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JB Culinary Services

106 - 3191 Thunderbird Cres, Burnaby · Restaurant

20 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on floor around 1-door stand up freezer (Copabakery). Pest control visits monthly.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove droppings and sanitize areas.
      • 2. Continue to monitor.
      • 3. Continue to seal any gaps/holes identified.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Domestic cooler (#4) is mesured to be 10.1oC (air temperature). Food internal temperatures are measured to be 5.6oC (eggs, top shelf); 7.3oC (milk purchased this morning, side door); and 8.9oC (chocolate cake from overnight, bottom shelf). Temperature log is maintained, but not logged for today yet.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use cooler until temperature can be maintained at 4oC.
      • Chocolate cake and eggs transferred to another cooler.
      • All dairy products placed on side door discarded.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Buckets are observed on the ground.
      • Corrective Action(s): Products must be stored at least 6 inches above ground.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Domestic cooler (#4) is too warm, at 10.1oC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair cooler so that tempeature can be maintained at 4oC or less.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Food buckets (ie. rice) are stored on the ground.
      • 2. Trays of croissants observed in walk-in cooler without cover.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Products must be stored at least 6 inches above ground.
      • 2. Cover foods.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings are observed in facility - 1) on equipment (staff indicated those are not in use); 2) on container lids on shelving rack; 3) on floor near hot water tank; 4) on floor where mixers are; 5) on shelves where Copabakery stores dry products. Pest control reports were provided for review.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove droppings.
      • 2. Sanitize areas.
      • 3. Continue to monitor.
      • 4. Follow recommendations listed on pest report.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One tray of croissants with fillings such as sliced tomatoes, sliced cheese, and arugula observed at room temperature. Temperature is measured at 14.4oC. Staff indicated foods will be placed in cooler soon.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure potentially hazardous food is kept cold under 4oC or hot over 60oC when not being prepared. Staff has moved tray of croissants to walk-in cooler.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 pots of raw beef observed in slow cookers, with temperature measured at 18.8oC. Staff indicated beef will be cooked in slow cooker soon, for 16 hours.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store potentially hazardous foods at room temperature. Foods should be kept hot over 60oC or cold under 4oC. In this case, foods should start cooking process immediately after placing in slow cookers.
      • Two pots of beef discarded.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel dispenser is empty at kitchen handsink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure handsink is always stocked with hot and cold running water, liquid handsoap and paper towel. Staff has replenished paper towel at time of visit.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings are observed in the following areas:
      • -->floor under shelf by dishwasher
      • -->inside one soup ladle
      • -->on canned goods
      • -->on floor next to walk-in cooler
      • Pest control company visits regularly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, sanitize areas, and monitor.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At time of visit staff is cooking a pot of seafood with propane tank, right by loading bay door, and door is open to let steam out.
      • Corrective Action(s): Loading bay door must be closed at all times, unless there is a screen installed.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Containers and some alcoholic beverages are stored on ground.
      • 2. Some food bins without lids.
      • Corrective Action(s): When the facility has an active pest issue, storing all products at least 6 inches above ground is top priority. Store all foods above ground to facilitate cleaning and for pest monitoring.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Rodent droppings observed throughout the whole facility. One dead baby mouse noted next to snap trap behind 2-door sliding cooler. Droppings observed on the floor, on top of canned goods, on top of food buckets, inside cake pans, in bins, and in washroom. Pest control company visits monthly. 3 mice were caught in last visit 2 weeks ago.
      • 2. Fly acitivty is quite high in the food preparation area. Observed fly landing on prep counter and other areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove all droppings, and sanitize all areas. Increase pest control visit, and a thorough inspection must be done to seal all entry points.
      • 2. As pest company suggests, keep door closed AT ALL TIMES.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1. Many products are stored inside facility for catering business. Staff indicated some items have not been in use for years. Boxes of products and portable coolers in one corner of the facility, creating potential harbourage areas.
      • 2. Front entrance door was open at time of visit.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Re-organize facility. Remove items not required, or items that have not been in use.
      • 2. Door must be closed at all times, unless a screen door is installed.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Spill stain noted on floor in walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the above mentioned area.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Some lights in food preparation area are without light covers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install light covers to protect food from contamination in case light shatters.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings are noted - on bottom orange shelving rack; under orange shelving rack; under and around dishwashering area; corner around handwashing station and in staff washroom. Pest control company visits monthly and are coming back to seal some entry points. Operator indicated a professional cleaning company is coming this Sunday for cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, sanitize all areas, and continue to monitor.
      • Increase pest control visit if needed.
      • Store all products above ground to facilitate pest monitoring.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap observed at loading bay door and floor. Pest control technician is aware and will be sealing it in next visit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all entry points are sealed.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher does not reach 71C after multiple tries. High temperature dishwasher is reaching 63.5C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Alternative dishwasher method has been discussed with operator:
      • 1. wash and rinse in the high temperature dishwasher
      • 2. sanitize in two compartment sink
      • 3. air dry utensils/ equipment
      • QUAT sanitizer must be 200ppm or if Bleach and Water solution 100ppm. Two compartment sink has plug.
      • Maintenance has been called on site during inspection to fix dishwasher.
      • Correction: as soon as possible
      • Violation Score: 15
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler in the back is sitting at 10-12C air temperature.
      • Food was probed - sitting at 12C.
      • Ensure that all potentially hazardous food is thrown out.
      • Wraps were made today. Staff indicated that ingredients were pulled from working coolers. Wraps and other food made today, were placed in other coolers at Dageraad Brewing with operators permission. Food will be kept there until delivery today.
      • Corrective Action(s): have maintenance done on the walk in cooler. Cooler must maintain 4C or less.
      • Correction: as soon as possible
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: High Temperature dishwasher does not reach 71C at the plate.
      • Recorded temperature: 69C after running it three times.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the high temperature dish washer reaches 71C at the dish plate.
      • correction date: as soon as possible
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings found along the back right most wall (behind the row of freezers) when entering the facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the area for mouse droppings.
      • correction date: as soon as possible
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: walk in cooler does not maintain 4C or less.
      • Corrective Action(s): fix walk in cooler so that it can maintain 4C or less
      • correction date: as soon as possible
      • Violation Score: 9
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed mice droppings in the areas below:
      • - Corners by the loading bay shutter
      • - Corners under the prep table with deli slicer (beside hand washing sink)
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings and sanitize the area using 200ppm Quats or 100ppm Bleach water.
      • Pest control service in place. Monthly or weekly service in place depending on the seasons.
      • Remove items off the floor and continue to monitor pest acvitivity daily. Address the issue ASAP.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1. The loading bay shutter remained open during food production time.
      • 2. Clutters noted under the front storage rack by the loading bay shutter.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Remain the shutter door closed at all times except loading or unloading.
      • 2. Remove clutters under the storage rack. Given 3 days.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Freezer #4: seals were ripped at the freezer top.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace the unit to maintain the unit in good working order. Given 2 weeks to address.
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler at temperatures between 6C - 7C. Products measured with prob thermometer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Walk-in cooler must be repaired to ensure it is able to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at temperatures at or below 4C / 40F. Store potentially hazardous food items in coolers able to maintain temperatures at or below 4C / 40F.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Temperature of the final rinse at the plate is 61C. The temperature of the final rinse at the plate must be at least 71C for sanitizing purposes. Note: The final rinse at the gauge was 82C.
      • Corrective Action(s): The dishwasher need to be repiared / replaced to ensure a final rinse of at least 71C at the plate. Ensure the supply of hot water from the hot water tank can keep up with the demand. Food equipment washed in the dishwasher must be sanitized in the two compartment sink with 200 ppm QUATS for a minimum of 1 minute (as per manufacturer's directions).
      • Violation Score: 15
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: - Sandwiches and containers of pulled pork were stored in undercounter cooler which was 4C. Internal temperatures of food were: Turkey Sandwich 11.6C, Chicken Sandwich 10.5C, Roasted veggie sandwich 14.2C, pulled pork 14.9C. Operator reported sandwiches were made 3-4 hours prior.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Sandwiches (4 turkey, 4 chicken, 2 roasted veggie) and 2 small containers of pulled pork were discarded by Operator at time of the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - High temperature dishwasher final rinse was not meeting adequate sanitizing temperature at dish surface. Temperature at dish surface measured 65.9C, 63.7C which is not adequate to sanitize dishes effectively.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Dishes are to be manually sanitized in 2 compartment sink after washing dishes in dishwasher until dishwasher is repaired. Quats solution and plugs for sink present.
