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Golden Parrots Pub

170 Golden Dr, Coquitlam · Restaurant

19 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Mice droppings found on the top of the dishwasher; along the base of walls in the back food prep area; along the base of walls in the dishwashering areas; and on shelves in the dry storage room. Mice & their droppings carry disease.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Clean up the mice droppings and sanitize all surfaces that come into contact with the droppings. Opening staff must inspect for mice droppings and clean them up BEFORE they start food preparation.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) There is a space at the base of the doors at the main entry and out to the patio. This space will allow rodents.
      • 2) There is accumulated water (condensation) and mildew on the beer lines and cupboard below the beer taps in the front bar. The moist environment encourages flies to breed in it.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Install door sweeps/guards at the base of the front main doors, patio doors, and all exterior doors.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 17/25**
      • 2) Clean up the water and mildew from the beer lines and cupboard so it is dry. Add this to the daily cleaning schedule to keep the area as dry as possible to eliminate an environment that encourages breeding of flies.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Food debris found on the floor along the base of walls in the back food prep area and in the dishwashing area. The debris will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Deep clean the floors, along the base of walls in the mentioned area. Deeping cleaning should be done twice a week. Deep cleaning entailing moving all items off the floor and away from walls, so cleaning under and behind table, sinks, equipment, and shelves is done.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Ongoing rodent activity in the food premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Carry out all outstanding corrective actions noted on previous inspections.
      • *Increase frequency of cleaning/sanitizing surfaces in the food premises
      • *Comply with all recommendations from the pest control technician.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1) Doorsweep has not yet been installed on the interior door (connecting to the safe room and liquor store).
      • 2) Entry point inspection from Atlas Pest Control has not been completed.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Install doorsweep as soon as possible.
      • *Operator indicates that the entry point inspection has been scheduled for May 2nd, 2024 (earliest date available).
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Mouse droppings continue to be found on floors and shelves in the kitchen, dry storage area, and the interior rooms between the kitchen and the liquor store.
      • 2) Cleaning of the interior of the walk-in cooler has not been completed.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Clean and sanitize the interior of the walk-in cooler before end of day.
      • *Clean and sanitize surfaces where rodent droppings were observed before end of day.
      • *Perform daily sweeps of the food premises to clean/disinfect areas where rodent activity is found
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Continued mouse activity in the food premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Maintain a regular, thorough cleaning schedule to remove food/attractants for pests and protect against contamination
      • *Seal gaps/entry points into the building, maintain/reset/replace rodent traps in the premises, clean up food spills promptly, protect foods from pest access (store in rodent-proof containers), and follow all recommendations from the pest control technician towards eliminating pest activity in the premises.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap observed underneath the door separating the safe room/liquor store areas and the kitchen, allowing mice to move between harbourage areas (ie. construction material/equipment storage) and the food premises
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Install a doorsweep on the base of the door to block mice from moving between the harbourage areas and other areas in the food premises
      • 2) Complete an "entry point inspection and subsequent exclusion proposal" as recommended by your pest control technician
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Overall sanitation is improving but further cleaning is necessary in the following areas:
      • 1) Floor and lower shelves in the walk-in cooler-->Thoroughly scrub surfaces with detergent to remove all residues and debris.
      • 2) Lower shelves in the dry storage area-->A few new mouse droppings observed
      • 3) Floor perimeters in the safe room and surrounding area-->Mouse droppings observed on floors
      • Corrective Action(s): *Increase cleaning frequency and thoroughness in the food premises
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer concentration in sanitizer pail (near dishwashing machine) had less than 50ppm quats concentration at onset of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Sanitizer solution was changed during inspection. Quats concentration in the sanitizer pail is now at 200ppm concentration.
      • *Change sanitizer solutions in the sanitizer pails every 2 hrs (or more frequently) to ensure adequate sanitizer concentrations are maintained.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food items stored in the dry storage room in soft packaging (ie. paper bags) without adequate protection to prevent access by rodents.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Store all foods with soft packaging in rigid, pest-resistant containers.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Continued pest activity in the food premises. Rodent droppings observed on floors throughout the premises (ie. underneath counters, on food storage shelves in the dry storage room, on server's counter near clean dishware & utensils, and on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Clean-up mouse droppings and disinfect surfaces with a sanitizer solution wherever mouse activity is found.
      • *Inspect the premises for holes/cracks/gaps that could serve as entry points for mice and seal them with rodent-resistant material.
      • *Follow recommendations of your pest control technician towards eliminating pest activity in the premises (ie. complete an "entry point inspection and subsequent exclusion proposal" as noted in the most-recent pest control service report.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Soil, food spills/residues, and rodent droppings observed in hard-to-access areas throughout the premises (ie. floors around perimeters, under counters, under/behind appliances/fixtures, etc.)
      • Corrective Action(s): *Thoroughly clean and disinfect all surfaces where rodent droppings are present.
      • *Increase cleaning frequency & thoroughness in the restaurant. Ensure to clean floor perimeters and other hard-to-reach areas (eg. under/behind large equipment, underneath countertops, shelving, etc.) where pests like to hide.
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) No detectable chlorine residual in the low-temp dishwasher at onset of inspection. Sanitizer supply bucket was recently changed out, but the sanitizer feed tubing wasn't correctly submerged in the sanitizer liquid, resulting in the dishwasher pump only pumping air during the rinse cycle.
      • 2) Low quats sanitizer concentration in the spray bottles (ie. <200ppm).
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Remind all kitchen staff on correct maintenance procedures for the dishwashing machine. Whenever the dishwasher chemical(s) are changed, the feed tubing must be fully-submersed in the liquid. After installing the new sanitizer pail, the feed pump must be primed to purge air from the line. Confirm by holding the primer switch until a steady stream of liquid is observed being dispensed into the dishwasher.
      • 2) Replace sanitizer solution in all of the sanitizer spray bottles with fresh solution
      • Ensure to run the dispenser for several seconds before initially filling the spray bottles to ensure chemical concentrate is reaching the solution.
      • Confirm sanitizer concentrations using test strips provided by your supplier.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towels available at the hand-washing station in the bar. Staff indicate that they use bar towels to dry hands.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Operator instructed to place paper towels (or napkins) near the hand-sink as a temporary corrective measure.
      • *Do not use cloth towels to dry hands, as they can re-contaminate hands after washing (through repeated use)
      • *Install a paper towel dispenser in the bar near the hand-washing sink
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Ongoing rodent activity in the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue pest-abatement efforts by following recommendations from pest control technicians and establishing a thorough cleaning schedule for the premises.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on lower shelves in the pantry and on floor perimeters throughout the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Remove rodent droppings and sanitize surfaces where droppings are found.
      • *Maintain a high-standard for regular, frequent cleaning of surfaces throughout the premises, especially areas where foods are stored, handled, prepared.
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Several mouse droppings observed in the dry storage room and in the walk in cooler. Pest control company currently coming in every two weeks. Hole in wall also observed in the dry storage room (bottom shelf at back right corner, at base of shelf above).
      • Corrective Action(s): Pull out all product in the dry storage room, remove all droppings and sanitize shelves.
      • Plug hole in pantry (described above also shown to owner).
      • Move all non-fixed racks/risers in the walk in cooler and give a deep clean, removing all droppings and food debris.
      • Due: Friday September 1, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Line cooler in grill area at 6.5C, this must be at 4C or less.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust/repair cooler to ensure this maintains 4C or less at all times. Due: today
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings found on food contact surfaces and food areas. Including (but limited to):
      • - small square bowl
      • - counter across from grill area
      • - table with meat slicer
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean these areas immediately and ensure that all areas are sanitized.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant number of mouse droppings found throughout premise including (but limited to):
      • - behind ice machine
      • - walk in cooler floor
      • - walk in cooler corner on ledge where glass doors are behind shelving
      • - food contact surfaces (see code 301)
      • - around bar glass washer
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all mouse droppings, clean and sanitize all areas. Due: Friday June 9, 2023
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Several areas throughout premise that were found where mice appear to be moving through including:
      • - mesh with approx 1"x3" holes in walk in cooler separating the beer storage for store from walk in cooler area used for kitchen
      • - hole in back right corner of bottom shelf in dry storage room
      • - hole in wall under steel shelf in wall backing onto kitchen prep area
      • - hole in beer walk in cooler in far back corner behind kegs
      • - hole in wall in main kitchen at end of line cooler (staff state that this was already noted by them a couple of days ago)
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Switch out mesh for a finer mesh that mice cannot fit through 1cm x 1cm or finer that still allows for adequate air flow through so temperature of side used for kitchen is not impacted. Also ensure that mesh is properly secured around mesh perimeter to prevent mice from going around it. Due: June 21, 2023
      • 2) Plug holes with a durable, pest proof material to prevent movement of pests through premise. Due: Friday June 9, 2023
      • Violation Score: 15
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed in walk in cooler again along floor-wall joint on both sides of the main door as well as along the wall with glass doors (under and behind shelving where dairy is stored).
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up mouse droppings and continue to check traps, resetting and rebaiting them as they are set off or bait is removed.
      • Due: Tomorrow Feb 23, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Holes/gaps observed in multiple locations throughout kitchen area that may be contributing to mouse activity include (but not limited to):
      • - bottom side of metal plate on wall near floor level behind prep/pizza area
      • - gap bottom left of walk in cooler door a tile is broken creating a gap which mice may be getting through
      • - in dry storage room: back lower shelf there is a gap with mouse droppings around it. *this was mentioned in previous inspections*
      • Corrective Action(s): Have all gaps sealed/filled with a material impervious to mice. Due: March 28, 2023
      • Violation Score: 15
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation:
      • Several holes found in kitchen walls or on floor wall join that require sealing including (but not limited to):
      • - walk in cooler ceiling
      • - back corner of dry storage room
      • - under main line cooler next to front left leg
      • - middle of wall under counter of dish pit
      • - wall in lower office where piping/electrical enters building
      • Closet walls in staff room also requires finishing.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Fill and seal all holes in walls with a pest proof material. Due: tomorrow
      • Finish closet walls in staff room. Due: Feb 15, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Several droppings observed in the storage area shared between liquor store and restaurant.
      • Corrective Action(s): Finish cleaning area including on the cart with the boxes of sand and area across from the cart. Due: tomorrow
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant number of mouse droppings found on top shelf above line cooler across from grill line area as well as on top of mechanical ventilation hood, behind now unused ice machine, in walk in cooler under shelving, behind equipment under mechanical ventilation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly and deeply clean then sanitize ALL areas of kitchen. No mouse droppings can remain. Due: tomorrow
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Multiple holes still found unsealed throughout kitchen that may be acting as access holes for mice. Seal Hole with wires/cables going into ceiling directly above shelving unit may be acting as an access point for mice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal up all holes that mice can fit through on the walls, floor and ceiling in the kitchen with a material that is durable and impervious to rodents. Have pest control company do a full inspection to identify areas where mice may be moving through and seal those areas up.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Significant grease build-up still found in hard to reach areas, especially under line coolers across from grill area. Strongly recommend installing castors on each of the units to facilitate cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly and deeply clean under and behind all large and fixed equipment in the kitchen. Due: tomorrow
      • Violation Score: 15
  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Butter in walk in cooler found chewed into by mice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Product voluntarily discarded.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Ice machine in kitchen no longer in use, staff now using the ice machine shared with the liquor store. Observed biofilm build-up in water recirculation area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean unit to prevent any biofilm or bacteria from getting into ice. Due: Tomorrow
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Extensive mouse infestation found in premise. Significant number of mouse droppings found in walk in cooler, all storage rooms (upstairs and down), behind grill line in kitchen, behind prep tables in kitchen, in staff room and staff room storage closet.
      • Corrective Action(s): Closure order issued. Conduct an extensive deep clean of premise including all the rooms noted above. Due: Tomorrow
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Paper boxes found stored on the bottom shelf and on floor in dry storage area off kitchen, upper storage rooms and shared storage between liquor store. Multiple mouse droppings found throughout dry storage areas
      • Corrective Action(s): Get all boxes and paper products up off the ground at least 6" for monitoring and ease of cleaning. Due: today
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build-up of grease and debris in harder to reach/clean areas observed. Reviewed areas of concern with operator.
      • Corrective Action(s): Give premise a deep clean, paying the most attention to the areas where mouse activity has been found. Due: Tomorrow.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1)Handle on corner line cooler missing and door is unable to latch shut. This can allow pest entry and allow cold air out of unit.
