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ISKCON Temple Kitchen

5462 Marine Dr, Burnaby · Restaurant

20 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operator is not using a sanitizer to clean the food counters -only water and towels is being used
      • Corrective Action(s): You MUST be using your bleach sanitizer for cleaning the tables. As per the sign posted at the dishpit 1/2 teaspoon bleach plus 1 liter water is adequate for >100ppm chlorine concentration
      • Also obtain Chlorine Test Strips to monitor these solutions
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: -Foods observed on the floor in front of the Walk-in cooler
      • -Some foods in the external storage containers STILL being stored on the floor -open bulk food bags not stored in rodent proof containers
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods on the floor! Store at least >15cm off the floor on your shelves or shelf risers
      • Store open food bulk bags in rodent proof containers (such as your rubbermaid containers) with lids on securely
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler floor tiles still have not repaired -operator has only placed a large painted wooden slab atop the floor area (pictures taken). Water will ingress under/between the wooden planks and the wood will also absorb the water and eventually get moldy
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the wooden slabs. Replace the broken/missing tiles
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: New food manager nor the other worker present does NOT have this certification or equivalent
      • Corrective Action(s): At least one worker must have this certification
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: cracked floor tiles and cemented areas in the Walk-in cooler STILL have not been repaired or coated over
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair.
      • **Repeat infractions that are not corrected as specified may require increased enforcement such as ticketing
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Floor plans for the external storage sheds/shipping containers STILL not received
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large amounts of cut pumpkin directly in garbage bags in external chest freezer
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard the pumpkin.
      • Do not store foods directly in garbage bags they are NOT food grade and will leach chemicals onto the food
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: No bleach sanitizer was available at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Have your bleach sanitizer buckets prepped before start of food preparation maintained at >100ppm chlorine residual
      • **Operator to obtain chlorine test strips to monitor solutions
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash sink in main kitchen AGAIN has the steel plate overtop of it and no paper towels in the dispenser
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep designated handwash sinks always accessible and properly stocked with paper towels and pumped soap
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: The 3 external dry storage areas in the shipping containers/sheds -there are many dry food bags not properly secured:
      • -open bulk food bags
      • -food bags on the floor -not organized
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep open food bags in rodent proof containers with lids on tight
      • Keep foods off the floor on your shelves >6" off the floor
      • Ensure your professional pest control gets access to all your external food storage areas
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler has numerous cracked/broken tiles and some areas are cemented over
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the broken tiles.
      • Floor areas that are cemented over will need to be sealed over for example with an epoxy coating
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Operator to update floor plans showing the location of the external storage areas for dry foods and chest freezers: 2 sheds and 2 shipping containers
      • Corrective Action(s): Submit plans with these 4 external storage units
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Numerous packages of dry stored foods not in rodent proof container found contaminated by mice: rice bags
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all the rice bags
      • Keep ALL foods in lightly packaging (ie. soft plastic, paper, nylon) in rodent proof containers
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice and lentils in containers of water stored at room temperature and on the floor
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods on the floor.
      • Keep potentially hazardous foods at safe temperatures: hot >60 deg C or cold <4 deg C
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Handwash sink next to stove was blocked off with a metal plate and the paper towel dispenser was empty
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep the handwash sink clear for use and properly stocked with paper towels and pumped soap
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Many foods in light packaging (ie. soft plastic, paper, nylon) not in rodent proof containers
      • Corrective Action(s): Store in rodent proof containers
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: A live mouse observed on the stove and the kitchen area during the inspection
      • Mouse droppings observed in dry storage and pots/pans area
      • Dry storage foods observed contaminated by mice -rice bags
      • Corrective Action(s): Correct all items as discussed in this report (see Code 306)
      • Have your professional pest control come in previous to the follow-up inspection this Thursday
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Numerous droppings observed throughout the dry storage and pots/pan area -on shelves on potato boxes, dry storage shelves
      • Corrective Action(s): You must be cleaning and sanitizing DAILY as discussed in previous inspections with a flashlight
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Neither of the two staff at the beginning of the inspection had this certification or equivalent
      • Corrective Action(s): At least one staff at all open times must have this requirement
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: NEW OBSERVATION:
      • 3-compartment wash sinks are missing the plugs
      • Corrective Action(s): obtain the plugs -they are required to facilitate Manual Washing
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: NEW OBSERVATION:
      • there is a ceiling leak near the 3-compartment wash sinks -non-potable water dripping on the floor
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the leak
      • In the meantime place a Notice for food workers to not store any open foods where the leaking is occurring
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Handsink next to stove was covered with a steel plate and only 4 L dishsoap container was available for washing hands. The fixed soap dispenser is missing
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep the designated handsink uncovered at all times and replace the fixed soap dispenser
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): some foods stored on the Walk-in cooler floor uncovered
      • An open food can observed in Walk-in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep foods covered at all times
      • Empty out leftover food can contents into a washable container
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Some bulk dry foods observed on shelves
      • Back screen door does not shut tight as there is a gap on the bottom of the door and no locking latch
      • Corrective Action(s): As you have an active rodent problem ALL lightly packaged foods (ie. soft plastic, paper, nylon packaging) are to be stored in rodent proof containers with lids cinched tight
      • There must be no gap more than a 1/4" when the screen door is closed otherwise may permit the entry of rodents/flies -keep tha back main door closed until this is repaired
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some mouse droppings observed around the water heater, on a lower shelf in the corner next to the mixer and on top of some canned jackfruit cans there.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize with your dilute bleach solution
      • You must be monitoring DAILY for rodent activity -every morning have a worker monitor the kitchen floors/corners/shelves for droppings with a high powered flashlight.
