K Chicken Burnaby
2701 Norland Ave, Burnaby · Restaurant
15 inspections
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Facility used to have the space under staircase for dry storage. Since there is construction nearby, the landlord has closed off that space until then. Food buckets observed storing on the ground.
- Corrective Action(s): Products must be stored at least 6 inches above ground.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings observed on floor next the chest cooler at front, and on floor at front counter (between shelves).
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove droppings and sanitize areas.
- 2. Have pest control company check all areas in facility and seal any holes/gaps identified.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Grease observed on floor under cook line (against wall).
- Corrective Action(s): Clean the above mentioned area.
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
- Observation: Operator's foodsafe certificate has expired.
- Corrective Action(s): Retake foodsafe or foodsafe equivalent.
- Violation Score: 1
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2-door prep cooler is measured at 7.6oC (air temperature). Food internal temperatures are measured at 6.1oC (sliced tomatoes), 6.0oC (block of cream cheese); and 6.0oC (minced onions). No temperature log is maintained.
- Corrective Action(s): Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in cooler until cooler is adjusted or fixed.
- All potentially hazardous foods in this cooler has been discarded.
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel was only made available at handsink at time of visit.
- Corrective Action(s): Paper towel must be placed in dispenser by handwashing station.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Again, many products observed storing on the ground (ie. boxes, buckets, oil, dry goods, etc.).
- Corrective Action(s): Products (food and non-food) must be stored at least 6 inches above ground.
- Do not use inverted pop crates as shelves.
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2-door prep cooler is too warm, at 7.6oC.
- Corrective Action(s): Staff has adjusted the knob and temperature is now measured at 1.6oC. Do not over stock in coolers so that air flow can function properly.
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A squeeze bottle of ceasar salad dressing is observed at room temperture. Staff indicated bottle is just left out.
- Corrective Action(s): All sauces with "keep refrigerated" must be kept in cooler at all times.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1. Many products/boxes observed storing on ground (ie. oil, sauces, dry goods, etc.) throughout the facility.
- 2. Open bags of dry goods (ie. rice and flour) observed in dry storage room.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. All products (food and non-food) must be stored at least 6 inches above ground to facilitate cleaning and for pest monitoring.
- 2. Transfer open bags of dry goods in food containers.
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Grease observed on the floor under cooking line, and hard to reach areas require cleaning.
- Clean:
- -->floor under cooking line
- -->area around water tank next to cooking line (grease caked onto tank)
- -->floor behind 2-door sliding cooler (a pair of scissors observed behind cooler)
- -->floor after all products are stored above ground
- Corrective Action(s): Clean the above mentioned areas.
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
- Observation: - Valid Permit to Operate not posted in a conspicuous location.
- Corrective Action(s): - Post Permit to Operate in a conspicuous location. Ensure that a valid decal is on the Permit to Operate.
- [Correction Date: 08-March-2023]
- Violation Score: 1
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Containers of dry ingredients stored directly on floor under preparation counter and handsink area.
- Corrective Action(s): - All food must be stored in a manner that is protected from contamination.
- - Do not store food containers directly on the ground.
- - Do not store food in areas of higher moisture.
- [Correction Date: 01-March-2023]
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: - Grease and food debris accumulation noted under and behind cooking equipment.
- - Spilled food debris accumulation noted under shelving in dry storage area (under staircase).
- Corrective Action(s): - Thoroughly clean the above noted areas. [Correction Date: 08-March-2023]
- Violation Score: 3
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several knives were stored in a plastic container on top a towel with a lid partially covering container. This is not a sanitary method of storing equipment and utensils. Cloth towels should not be used to dry items as it can reintroduce contaminants.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize knives. Store utensils in designated area in a clean and sanitary manner. Recommended to get knife holder.
- -Date to be corrected by: today
- Violation Score: 5
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
- Observation: Health permit not posted in a clear location. Recent decal was stuck to operator's posted FoodSafe certificate.
- Corrective Action(s): Post health permit in a clear location on the premises. Contact health authority to request new copy of permit, if you have lost or damaged your current one.
- Date to be corrected by: 1 month
- Violation Score: 1
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer solution for front of house had 0ppm chlorine. Solution was last remade months ago.
- Correction: solution was remade at the time of inspection to 200ppm chlorine. This solution should be remade daily to ensure that the concentration is maintained.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several knives stored in tupperware container on shelving in centre prep table appeared dusted in flour from batter preparation. Operator stated only a few knives are frequently used.
- Correction: clean and sanitize knives immediately. Any utensils that are not frequently used must be removed off site.
- > Please ensure stored utensils are protected from contamination. Store knives in a knife holder or keep them covered with a towel.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 5
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
- Observation: Written food handling procedures have not been submitted for new menu items.
- Corrective Action(s): Operator must submit updated food safety plan to the undersigned for review.
- Date to be corrected by: 3 months.
- Violation Score: 1
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bags of onions were stored next to cans of butane on shelving unit in storage room.
- Relocate onions. Do not store food next to chemicals.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Elastic bands are being used as a handle for left side of 2 door cooler. Bands are held in place with 2 nails where the sharp ends point out creating potential for injury. Staff informed that the owner has considered replacing the entire cooler unit.
- Corrective Action(s): Replace or repair the door handle. Elastic bands are not a cleanable surface and the nails create an injury hazard.
- Date to be corrected by: August 5, 2021.
- Violation Score: 9
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Noted mouse droppings in dry storage area under the stairs and floor under shelving / table in kitchen area.
- Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be washed and sanitized. Monitor areas for any more evidece of pests. If there is an on-going mouse problem, pest control services will be required.
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Cardboard on floor used to absorb grease. This is not a smooth and easily cleanable material and is also a fire harzard.
- Corrective Action(s): This has been noted on previous inspection reports. Discard and do not use cardboard to line floor or shelves. If the floor is slippery from oil / water accumulation during the day, purchase rubber mats that are used in commercial kitchens.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Coffee creamer stored in thermos at front counter area. Creamers are a perishable item and thermos containers are not meant to keep foods under temperature, but to preserve the temperature of the food item for as long as it can. Once creamers are above 4C they must be discarded after 2 hours.
- Corrective Action(s): Discard coffee creamer. Store the creamer under 4C or have them time tracked on a 2 hour cycle. Date to be corrected: immediately
- Violation Score: 5
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Rice scoop stored in standing water. Food utensils must be stored dry or in ice water to prevent the growth of bacteria on the food contact surfaces
- 2) Wiping cloths stored on the table. These need to be stored in sanitizer solution to prevent the growth of bacteria.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean and sanitize rice scoop and bowl. Store dry or in ice water
- 2) Store wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets.
- Date to be corrected: immediately
- Violation Score: 5
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: 1) Elastic bands used as the door handle for sliding door cooler. This is not a cleanable surface.
- 2) Plastic liners and newspaper used for liners on some food contact surfaces. This is not an acceptable practice as these surfaces are not easily cleanable, smooth, durable, and non-absorbent. Absorbent surfaces cannot be easily cleaned.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove elastic bands and fix door handle
- 2) Remove plastic liners and newspaper from food contact surfaces.
- Date to be corrected: today
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): OBS: sandwich cooler and glass door cooler not maintained below 4 deg. C. Food temperatures checked to be between 6 deg. C - 10 deg. C. (sliced tomatoes, raw ground beef, chicken, dehli meat). A container of raw ground beef was 22 deg. C at room temperature. The air temperature was measured below 4 deg. C during inspection.
- Corr. Action(s): Monitor the temperature of the coolers to ensure potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 4 deg. C or below. Discard the container of raw beef.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score:
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: OBS: The shelving units at the back appears uncleaned. It had sugar spill and appeared sticky. the dry goods in paper packaging was not stored 6'' above the floor and did not allow for visual inspection for cleanliness and floor is not able to be cleaned.
- Corr. Actions: Clean and sanitize the dry goods shelving units. Provide proper shelving units for the dry goods at the back. They should be stored at least 6'' off the floor.
- Date To Be Corrected By 1 week
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score:
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): OBS: The glass sliding door cooler did not have a thermometer
- Corr. Action(s): Put a thermometer in the cooler to properly monitor for temperatures.
- Corrective Action(s):
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Tray was noted overtop of basin of handwashing station. This is unacceptable. Handwashing station must always be available for handwashing.
- Corrective Action(s): -Staff was directed to remove tray so that handwashing station can be used.
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]