Grand Villa Casino - Personas

4331 Dominion St, Burnaby · Restaurant

23 inspections

1. Follow-Up InspectionNov 18, 2025

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionNov 13, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Milk, cream and cut fruit stored in cooler unit with temperatures greater than 4 degrees Celsius.
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - items relocated to under counter bar cooler unit.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure cooler is repaired prior to cooler unit used for storage of potentially hazardous food items.
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     • Violation Score: 5
     • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Breading tongs have large amount of dried breading flour accumulated on surface. Item is not routinely cleaned and sanitized.
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - EHO instructed staff to wash items in dishwasher.
     • 2) Rice paddle stored in tepid water with cilantro and other food items in storage water
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - EHO directed staff to clean and sanitize and fill with clean ice water.
     • 3) Upon arrival of EHO kitchen lacked sanitizer solution dispensed for the day.
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     • Corrective Action(s): 1 & 2)Ensure common use items are routinely cleaned and sanitized at a minimum of every 2-4 hours or if in unsanitary condition.
     • 3) Sanitizer solution is to be in use throughout the day. Ensure staff are using sanitizer solution.
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     • Violation Score: 5
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towels missing from
     • 1) one bar hand sink
     • 2) one sink in kitchen food preparation area next to ovens
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure hand sinks are adequately supplied at all times with liquid soap, single use paper towels and hot and cold potable water.
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     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: 1) Bar beverage dispensing nozzle on Casino facing side was not properly wrapped. Fruit flies observed to contaminate area.
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - staff cleaned and sanitized end of nozzle unit
     • 2) Ice stored in stand up freezer unit does not have covering. This unit is used by kitchen as well as bar and therefore there is potential for contamination of ice by other items in freezer unit.
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     • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure all beverage dispensing units are fully wrapped at end of shift to prevent food source for fruit flies.
     • 2) Ice should have a protective covering
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Cleaning required in the following places:
     • 1) Bar: cooler seals and fronts where beverages have spilled
     • 2) Kitchen cooler seals and fronts have food debris
     • 3) Floor in kitchen area has food spilled and grease accumulation that is significant under cook line.
     • 4) Food splatter on underside of top lids of insert coolers. This was discussed at previous inspection.
     • 5) Walls behind cook line, equipment walls within cook line and underside of flat top have significant amount of grease. Grease accumulation will contribute to pest infestation.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Food and grease debris/spills will contribute to a pest infestation. Ensure more thorough and routine cleaning in kitchen area - especially in areas described above. These areas are not routinely cleaned. Premises has cockroach infestation in other kitchen/food preparation areas. Staff need to be diligent in cleaning to prevent spread of cockroaches through building and various food preparation areas.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: 1) Floor of walk in cooler unit has significant rust.
     • 2) Bottom leg of flat top is broken making cleaning difficult.
     • 3) Coca-cola cooler inside coffee area of bar at ambient air temperatures of 11 degrees Celsius. Temperature did not drop during time of inspection.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Make necessary repairs. As items deteriorate over time these items must be repaired/replaced.
     • Monitor cooler. Call maintenance or technician if cooler does not reduce in temperature down to 4 degrees Celsius. Do not use for storage of potentially hazardous food items.
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     • Violation Score: 3
3. Routine InspectionMay 26, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lack of paper towels in bar area secondary hand sink.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff are refilling paper towels daily.
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     • Violation Score: 5
   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Fruit flies observed throughout.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure spills are cleaned immediately.
     • Clean any food splatter from surfaces.
     • Have drains treated by Pest Technician.
     • Ensure Pest Technician installs traps for pests.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Cleaning required in restaurant area. Food debris observed today.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Clean the following areas:
     • - Inside upper portions of fold down cooler insert covers
     • - Lower shelves
     • - Ketchup wall area
     • - Floor of walk in cooler unit
     • - Food splatter from surfaces of equipment in food production area
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Cooler unit at temperatures of 7-12.
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Fan was blocked with plastic and food debris. Cooler was cleaned of debris and temperatures of 1.9 degrees Celsius were obtained.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure cooler units are routinely cleaned. If food is allowed to accumulated in areas of cooler unit this can lead to reduced air flow as was the case today.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
     • Observation: Not all cooler units had thermometers inside units. One thermometer observed to be broken.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all cooler units are supplied with sanitizer solution .
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     • Violation Score: 1
4. Routine InspectionNov 15, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: KITCHEN AREA:
     • - Cleaning is not occurring under ovens and back tables in food preparation areas. Food, grease, containers, cloths and equipment found on floor. As building has pest issues the cleaning of floors must be thorough to prevent spread of infestation.
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     • Corrective Action(s): - Discuss cleaning with staff in charge of cleaning floors. Cleaning is to occur in hard to reach areas - in corners and under equipment.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: BAR AREA:
     • Secondary glass washer is dispensing iodine at concentrations exceeding 12.5ppm. Concentrations were found to be upwards of 50ppm iodine at the glass.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Have unit serviced. As there are two glasswashers in area do not use unit until such time as glasswasher reads 12.5ppm iodine.
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     • Violation Score: 9
5. Routine InspectionJun 21, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Ice stored in freezer unit not covered. As these items are stored underneath food items they risk the potential for contamination.
     • Raw meat (beef and seafood) stored above ready to eat food items (buns and cheese) in drawer cooler of line. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure block ice for drinks are covered.
     • Ensure all raw meat and seafood is stored below ready to eat food items.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Two glasswashers in bar area are operating such that 50ppm iodine is dispensed at the glass. This is much too high. Technician has been called for service.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure repairs are made such that iodine levels are maintained at 12.5ppm at the glass.
     • Ensure staff are checking sanitizer levels - including iodine glasswashers (x2)- each day to ensure levels are maintained at 12.5ppm iodine.
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     • Violation Score: 3
6. Routine InspectionNov 16, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): BAR:
     • - Main hand sink lacks paper towels
     • - hand sink next to Coca-Cola upright cooler lacks paper towels
     • - Secondary bar area open only on weekends hand sink lacks liquid soap
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks adequately supplied at all times.
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     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoops for ice and tongs stored in dirty water. According to staff had been changed 30 minutes previously.
     • Water required changing as it had food debris. According to Chef ice baths are to be used.
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. containers filled with ice to replace water.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff use ice to store rice scoopers and other tongs.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: BAR:
     • - rodent droppings observed in bar
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     • Corrective Action(s): Discuss with Pest technician. Increase traps in area.
     • Clean and sanitize affected areas.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: BAR:
     • - Sticky beverage mats and debris found under mats
     • - Beverage dispensing nozzle holder has residue inside
     • - rodent droppings observed on lower shelf under beverage dispensing area
     • - Floor under equipment in hard to reach areas needs cleaning as food debris has accumulated
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     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas
     • Use sanitizer solution to soak areas affected by rodent droppings
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     • Violation Score: 3
7. Routine InspectionJun 16, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Ice scoop found to be submerged in ice directly. Handle making contact with ice.
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Item relocated to storage bin
     • Staff personal beverages located on food preparation surfaces.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure ice scoop is stored inside container next to ice bin and not directly inside ice.
     • Ensure staff personal beverages are stored low and below food preparation surfaces and not directly on food preparation surfaces.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Fruit flies observed in bar area surrounding back up area bar beverage dispensing unit. (accumulation of fruit flies shown to staff).
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     • Corrective Action(s): Area requires attention to determine source of pest attractant.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: 1) Cleaning required on floor under equipment in kitchen
     • 2) In kitchen, ensure tongs, knives and other frequently used food items are washed rinsed and sanitized every 2-4 hours or more frequently as required
     • 3) In bar area the drain area for beverage dispensing gun has built up residue and requires cleaning.
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     • Corrective Action(s): .
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Under counter two drawer cooler unit at temperatures of greater than 4 degrees Celsius.
     • Temperature logs indicate cooler operational at 4 degrees Celsius this morning.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Monitor two drawer cooler throughout the day. Ensure unit is consistently maintaining operating temperatures of less than or equal to 4 degrees Celsius throughout the day
     • Have unit serviced if temperatures are not able to stay below or at 4 degrees Celsius.
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     • Violation Score: 3
8. Routine InspectionFeb 28, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel in dispenser at bar handsink.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure paper towel is always available at handsink.
     • Violation Score: 5
9. Follow-Up InspectionOct 28, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: While back wall (by stage) appears cleaner, rodent droppings are noted on floor behind booths. No droppings noted by window ledge. Cleaning is done by third party company.
     • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, and contineu to monitor. Cleaning company must diligently clean areas and report any sighting of droppings.
     • Violation Score: 9
10. Follow-Up InspectionJul 14, 2022

