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Gino's Restaurant

431 Columbia St E, New Westminster · Restaurant

25 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris noted under shelving in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
      • Note: overall sanitation has improved.
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be cleaned and sanitized. Continue to follow your sanitation plan.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Water leaks noted under the ice machine and dishwasher. Disconnected drain pipe noted at the handsink in the bar area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair plumbing to ensure there are no water leaks.
      • Violation Score: 9
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease, debris, dust, etc. noted under and behind equipment, shelving inside walk-in cooler / walk-in freezer, under ice machine, under dishwasher, shelving area, etc.
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be cleaned and sanitized. Follow your sanitation plan.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher is leaking.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair leak in dishwasher.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: grease build up noted undr cooline
      • Corrective Action(s): More attention to cleaning under cookline required.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: pizza prep cooler @ 10C
      • Corrective Action(s): Monitor cooler and service as needed.
      • Ensure cold potentially hazardous foods are not stored in cooler for more than 2 hours.
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Evidence of pests noted at time of inspection. Pest control services on-site monthly.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Install door sweep on front doors.
      • 2) Fill holes in kitchen area.
      • 3) Ensure back door is kept closed or provide a self-closing screen door.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris noted under cookline and pizza ovens.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) These areas need to be cleaned.
      • 2) Follow your sanitation plan. More attentions required to hard to reach areas.
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some rodent dropping noted under and behind equipment / shelving.
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be cleaned and sanitized as needed.
      • Hole under counter areas in hallway need to be filled.
      • Orkin pest control services on-site 2x / month.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Following areas need more attention to cleaning. Food, debris, grease etc. noted.
      • 1) Under shelving in walk-in cooler
      • 2) Under cookline
      • 3) Dishwasher area
      • 4) Inside pizza prep cooler
      • 5) Shelving areas
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be cleaned and sanitized. Continue to follow your sanitation plan.
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Walk in freezer measure -5 to -1C.
      • Food inside observed partially frozen or not frozen at all.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure freezer reaches -18C.
      • Operator has showed EHO invoice of a new condenser. Please ensure the unit can maintain the walk in freezer at -18C or below.
      • To be completed by: July 25, 2024
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant amount of drain flies observed in the bar and surrounding area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please work with pest control company to eliminate the pest problem.
      • Recommend pouring hot hot water down the drains at the end of the service everynight.
      • To be corrected by: Aug 5, 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in freezer at -5 to -1C.
      • New condenser is on the way.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure walk in freezer is at -18C or below.
      • To be corrected by: July 25, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Walk in freezer measure 16C. Some bread observed with mold.
      • 2. Main prep cooler across from the cookline measure 11C for the bottom compartment
      • 3. Pasta cooler measure 7C.
      • 4. The white condiment cooler measure) 10C.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. All food except for new shipment of bread is discarded.
      • 2. All items made today (chopped vegetables) and products with diary (cheese sauces) moved to the walk in cooler or the double door cooler. All insert level items placed on hotel pans on ice. All the pizza that was prepared today must be discarded at the end of the day.
      • 3. Pasta is being cooled in this cooler, do not use as long term storage. Pasta must be discarded after 4hours. DO NOT place unserved pasta back in cooler for service tomorrow.
      • 4. All condiments moved to a different working cooler.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At time of inspection, staff unable to find the sanitizer when asked.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator able to produce a spray bottle of QUAT sanitizer, however the concentration measure greater than 400ppm.
      • Instructed the operator to dilute the sanitizer. Please ensure the QUAT sanitizer measure between 200-400ppm.
      • Please make sure all staff is aware where the sanitizer is. Please make sure sanitizer is available at all times when food is being prepared and served.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bag of onion observed stored directly on the ground.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store the food directly on the floor unless it is in a pest proof container.
      • To be corrected by: immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk in freezer measure 16C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure walk in freezer is serviced and maintaining -18C and below.
      • To be corrected by: July 18, 2024
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies are observed by the ice machine and in the walk in freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please work with the pest control company on how to eliminate flies from the kitchen.
      • To be corrected by: July 30, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door open without screen. Lots of flies observed in the back area of the restaurant. No working screen for the door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure when back door is open to cool down the kitchen, a screen is in place. This is to prevent pests from entering the facility.
      • Operator closed the back door once EHO pointed out the concern.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Grease/grime accumulation observed in the following areas:
      • - Ventilation hood
      • - Shelving units underneath work/prep table surfaces
      • - Shelving units of the walk in cooler/coolers
      • - Underneath the two compartment sink by the food prep area.
      • - Body of the mixer, the floor around it, the wall behind it.
      • - Underneath the oven
      • - Underside of the top shelving rack on top of the food prep area.
      • - The radio hung by the food prep area
      • 2. Mold/dust accumulation observed in the following areas:
      • - The nook area to the left of the prep cooler
      • - Fans/shelving of the walk in cooler/freezer
      • - Underneath the dishwasher area
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the kitchen and ensure every part is routinely cleaned out.
      • To be completed by: July 23, 2024
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Walk in freezer measure 16C
      • 2. Main prep cooler measure 10C
      • 3. Pasta cooler measure 7C.
      • 4. White condiment coolers measure 10C
      • Corrective Action(s): Please service coolers/freezers.
      • All coolers must maintain 4C and below
      • All freezers must maintain -18C and below
      • To be corrected by: July 18, 2024
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometers not observed in most cooler and freezers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure ALL coolers and freezers have a thermometer inside the unit.
      • To be corrected by: July 23, 2024
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Ice machine observed to have mold growth.
      • 2. Dishware in storage observed to have rodent droppings.
      • 3. Single use pizza container observed to have rodent droppings.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ice machine has been unplugged and will not be used until it has been deep cleaned and sanitized.
      • Dishware cleaned and sanitized before placing it back to storage. Please ensure shelving is also sanitized.
      • Pizza containers discarded.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Bag of onion observed stored directly on the floor.
      • 2. Observed containers stacked on top of each other without lids.
      • 3. Containers of prepared food observed uncovered.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not store food directly on the floor unless it is in pest proof containers
      • 2. Containers must be covered with lids before stacking. Bottom of containers may be dirty and may contaminate food below when stacked
      • 3. Containers must be covered with lids or saran wrap, unless they are in active use (onces at the insert level of prep cooler).
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on single use take out pizza containers and along the back prep area.
      • Rodent droppings observed on dishware that is in storage.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure droppings are completed removed and sanitized the area with 1 part bleach and 10 parts water.
      • To be completed by: Tomorrow.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1. Back door was open (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION).
      • 2. Unused equipment in the kitchen that has debris underneath. This creates harborage areas as staff are unlikely to clean areas where equipment is not in use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Back door must remain closed at all times unless you can fix the screen.
      • Remove broken cooler and clean out that area. Declutter back storage area.
      • To be corrected by: March 27, 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Rodent droppings observed by the back prep area.
      • 2. Heavy accumulation of debris observed under oven, frier, grills
      • 3. Dried sauce and drippings observed dried on the wall of walk in cooler and on the shelving of clean plates.
      • 4. High touch surfaces are observed sticky (walk in cooler handles, cooler handles, etc)
      • 5. Debris observed underneath shelving and tables throughout kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the kitchen.
      • To be completed by: March 18, 2024
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Bar handwashing station drain leaking. Owner has bucket catching grey water and dumping down another sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please have plumber fix drain so the handwashing station is fully functiong.
      • To be corrected by: March 15, 2024
      • Violation Score: 15
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 glass door observed to be at 14C
      • Corrective Action(s): All vegetable items were placed in the cooler as inspection started. All vegetable items relocated to working cooler.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat sauce hot holding unit measured to be at 45C. Operator reports meat sauce was made within the hour.