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Leaking light at the Walk-in cooler -onto the middle aisle floor (bucket collecting the waste water) -operator has contractors working on it
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure ALL workers are aware of this leak so as not to put any open foods in this area
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A large bucket of vegetables double stacked on top of peppers.
      • Waterlogged bulk foods in dry storage bin
      • Vegetables are stored directly on the shelves
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all the foods
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation: Observed enormous pots and pans in use.
      • Corrective Action(s): All dishware to be washed must fit the wash compartments available.
      • Remove these enormous pots from use otherwise install larger dishpit sinks
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: A large festival had just finished on the 6th of Wednesday and was in the process of being taken down
      • Unapproved Food Preparation areas were set up in the outside parking lot and the dumpster area -stoves, preparation tables
      • Corrective Action(s): You MUST have a Temporary Food Permit for any food activities outside of your permitted commercial kitchen -this includes ensuring proper handwashing facilities are present, tent/floor coverage, FOODSAFE Level 1 worker monitoring preparation of foods
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 102 - Operation of an unapproved food premises [s. 6(1)]
      • Observation: See Code 101 for details
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Flowers stored above foods in the Walk-in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the flowers from the Walk-in cooler
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: STILL awaiting the Food Safety Plans for the weekly Sunday "Love Feast"
      • Corrective Action(s): Submit for review before the follow-up inspection
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed a number of flying insects in the kitchen likely as a result of the back doors wedged open
      • Corrective Action(s): Install fly pest control devices in the kitchen (ie. sticky traps)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back screen and main door wedged open at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): One of these doors must be closed at all time
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A few heads of lettuce stored directly on the wire shelves of Walk-in cooler -these shelves are not regularly cleaned and sanitized
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded the outer layer of the lettuce
      • Do not store the vegetables directly on the shelves rather in the original boxes, bags, trays and so forth
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: A few open food cans in the Walk-in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Once the food cans are opened transfer any leftovers into washable containers -the open cans may start to rust and contaminate foods.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: The back door to the kitchen was left wedged open the entire inspection.
      • This back door leads right to the dumpster area
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep the back main door door closed unless actively shipping goods.
      • NOTE: the screen door when closed has a large gap at the bottom that can permit the entry of rodents. Any gap more then 1/4" must be closed off -you will need a door sweep installed there if you will close this door instead of the main one.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Confirmed that coolers (Coleman type) being left outside next to the dumpster areas. Containers were observed open and filthy
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize these coolers
      • Keep your food containers in a sanitary state in a clean location inside such as where you have the pots and pans in the kitchen
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: - Water supply to handsink was turned off at time of the inspection. No food preparation or food service was occurring at the time. Maintenance staff reported that foodhandlers wash hands in one compartment of warewashing sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Turn on water supply to handwashing sink so hot and cold water is available at the handsink for handwashing.
      • - Ensure employees wash hands in designated handwashing sink. To be corrected by: 05-July-2022
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: - Boxes of produce were noted on the the floor of the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Store all food items on shelving 6 inches or more off of the floor. To be corrected by: 05-July-2022
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer available at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that a 100ppm chlorine solution is available at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Small amount of rodent droppings noted in storage shed for dry goods.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas with a 1:10 bleach solution (1 cup bleach: 10 cups water). Seal any possible entrances and follow recommendations from pest control. Any foods that have rodent damage must be discarded.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Kitchen staff does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that at least one staff member has valid FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent at all times. Reminder that all certificates have a five year expiry date. To sign up for courses, please see http://www.foodsafe.ca/ or contact the Burnaby Health Protection Office.
      • Violation Score: 1
  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food in outdoor chest freezer has gone bad. Freezer does not keep temperature. Staff is aware of this issue and is not using this food for cooking.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all food that has been stored in this freezer.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer available.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that a 100ppm bleach solution (5mL unscented household bleach in 2.5L of water) is available whenever cooking is done. Solution made at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No FOODSAFE certified staff are available on-site at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that at least one FOODSAFE certified staff member is on shift at all times.
      • Note: All FOODSAFE certificates obtained before July 29, 2013 have expired. All other certificates expire 5 years after issue date or as printed. Refresher courses are available for those who hold valid certificates; those who hold expired certificates must take the full course. Courses are available through Fraser Health or http://www.foodsafe.ca/
      • Violation Score: 1
  18. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink in kitchen blocked by large wok.
      • Hot & cold water, liquid soap and paper towel provided.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handsinks are clear of obstructions.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings noted in dry storage shed under shelves.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all droppings are cleaned up and food storage areas are cleaned regularly and monitor for pests.
      • Correction date: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Flooring dipping in dry storage area exposing gap between floor and side walls. Possible entry point for pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Food storage areas must be secure and pest free. Seal gap in wall/floor to prevent pest entry.
      • Correction date: 2 months
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Regular cleaning required:
      • 1. Shelves - food debris
      • 2. floors under counters and shelves and dishpit
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure regular cleaning of shelves and flooring under shelves and flooring.
      • Correction date: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
  20. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions