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Homeland Cuisine

15065 Marine Dr, White Rock · Restaurant

11 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Smaller preparation cooler insert internal food product temperatures ~8 degrees C. Lower section ambient air temperature ~ 10 degrees C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Relocated cold potentially hazardous foods in inserts and lower sections to the larger preparation cooler and walk in cooler. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are store at or below 4 degrees C.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - At the time of inspection staff washroom hand sink paper towel dispenser empty.
      • - At the time of inspection front service area 2 compartment sink not provided with liquid soap and paper towels and faucet not in good working order.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
      • 2 compartment sink requires servicing. In the interim, staff to wash hands at the kitchen hand sink.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Rodent droppings observed in the 2nd and 3rd floor storage rooms underneath shelves. No live rodents observed at the time of inspection.
      • - Numerous flies observed in the 2nd floor storage room. Flies also observed in the front service area and customer dining area.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - As discussed in previous inspections assess the premise and ensure any potential entry points are sealed. Clean and sanitize areas with droppings immediately. Contact pest control company for servicing and place additional traps for monitoring.
      • - Have pest control company address the fly issue in the storage room, front service area and customer dining area. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Fan cover in the walk in cooler covered in dust. Dust and other debris also on walls in the walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean the fan cover and all walls in the walk in cooler. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Smaller preparation cooler insert internal food product temperatures ~8 degrees C. Lower section ambient air temperature ~ 10 degrees C.
      • - At the time of inspection front service area 2 compartment sink not provided with liquid soap and paper towels and faucet not in good working order.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Service the smaller preparation cooler and ensure unit is capable of maintaining 4 degrees C or less. Correct immediately.
      • - Immediatley service the 2 compartment sink faucet immediately to allow for the proper flow of water. Provide liquid soap and paper towels in dispensers/holders.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Both staff on duty unable to produce FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent certificates.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure in the absence of the operator at least one staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Send additional staff to take course by July 1, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: In addition to the rat droppings, now flies observed in the 2nd floor storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all food spills, clean and sanitize areas with rat droppings. Have pest control company address the fly issue. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen hand sink not provided with single use paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): As discussed in previous inspection ensure all hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Repeat violation. See Rpt # VCHN - DMWQRSS.
      • Additional traps setup throughout premise. Dead rat caught on trap at top of stairs for 3rd floor storage area. Droppings still noted in the 2nd floor storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Set additional traps for monitoring. Seal any holes and potential entry points. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation:
      • - At the time of inspection 0ppm chlorine detected at the plate level during the final rinse cycle for the low temperature dishwasher.
      • - Due to clog for drainage pipe, glass washer not available for use.
      • - No approved food contact surface sanitizer solution prepared and available for use.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Low temperature dishwasher serviced by service technician. 50ppm chlorine detected during the final rinse cycle.
      • - Bar glass washer also serviced but as per service technician requires replacement parts.
      • - Staff refilled a bottle of 200ppm quats from the chemical dispensing station.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - At the time of inspection plumbers working on clogged drainage pipe which services the kitchen hand sink, front area 2 compartment sink and glass washer. No adequate hand washing stations available in the kitchen and front service area.
      • - Staff washroom hand sink paper towel dispenser empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clog in drainage pipe cleared. Kitchen hand sink available for use. Ensure during operation all hand sinks are provided with hot/cold runnning water, clear of obstructions, in good working order, and provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Mutiple attemps made to have operator pay permit fee for permit to operate.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pay the permit fee amount immediately.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies and rat droppings observed in the storage area. Fruit flies observed in the front service area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact your pest control company to address the fly and rat issue. Thoroughly clean and sanitize the storage area. Remove any unnecessary items. Seal any holes and potential access points. Clean all food spills quickly and eliminte any standing water. Setup traps for monitoring. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Storage room next to walk in cooler requires a thorough cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Reorganize and thoroughly clean the storage room. Correct by October 30, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - At the time of inspection 0ppm chlorine detected at the plate level during the final rinse cycle.
      • - Due to clog for drainage pipe, glass washer not available for use.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Dishwasher service technician onsite. Serviced and 50ppm chlorine detected during the final rinse cycle. Recommend obtaining test strips to verify chlorine concentration.
      • - Plumbers serviced the clogged drain pipe. Service technician serviced the glass washer but replacement parts required. Do not used until fixed. Until then in the interim, all glasseware to be washed in the low temperature dishwasher.
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      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Several spray bottles observed on premises not labeled identifying contents.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemicals, cleaners, and similar agents are labeled properly. Correct by October 24, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Both staff on duty at time of inspection did not have FOODAFE level 1 or equivalent.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure in the operator's absence at least one staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Send additional to take FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Correct by November 30, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - At the time of inspection dishwasher final rinse chlorine concentration 0ppm.
      • - Sanitizer container 0ppm chlorine/quats.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Staff replaced the bulk sanitizer solution container and primed the sanitizer line. 50ppm chlorine detected during tha final rinse cycle. Obtain chlorine test strips and verify chlorine concentration on a daily basis.
      • - Ensure during operation an approved food contact surface sanitizer solution is prepared and available for use. Note: select the correct chemical agent from the dispensing unit.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Scoops and other dispensing utensils stored directly in dry products and in the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store scoops and other dispensing utensils directly in dry products or the ice machine. Store all scoops and other dispensing utensils outside and in a sanitary manner at all times. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Unfinished wood and plywood used for shelves, swinging doors, and sliding cupboard doors.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all surfaces are smooth, non absorbant, and easy to clean. Staff to paint the shelves, swinging doors, and front area sliding cupboard doors. Correct by February 18, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on duty had FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure in the the operator's absence at least one staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Send staff to take FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Correct by February 28, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 1