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The the door of the glass-door cooler at the front serving area was not sealed properly. The door automatically opens and could not maintain closed for more than 10 seconds.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix / service the cooler door to ensure it can remain closed properly. Correct by: May 8, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 3
  20. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Used rice scoop was stored at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Follow one of these:
      • 1. Store rice scoop in ice water and replenish the ice when it melts
      • 2. Store rice scoop dry and clean and sanitize every 2 hours
      • 3. Clean and sanitize the rice scoop after each use
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bag of frozen falafel was thawing in the sink at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thaw frozen foods in the cooler at 4C or under cold running water. Date to be corrected: Immediately
      • *Operator put the bag of frozen falafel in the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 1
  21. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • General sanitation of premises needs improvement, especially in the following areas:
      • - Under 3-compartment sink
      • - Under prep tables and equipment
      • - In between equipment
      • - Sink taps on hand washing station
      • - Corners and edges of floors
      • - Hard to reach areas
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Clean all areas listed above. Ensure you are following your sanitation plan for daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal cleaning. To be corrected starting today.
      • Violation Score: 3
  22. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions