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Garlic & Chili Restaurant

7 - 5901 Broadway, Burnaby · Restaurant

31 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • 1. Surface sanitizer in a bucket stored by the cashier measured above 200 ppm chlorine. It was too high.
      • 2. Knives (some were rusted) were being stored in a container filled with food debris, cardboard box, and a nail clipper.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1. Sanitizer bucket was replenished with 100 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection.
      • 2. All the items other than the knives were removed from the container.
      • - Containers and knives were washed and sanitized during the inspection.
      • - Only store clean knives in the container to prevent potential food contamination.
      • - Remove rusted knives.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • 1. Hand soap dispenser was empty at the hand washing sink inside the washroom.
      • 2. Hand washing sink by the cashier was blocked by the dirty mugs and a bucket of sanitizer during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1. Soap dispenser was replenished during the inspection.
      • 2. Mugs and the sanitizer bucket were removed from the hand sink.
      • - Do not store any items inside the hand washing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
      • - Hand washing sink is strictly for washing hands only.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Build-up of grease observed on the wall beside the deep fryer.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Remove and clean the wall to avoid attraction of pests and to keep the facility in a sanitary condition.
      • ***Date to be corrected by: 1 week***
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food debris was observed on knives found in container next to chest freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Knives were washed and sanitized during time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand soap was not available at back handwash sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator purchased a handsoap dispenser, and refilled it with soap. Ensure that hand wash stations are fully stocked at all times to ensure proper hand hygiene.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice scoop was stored in room temperature water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that rice scoop is stored in ice water at all times in order to prevent pathogen growth.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Food debris was noted behind the chest freezer, and between the deep fryer and grill.
      • 2. Grease accumulation was observed on the ventilation hood.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the areas listed above. Ensure that hard to reach areas are regularly cleaned to prevent the attraction of pests.
      • DATE TO BE CORRECTED BY: May 21, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Plastic container holding knives was cracked/broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard cracked plastic container, and place knives in another container.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris/ grease buildup observed in the following areas:
      • -Ventilation hood
      • -Underneath equipment
      • -Shelving
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean these areas to remove food debris and grease this week.
      • Violation Score: 15
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishes run through the low temperature dishwasher were not properly sanitized. See code 308 for details.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sweet and sour sauce was stored in a container previously used for tile adhesives.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded. Do not use containers previously used for construction supplies, only use food grade containers.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Heavy grease accumulation observed on the ventilation hood above the cook line. A professional company was called during the inspection and is scheduled to be onsite tomorrow morning to clean the vent hood.
      • 2) Cleaning needed underneath equipment for grease and food debris buildup
      • Corrective Action(s): Follow up on Friday, June 21.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The dishwasher had 10 ppm chlorine when tested. 50 ppm is the minimum required chlorine level.
      • Corrective Action(s): The chlorine solution was changed during the inspection and 50 ppm chlorine was achieved afterwards.
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Droppings found on all shelves in the storage area and on the floor next to the chest freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all droppings with bleach and contract the services of a professional pest control company within one week.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Purchase pest proof containers with lids for all foods.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning required throughout the kitchen, including but not limited to:
      • -Shelving
      • -The floor underneath equipment
      • -Underneath the cook line
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the kitchen within one week.
      • Violation Score: 15
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishes run through the dishwasher were not being properly sanitized. See code 308 for details.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General sanitation in the kitchen needs improvement to remove grease, dust and old food buildup. Heavy grease accumulation observed on the ventilation hood and grease was also observed under the cook line. A professional company is scheduled to clean the ventilation hood this week.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the entire kitchen, including, but not limited to:
      • -The ventilation hood
      • -Under the cook line and flooring in hard to reach areas.
      • -Cooler door handles.
      • -Countertops and shelving.
      • A follow up inspection will take place in two weeks.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The dishwasher had 0 ppm chlorine during the rinse cycle. The chlorine sanitizer container for the dishwasher was empty and it was replaced with a new one.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected during the inspection. Ensure that this is checked daily.
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Tray of chicken breasts stored directly on the ground.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Do not store food on the ground.
      • - Ensure that food is protected from contamination at all times.
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Note: Temperature of chicken breasts: <4C
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: - Multiple open bags and packages of dry ingredients stored in a open, visibly soiled container.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Store opened bags and packages of dry ingredients in clean, tight lid, washable containers that are constructed of food grade materials.
      • [Correction Date: 26-Jan-2023]
      • **Food must be protected from contamination at all times.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Heavy grease accumulation observed on exhaust ventilation filters.
      • - Grease and food debris accumulation observed under cooking equipment and kitchen prep cooler.
      • - Food debris and dirt accumulation observed on, under, behind kitchen shelving unit (beside kitchen back door).
      • - Food debris and dirt accumulation observed under kitchen prep table, on floors around hot water tank/ mop sink/ hand sink areas, and around kitchen double door cooler.
      • - Operator's toothbrush and hygiene supplies stored at kitchen handsink.
      • - Decomposing vegetables stored among container filled with used grocery plastic bags.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Thoroughly clean all above-listed areas and all other hard to reach areas.
      • - Remove personal hygiene items from kitchen handsink. Personal hygiene activities cannot take place in the kitchen where food is prepared and stored.
      • - Discard decomposing vegetables and entire container of used grocery plastic bags.
      • [Correction Date: 03-Feb-2023]
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Multiple broken plastic containers and lids used for food storage throughout kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Discard broken containers and lids. Replace with containers that are washable, non-absorbent, and constructed of food grade materials.
      • [Correction Date: 27-Jan-2023]
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
      • Observation: - Large amount of used produce plastic bags and soiled grocery plastic bags stored in kitchen. Used bags used for storing cut and prepared vegetables and/ or meat.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove and discard used and soiled plastic bags. [Correction Date: 26-Jan-2023]
      • - Single use containers and bags cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized and cannot be reused for food storage.
      • Violation Score: 3
  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One container of cooked beef stored on the bottom shelf of produce cooler measured 9C as per probe thermometer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cooked beef was relocated to 2-door reach in cooler immediately.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back of house sanitizer solution was too strong, measured >200ppm chlorine as per test strips.
      • Corrective Action(s): Solution was diluted at the time of inspection to 200ppm chlorine. Test strips are available on site - ensure the solution is tested each time it is prepared.
      • 100-200ppm chlorine solution is 2mL of bleach for every 1L of water.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Several stored food items are not covered or protected from contamination:
      • 1) Prep cooler: 5 buckets of raw meats/shrimp not covered
      • 2) Reach in cooler: 1 bucket of baby corn and 1 container of broccoli not covered
      • 3) Dry storage: 1 opened bag of sugar and 1 opened bag of rice
      • 4) 3 tupperwares of cooked egg noodles: containers and lids were broken, pieces are missing. Potential hazard for physical contamination of food.
      • Corrective Action(s): All stored food items not for immediate use must be covered and protected from contamination. Use appropriate lid or plastic wrap. Lids and storage containers must be in good and safe condition.
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The following areas require cleaning:
      • > Kitchen floor --> food debris
      • > Vent hood baffles --> grease accumulation
      • > Prep cooler door (inside) --> black mildew build up on door seals
      • > Prep cooler (inside) --> flour and built up food debris
      • > Food prep area --> food debris accumulating between chest freezer and wall
      • > Dry storage rack --> rice and dust on shelving
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize above mentioned areas as per your sanitation plan. Please ensure hard to reach areas are not forgotten.
      • Vent hood baffles may be removed and cleaned and sanitized separately in addition to professional cleaning. Recommend to remove for cleaning every week to minimize the amount of grease accumulation.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 15, 2022.
      • Violation Score: 9
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No prepared sanitizer available at the start of inspection in back kitchen.
      • Sanitizer solution at 100 ppm chlorine and wiping cloths noted in bucket once inspection had started
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure 100-200 ppm chlorine solution is available at the beginning of operation to the end of the day. Change solution every 4 hours or earlier as solution becomes dirty / cloudy.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Raw chicken wings stored above whole fruit and ready to eat food in standing glass door cooler.
      • 2. Raw meat stored above covered cut green onion
      • 3. Metal scooper for MSG berried in product
      • 4. Broccoli crowns in cardboard box stored on the ground outside operators car by back door.
