Indian Wok
5212 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant
25 inspections
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Personal foods stored above public foods in bar mini-cooler
- Observed AGAIN an open food can in the preparation cooler
- Corrective Action(s): Store personal foods always on the bottom in case of any leakage
- Once food cans are open transfer any leftovers into a washable container
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: One of the fryers units is not in use but is food ridden with grease and food debris
- Corrective Action(s): Do not leave unused units in an unsanitary state -clean and sanitize
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Mini-cooler at bar area showing temperature 8-9 deg C
- Noted the fridge is overly packed with pop cans
- No potentially hazardous foods stored there -just pops and shelf-stable sauces/drink mixes
- Corrective Action(s): Leave a few inches gaps between foods and the walls in the fridge to provide air flow.
- Check your thermometer at food level if temperatures do not stabilize at or below 4 deg C the unit thermostat will need adjustment or fridge repair
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed two buckets of cooked deep fried veggie balls at 31 deg C. Operator indicates it was cooked about an hour ago and was just transferred from the baking pans.
- Corrective Action(s): When cooling down the deep fried veggie balls ensure you are following this procedure:
- Step 1:
- 60 deg C to 20 deg C within 2 hours using the baking pans with layer thickness of 1" to 3"
- THEN placing in the buckets
- 20 deg C to 4 deg C within 4 hours inside the fridge
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Open food cans of corn niblets observed in the fridge
- Corrective Action(s): Empty out the food content leftovers into washable containers -open cans will rust once opened
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Carpet mat observed in the back dishpit area
- Corrective Action(s): Do not use carpets in the kitchen as they are absorbent and not easily cleanable -use only rubberized mats in the kitchen for extra traction
- Violation Score: 3
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed containers of pooled raw shelled egg stored in the fridge.
- Operator discarded the pooled egg
- Observed cabbage head under raw meats in the fridge
- Corrective Action(s): Pooled raw egg storage is not allowed -you were cited for this back in 2019.
- Once cracking open the egg it must be cooked immediately for single dishes -see the BCCDC Pooling Egg document re-emailed to the operator.
- Another alternative is to use pasteurized egg yolk in the carton
- Do not store ready-to-eat foods below raw meats/seafoods/eggs
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Grease deposits and food debris observed under the fryers -from last night (inspection at opening 5pm)
- Fridge door handles, sink faucets are noticeably dirty/food laiden
- Corrective Action(s): This is a possible pest food source and unsanitary -clean, degrease and mop under the cooking line before the end of the day
- Clean and sanitize all the fridge handles, faucets
- Violation Score: 9
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: mini-fridge next to the cooking line is STILL there as stated in the last routine inspection -not in use nor is it being used for storage
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the fridge -final warning (ie. tickets)
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A large container of cooked shredded chicken just cooked being cooled -temperature at 64 deg C
- Corrective Action(s): Cool in your wide shallow baking pans to expedite the cooling process
- Violation Score: 5
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: Still observing some equipment not in use next to the cooking line like the empty shelves behind the small preparation cooler, the empty mini-fridge there
- Corrective Action(s): Remove these items for equipment useful to the restaurant
- Violation Score: 1
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: See Code 306 for details
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Accumulation of grease and food debris below the fryers -it would take many weeks to accumulate to this level.
- Fryer unit not in use is covered with food debris
- Exterior of soup kettles, rice makers are caked with food debris
- Shelves around the cooking line are filthy with food debris
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize.
- You must be mopping, degreasing and disinfecting under the cooking EVERY NIGHT -any of this food debris would serve as a food source for rodents
- Violation Score: 9
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Some cardboards in use on the floor. Tin foil liners observed on some shelves
- Corrective Action(s): Remove all single-use materials used as floor/shelf liners -you must be cleaning and sanitizing as necessary when these surfaces get soiled
- Use washable mats for traction at the cooking line
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: See code 306 for details
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 9
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: See Code 306 for details
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Mouse droppings observed in the back food storage areas and under the front bar:
- -on the floors, shelves -did not observe any direct contamination of foodstuffs
- Rid-All Pest Control report from September 27 indicates rodent activity
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize with your bleach solution ALL areas with mouse droppings
- If any foods are observed with mouse activity it must be thrown out.