      • 2) Quats dispenser not dispensing any sanitizer
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Replace/repair handle. Due: 1 week
      • 2) Have dispensing unit adjusted/repaired so that it dispenses the appropriate concentration of sanitizer. Due: Tomorrow
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant mouse activity noted in the dry storage room (large amount of droppings on lower two shelves) and in upstairs storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Submit to the undersigned EHO copies of the pest control reports that have been received since last health inspection on May 4, 2022.
      • 2) Clean and sanitize the areas noted above as well as any other areas where droppings are found. Due: June 16, 2022
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Corrections from previous report:
      • 1) Deep clean of bar area completed
      • 2) Sealing of gaps in bar area cabinetry has *not* been completed as previouly required
      • 3) Risers in walkin have *not* been replaced as previously required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide an update to undersigned EHO as to the status of the corrections noted in previous report under code 305. Complete corrections numbered 2 and 3 under section 305 on previous report by June 24, 2022.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Cleaning and reduction of items / removal of items not needed in upstairs storage rooms has not been completed as previously required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Go through all items in these areas and remove all items that are no longer required for operation. Also move all items on the floor, cleaning up all droppings and store as many items as possible at least 6" up off floor for ease of cleaning and reduce hiding spots for mice. Due: June 24, 2022.
      • Violation Score: 5
  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Observed a significant build-up of biofilm in the water reservoir of the ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): Ice machine voluntarily turned off during inspection. Give ice machine a deep clean and sanitize by tomorrow (May 5th, 2022). Add these areas to a regular cleaning schedule.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant and well established mouse infestation observed in side of premise. Contract with pest control already in place and company coming in twice per month for servicing.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Have pest control company perform an entry point inspection for the building and follow all recommendations they provide in their subsequent report. Due; May 18th, 2022
      • 2) Conduct a thorough deep cleaning of premise removing all mouse droppings including (but not limited to) the following areas: behind line coolers in kitchen, bar area, walk in cooler along wall with raw meat, staff room + adjacent storage closet in staff room, prep/dishwashing area, dry storage room, etc). Recommend use of glue boards (without live trap) and snap traps (where they do not pose a safety risk to staff); consult with pest control company as needed to supplement their plan. Due: May 13th, 2022
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1) Observed a build-up of loose items (bottle caps, old lottery tickets, broken glass, etc) behind many of the pieces of equipment in the front bar area. These areas and build-up of materials can provide nesting areas/materials for pests.
      • 2) Numerous gaps around piping in lower cabinets in bar area and mouse droppings noted in some of the cabinets. Plug up these holes with a rodent proof material (ex wire mesh, steel wool or spray foam with rodent deterrent) Consult with pest control company as needed.
      • 3) Ground level risers on floor in walk-in cooler (along wall with raw meat storage) are hollow and with mouse activity noted in the walk in cooler in this area, this can provide a place for them to hide.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Give front bar area a deep clean, pulling out all the equipment possible and cleaning under behind them and cleaning out all cabinets. due: May 13th, 2022
      • 2) Seal up gaps in bar area where mice can use for harborage, around the plumbing etc in lower cabinets in particular. Due: May 18th, 2022
      • 3) Replace wooden risers in walk in cooler with something that can get product at least 6" up off ground and is open for cleaning/monitoring. Due: May 18, 2022
      • 2)
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Upstairs storage room and entry room to upstairs storage area has many items on the floor and mouse droppings noted throughout area. Some items in this area were identified as no longer in use/needed for operation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Go though all items in this area, removing items that are no longer needed for operation. Also move all items on the floor, cleaning up any droppings and (where possible) store up off the ground 6" or more to reduce harbourage areas for mice. Due: May 18th, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Prep cooler on far right of kitchen was measured to be above 4C. The potentially hazardous food was moved into cooler below that recorded below 4C. Ice was place in and around bins to lower temperature for non potentially hazardous foods in prep cooler.
      • Ensure the prep cooler is able to maintain a temperature of or less than 4C
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1)Scoop handles stored inside of dry food such as flour. Operator took scoops out and placed them out in a sanitary manner
      • 2)Ice machine had pink biofilm (slime) building up on the inside. Operator quickly had staff clean and sanitize the area. Ensure ice machine is cleaned regularly.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
  19. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions