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Gabriel's Cafe

39 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5G3 · Food Premises

2 inspections

  1. Follow-Up

    2 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
      • Do not store food on floor.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Physical upgrading required.
      • Physical upgrades as required on March 31, 2026 have not been completed. Operator has contacted several companies regarding repairs and is awaiting quotes. Comments Dishwasher sanitizer is at approved concentration (50 ppm chlorine) and has performed as per manufacturer standards since repair of March 31, 2026. Cleaning has been completed except for green shelving at front of house area (this will be corrected later today). Operator has discussed correct food handling practices with all staff. Hollandaise sauce has time prepared on container and is scheduled to be discarded at 10:30 am (two hour danger zone hold time maximum).
  2. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Critical Food Not Protected From Contamination - Other Sources
      • New worker observed spraying sanitizer directly beside uncovered food.
      • Operator to review cleaning and food handling procedures with new staff.
    • Critical Inadequate Hot Holding Temperature of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
      • Hollandaise not at 60°C or 4°C (probed at 43°C) and two hour discard time was not written on container as required in premises Food Safety Plan.
      • Operator to write two hour discard - corrected during inspection.
    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • Food, grease buildup noted behind equipment, shelving, inside fridges etc..
      • Operator to adjust cleaning schedule, staffing levels so that premises is clean and sanitary at all times.
    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • Sanitizer not dispensed during sanitizing cycle.
      • Operator instructed to stop washing immediately and call for repair. Repair company attended site during inspection and repaired unit and now 50 ppm chloring is provided.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Physical upgrading required.
      • Operator to repair/replace: - Rusted fridge shelving - 30 days. - Torn door seals - 30 days. - Cracked/broken floor tiles (within 6-12 months). - Replace missing ceiling tiles. - Install wallboard across from preparation table by dishwasher. - Install metal/plastic over chipped drywall by red swing door. Comments Fridges keep food below 4°C. Hot holding exceeds 60°C. QUATs sanitizer is at 200 ppm. Foods are dated and covered in coolers. Liquid soap, hot water and paper towels provided at designated hand sinks. Temperatures are monitored and recorded daily in log.