- Keep all lightly packaged foods such as paper, soft plastic, nylon packaging in rodent proof containers off the floor on the shelves
- Remove all equipment/construction materials out of the back dry storage areas
- CHECK EACH MORNING for new droppings/mouse activity for cleanup -use a high powered flashlight (not phone light) when inspecting for mouse activity
- Have your pest control come in for an inspection after the organizing and cleanup
- Violation Score: 9
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Newspaper and cardboard used for floor/shelf liners
- Corrective Action(s): DISCARD all newspaper/cardboard -do not use for floors and shelves
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Small preparation cooler not in use next to cooking line -not plugged in
- Corrective Action(s): Either repair or remove from the facility to make room for extra shelving
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: - Minor amount of mouse droppings noted on floor near dishwashing sinks and under dry storage shelving.
- Corrective Action(s): - Clean up droppings and sanitize areas. Monitor for any further activity. Ensure any additional droppings present are cleaned up promptly and the area sanitized. To be corrected: 05-Apr-2023
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: - Grease noted under cook line
- - Food splatter noted on wall behind chest freezer
- Corrective Action(s): - Clean areas above to remove food splatter and grease. To be corrected by: 05-Apr-2023
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: - Boxes of onions stored on the floor
- Corrective Action(s): - Place boxes on shelving 6 inches or more off of the floor. To be corrected: 13-Aug-2022
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: - Food residue and grime noted on hard to reach areas of floor such as along edges and around wheels/legs of shelving units/equipments.
- - Grease build up noted on exhaust canopy vents (Note: professional service not due until Oct 2022)
- - Mouse droppings (appear to be from past issues) noted by wheel of dry storage shelving unit
- Corrective Action(s): - Move out moveable equipment and thoroughly clean/scrub hard to reach areas of the floor to remove residue, grime, mouse droppings.
- - Clean vents from exhaust canopy to remove grease build up. Operator reported they are due to be cleaned Monday.
- To be corrected: 23-Aug-2022
- Violation Score: 9
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: NEW OBSERVATION:
- Double stacking of food containers observed without a barrier
- Corrective Action(s): Place a barrier between the containers
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Cleaning is still lacking in the kitchen -grease-laiden racks still observed
- Fridge doors and cavities were still to be found to be food laiden
- Under fryers there is a large wooden plank and woks stored there -the floors there are grease laiden
- Floors have food debris
- Rice cookers, soup holders are food laiden on the outside
- NOTE: Inspection at 130pm after rush hour
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the wooden plank under the fryers -the woks as well should not be stored there
- Clean and sanitize these surfaces
- Violation Score: 9
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw meats and eggs observed above vegetables and cooked foods in 2-door display fridge in kitchen
- Corrective Action(s): Maintain raw meats/seafoods/eggs below vegetables and cooked foods -post the FOODSAFE sign on proper organizing at the fridge door
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: -plastic racking behind small preparation cooler in kitchen is grease laden
- -on top of fridge across from exhaust hoods is food laden
- -fridge cavities and doors has food debris and greasy
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize daily
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: 2-compartment utility sink next to washer -the backing is not sealed with the wall
- -Paint fading and beginning to chip atop chest freezer in kitchen (was painted 4 months ago as per operator)
- Corrective Action(s): Re-silicone and seal to better prevent water going behind
- -Re-paint the freezer top (use an oil-based paint). You will need paint the freezer top more often (at least every 2 months)
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A large mound of utensils in a strainer observed in dishwasher
- Utensils in the middle will not be adequately cleaned and sanitized
- Corrective Action(s): Utensils must be flattened out in a single layer for adequate cleaning
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pooled egg and storage in the fridge observed.
- Corrective Action(s): Once raw shelled eggs are cracked open they must be immediately cooked.
- Print out and review the BCCDC documents on pooled eggs emailed to the operator -keep with your Food Safety Plans
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Following areas are have minor grease/food debris:
- -fridge doors, fridge shelves, floors, sink faucet knobs and basins
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize with bleach
- Violation Score: 3
- 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Grocery plastic bags being reused -observed cooked foods in plastic bags
- Corrective Action(s): Discarded the cooked food.
- Do not reuse single use containers. Use your washable containers!
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: NEW OBSERVATION
- Chest freezer in kitchen is rusted over
- Corrective Action(s): Remove rust and repaint the chest freezer cover or replace the entire chest freezer lid
- Send me a picture verification within a week as per email below signature
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: cooked chicken pieces in a voluminous container on counter -core temperature of the container at 61 deg C
- Corrective Action(s): You must cool foods FAST:
- Step 1
- 60 deg C to 20 deg C in 2 hours: wide-shallow pans at 1-3 inches in depth
- Step 2
- 20 deg C to 4 deg C in 4 hours: trasfer food to the container and place in the fridge
- Violation Score: 5
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operator is placing perishable foods at room temperature (5-59 deg C) in excess of >2 hours.
- Operator is placing perishable foods at room temperature for rush hours then placing back in the fridge
- Corrective Action(s): Discarded a number of perishables that were placed back in the fridge
- Operator is to FULLY utilize the preparation cooler insert level for assembly of foods -this will cut down the need to place any perishables out at room temperature
- Operator is to only take out SMALL portions of perishable foods that will be used within 2 hours after which any leftovers are to be discarded.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Raw chicken box above cooked foods in 2-door undercounter stainless
- -Egg plant and cucumber directly touching the shelves in domestic fridge
- Corrective Action(s): -Discard cooked foods
- Raw meats MUST be stored below ready-to-eat foods
- -Shelves in the fridge are not regularly cleaned and sanitized -store the whole vegetables in the original bags or on on washable trays
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Lower stainless shelf next to cooking line handsink:
- -milk basket is filthy, an open bulk bag of MSG stored there, shelf there is filthy
- -back storage hallway has foods stored on the ground and the shelves there cannot be accessed without climbing over
- -rags used for hot plating at the woks are filthy
- -a tray of miscellaneous equipment including tools stored on the preparation table next to the dishwasher
- -electric fan next to 3-compartment sink is filthy with grease
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize these these areas
- NOTE as cleaning and sanitizing is a reoccurring issue here a Correction Order has been issued
- Violation Score: 9
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Despite the preparation cooler being onsite for the last 6 months the insert levels are not being utilized for the intended purpose -non-perishable sauce was stored at insert level
- NOTE: this is a repeat infraction from the last routine check
- Corrective Action(s): You are to utilize your preparation cooler inserts for assembly of perishable ingredients like your cut chestnuts, cut carrots, meats, and dairy ingredients.
- At least 6 standard sized inserts can be fitted in the preparation cooler -you are expected to utilize this space
- Violation Score: 3
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): NEW OBSERVATION:
- Open can of ketchup stored in the fridge
- Corrective Action(s): Remove all food contents once a tin can is opened -once open the tin may leach onto the food
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Sanitation is an ongoing issue here and has been cited in the last few routine inspections.
