Joe Boo's Fast 'N' Fresh
18957 Highway 16, Dome Creek, V0J 1H0 · Unknown
Inspection summary
Joe Boo's Fast 'N' Fresh has been inspected 2 times by Northern Health Authority since June 22, 2023. The most recent inspection, on August 10, 2023, recorded 2 infractions.
None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.
Recorded 2 times on June 22, 2023. For example:
205 - Critical Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded once on August 10, 2023. For example:
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.
Recorded once on June 22, 2023. For example:
302 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.
Recorded once on June 22, 2023. For example:
309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.
Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2023. For example:
306 - Repeat Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
About this data
These results come from Northern Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
2 inspections
- Follow-Up Inspection
2 infractions
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Flies were observed in the facility. Public Health Significance - Rodents and other pests may cross contaminate foods and surfaces or contaminate human food with feces and urine, carry parasites and other diseases.
- Corrective Action: Remove any pest attractants such as food and water, eliminate access to the building and routes they use inside. Trap and remove the pests. The use of a professional pest control operator is recommended. Clean and sanitize area where flies are located and monitor situation.
- 306 - Repeat Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Sanitation of premise was poor in some areas of the facility. Grime and debris could be found on floor, equipment and on some other surfaces. Clutter was observed outside the food mobile. Poor sanitation can increase the risk of contamination of food, lead to pest infestations, as well as increase the risk of foodborne illness.
- Corrective Action: Ensure that all surfaces, including food contact surfaces, walls, floors, and equipment are cleaned on a regular basis.
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
6 infractions
- 205 - Critical Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Potentially hazardous foods, including bacon, sausage and cut onion, was stored at 9 °C inside two coolers one located right next to the dishwashing sink and the other one located next to the counter table. It is unclear how long potentially hazardous food had been stored inside the cooler for. No temperature log were available. All potentially hazardous foods must be stored at below 4°C or above 60°C, out of the danger zone to prevent microbial growth and risk of foodborne illnesses.
- Corrective Action: Potentially hazardous food items were discarded and notify operator put out "Do not use" signage on problematic coolers. Other low risk food items are moved to working refrigeration units that maintain a temperature of 4°C or less.
- 302 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: Chlorine Sanitizing spray bottle concentration was measured at 10 ppm. Sanitizing solutions must be strong enough to destroy bacteria on surfaces to prevent the contamination of food from improperly cleaned surfaces to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
- Corrective Action: Change sanitizing solutions as required to always maintain 200 ppm concentration.
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Overall sanitation of premise was poor. Food debris could be found on floor, equipment and inside refrigeration units. Garbage bin was overflowing and cluttering was observed outside the food mobile. Poor sanitation can increase the risk of contamination of food in premise, increase the risk of foodborne illness.
- Corrective Action: Clean floor, refrigeration units and equipment.
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: There was an unlabelled spray bottle in the kitchen area and when questioned the operator was not sure of its contents. Unlabelled spray bottles may lead to misuse of the chemical, cross contaminate and may lead to ineffective cleaning and sanitation of the food contact surfaces.
- Corrective Action: The Operator was told to label the spray bottles to easily identify the contents inside.
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: Toothbrush and toothpaste were stored above the two-compartment dishwashing sink. Toothbrushing at dishwashing sink could result in contamination of food processing equipment.
- Corrective Action: Remove toothbrush and toothpaste from premise.
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
- Observation: Refrigerator are missing thermometers. Consistent temperature log is crucial in determining weather potentially hazardous food has been left in the danger zone (between 4 degree Celsius to 60 degree Celsius) for more than 2 hours. It can also ensure that any abnormality of refrigeration units will be caught early before any major issues occur.
- Corrective Action: Ensure all refrigerating units in the premise are equipped with a working thermometer. The operator was also instructed to ensure a temperature log is available and maintain consistency recording the temperatures twice daily.
- 205 - Critical Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]