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Jo Ju Tofu Hotpot

4544 Hastings St, Burnaby · Restaurant

31 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Grease-laden vapor observed forming at the exhaust ventilation hood. The facility does not have a professional company cleaning the hood on a regular basis. The owner stated they clean it themselves. Last professional service was Sept 2025.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure the exhaust ventilation hood is cleaned regularly by a professional hood cleaning service.
      • - Maintain records of cleaning and servicing.
      • ***Date to be corrected by: as soon as possible***
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • 1. Low temperature dishwasher dispensed 0 ppm chlorine during the final rinse cycle at plate level.
      • 2. Rice paddle spoons stored in lukewarm water.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1. Staff primed the dishwasher during the inspection. It dispensed 50 ppm chlorine during the final rinse cycle at plate level.
      • 2. Staff removed the rice paddle spoons from the lukewarm water.
      • - Educated staff on proper in-use utensil storage practice:
      • a) store at 4C or below (e.g. in ice)
      • b) store at 60C or above (e.g. boiling water)
      • c) store in a clean, empty container.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Rodent droppings observed in following areas located in a storage room:
      • a) on shelving units
      • b) right side of the hot water tank
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Remove rodent droppings and disinfect the affected areas with bleach.
      • - Contact a professional pest control company for service.
      • - Continue to monitor for signs of pest activity and any potential entry points.
      • ***Date to be corrected by: 1 week***
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing sink had a garbage bin stored in front of it, making it inaccessible.
      • Corrective Action(s): Moved during the inspection. Do not store anything in front of or inside hand washing sinks.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) The ventilation hood needs cleaning to remove grease buildup.
      • 2) The wall behind the dishwasher needs cleaning to remove dust buildup.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean within one week.
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The ventilation hood and the wall next to it needs cleaning to remove grease and dust buildup.
      • Corrective Action(s): By Friday, November 8th.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food stored in the prep cooler was over 4 C but under 10 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Moved to the walk in cooler during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Any dishes run through the dishwasher were not properly sanitized
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Clean the following areas:
      • The shelving in the kitchen
      • Behind the grease trap
      • Behind the chest freezer in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) The low temperature dishwasher had 0 ppm chlorine. It was observed that the chlorine bucket was empty, so it was refilled during the inspection.
      • 2) The prep cooler had an ambient temperature of 10 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) 100 ppm chlorine achieved. Ensure that the dishwasher is checked daily.
      • 2) Fix as soon as possible and call for a re-inspection
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Onions stored directly on the ground.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all food 6" off the ground. Corrected during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Clean dust on the walls in the dish pit and organize the storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Store rice scoops in ice water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) The hand washing sink was used for storing utensils and had containers stored on the floor in front of it at the time of the inspection. Discontinue this practice.
      • 2) The hot water was turned off at the front hand washing sink. Keep it turned on at all times.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1 & 2) Corrected during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Clean the following areas:
      • -The insulation that fell on the shelving in the walk-in cooler.
      • -The entire cook line, including but not limited to: the shelving, countertops, and underneath the cook line.
      • Corrective Action(s): Within 2 weeks.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Items observed onsite that are not required for the restaurant's operation. Remove all items that are not required for the restaurant's operation from the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): 2 weeks.
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The rice scoop was stored in stagnant water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store in ice water instead.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The kitchen hand washing sink was being used for container storage. Discontinue this practice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning required throughout the kitchen, including, but not limited to:
      • -The countertops
      • -Around the hot holding unit and knife rack
      • -Food equipment
      • -The flooring.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Replace the missing light covers above the dishwasher and above the cook line.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1 month
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Rice paddle stored in room temperature water.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Rice paddle should be stored in ice water.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in back storage area.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all dishes and equipment from lower shelves until rodent infestation is eliminated. No dry food items are to be stored outside of pest proof containers. No food items are to be stored on floor.
      • .
      • Spray rodent droppings with 200ppm chlorine solution or equivalent. Remove droppings from area. Wet affected area with 200ppm chlorine or equivalent and soak area.
      • Inspect facility for points of entry for pests. Seal any holes.
      • Obtain services of professional pest control company.
      • Have traps set.
      • Follow recommendations advised by Pest Control Company Technician.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back storage room door was slightly open upon arrival of EHO.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure back door and storage door are tightly fitting.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Facility in unacceptable sanitary condition
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Cleaning required in all of the following places:
      • - Inside walk in cooler unit - walls, ceiling have mould; racks and shelves require cleaning
      • - Floors throughout
      • - Sides of deep fryers
      • - Shelves throughout
      • - Walls in kitchen area
      • - Exhaust canopy vents
      • - Knife rack
      • NOTE: Bubble tea area is back in operation after pandemic had paused activities. Current sanitation unacceptable. DO NOT make bubble tea until such time as area is THOROUGHLY CLEANED, ORGANIZED AND SANITIZED
      • .
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Freezer unit requires repair/replacement - currently the unit has duct tape on top portion.
      • Discussed during previous inspection.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Freezer requires repair/replacement
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooler unit directly across from grill broken. Owner had moved raw meat from walk-in cooler unit to this unit. Raw meat found to be at temperatures of 6 degrees Celsius.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - items relocated to walk-in cooler
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): DO NOT use this cooler unit until such time as it is repaired and maintaining temperatures of less than or equal to 4 degrees Celsius.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked, reheated soups in hot holding unit at temperatures of less than 60 degrees. Internal temperatures of 55-57 degrees Celsius observed.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Hot holding temperature increased
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure hot holding unit is at 60 degrees Celsius
      • .
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Extensive cleaning required throughout.
      • - Clean floors, walls, shelves, backsplash, etc.
      • - Lower and upper shelves are dirty
      • - Wall, floor and areas surrounding grill unit have high amounts of grease in area
      • - Knives and knife storage rack require cleaning/bleaching
      • - Organize front area
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): More thorough and routine cleaning required.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Duct tape used in freezer unit.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Duct tape is not a suitable material for food storage containers.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Preparation cooler across from grill unit is malfunctioning. Cooler temperatures of 11 degrees Celsius observed. Technician has been called.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Have unit serviced IMMEDIATELY. Unit is NOT to be used for potentially hazardous food items until such time as unit is repaired and maintains temperatures of less than or equal to 4 degrees Celsius.
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      • Violation Score: 15
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Under counter cooler observed to be at 18 degrees Celsius. Internal temperatures of food items recorded and found to be at 18 - 20 degrees Celsius.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Potentially hazardous food items discarded:
      • - Spam
      • - Raw eggs
      • - Raw meat
      • - Cooked meat dishes
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): DO NOT use this cooler until such time as it can be repaired.
      • Technician called during inspection.
      • Facility will be closed for tomorrow - regular day off for owner
      • .
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lack of sanitizer solution upon arrival of EHO. Owner and sole employee eating lunch.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): This item has been discussed on previous inspections. DO NOT FORGET to make and use sanitizer solution throughout the day.
      • This is a TICKETABLE OFFENSE.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Facility requires extensive cleaning throughout! General Sanitation has deteriorated. Current state of sanitation is unacceptable.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the following areas:
      • - walls
      • - floors
      • - clean and organize back storage area
      • - hot holding unit
      • - inside and outside of all coolers and freezer units
      • - inside and outside of microwave
      • - grill and exhaust canopy including stainless steel wall behind grill
      • - Inside ice machine
      • - backsplash throughout
      • - Front area requires cleaning and organizing
      • .
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Main under counter cooler unit observed to be at ambient air temperatures of 18 degrees Celsius.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): DO NOT USE THIS COOLER UNTIL SUCH TIME AS IT IS REPAIRED AND INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 4 DEGREES CELSIUS ARE MAINTAINED!!
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      • Violation Score: 15
  18. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some cleaning on higher shelves, lower shelves, backsplash. Organize front area.
      • Discard all broken dry storage area containers. These have been destroyed by rodents and should be thrown away at once.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure cleaning of these areas occurs when facility during less busy times.
      • Discard any item that has been contaminated or destroyed by rodents during previous rodent infestation.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Freezer seal of main chest freezer has broken. Unit requires repair/replacement of this area of the unit.
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      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  19. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Open bag of rice observed in back storage area.
      • Personal cell phone stored on food preparation counter surface.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all dry goods are stored in pest proof containers
      • Personal items are not to be stored on food preparation areas.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rat droppings found in back storage area on floor behind freezer units.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Spray rodent droppings with 200ppm chlorine solution or equivalent. Remove droppings from area. Wet affected area with 200ppm chlorine or equivalent and soak area.
      • Inspect facility for points of entry for pests. Seal any holes.
      • Obtain services of professional pest control company.
      • Have traps set.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Holes found in lower portion of North wall inside storage room on back of restaurant.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Pull all freezers out and seal all holes with non-chewable material such as wood.
      • Spray foam insulation has been used however it is coming apart and other areas of drywall have holes. Seal entire lower portion of wall area with non-chewable material such as wood or metal sheeting.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Much cleaning of restaurant required.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Extensive cleaning required. The following is a list of areas which require cleaning however it is not a complete list as other areas will inevitably require cleaning as well:
      • - Shelves
      • - Microwave interior
      • - Backsplash/walls throughout
      • - Inside coolers including cooler seals, handles, shelves and walls
      • - Floors
      • - Dough mixer surface
      • - Bubble tea sealer and area
      • - Entire back storage area
      • - Remove all items unnecessary for business. Ensure all items are stored up off floor. Discard any broken or extra items. Much clutter exists at facility.
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      • Violation Score: 15
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Cardboard found at facility.
      • Tuc Tape found holding cooler seal in place.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all cardboard as it is not a clean material and can not be easily cleaned.
      • Remove Tuct tape and properly install new cooler seals.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Cooler seal requires repair.
      • Hand sink at front area has leak for cold water.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Repair cooler seal
      • Repair front hand sink leak.
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      • Violation Score: 9
  21. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple Violations:
      • 1) Seaweed and hair found at back of ice machine - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Ice dumped into sink for disposal.
      • 2) One solitary rodent dropping found in container of rice - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Rice discarded.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Both containers are to be cleaned and sanitized with 200ppm Chlorine IMMEDIATELY.
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      • Violation Score: 5
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple items of food out of cooler unit during lunch. Food items measured to be at temperatures of 7-16 degrees Celsius. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - food items transferred to cooler unit.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Use insert cooler for potentially hazardous food items. Food items need to be stored in cooler unit at temperatures of less than or equal to 4 degrees Celsius. DO NOT store potentially hazardous food items on counter for indefinite periods of time "during lunch rush".
      • .
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple Violations:
      • 1) Facility lacked sanitizer upon entry of EHO - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - while EHO was searching for sanitizer solution owner prepared solution (200ppm Chlorine)
      • 2) Dishwasher reached 0ppm Chlorine. The container storing sanitizer solution was empty. This has been a violation in the past with previous inspector. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - The sanitizer solution was changed during inspection. The EHO required the owners to REWASH ALL DISHES through the dishwasher IMMEDIATELY. Owner continued to rewash all dishes during inspection.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Both of these violations are COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. The facility is required to have made sanitizer solution and tested the dishwasher with chlorine test strips (which were available on site) PRIOR TO THE START OF FOOD PRODUCTION.
      • Fines/Closure Orders will be occurring if this is a repeat violation.
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      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Only hand sink in kitchen blocked. Lid from pot, soap dispenser and sink plug all found in bottom of sink. Broom handle blocking sink access.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - EHO removed all items to wash hands. .
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not block handsink. The kitchen handsink is required to be freely available at all times and should be USED FREQUENTLY.
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      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Multiple Violations:
      • 1) Raw meat stored above ready to eat food items (cabbage and cooked meat).
      • 2) Scoop for rice stored in room temperature water.
      • 3) Personal items found scattered throughout front bubble tea area. Vitamins, mail, etc found on food contact surfaces.
      • 4) Scoops left in open bags of dry goods. Scoops should not remain in dry storage bins or bags as the handles have the potential to fall into dry food items.
      • 5) Dry goods stored in open bags and one open container found in back area. This area has rodent infestation currently occurring.