    0 infractions

11. Routine InspectionJul 12, 2022

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: 1. Liquid handsoap is not coming out from dispenser at handsink in kitchen, by dishwasher.
      • 2. No paper towel in dispenser is available at handsink on cooking line. Staff replaced with new roll, but dispenser is out of battery.
      • Corrective Action(s): Liquid handsoap and paper towel must be available in dispenser for proper handwahsing to occur, at all times. Liquid handsoap is replaced with a new one, and soap is now available at handsink. Replace battery for paper towel dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: In-use utensils (ie. tongs, wooden spatula, etc) are observed in stagnant water in containers. One container was placed on top of grill; however, temperature is only reaching 50oC. The other container is placed at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): In-use utensils must be stored properly:
      • -->in hot water over 60oC
      • -->in empty container
      • -->in ice
      • Violation Score: 3
12. Follow-Up InspectionDec 2, 2021

    0 infractions

13. Routine InspectionNov 18, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Prep cooler (across from stove) is measured to be 13oC. Food temperatures ranged from 12.9oC (imitation crab) to 13.0oC (picked carrot). Temperature was monitored and logged at 9am (now 3pm). Staff indicated foods measured have been in cooler for awhile.
      • 2. Bar cooler (facing casino) is measured to be 9.6oC. Mostly bottled beverages in the cooler; however, noted 2 containers of cut lemons.
      • 3. A small tray of beverage condiment (ie. cut lemon, cut lime, olives, cut orange) is noted on bar counter at room temperature. No time tracking implemented.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1.Discard all potentially hazardous foods in prep. cooler, and monitor cooler temperature. Do not use cooler until cooler is adjusted or fixed.
      • 2. Discard 2 containers of cut lemons in cooler. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in this cooler.
      • 3. Cut lemon, cut lime, olives, and cut orange are considered as potentially hazardous foods and should be stored in cooler. Discard all condiments and decide on a long term solution.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer in spray bottle is noted at cooking line, and sanitizer dispensing system is available in back kitchen. However, 0ppm is noted. The color of the sanitizer jug is appears to fade in comparison to the dispensing system at the Buffet side. Staff indicated nobody checks the sanitizer concentration, and no test strip is available in facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): At least 200ppm must be available at all times.
      • Purchase test strips so that it is available at all dispensing system.
      • Staff should check sanitizer concentration daily.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel is noted at handsink at bar. Staff replenished paper towel at time of visit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure paper towel is available in dispenser at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Two containers full of frozen prawns noted in sink thawing, at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Follow proper thawing procedures:
      • -->in cold running water
      • -->in cooler
      • -->in microwave
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ventilation exhaust filters and system require cleaning. Professional cleaning was due in September 2021.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact professional cleaning company and schedule an appointment to deep clean the ventilation exhaust system.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Prep cooler (across from stove) is too warm, at 13.0oC.
      • 2. Bar cooler (facing casino) is too warm, at 9.6oC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust/fix both coolers so that temperature is maintained at 4oC or less at all times.
      • Violation Score: 3
14. Routine InspectionAug 9, 2019

    0 infractions

15. Follow-Up InspectionJun 14, 2019

    0 infractions

16. Routine InspectionJun 6, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1.Fridge 5 was displaying ambient temperatures at 8C and above. Internal temperatures of perishable foods were between 8C to 12C (raw shrimp bottom) (pesto sauce top inserts). Last temperature monitoring written down was at 8 am and read 48F or 8.9C. Inspection conducted at 3:15 pm. Food has been in the danger zone for more than 2 hours.
      • 2. Perishable condiments, such as mayo and salsa at 7C in metal pan. The ice in pan has melted. The condiments were on display for less than 2 hours.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. All potentially hazardous foods must be held at 4C or below in refrigeration units. Discard all food contents and ensure this unit can hold temperatures at 4C or below before storing food in this unit. Ensure to take temperature and records readings as required.
      • 2. Replace the ice to keep condiments below 4C.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Some containers of foods in fridge were double stacked or not properly covered.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure containers of food are not stacked on top of each other with lids or covers in fridges. Correction required today.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease and old food debris was observed under and behind grill and deep frier. Deep cleaning in these areas are required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Correction required in 2 weeks.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Fridge 5 was not holding temperatures at 4C or below.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure this unit can hold temperatures at 4C or below before food is stored in this unit. Repair required in 3 days. Do not use this unit in the mean time.
      • Violation Score: 3
17. Routine InspectionJan 21, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Base board in the kitchen next grill is damaged and collecting old food debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure this area is cleaned and repaired. Correction required in 3 weeks.
      • Violation Score: 3
18. Follow-Up InspectionOct 19, 2018

    0 infractions

19. Routine InspectionOct 12, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Handsink at the bar (facing casino) is blocked with a box of bottled beer and a glass inside sink covering the drain. Also, paper towel is missing at this handsink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure handsink is accessible at all times and must not be blocked.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Clean the following noted areas
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean:
      • -->floor under deep fryers
      • -->deep fryers (all surfaces)
      • Violation Score: 3
20. Follow-Up InspectionMar 7, 2018

    0 infractions

21. Routine InspectionMar 5, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dessert cooler is measured to be 6.1oC (air temperature). Food temperature is measured to be 8.8oC (cheese stored in cooler overnight). No temperature log available for review for the last few days.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store perishable items in cooler until temperature is maintained at 4oC or less. Foods in cooler discarded.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: 1. Front line handsink has no liquid handsoap and paper towel
      • 2. Knife noted in front line handsink
      • 3. Back kitchen handsink is blocked by a long cutting board, making it inaccesible
      • 4. Bar handsink has no paper towel in dispenser
      • Corrective Action(s): All handwashing stations must be stocked with liquid handsoap and paper towel in dispensers. Also, handwashing stations must be kept clear at all times and must not be blocked.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Certain areas require thorough cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pay extra attention in the following areas:
      • -->deep fryers (bottom compartment)
      • -->floor underneath deep fryers
      • -->ventilation exhaust filters
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Foil noted to line surface above oven in kitchen
      • Corrective Action(s): All surfaces must be durable, easily cleaned, and impervious to moisture. Remove foil.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dessert cooler is too warm at 6.1oC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust or fix cooler so that temperature is maintained at 4oC or less at all times.
      • Violation Score: 3
22. Follow-Up InspectionJan 21, 2013

    0 infractions

23. Follow-Up InspectionJan 18, 2013

    0 infractions