      • * Dishwasher mechanic/technician was called by Operator and reported to be arriving at the facility within 1 hour. Premises had closed for the day due to regular hours of operation.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: - Alterations to the layout of the ktichen/food preparation area have taken place without approval. Location of preparation tables and cooking equipment have changed
      • Corrective Action(s): - Revert layout back to layout which was initially approved or submit revised layout plans for review by Fraser Health. [Correction date: 27-March-2019]
      • *Discussed concerns over access to handsink being decreased from the back prep area. This will need to be addressed by movement of equipment or installation of an additional handsink. Operator must first submit plans to Fraser Health for review and ensure City of Burnaby requirements are met.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - High temperature dishwasher did not meet sanitizing temperature. Temperature at dish surface was 65.9C, 63.7C
      • - True single door cooler was not maintaining a temperature of 4C or colder. Temperature of interior of unit was 7-8C
      • - Small undercounter cooler in prep table unit was not maintaining a temperature of 4C or colder. Temperature of the interior of the unit was 12.9C
      • Corrective Action(s): - Repair/adjust dishwasher so that it is capable of effectively sanitizing dishes. Temperature at dish must be 71C or higher
      • - Repair/adjust coolers and do not store any food inside of them until they are capable of maintaining a temperature of 4C or colder.
      • Violation Score: 9
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: -Ongoing rodent issues - mouse droppings noted on floor in corner near bay door and on shelving where packaging is stored.
      • -One small mouse noted on adhesive trap near bay door
      • Corrective Action(s): -Clean up droppings immeidately and continue to monitor for further activity daily, removing any additional droppings noted. Continue to maintain a high level of sanitation and keep floor area clear to facilitate cleaning and monitoring.
      • *Significant improvement to cleanliness noted in storage area by bay door. Floor area is mostly clear. Pest Control technician was on-site 16-July-2018 with additional traps placed. Report indicated fly control light to be placed at next visit. Staff reported contract is for every two weeks. Retain service reports on-site.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Bay door was open with loosely fitting mesh/screen. Screen was not affixed to walls leaving gaps large enough for pest entry.
      • Corrective Action(s): -Keep door closed. If door is open, it must be fitted with a tightly fitted screen which is capable of excluding all pests (ie. flies and rodents). Staff on duty closed door at time of the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: -Refrigeration units still lack thermometers
      • Corrective Action(s): -Supply all refrigeration units with accurate thermometers [Correction date: 20-July-2018]
      • Violation Score: 1
  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Potentially hazardous food stored in 'Foster' display cooler was above 4C. Air temperature of the cooler was 15C.
      • -Temperature of product (internal) was as follows: Quinoa salad 14.4C, Cobb salad 13.5C, Mousse 15C
      • Corrective Action(s): -Operator was directed to discard product. Product discarded: Quinoa salad (14), Cobb salad (9), Mousse (8)
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: -Mouse droppings noted in the following areas:
      • -Storage shelving at front of unit adjacent to bay door
      • -On the floor along the wall behind chest freezers
      • -On prep table where mixer is located
      • -Flies noted within the premises at the time of the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): -Clean up all droppings and sanitize areas. Keep floor area clear to facilitate cleaning and monitoring. Immediately clean up any additional droppings noted.
      • -Keep bay door and front door closed to prevent access.
      • -Ensure sanitation level is maintained and spills, food debris are cleaned up immediately.
      • -Pest Control contract in place with monthly service. Multi-catch traps present. Service should be increased if activity does not decrease.
      • -Provide control for flies [Correction date: 19-Jul-2018]
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Bay door was partially open with poor fitting screen which had holes and front door was open at the commencement of the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): -Keep doors to the food preparation area closed unless they are equipped with tight fitting screens in good repair which prevent entry of pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: -Temperature of the 'Foster' sliding door cooler was 15C. Food stored in the unit was 13.5-15C (internal temperature)
      • Corrective Action(s): -Repair or replace cooler and do not store any food in the unit until it is capable of maintaining a temperature of 4C or colder.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: 'Foster" sliding door cooler and undercounter prep station cooler lack thermometers.
      • Corrective Action(s): -Supply thermometers to all coolers so that temperature of units can be monitored. [Correction date: 19-Jul-2018]
      • Violation Score: 1
  20. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: - Permit to Operate stored between wall and coffee grinder behind service counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Post Permit to Operate in a conspicuous location. [Correction Date: September 27, 2017]
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: - Opened bags of dry ingredients (flour, sugar) stored in cloth sack holder.
      • - Bag of sugar stored directly on the ground.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Store opened bags of dry ingredients in tight-lid rodent proof containers constructed of food grade materials to protect dry ingredients from contamination.
      • - Store all food at least 6" (15 cm) off the ground to protect from contamination.
      • [Correction Date: September 27, 2017]
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: - Caulking between 2-compartment sink and wall backsplash has peeled away. Moisture and/ or dirt debris and mildew like accumulation noted between 2-compartment sink and wall backsplash.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove dirt debris and mildew-like accumulation and clean the above noted area. Reapply caulking between the 2-compartment sink and wall backsplash joints.
      • [Correction Date: October 11, 2017]
      • Violation Score: 3