First Choice Pizza (Townline Rd)

101 - 3690 Townline Rd, Abbotsford · Restaurant

19 inspections

Routine InspectionNov 28, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 7, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 7, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 30, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. The glass cover on the cheese thermometer is cracked and requires replacement. Do not use this unit to prevent contamination of broken glass in food storage area (CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION).
  - 2. Sealed tubs of food stored directly on the ground in walk in cooler. The ground is dirty/contaminated (CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION).
  - 3. A plastic garbage bin is used to store bulk foods in walk in cooler. This container is not of food grade material.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not use the broken glass thermometer to prevent broken glass from falling into the food. Replace this unit. Correction required today.
  - 2. Do not store food or food containters directly on the ground as it is dirty/contaminated. Even if they are in sealed tubs, store food at least 15 cm off the ground on dedicated shelving.
  - 3. The plastic garbage can cannot be used to store food. Use alternatively a food grade container or one of the Rubbermaid containers intended for food storage. Correction required today.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionApr 14, 2023
1 infraction
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: New staff on site do not have FoodSafe Level 1 training. Manager step out of premise at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure in the absence of the operator, staff working along have Foodsafe Level 1 certification.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionOct 21, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Plastic storage bins for sauces in walk in cooler are not food grade. Food grade containers are required for storage of food.
  - 2. News paper used as shelf lining on drying rack. The news paper will become contaminated and become mouldy.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure storage units and surfaces are food grade materials. Use food grade plastic containers like Rubbermaid or surfaces like stainless steel pans or good grade plastic trays. Correction required this week.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 10, 2021
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer ready and available for use.
  - Corrective Action(s): Dilute bleach/water at 100 ppm immediately and wipe down all food contact surfaces.;
  - Sanitizer solution must be available before opening and change at least twice per day.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionSep 21, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 31, 2021
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operator was unsure how to make a food grade sanitizer solution with bleach. Operator states she has Lysol sanitizing in use. Lysol sanitizing wipes are not intended for food contact surfaces and can only be used for common touch surfaces like door knobs or point of sales terminals.
  - A 100 to 200 ppm chlorine solution is required for sanitizing during food service for food contact services and equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Provide education to staff to accurately make a sanitizer solution. Use test strips to test for concentration. 100 to 200 ppm chlorine solution or a 200 to 400 ppm quat solution is required.
  - Staff was educated on how to create chlorine solution at the time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Food products such as bags of onions placed directly on the floor near grease trap.
  - 2. Lids missing on bulk containers and sauces in walk in cooler and deli cooler, such as the sugar/salt bins and meat sauce inserts.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not place food products directly on the floor or on contaminated grease trap. Place food on dedicated shelving 15 cm above the floor. Correction required today.
  - 2. Ensure covers for food containers are put back on after service. Correction required today.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Kitchen staff on site is not certified in FoodSafe Level 1. At least one staff member on site must have FoodSafe Level 1 during service. Kitchen staff are untrained in food handling and sanitation procedures.
  - Corrective Action(s): Traing working staff to be certified in FoodSafe Level 1 and pass the exam. Correction required in one month.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 9, 2020
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: * Single use containers were found uncovered/unprotected from contamination; operator to keep single use containers properly protected from contamination; Pizza sauce was found being stored on floor-- operator reminded to keep food off floors and protected from contamination including bottoms of containers
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all single use containers protected from contamination (eg. covered/protected); store all food OFF floors
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: * Minor cleaning to be done at some bases of equipment and baseboards, floor corners under food equipment
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all cleaning done on regular basis under equipment and corners and bases of food
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: * Flooring areas starting to deteriorate and grouting around tile lifting/cracking again; operator to repair
  - Corrective Action(s): * Repair/replace all deteriorated grouting around tiled areas as it has deteriorated
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 20, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 19, 2019
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): * Dirty rag was found on counter in dishwashing area-- staff reminded to store used rags in laundry area and only keep clean wiping rags in food areas-- storing them properly in sanitizer between use
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all wiping rags stored in sanitary manner (eg. in sanitizer between use)
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): * A staff hat was found being stored on food equipment and this is unsanitary and can lead to cross contamination; also, cell phone found there too; Also, personal jacket was being stored with aprons and this is unsanitary practise-- staff reminded to store personal stuff away from food/food equipment/uniforms, etc.; boxes were found being stored above prepped food product and this is not acceptable storage practise as it can lead to cross contamination
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all personal items stored in designated staff area-- away from food/food equipment/uniforms to reduce risk of cross contamination; ensure all boxes stored below prepped food product to reduce risk of cross contamination
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: * Some build up of grime/debris found on some shelving in dishwashing area and on some shelving areas that requires more frequent cleaning attention
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all areas properly cleaned and sanitized daily to remove build up of grime debris, etc
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 16, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: * Some build up of grime/debris found around baseboards and under/behind some food equipment that requires frequent cleaning to remove build up of grime/debris
  - Corrective Action(s): * Remove all build up of grime/debris and maintain in sanitary condition
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
  - Observation: * One staff was found handling food and not wearing proper attire; they were reminded to wear proper attire (eg. apron, etc) and hair protection while handling food
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all staff wear proper attire and hair protection while handling food
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 6, 2019
1 infraction
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
  - Observation: Post permit to operate
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct today
  - Violation Score:
  - 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Organize storage areas; keep food equipment minimum 12 inches off floors. Also, cover food at prep cooler overnight.
  - Do not use newspaper on shelving at this is not food grade or food safe. Do not store dirty tongs on single use plates
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct today
  - Violation Score:
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning to be done through out including food equipment, walls, floors, shelves and these must be cleaned daily to maintain sanitary conditions (follow cleaning schedule for maintenance).
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct today
  - Violation Score:
  - 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Single use wooden sticks are none time use only!!
  - Corrective Action(s):
Routine InspectionFeb 7, 2019
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: * Some cut/prepped vegetables were being stored in card board boxes that were used for delivery; card board boxes are not sanitary and can not be used for storing cut/prepped food product; operator addressed immediately and discarded product (eg. green peppers); also, boxes were found being stored on top of other prepped food product which can lead to cross contamination; boxes should be stored below prepped food product to reduce risk of cross contamination
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all cut/prepped food product stored in suitable food grade containers with covers/lids; also, store all boxes below prepped food product to reduce risk of cross contamination
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionJan 17, 2019
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ensure food equipment suitable and food grade (no sponges)
  - Corrective Action(s):
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  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Repair all grout that is crumbling
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct by Jan 2019
Follow-Up InspectionJan 11, 2019
1 infraction
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: Submit food safety plans for all menu items as discussed by early next week.
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct by Jan 14, 2019
  - Violation Score:
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Submit food safety plans for all menu items as discussed by early next week.
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct by Jan 14, 2019
Routine InspectionJan 10, 2019
2 infractions
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): ensure sanitizer always ready to use and available.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score:
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: Complete all food safety plans and submit for review
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct today
  - Violation Score:
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Ensure all food equipment is food grade and suitable for reuse (eg sponges not acceptable as not sanitizable and corrugated plastic not acceptable as pizza dough divider - cannot be properly sanitized)
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct today
  - Violation Score:
  - 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
  - Observation: Provide sanitation schedule and temperature monitoring records and keep these onsite and up to date.
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct today
  - Violation Score:
  - 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
  - Observation: Provide proper hair protection for food handlers when handling food.
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct today
Follow-Up InspectionDec 18, 2018
0 infractions