Ki Teahouse Cafe
105 - 6888 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby · Restaurant
14 inspections
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Observed installation of exhaust hoods/stove without Health Approval -as per last approved plans back in July 2022 the stove has replaced dry shelving (31), standing freezer (26), fridge (1)
- You will likely need City building/fire approval of this installation
- Advise to wait placing back ceiling panels in the back kitchen until the City can do their inspections of this new equipment
- Corrective Action(s): Depending on the decisions of the City regarding this new equipment you may need to revert to original approved plans or submit new plans showing these changes
- ALWAYS inform the Health Department prior to structural changes to your facility
- Violation Score: 5
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice machine cavity has mold/mildew growth on the walls -insufficient frequency of cleaning
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize ice machines regularly -at least monthly
- Violation Score: 5
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No hot water was coming out at time of inspection (2pm) at any of the sinks. Operator indicates the hot water tank breaker was off (???)
- Operator turned on water heater and hot water came out within 40minutes
- Corrective Action(s): Do not turn off the hot water tank. If it is turning off by itself or is leaking you will need to repair/replace the tank.
- No hot water is grounds for immediate closure
- Violation Score: 25
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Raw shell egg flats stored above the milk in the back display fridge
- Corrective Action(s): Store eggs on the bottom of the fridge in case of leakage -store ready-to-eat foods above
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: The ceiling panels have been removed from the back kitchen -operator indicates due to insufficient exhaust from the hood.
- NOTE: ceiling panels (drop ceiling) are required in open food preparation areas due to the numerous pipes/exhaust vents above
- Corrective Action(s): Place back the ceiling panels
- Do not make structural changes without approval from the health department
- If you are having problems with exhaust fumes you will need to have your HVAC exhaust hood serviced/adjusted
- Violation Score: 5
- 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: Raw shell egg stored above ready-to-eat foods (milks) in the back fridge
- Corrective Action(s): Store raw shell egg below ready-to-eat foods in case of breakage
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scooper makeshift plastic holder is all moldy
- Corrective Action(s): Dishwash the holder/scooper immediately -ensure to store utensils in sanitary locations
- Violation Score: 5
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation: Neither of the staff present have this certification or equivalent
- Corrective Action(s): At least one worker must be certified at all times
- Violation Score: 1
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- 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): AGAIN observed egg cheese tarts and matcha cheese tarts stored at room temperature in the same wooden enclosure above the display cooler. This was cited in the last routine inspection report!
- Worker indicates it was just cooked an hour ago
- Correction Order issued
- Corrective Action(s): As per the approved Food Safety Plan these potentially hazardous food items (verified in last report!) are to be stored in a refrigerated state.
- Operator moved the tarts to the display fridge
- Violation Score: 15
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked rice observed in two large buckets at room temperature -operator indicates it has been there for over 3 hours
- Corrective Action(s): Discarde the rice.
- Cooked rice is a potentially hazardous food! There is a "warm setting" on your rice cooker specifically for this purpose
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No bleach sanitizer available at back kitchen -worker did not know what to use to clean the food preparation surfaces when contaminated
- Corrective Action(s): Bleach sanitizer must be available for cleaning food contact surfaces -at least one spray bottle for the front and the back areas. Workers must be trained what to use to clean surfaces.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Shelled egg and pooled storage observed on the counter in a container
- Corrective Action(s): Discarded pooled egg container
- No pooling and storage of raw egg allowed -once the egg is cracked open it must be cooked immediately -provided operator with BCCDC link on Pooling of Egg
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Observed mouse droppings around the boiler heater and below the 2-compartment sink at front bar
- Operator indicates the building landlord has professional pest control coming in
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect.
- CHECK EACH MORNING for new mouse droppings indicative of an active infestation
- Submit professional pest control report within one week. If you are unable to obtain the pest control report from your landlord then you must hire a pest company to monitor for pests
- 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): Brocolli & Cheddar Tarts, Cheese Tarts observed stored at room temperature display case.
- Approved Food Safety Plans indicate these are to be refrigerated stored at or below 4 deg C
- Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded the tarts (>2 hours at room temperature)
- You are to follow your Food Safety Plans.
- If you believe some menu items are safe to store at room temperature they must be laboratory tested to achieve either <0.85 Aw, <4.6 pH -results to be submitted to this office as part of your Food Safety Plan. information will be emailed to the operator.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: A hose has been added to the mop sink extending past the fill-line
- Corrective Action(s): Place a backflow preventer prior to hose connection such as a check valve to protect the water supply
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple food laiden wiping towels for food contact surfaces observed on counters
- Corrective Action(s): Rinse your wiping towels thoroughly after use -in combination with your bleach sanitizer spray
- 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): Noted 3 small containers of rice stored at room temperature. Measured at 25C. Per staff, rice is to be taken from the cooler and reheated immediately.
- -Staff discarded rice at the time of the inspection.
- -Ensure that cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4C.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 5
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Ice machine had mildew and dust build-up at the back and side areas.
- 2) Waffle maker stored in undercounter shelving had dried food-debris.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Discard ice. Clean and sanitize ice machine.
- -Ensure ice machine is cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis as per your Sanitation Plan.
- -Date to be corrected by: immediately
- 2) Clean and sanitize waffle maker.
- -Ensure equipment is cleaned and sanitized before storing away.
- -Date to be corrected by: immediately
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink in front area was blocked with a teacup and utensil.
- -Items were removed from handsink. Instructed to move dishes to dishwashing area for cleaning.
- -Handsinks are for handwashing only. Ensure handsinks are available at all times for staff to properly and frequently wash their hands.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 5
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
- Observation: Operating permit was not posted at time of inspection. Staff found copy of permit stored away on shelving.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure operating permit is posted in a clear location on the premises at all times.
- Date to be corrected by: today
- Violation Score: 1
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Metal ice scoop was stored inside ice machine. Handle of scoop was buried in the ice. This is not a sanitary way to store ice scoop as the handle can contaminate the ice.
- Corrective Action(s): See Code 301.
- -Ensure ice scoop handle is not stored inside the ice. Recommend storing ice scoop in a clean container outside the machine.
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Alterations to original floor plan and menu items noted at the time of inspection. Additional tabletop equipment noted - ex. rice cooker, instapot, heating units. Additional menu items noted - ex. rice bowls, pre-cooked chicken, waffles. This is a repeat violation.
- -Per file, premises is approved for bubble tea, tea/coffee, and baked goods.
- -Staff states that an updated Food Safety Plan, menu list, and floor plan was sent to the district inspector after the last inspection. Staff denies receiving confirmation of receipt. Staff could not provide any written health approval of updates.
- Corrective Action(s): Return premises to original floor plan and menu items that was granted approval.
- -Submit proposed floor plan, food safety plan, and menu list to district inspector for review. Health approval is needed before making any changes to premises.
- -Non-compliance will result in further enforcement action.
- -Date to be corrected by: 1 week
- 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
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Temperature of curry in hot holding unit was 52.2C. Product made from pre-packaged powdered mix which contains dairy ingredients. Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 60C or above. Operator does not have probe thermometer to check temperature.
- Corrective Action(s): - Operator advised to discard product.
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation: - Back hand sink is covered and used as a counter and not accessible for handwashing
- Corrective Action(s): - Remove surface which is covering handsink immediately. Handsink must be accessible at all times.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: - Ice creams cones stored adjacent to handsink with cones over edge of handsink. Splashing water from handwashing can contaminate food products.
- Corrective Action(s): - Remove ice cream cones from this area. Do not store food products directly adjacent to handsink.
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: - Glass door undercounter cooler was operating at 12C
- Corrective Action(s): - Have cooler repaired/service so that it is able to maintain a temperature of 4C or colder. Until cooler is repaired/serviced and able to maintain a temperature of 4C or colder, do not store any potentially hazardous foods in this cooler. [Date to be corrected by 29-Jun-2021]
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: - Additional food items (soft serve, ice cream, rice, pre-cooked chicken, and sauces) added to menu and additional equipment (eg. rice cooker, instapot, hot holding unit, soft serve machine) have been added to premises for which approval was not received. Approval of plans was based on menu of bubble tea, pre-made cakes, and tea/coffee. Size/layout of premises does not allow for increase in menu items.
- Wooden partition/wall has been added to service counter. Wood is not sealed.
- Corrective Action(s): - Remove additonal items from menu, remove additional equipment which was added and return premises to layout which was approved. [Date to be corrected by: 29-Jun-2021]
- - Paint/seal wood so that it is smooth and washable and able to be maintained in a sanitary condition. [Date to be corrected by: 29-Jun-2021]
- - In future, if Operator would like to propose changes, proposal must be submitted to Fraser Health for review and Operator must receive approval prior to making any changes.
- Violation Score: 5
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No surface sanitizer available at the time of the inspection. This is a repeat violation.
- Corrective Action(s): The operator prepared surface sanitizer at 100ppm bleach solution in white bucket with presoaked wiping cloths. Ensure to have surface sanitizer at ALL times of properly sanitize food contact surfaces.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Eggs stored on the upper shelve inside the upright cooler above ready to eat food items (ie fruits).
- Corrective Action(s): Store eggs on the lower shelves to prevent contaminating ready to eat food items.
- Correct by: Today and ongoing.
- Violation Score: 3
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
- Observation: Missing daily temperature logs.
- Corrective Action(s): Immediately begin daily temperature logs for ALL coolers and freezers. This will be verified during the next routine inspection.
- Violation Score: 1
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
- Observation: Missing thermometers in the following refrigeration units:
- - Upright stainless steel freezer in the back
- - Upright black cooler in front in the back
- - Undercounter stainless steel freezer in the front
- - Undercounter dairy cooler in the front
- Broken thermometer inside the following cooler:
- - Undercounter stainless steel cooler in the front
- Corrective Action(s): Provide working thermometers in ALL refrigeration units.
- Correct by: Today.
- Violation Score: 1
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]