Fat Jack's Diner

50865 Trans Canada Hwy, Boston Bar · Restaurant

13 inspections

Routine InspectionJul 13, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning is required in the following areas:
  - > Cook line: grease accumulation on vent hood filters and the floor underneath cooking equipment
  - > Dishpit: food debris accumulated on the floor near the floor-wall junctions.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the premises as per your sanitation plan. Vent hood filters can be removed and should be cleaned on a regular basis in addition to professional vent hood cleaning.
  - Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Prep cooler is not maintaining 4C. Facility is using only the insert level by placing ice in inserts. Bottom storage level is empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service the cooler as soon as possible. Using ice in inserts if a TEMPORARY solution only.
  - Add more ice to the inserts as soon as they start to melt. Do not fill inserts all the way - fill only what can be used within 1-2 hours. Inserts must be IN ice, not just sitting on top.
  - Date to be corrected by: 3 weeks
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionApr 11, 2022
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris observed underneath fryer and stove with ants
  - Corrective Action(s): Please remove food debris to prevent attracting ants and other pests, and prevent potential contamination by pests
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 25, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 30, 2019
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Bottom right corner of door sweep on back door is broken.
  - Corrective Action(s): This small hole can be an access point for mice. Repair or replace this door sweep. Continue to monitor facility with traps. Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Deep cleaning required under shelving, where floors meet walls, behind and beside freezers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep up with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and conduct a really good deep clean within the next month.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Raw piece of wood behind two compartment sink in front serving area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal or paint this piece of wood or cover with a hard piece of material such as stainless steel or hard plastic. Continued water splashing from this sink could result in mold growth. By sealing or covering this piece of wood it will be easier to clean and not allow water to be absorbed. Correct within one month.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Old stand up cooler in kitchen is not in use as a cooler and is being used for minimal storage of take out containters. This cooler is taking up a lot of room in the kitchen and as a result the new stand up cooler is partially in the way of the handwashing sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): If you wish to use this old cooler for storage, relocate it to a back area of the facility. The handsink must always be easily accessible. Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Cook does not have food safety training, server's food safety training is expired, and owner is not on site.
  - Corrective Action(s): More staff to take food safety training. EHO to email info on course options.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionJun 18, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 29, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease and food spils underneath cookline as well as grease build up on hood vent fire suppression lines, sides of unit, and upper oven (not in use).
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean above mentioned areas. Also, as upper oven is not in use, remove the frying pans stored in there. Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Standup cooler in kitchen stopped working last week. Not in use.
  - Corrective Action(s): To be fixed or replaced. Do not use until unit can maintain 4C or less or a new unit has been obtained.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Caulking behind dishwashing sink is dirty and peeling off.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace caulking and clean area. Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionDec 4, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Flat of eggs out on table in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff put in cooler at time of inspection. Only keep an amount of eggs out at room temperature that can be used within 2 hours during your breakfast rush and keep the rest in the cooler.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Roast beef out on tray at room temperature thawing. Roast at 4C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff placed into cooler as roast was not going to be immediately cooked. Ensure to thaw frozen food in the cooler or cold water, not at room temperature.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Lots of batter and food splatter debris build up beside and between deep friers.
  - 2. Food debris found in metal mesh deep frier scoop hung up beside clean utensils.
  - 3. Dirt, food, and utensils found underneath of dishwasher and dishwashing area tables.
  - 4. White plastic cover on top of ice maching is ripped and dirty.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean around friers. Correct within one week.
  - 2. Soak, wash, rinse, and sanitize scoop. Correct before next use.
  - 3. Thouroughly clean floor of dishwashing area, including edges where wall meets floor. Correct within one week.
  - 4. Remove plastic cover and clean top of ice machine. Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionSep 6, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionAug 16, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 31, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning has not been maintained in some areas.
  - Corrective Action(s): The following requires cleaning:
  - 1. food spill on bottom of front prep cooler - today
  - 2. water pool on bottom of small front beer cooler - today
  - 3. floors underneath of dishwashing sinks (front and back) and tables - one month
  - 4. dust build up on fan cover in walk in cooler - one month
  - 5. dirt build up on mat that fan is sitting on - today
  - 6. vent hood has not been professionally cleaned since Dec 2017 and it appears to have not been cleaned at all for some time - clean vent hood this week in house and contact service company for appointment
  - Keep up with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Caulking between handsink and two compartment sink in kitchen is broken and dirty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace caulking. Correct within one month.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Main prep cooler not maintaining 4C or less. Owner had unit serviced last week.
  - Corrective Action(s): Currently using ice to maintain temperature. Only keep minimal food on top that can be used within four hours. Do not keep any food in bottom of unit. If unit cannot maintain 4C or less discontinue use until it is fixed. Have unit serviced again - operator contacted service company at time of inspection. Contact EHO once unit is in good working order.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottle containing 100% bleach in dishpit unlabelled.
  - Corrective Action(s): Owner labelled at time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator's FoodSafe expired July 29th.
  - Corrective Action(s): Information card previously provided. Re-certify as soon as possible.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionJun 26, 2018
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Potato fry slicer has food debris build up.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean slicer. Correct today.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionMar 22, 2018
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop stored in container of water at 10C in insert above ice cream freezer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ice scoops can be stored in in cold water (4C or less), in the freezer, or washed and sanitized in between use and stored at room temperature. If you wish to store the scoops in cold water, place ice underneath/around container and change throughout the day as needed. Staff poured out water and brought container and scoops to dishwashing area for cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen sink had chemical spray bottle and other things in it. Kitchen and front handsink did not have paper towel in dispensers but paper towel roll was placed on counter.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator removed items from kitchen sink at time of inspection and placed paper towel into dispensers. Ensure that handsinks are always accessible and fully stocked for convenient and appropriate handwashing by staff.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Water pool underneath dishwasher.
  - Corrective Action(s): Mop up water. Correct today. If dishwasher is leaking, fix leak.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 11, 2017
1 infraction
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
  - Observation: Permit has been received in mail but not yet posted.
  - Corrective Action(s): Post permit in the front area where customers can see it. Correct today.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back door in storage area has a gap at bottom right corner that could allow the entrance of rodents.
  - Corrective Action(s): Obtain thicker door seal or wider bottom door sweeper or plug hole with something that rodents cannot chew threw. Also reset traps in back storage room to monitor for rodents. Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): All spray bottles except quats sanitizer were unlabelled.
  - Corrective Action(s): Owner labelled spray bottles at time of inspection. Anytime a chemical is removed from its original container, it must be labelled.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Coolers in kitchen and front area lack thermometers or have inaccurate thermometers inside of them.
  - Corrective Action(s): Obtain new thermometers. All coolers must always have an accurate thermometer inside of it. Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 1