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      • Corrective Action(s): .
      • 1) Raw meat needs to be allocated to designated lower space in cooler unit. Either utilize one entire rack or have space at bottom of one rack. The raw meat needs to be stored below any read to eat food items. This violation has been discussed in previous inspections with other inspectors.
      • 2) Scoop for rice needs to be stored in water at temperatures less than or equal to 4 degrees Celsius. Utilize ice water to ensure this temperature is achieved.
      • 3) This space is designated for food production. Remove all items not necessary for food production.
      • 4) Scoops should be used once then washed in dishwasher.
      • 5) Ensure all dry goods are transferred to dry storage bins with proper fitting lids. Lids must be tight fitting and on top of food items at all times.
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      • Violation Score: 9
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Improper thawing observed. Raw meat observed to be thawing in sink. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - cold water bath provided for raw meat.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Owners both have Food Safe Level one training. Review methods for proper thawing in Food Safe book. Potentially hazardous food items MUST be thawed at temperatures of equal to or less than 4 degrees Celsius OR in the microwave.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings found in back storage room.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all dishes and equipment from lower shelves until rodent infestation is eliminated.
      • Spray rodent droppings with 200ppm chlorine solution or equivalent. Remove droppings from area. Wet affected area with 200ppm chlorine or equivalent and soak area.
      • Inspect facility for points of entry for pests. Seal any holes.
      • Obtain services of professional pest control company.
      • Have traps set.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning required in the following places:
      • 1) Grill vents (need to be cleaned weekly NOT MONTHLY as stated by owners. Monthly is not frequently enough)
      • 2) Shelves throughout as grime has accumulated
      • 3) Front bubble tea area - clean and organize
      • 4) Area next to walk in cooler. Spider found amongst lids.
      • 5) Back storage room requires major cleaning and organizing.
      • 6) Walk in cooler unit requires major cleaning and organizing. .
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Cardboard used in space to protect top of grease interceptor. Cardboard should not be used as a shelf. It is an absorbent material that can not be adequately cleaned and sanitized.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all cardboard from facility. Do not use cardboard to line shelves. Cardboard is not clean and can not be cleaned. Use shelving material for top of grease interceptor.
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      • Violation Score: 3
  22. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  23. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked cabbage and corn were left on the counter, measured at 22-24C. Operator poked finger into cabbage to show inspector that food is luke warm. Rehydrated vermicilli left at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cabbage and corn discarded. Vermicilli returned to cooler for storage. Ensure to store potentially hazardous food at 4C or colder.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Health Permit is no longer posted in a conspicuous location.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to post Health Permit where customers can see easily.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) A few inserts of food were left uncovered in the prep cooler (veggies). 2) Cut cabbages stored in grocery bag directly. 3) Raw meats stored over carrots and potatoes in the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Please remember to cover food when not in use. 2) Please transfer cabbages to food grade bags. 3) Store raw meats under produce or separately in a different shelf to prevent contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Few mice droppings identified around hot water tank in the dry storage.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please remove droppings, clean and sanitize the areas. Please forward pest control report to undersigned for review or have ready for review by follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust noted on ceiling and wall of dishpit. Food debris splash over two compartment sinks. Food debris and spider webs noted between equipment (reach in cooler in front of house and counter) and under bar area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please have all areas properly cleaned by follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Ceiling light over dishpit is quite dim and difficult to see properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please increase lighting in dishpit area.
      • Violation Score: 1
  24. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  25. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Seafood and tofu on the toppings cooler were measured at 13 to 14.9C. 2) Meat (raw and cooked) in the walk-in cooler was measured at 5.3C to 6C. Time of inspection was after lunch.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Discarded seafood from prep cooler (mussels, calamari, fish ball and tofu). Repair the worn off door seal on the bottom of prep cooler, clean the unit and repair if cooler is unable to maintain 4C or colder. 2) Monitor food temperature to ensure walk-in cooler is able to maintain 4C or colder, repair if unable to maintain the temperature.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher (low temp) dispensed 0ppm chlorine at first attempt. Sanitizer bucket was empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator changed sanitizer bucket, primed the machine and rerun the dishwasher. 100ppm chlorine was detected at plate level. Please remember to check your dishwasher everyday to ensure it is operating.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A frozen turbot fish (9C) was left in the kitchen handwashing station.
      • Corrective Action(s): Relocated turbot fish to adjacent prep sink to properly thaw food. There should not be anything inside the handwashing station at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Ants observed crawling in from the back door. Small swarm of flies noted outside of back door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please request pest control service to deterine the source and deter pest entry. Recommend identifying and removing source for pest, and increase protection on screen door.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease noted on exhaust hood, even on the outside of canopy. Food debris in unused oven (tray inside), on the shelves and cooler doors/shelves and floor of walk-in cooler. Sink storing unused pearl pot appears to be build up. Meat juice spill in standup freezer in the back storage.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please complete a DEEP CLEAN in the premises so food debris are removed and surfaces are cleaned and sanitized.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler and walk-in cooler were measured at 5-7C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please repair or replace cooler as per comment on code 205.
      • Violation Score: 3
  26. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  27. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found a dead fly floating in tofu container with melted ice. Owner removed the fly by hand but kept the tofu in the cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded tofu. Contaminated food must be discarded and not consumed.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A container of raw egg wash uncovered was placed on top of a bowl of cooked veggies syran wrapped.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store raw food on top of cooked food. Keep all food covered when not in use.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Water pooling under two compartment sink by dishwasher. Grease and dust noted on several food equipment, shelving units and floors (bar area, kitchen and back storage)
      • Corrective Action(s): Please do a deep clean of all food equipment, shelving units and floors. Staff washroom converted to staff room, needs to be reorganized. Complete by next follow up.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Two compartment sinks by dishwasher and two compartment food prep sink are both leaky.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please have both of these sinks repaired immeidately so there is no leak.
      • Violation Score: 3
  28. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  29. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Pearls left on the counter was made at 12:30pm according to the log on wall but was not discarded at time of inspection at 2:48pm. 2) Sliced tofu was stored in the top insert of the broken cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) You must follow your food safety plan to discard leftover pearls if unused within 2 hours. 2) Store cold potentially hazardous food at 4C or colder, including tofu.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed several wet wiping clothes stored on kitchen and bar counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remember to store wet wiping clothes in 100ppm bleach sanitizer between uses.
      • Violation Score: 5
  30. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  31. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rehydrated vermicilli noodles stored in undercounter cooler was measured to be 18C. All other food stored in this cooler were at 4C or colder.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded rehydrated vermicilli noodles. Do not keep rehydrated noodles at room temperature. Serve food immeidately or keep in cooler at 4C or colder.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Dishwasher measured to be 0ppm chlorine after two runs. 2) Several wet wiping towels observed to be kept on the counter. 3) Sanitizer bucket in the kitchen was measured to be 200ppm chlorine bleach.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) New bucket of sanitizer replaced and dishwasher was able to dispense 100ppm chlorine at end of inspection. Test strips container onsite is missing color grade to compare chlorine concentration. Please replace proper test strips. 2) Keep wet wiping towels in 100ppm bleach sanitizer when not in use.3) Use the test strip onsite to veirfy strength if unsure what 100ppm is.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Observed several inserts of raw meat stored on top shelf of undercounter cooler, above uncovered rehydrated vermicilli noodles.
      • Corrective Action(s): Reorganize the shelf so that all raw meats are stored in the same (top and bottom) section of cooler OR raw meats are stored on the bottom of the shelf to prevent food from being contaminated.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Paper towel dispenser in kitchen handsink is not fully mounted on the wall, making it difficult to dispense paper towels. 2) Ceiling light by door of dry storage room is out.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Please reinstall the paper towel dispenser in the kitchen handsink. 2) Please replace/repair noted ceiling light so it is adequately lit for cleaning.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
      • Observation: Observed main kitchen staff with long nails on the thumb and index fingers (~1.5cm long).
      • Corrective Action(s): Please trim all fingers properly as food handlers should have good personal hygiene.
      • Violation Score: 3