Kawkawa Camp & Retreat

66706 Kawkawa Lake Rd, Hope · Restaurant

15 inspections

Routine InspectionApr 22, 2026
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Ice build up noticed in the walk in freezer unit. There was major leaking and freezing under the condenser line of the walk in freezer unit. There were products, sealed and unsealed that were observed as now damaged due to the ice build up.
  - For these observed products the operator was instructed to discard these. The operator agreed and will complete this action.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/fix the issue related to the refrigeration/freezer unit for the walk in freezer. Ensure to stop the dripping of water and ice build up from occurring. After the current items are discarded the operator and staff must ensure nothing is kept under this unit that is leaking and causing ice build up.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 26, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen turkey broth stored in an open can in the freezer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food item was discarded at the time of inspection. Do not store foods in open cans as it may rust from oxidization.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some old food debris noted on top meat slicer blade as well as on the bottom of the machine. Operator noted that the meat slicer has not been used in a while (last year) and is not currently used by kitchen staff.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize meat slicer and store away in a sanitary manner. If equipment will not be used, remove from premises.
  - Date to be corrected by: May 27, 2025
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: (1) Light cover missing above dry storage area for single-use dishware/utensils.
  - (2) Rust noted on shelving units in walk in freezer,
  - Corrective Action(s): (1) Install light cover.
  - (2) Remove rust and repaint shelves/replace shelving units.
  - Date to be corrected by: June 9, 2025
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionDec 2, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 9, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 10, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Observed asparagus in a garbage bag in the walk-in fridge.
  - 2. Observed a build-up of grime/debris in the ice machine
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure all food products are stored in food grade plastic/containers. To be corrected today.
  - 2. Remove the ice. Clean and sanitize the ice machin. To be corrected within one week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Observed a gap in the corner of a wall in teh dry storage area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal/repair the wall gap to prevent potential pest entry. To be corrected within 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Observed that a wall-mounted paper towel dispenser is not functioning in the staff washroom.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the paper towel dispenser in the staff washroom. To be corrected within 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Observed missing light covers on lighting fixtures in the dry storage area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace the light covers to ensure your facility is maintained as per approved plan. To be corrected within 2 weeks.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionAug 12, 2022
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJul 18, 2022
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Two to three pest droppings observed on the surface of the single use packaging box and corner of the kitchen beside the white storage bins. Operator has stated that pest control company will come in on a bi-monthly basis and documentation for the bait box will be submitted this Friday.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove the droppings. Clean and sanitize with 1000ppm bleach water
  - Date to be corrected by: Today
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJul 15, 2022
2 infractions
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Granola bars observed to be chewed through and covered with rodent droppings
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff discarded the granola bars
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Potentially hazardous foods (i.e. sauces containing dairy and eggs) measured to be at 9C and stored in the front cooler since last night
  - Corrective Action(s): Instructed staff to discard these sauces
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Single use take out items (e.g. napkins and take out packaging) observed to be contaminated by rodent droppings and urine
  - 2. Rodent droppings observed in the internal surface of white food storage bins with wheels. Foods (e.g. sugar and rice) observed to be covered and in plastic pest-proof container
  - 3. Dust and debris observed on the internal surface of the ice machine
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Discard all contaminated single use items
  - 2. Remove the droppings. Clean and sanitize the white storage bins with 1000ppm bleach water.
  - 3. Discard the ice. Clean and sanitize the ice machine
  - Date to be corrected for all 3 above: Today
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Handle of ice scoop observed to be in contact with foodgrade ice in the ice machine
  - 2. Spray bottles of orange all-purpose cleaner and glass cleaner observed to be stored in the walk in cooler
  - 3. Dried insect parts observed on the trays with clean cups in the dining area
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean and sanitize the ice scoop. Ensure that the ice scoop is stored separately in a designated foodgrade container
  - 2. Ensure that there are no chemicals stored with food
  - 3. Clean and sanitize the tray and cups
  - Date to corrected by for all 3 above: Today
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings and urine observed on the surface of single use take out packaging in the dry storage area. Granola bar observed to be opened and chewed. This is evidence of rodents' presence at the premise. Operator has been in contact with professional pest control company and traps have been laid. Their next pest inspection is next month.
  - Corrective Action(s): Request pest control company to come more frequently as rodent problem is quite severe. Ensure that all foods and packaging items are stored in pest-proof containers
  - Date to be corrected by: July 18, 2022
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Hole observed on the wall in the dry storage room
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal the hole in the wall with wire mesh
  - Date to be corrected by: July 18, 2022
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Fan observed to be dusty in the walk-in cooler
  - 2. Rodent droppings observed on the floor at the corner of the dry storage and corner of kitchen where there are white dry storage bins
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean the fan. Date to be corrected: July 18, 2022
  - 2. Remove the droppings. Clean and sanitize the surfaces with 1000ppm bleach water. Date to be corrected: Today
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Front sauce cooler observed to have an ambient temperature of 9C. Thermometer observed to be reading 9C
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact a techincan to fix the cooler. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods (e.g. any foods containing dairy, eggs or milk) in this cooler until the temperature can hold 4C or less. Monitor and document temperature of this cooler.
  - Date to be corrected by: July 22, 2022
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 13, 2021
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Fridge #2 running warm, temperature measured at 8C
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust/service to maintain less than 4C
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 28, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 13, 2020
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some mould/mildew growth noted on internal parts of ice machine. Shown to head chef.
  - Corrective Action(s): Empty, clean, and sanitize. Try and find manufacturer's cleaning manual online. Ice machine needs to be physically cleaned throughout the year in addition to having the lines cleaned. Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 28, 2019
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: White wooden shelving unit to the left of the dishwasher has a plastic coating peeling off of it and particle board flaking off.
  - Corrective Action(s): Shelves to be replaced or re-wrapped. Keep an eye on the other shelves in the kitchen as well for deterioration. To be corrected within one month.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One bottle labelled as sanitizer has orange surface cleaner in it one unlabelled bottle has sanitizer in it.
  - Corrective Action(s): Bottles re-labelled appropriately at time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 22, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 27, 2018
1 infraction
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: Food Safety Plan still has not been completed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Templates to be emailed to executive director. Three detailed food safety plans still required for no cook foods, cook and serve foods, and foods cooked in advanace. Correct within one month.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Blus fan covers on condenser unit in walk in cooler have mould growth.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean fan covers and condenser unit. Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 16, 2018
0 infractions