      • Corrective Action(s): Meat sauce moved to a large pot to hot hold at 65C
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wet towels were being used as sanitizer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator produced 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer pails. Ensure to have sanitizer pails at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Onions observed to be left on the floor
      • 2) Knives observed to be kept in crevices
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator relocated onions at the time of inspection
      • 2) Knives placed in dishwasher to be cleaned at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) 2 glass door cooler observed to be at 14C
      • 2) Hot holding unit observed to be at 45C
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use above two equipment until they have been serviced and check by EHO.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Crack in the wall behind the pizza oven.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the wall is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Nov 2
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tomatoes cut 2 hours ago observed to be at 12C on top of the prep cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Tomatoes were relocated into pizza cooler at the time of inspection. Ensure to cover prep cooler inserts when not in use to ensure temperature stays below 4 at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Knives and utensils observed to be wedged above the pizza cooler area
      • 2) Utensils observed to be kept in warm water
      • 3) Black debris observed on top corner of the ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator removed all utensils to clean and sanitize them. DO NOT KEEP utensils in crevices
      • 2) Operator removed all utensils to clean and sanitize them. Ensure to keep utensils in either ice water bath or dry conditions
      • 3) Clean and sanitize ice machine
      • Date To Be Corrected: Jan 25
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Grey Old rodent droppings observed under Noodle Cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize under noodle cooler.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Jan 25th
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door not fully closed at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator closed back door at the time of inspection. Ensure doors are closed at all times to prevent potential pest entrance.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and grease build up observed in the following areas:
      • 1) Dessert cooler door
      • 2) Under gas ranger
      • 3) Under Noodle cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure above mentioned areas are maintained in a clean and sanity manner
      • Date To Be Corrected: Jan 25
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Walk in freezer condenser broken and resulting in water leaking and freezing on the floor.
      • 2) Water observed to be leaking from 3 compartment sink and low temp dishwasher
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair/replace condenser unit and ensure to inside walk in cooler is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
      • 2) Repair/replace pipes so that water no longer leaks from the units.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Jan 25
      • Violation Score: 9
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Operator in the process of getting his certificate reprinted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff member with FoodSafe level 1 is on-site during all business hours.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop observed to be stored inside ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated ice scoop to the designated location above the ice machine. Ensure Ice scoop is always kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Pizza cooler measured to be at 9C. Temperature log not maintained.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace pizza cooler so that it is able to produce 4C or lower at all times.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. Staff on duty unable to produce FoodSafe level 1 certification document.
      • Corrective Action(s): Locate FoodSafe level 1 certificate and email it to EHO.
      • Date To Be Corrected: May 21st
      • Violation Score: 1
  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food items prepared 5 hours ago were probed to be at following temperatures: green peppers (17C), ham (18C), pepperoni (18C), shredded cheese (11C), sliced tomatos (14C), and Cucumbers (14C).
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded all items mentioned above.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spagetti meat sauced hot held at at 48C. Operator reports sauce was made 1 hour ago.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator turned the power up on the hot holding machine and temperature was at 63C by the end of the inspection. Ensure hot held items are always kept above 60C.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen squid and frozen beef observed to be thawing at room temperature. Frozen squid measured at -2C and frozen beef measured at -10C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated both items into the walk in cooler at the time of inspection. Ensure to thaw frozen items in the walk in cooler or under running cold water.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door kept open at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator closed back door at the time of inspection. Ensure back door is always closed to prevent potential pest entrance.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and dust observed on the following locations
      • - Spaghetti cooler vent
      • - Walk in cooler vent
      • - Walk in freezer floor
      • - Kitchen floor corners & under working stations
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure premise is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to remove potential pest attraction.
      • Date To Be Corrected: May 12th
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Hot holding unit measured at 48C
      • 2) Pizza cooler measured at 9C
      • 3) Rubber lining on walk in freezer observed to damaged
      • Corrective Action(s): 1,2) Operator changed the dial on temperature control units. Hot holding units was able to provide 63C by the end of inspection and pizza cooler was able to reach 3C by the end of inspection. Ensure all hot holding units are able to maintain 60C or higher and all cold holding units are able to maintain 4C or lower.
      • 3) Repair or replace rubber lining for walk in freezer
      • Date To Be Corrected: May 12th
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: A thermometer was not observed in the pizza cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure a working thermometer is equipped with all cold holding units to facilitate in proper temperature monitoring.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Staff on site unable to provide FoodSafe certification.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to keep FoodSafe certification on premise.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Get the exhaust hood serviced (ensure that the cleaning company puts a sticker on the hood to indicate the next service date). There's a lot of food debris under the rubber floor mats in the kitchen. Operator mentioned that the mats are removed and the floor cleaned at the end of the night. Clean behind equipment.
      • Violation Score: 9
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Foods in the walk-in Cooler are above 4 degC. Ribs were at 7 degC; Roast at 9.5 degC; pasta sauce was at 8.1 degC.
      • Corrective Action(s): All the PHF's were discarded during the inspection. Do not store any more PHF's in the walk-in cooler until it's fixed and can maintain a temperature of 4 degC or below.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) The walkin cooler is at 10.5 degC.
      • 2) The cold water tap at the 2nd faucet at the 3-compartment sink is not working.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Fix/replace the walk-in cooler. Don't store any PHF's in there until it has been fixed and can maintain a temperature of 4 degC or below.
      • 2) Get the cold water tap fixed.
      • Violation Score: 15
  20. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler is at 13 degC. Operator has called the repairman to add more freons to the unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): These temporary measures are not a long term solution. You need to get the walk-in cooler replaced if you're not able to fix it to maintain a temperature of 4 degC or less (operator still has about 4 years left on his lease). Get an estimate for this and give me a timeline as to when this will be completed.
      • Violation Score: 15
  21. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings observed on the dry storage under counter shelving across from the 3-compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all the bins and thoroughly clean the area. Repaint the shelving with a LIGHT paint color (e.g. white). Contract out a pest control company. Operator did not have the pest control reports on-site. Email me a copy of the last 2 reports.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: The back door doesn't fully close unless it's pulled closed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the air curtains at the back door and install a screen door on the inside. Ensure that the screen door is tight-fitting and doesn't have any gaps around or under it that can allow mice entry into the restaurant.
      • Violation Score: 3
  22. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: The sanitizer solution with the wiping cloths in the bar area had no bleach in it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Always store wiping cloths in a bleach solution (1oz per ga water). Get a spray bottle for the bleach solution and use this in the kitchen as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings observed on shelving where dry storage bins are stored.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all the bins and clean the area using bleach. Provide copies of the pest control reports from the previous two visits.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: The back door was open at the time of the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): If you want to keep the back door open, then you need to install a screen door. This is a repeat offense, and if it's coded again, a Correction Order will be issued.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean under the cooking equipment, in the dry storage area. Clean the food spills in the sliding door cooler by the pizza oven.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler was at 8 degC. Operator mentioned that it might in a defrost cycle. He called the repairman during the inspection and the person will be coming today to have a look at the cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Monitor the temperature. Get it fixed so that it maintains a temperature of 4 degC of below. This is the third time that this infraction has been coded. If this continues and the walk-in cooler can not consistently maintain a temperature below 4 degC, then you will need to look into a more permanent solution.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: There's no cold running water at the RIGHT faucet or at the staff washroom tap. The rest of the taps have hot and cold running water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Get this issue addressed. Provide hot and cold running water at all the taps.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: There was no thermometer in the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Get a thermometer for the walk-in cooler and any other coolers that don't have one.
      • Violation Score: 1
  23. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  24. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler is at 8 degC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix the unit so that it can maintain a temperature at or below 4 degC.
      • Violation Score: 15
  25. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked meat observed at room temperature. Operator claims he's going to be reheating it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Always store cooked foods inside the cooler and bring them out to be reheated closer to service time. OR reheat it and hot hold it above 60 degC. Do not just store it at room temperature.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Delivered outstanding permit fee letter. You owe $250 in permit fees.
      • Corrective Action(s): You have 10 working days to pay the permit fees or else a Closure Order will be issued.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Knives are being stored between boards.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store clean knives on a magnetic knife rack, or drawers as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning is required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean inside coolers, under stoves, top of dry storage bins.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler is at 8 degC. Operator says that it is on the defrost cycle.
      • Corrective Action(s): Change the defrost cycle to non-operating hours. Ensure that the temperature drops down to 4 degC or below. Operator called the repairman during the inspection and he will be coming tonight to look at the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 15