- Following areas are in need of attention:
- -Back storage areas need organization
- -Remove all goods not related to restaurant
- -keep foods above the ground on your shelves
- -Dry storage containers for flour, sugar, etc. are not being cleaned out when new bags are placed in
- -Fridge doors and cavities are food laiden
- -Wall areas around the dishwasher and 3-compartment sink
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize these areas more regularly
- NOTE: repeated sanitation citations will require increased enforcement: ie. ticket(s), closure
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Mini-freezer next to stove is frosted over with ice
- Corrective Action(s): Defrost more regularly
- Violation Score: 3
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: Old rice cookers kept onsite next to dishwasher
- Corrective Action(s): Remove any goods not used in the restaurant out of the premise
- Violation Score: 1
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Operator is still having difficulty separating worker personal effects from public foods and food areas
- Corrective Action(s): All your personal effects need to be centralized to one area and that is in the back shelving area
- Violation Score: 1
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Top of chest freezer used for a food preparation area -the handle area is covered with duck tape and is fraying
- Corrective Action(s): Either replace the freezer top lid
- or
- Place clean cutting boards on top of the freezer to work on
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Some minor cleaning needed in the kitchen: fridge/freezer door and handles dirty.
- Fridge and freezer cavities are dirty
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize these surfaces today and more regularly
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Again observed cardboard floor liners and newspapers used for shelf liners. As well newspapers used for wrapping bananas.
- Corrective Action(s): DO NOT RE-USE NEWSPAPERS OR CARDBOARD BOXES FOR SHELF/FLOOR LINERS
- Only use food-grade wrap for foods: ie. Saran Wrap, tin foil, wax paper
- Continued contravention here will require increased enforcement
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Some personal effects are being stored in the kitchen area -a whole bulk storage unit is filled with personal clothing
- Corrective Action(s): Your personal effects area is in the back behind the washer -place only food related goods in the kitchen area
- Violation Score: 1
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: 1-compartment utility sink next to stove has been blocked off for years with a preparation table as per operator and is not needed
- Operator plans to place another 2-door upright commercial fridge there instead
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the 1-compartment utility sink to make way for another fridge
- within 2 months
- Violation Score: 1
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: New observation: tin foil used as shelf cover under 2-compartment sink
- Corrective Action(s): Do not use single use materials as floor/shelf liners like the cardboard or newspaper.
- You must be cleaning and sanitizing daily. Your shelf and floor surfaces are of such materials that they can be cleaned and sanitized DAILY
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2-door undercounter fridge (leftside) internal temperatures showing:
- 12.2 deg C for raw chicken
- 11.8 deg C for sauce
- No Daily Temperature logs are being maintained for fridges or dishwasher
- Operator is using the thermostat (digital readout) for fridge temperature
- Corrective Action(s): Discard all perishables in this unit.
- Have this unit adjusted/serviced immediately
- Have a thermometer at food level for monitoring temperatures
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: Hanging towels at stove used for cleaning surfaces
- Hanging towels at waitress cart for cleaning dining tables
- Corrective Action(s): Maintain your wiping towels in your bleach sanitizer solution: >100ppm chlorine (1/2 teaspoon bleach + 1 liter water)
- Violation Score: 5
- 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
- Observation: 1. Goods being stored directly on the floor in the back storage area:
- -pops, equipment directly on the floor
- 2. Daily Temperature logs not being maintained for fridges and dishwasher
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Put in 1 more multi-level shelving unit in the back -ensure the lowest level is >15cm off the floor to facilitate cleaning and monitoring of pests
- 2. Maintain Daily Temperature logs to better ensure your equipment is in good working order -templates provided
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Some foods observed directly under sinks:
- -ginseng box under 2-compartment sink
- -condiments under front handsink
- Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods directly under sinks -sinks have a tendency to leak non-potable water
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Cleaning needed for hard-to-reach areas in kitchen:
- -between appliances, in corners and sides where gunk is
- Corrective Action(s): As above
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Operator is using many paper-based floor and shelf liners
- Corrective Action(s): Paper based floor/shelf liners are not acceptable:
- Acceptable food surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable and non-toxic -all of which newspapers and cardboard do not meet
- You MUST be cleaning and disinfecting as needed -using plastic mats where necessary for additional support
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: 2-door undercounter fridge (leftside) too warm
- Corrective Action(s): Repair unit
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]