      • 5. Light fixture above cooking line missing protective cover
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is protected, covered and stored off the ground.
      • 1. / 2. Ensure raw bloody meats are stored below or separate from ready to eat foods.
      • 3. Keep all scoopers handles or entire scooper out of food product. Food handler should not need to dig through food with their bare hand to grab scooper
      • 4. Ensure all food is stored off the ground and never left outside at all times.
      • 5. Ensure all light fixtures with exposed glass bulbs are protected from breaking - cover fixture with plastic cover.
      • Correction date: 1 day
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Required cleaning:
      • 1. Interior of microwave - food debris and splatter
      • 2. Walls around cooking line and food prep tables -food splatter
      • 3. Inside racks of prep cooler - food debris
      • 4. Venthood - heavy oil and grease build up
      • *Next Service cleaning date expired - June 2021
      • 5. Rice debris around dry storage racks and back buckets on the floor
      • 6. Hard to reach areas under coolers, freezer, prep tables and deep frier
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all areas of the kitchen are maintained in sanitary condition.
      • Correction date: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Spray bottles (2) note at front without labels.
      • 1. Water
      • 2. Germalin disinfectant
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemical bottles / containers are properly labeled with its contents.
      • Correction date: 1 day
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lack of sanitizer solution upon arrival of Environmental Health Officer in afternoon. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. Sanitizer solution was made immediately upon arrival of Officer
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Unacceptable.
      • Sanitizer solution is to be made at the beginning of the day PRIOR TO FOOD PREPARATION.
      • Do not repeat this violation. Make sanitizer solution prior to handling food each day and change solution throughout the day as necessary.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lack of soap in main washroom. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handsinks are adequately supplied AT ALL TIMES with all liquid soap, hot and cold running potable water, paper towels in single use paper towel dispensing unit.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Several observations of open containers in cooler and freezer units.
      • Multiple observations of raw meat, raw eggs or raw fish stored above ready to eat food items in cooler unit.
      • Cell phone on food preparation surface
      • Cell phone ear buds on shelf in food preparation area.
      • Broken light guard above grill area
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure lids are on all containers to protect food from contamination
      • Raw meat, raw fish or raw eggs are to be stored below ready to eat food items
      • Ensure all personal effects are stored out of food preparation areas.
      • Replace broken shatter guard for lighting.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning required throughout.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Focus cleaning efforts on the following areas:
      • - Clean exhaust canopy grill/vents once per week
      • - Floor under grill, grill sides, grill front
      • - Containers
      • - Shelves
      • - Dishware on upper and lower shelves
      • - Scoops for flour
      • - Walls
      • - Cooler handles and inside cooler units
      • - Anywhere else food debris or dirt has accumulated.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 9
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Low temperature dishwasher dispensed 0-10ppm chlorine, temperature at 120F. See code 308.
      • Corrective Action(s): Correction Order issued. Complete requirements asap, scheduled follow up for tomorrow Feb 11, 2020.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several tea cups placed in handwash station in the front area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store anything inside handwash station, this sink is for handwashing only.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Opened cans of corn and oyster sauce stored inside undercounter cooler. 2) Rice spatula left on the counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Once cans of food are opened and unfinished, food must be transferred to food grade containers for proper storage. Do not reuse food cans. 2) Keep rice spatulas in ice water bath to prevent bacterial growth.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Heavy grease noted on the exhaust hood and under stove top. Food debris noted in several areas - rice spillage in the back, food splash in microwave, food debris on shelves, kitchen floors and refrigeration units.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please have ALL areas properly cleaned and sanitized in 1 week. Exhaust hood service is scheduled for Feb 16, 2020. Follow up inspection scheduled for Feb 18, 2020.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Low temperature dishwasher dispensed 0-10ppm chlorine at plate, 120F. Still 2 inches deep of chlorine sanitizer in the bucket but product may have expired. Operator purchased chlorine from hardware store but the label indicates it is for swimming pool use. Correction Order issued.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator contacted supplier at time of inspection and ordered dishwasher sanitizer scheduled for tomorrow's delivery. Do not use non dishwashing chemicals for dishwasher. Product label should indicate use and operator should always follow manufacturer's label.
      • Violation Score: 3
  21. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  22. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Many wet wiping clothes were left on the counter. Repeat.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please remember to leave the wet wiping clothes in the 100ppm bleach sanitizer between uses.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Permit unable to be found.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please locate and post the Health Permit in a location where customers can see by follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Multiple food (e.g. squids, frozen wontons and fried pork) were stored in the grocery bags directly. Repeat. 2) Bins of rice in the back are stored directly on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Do not store food directly in grocery bags, transfer food to food grade bags only. 2) Store food 6 inches off the ground (e.g. rice).
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A small grocery bag of frozen squids were left in the sink for defrosting. Food was measured at 4C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Demonstrated to operator that frozen food should be defrosted under cold running water. Do not use grocery bags to store food directly.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Screen door in the back (bottom part) still has a large hole (>6 inches wide) as the screen part is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please repair or replace the screen properly by follow up inspection. This request was made last routine inspection already.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Exhaust hood has heavy grease build up. 2) Floor under deep fryer has grease build up. 3) Rice spill in the back where rice is stored.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please properly clean and sanitize the noted areas by follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Water dripping from pipe under the mop sink. Pipe appears to be a merging point between mop sink and possibly dishwasher. 2) Faucet in the front service area is leaky and water sprays out when tap is turned on.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace pipe and faucet so there is no longer leaks by follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
  23. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  24. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One small bowl of cooked chicken was measured at 19C and not being used. Lunch rush was over.
      • Corrective Action(s): Food discarded. Ensure not to keep potentially hazardous food at room temperature for 2 hours or more.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Small blender used for peanuts are left uncleaned after use, lots of peanut and powder left in the blender.
      • Corrective Action(s): Food equipment should be cleaned and sanitized after use.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Owner washes hand without using soap and does not dry with paper towel.
      • Corrective Action(s): Reiterated that soap must be used to wash hands and always dry with paper towel after.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Several food items were uncovered in the reach in coolers (e.g. sprouts, veggies, BBQ pork etc.). Repeat.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please remember to cover food when not in use.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Exhaust hood has heavy grease and needs cleaning. Food debris noted in freezer part of domestic cooler in the front.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please clean the exhaust hood filters more frequently (every 1-2 weeks). Remove food debris.
      • Violation Score: 3
  25. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A small bowl of cooked wonton stored on the counter at 21C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wonton discarded. Do not leave potentially hazardous food on the counter after lunch rush.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Owner last took Foodsafe in March 28, 2009 as per Foodsafe registry account.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please renew your Foodsafe asap as it is now expired. Owner's wife has Foodsafe and works as server. Provide Foodsafe certificate to Health Unit.
      • Violation Score: 1
  26. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One container of cooked wonton at 62C was closed and left on the counter to cool. One pot of braised beef soup at 71.9C was covered and being cooled on the floor. Both items were cooked about half hour ago.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not close the container lid fully when cooling food as the hot steam needs to escape in order to cool down properly. Operator adjusted the lids. Obtain an ice wand as your current one is broken, and stir the soup with the ice wand to cool down the food within 2 hours as discussed. This is especially important when you are cooling the initial soup stock.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: An insert of raw spare ribs were stored on top of a box of jalepenos in the cooler. One container of spouts was open and stored in the metal fridge.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep raw meats on the bottom of fridges and all food covered when not in use.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris observed in the sandwich cooler shelves, top cover, on the floor under cooking line, on the wooden shelves and stand up glass fridge as well as domestic fridge in seating area. Heavy grease build up noted on the exhaust hood even though the last service was Sept 4, 2018. Operator says he cleans the exhaust filters every 2 months.
      • Corrective Action(s): You must properly clean and sanitize all areas mentioned above thoroughly so that food debris do not accumulate and attract pests. Use 100ppm bleach sanitizer as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Several containers used to store food are broken and cannot be properly washed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all broken and worn out containers and replace with new ones by follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
  27. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen bleach sanitizer measured at 0ppm; front of the store detected 10ppm bleach sanitizer. Wet wiping cloth stored on the food prep table in kitchen. Repeat.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remixed both bleach sanitizer to obtain 100ppm. Wet wiping cloth returned to bleach sanitizer. Please ensure to maintain the bleach sanitizer and wiping clothes as discussed. Bleach sanitizer solution should be emptied from bucket every couple of hours and changed with fresh water and bleach. Use the test strip onsite to determine strength.
      • Violation Score: 5
  28. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) A blender stored on metal shelf was observed to have food debris inside. Operator informs that he uses it to process nuts sometimes. 2) Cups were stored right side up at dining table. Staff informed that she was drying the cups that were just taken out of dishwasher.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Blender must be properly cleaned and sanitized after use. 2) Properly air dry dishware by storing them upside down, and in designated drying area instead of dining tables to prevent contamination.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Detected 0ppm bleach sanitizer in kitchen. Several wiping clothes stored on the prep table or counter in kitchen and front area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Directed operator in kitchen to empty dirty water and remake solution instead of adding bleach directly. Ensure all wiping clothes are stored in sanitizer between uses.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Several items were stored without covers in the cooler (e.g. shrimps, veggies, raw meats).
      • Corrective Action(s): Please cover all foods when not in use.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris collected on wire racks in sandwich cooler, prep table/shelving units, microwave, clear stand up cooler in kitchen, and domestic fridge in front. Grease build up on exhaust hood. Debris collected on floor between chest freezer and wall in kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please do a deep clean of these noted area. Deep clean of these areas should occur at least once a month. Filters on exhaust hood are removeable and can be washed in dishwasher. Do not wait for service twice a year as this is inadequate with the type of menu items available.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
      • Observation: Opened tofu plastic container was being used to store frozen tofu in the freezer at front.
      • Corrective Action(s): Transfer tofu to food grade containers. Do not reuse plastic tofu containers as the plastic is not meant to be reused.
      • Violation Score: 3
  29. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  30. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): a) Observed kitchen staff take out rice cooker pot and placed it back in rice cooker ready to use. The rice cooker pot still have brown and rice debris all over inside. The brown and white food debris were able to be removed when wiped with paper towel. b) No sanitizer in the front. When asked lady to make the same solution, she added soda and poured bleach into very little water (less than 1/4 depth) and when tested the solution was over 200ppm. Several wet wiping clothes left on the counter after use.
      • Corrective Action(s): a) All food equipment must be properly cleaned, sanitized, air dried before reuse. When food equipment has food debris on there, you must wash the item again. b) 1 tsp bleach to 1 litre water makes 100ppm bleach sanitizer. One bucket required in the back and one in the front. Always store wet wiping towels back into 100ppm sanitizer after use. Determine 100ppm using test strips.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Rice scoop stored on top of rice cooker. 2. Opened cans of ketchup and oyster sauce were syran wrapped and stored in undercounter cooler. 3. Not all foods are covered in two door cooler (eg. raw meats, cut veggies). 4. Two inserts of raw chicken and raw beef were stored on top of broccoli, beans in the glass standup cooler. 5. Food equipment such as large mixing bowl and food stored on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Store rice scoop in ice water bath and change solution frequently. 2. Transfer food content in open cans into food grade containers. 3. Cover all food when not in use. 4. Store raw meats on the bottom shelving units, below ready to eat foods and vegetables. 5. Always store food equipment and food 6 inches off the ground.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease build up notably on exhaust filter (appears heavily oiled and black). Food debris noted between equipment and prep tables, microwave, on floors, bottom shelves of cooler units and under prep tables.
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep cleaning required immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Two grocery bags were used to store fried pork found in the chest freezer. Repeat.
      • Corrective Action(s): Grocery bags are not meant to store food directly. Use food grade bags or containers only.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Mop sink covered with wooden board which has a pot of grocery bags in it, another stack of inserts and a pumpkin on the wooden board. Repeat from Dec 2015 report. The mop bucket and mop were stored between mop sink and handwash sink. Staffs were unable to answer where or which sink the mop was cleaned.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the wooden board, do not block this dirty water should be disposed of here and mops should be washed here. Store food on shelving units.
      • Violation Score: 3
  31. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions