Kozak Ukrainian Eatery

444 6th St, New Westminster · Restaurant

20 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionFeb 13, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 11, 2026
1 infraction
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One bag of frozen beef chunks was defrosting using the changing water method out in ambient temperature. Temperature of the water being used measured to be 15C.
  - Corrective Action(s): This is not an acceptable method for thawing frozen foods. Discussed with staff: use cold running water at the sink if a faster thaw is needed. Otherwise, under refrigeration at 4C or colder is the preferred method for thawing.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings are observed in the following areas:
  - 1) Around the hot water tank
  - 2) Under the cooler in the corner
  - 3) Around the back of the dough mixer
  - 4) In the corner under the desk station next to the filing cabinet
  - 5) Under the yellow milk crate stored next to the prep cooler, and scattered along the wall leading to the back door
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings. Clean and sanitize the floors with a bleach solution. The back part of the restaurant may need to be further pest proofed.
  - Date to be corrected by: February 13, 2026
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Upright cooler in the corner in front of the dough mixer has an ambient temperature of 9C. Stored food items are buckets of cooked and cooled tomato sauce (non-PHF).
  - Corrective Action(s): Service this cooler immediately. It must be capable of maintaining an ambient temperature of 4C or colder at all times.
  - Date to be corrected by: February 13, 2026
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJul 14, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 7, 2025
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Droppings observed in the following areas:
  - > Under the sliding door cooler against the wall
  - > Under and around the dough mixer
  - > Under the dishwashing sink
  - > Under the clear door upright cooler
  - > Under the rolling storage rack across from the walk-in freezer
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings. Clean and sanitize under equipment twice a week for the remainder of this month.
  - > All movable equipment must be pulled away from the walls to properly clean under and beneath.
  - > Sanitize the floors with a strong bleach solution.
  - > Inspect for entry points and seal immediately.
  - No live catches during pest control inspections does not equate to no activity.
  - Date to be corrected by: July 14, 2025
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Cover for the ice machine is missing.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the cover or install a replacement.
  - Date to be corrected by: 2 weeks
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJan 20, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 13, 2025
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Pink and black mildew noted on the white surfaces of the ice machine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize.
  - Date to be corrected by: January 17, 2025.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large trays that are washed manually were not being sanitized - only washed with detergent.
  - Corrective Action(s): All equipment must be properly sanitized following the 4 step manual process:
  - 1) Wash with detergent
  - 2) Rinse with clean water
  - 3) Sanitize with QUATS, keeping the equipment submerged for at least 2 minute
  - 4) Air dry
  - Discussed with manager: moving forward, everything that does not fit in the dishwasher must follow this process.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One bag of frozen pork meat was thawing on the counter in room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not thaw in room temperature. Keep frozen food in the cooler to fully defrost, or put under cold running water for a faster defrost.
  - Staff put the bag back into the cooler.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
  - > Behind the hot water tank
  - > Under the 2 door reach in cooler
  - > Behind the dough mixer/filing cabinet
  - > Under the 2 compartment sink, behind the dishwasher
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings. All stored equipment must be pulled away from the walls and off the shelves to facilitate cleaning.
  - Look for any new entry points, seal immediately. Any previously sealed entry points will need to be revisited to ensure they are still sealed.
  - Forward the 3 most recent pest control reports to the EHO for review.
  - Date to be corrected by: January 17, 2025
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: 2 equipment stored on site in the kitchen that are not being used as intended:
  - > Large crepe machine (dough roller) - not in use
  - > One standup cooler closest to the coffee bar - being used as dry storage
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove equipment if not being used as intended. They can cause clutter in the kitchen.
  - Date to be corrected by: 1 month; verified upon next routine.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No staff on site at the time of inspection have FoodSafe Level 1. Another manager has a valid certificate but is working later in the day.
  - Corrective Action(s): Current manager on duty is planning on getting certified. This must be completed by the end of March - email the certificate to EHO for filing.
  - Date to be corrected by: March 31, 2025
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionAug 21, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food items inside Fridge #4 had internal temperatures ranging between 8-18C. The cooler had been malfunctioning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Potentially hazardous foods inside fridge #4 were discarded at the time of inspection. The items included: a large bucket of bean soup, sour cream, cream based sauces, raosted vegetables, cabbage rolls, pork crepes, cooked buckwheat, fried onions, lime bacon, borsch. Do not store potentially hazardous food inside this cooler until it can maintain 4C.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot water had been turned off at the hand washing sink by the dishwashing area. Staff could not recall when they last had hot water in that sink. This is the only functioning hand sink in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff turned the hot water on during the inspection. Ensure hot water stays on at all times for all hand washing sinks to maintain sanitation. No access to hot water can lead to facility closure.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Fridge #4 had an ambient temperature of 14C, recorded using a probe thermometer for 15 minutes.
  - Corrective Action(s): Stop the use of this cooler immediately. Repair or replace the cooler to ensure it can maintain 4C for safe storage of cold potentially hazardous foods. Date to be corrected by: Sept 1, 2023. Inspector will return to follow up.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: None of the kitchen staff had valid Food Safe level 1 training.
  - Corrective Action(s): Update your Food Safe level 1 training certification. Ensure at least 1 staff is certified during all hours of operation. Date to be corrected by: Sept 1, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionMar 1, 2023
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJan 18, 2023
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Repeat violation: Back door was open at the time of the inspection. Operator plans to install a screen on the door next week.
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrected.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 11, 2023
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The ice machine had visible mould buildup in the back.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean today. Ensure that it is cleaned regularly.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings found on the floor behind the small mixing bowl that is not currently in use on the right hand side of the kitchen. The most recent pest control report was from November 29, 2022.
  - Corrective Action(s): The following action is required:
  - -Have a professional pest control company return to the facility within one week and provide the report to Fraser Health. Ensure that potential entry points are checked for and sealed if found.
  - -Ensure that all foods are kept in pest proof, sealed, containers.
  - -Clean all droppings today with a bleach solution.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: a) Noted back door open at the time of the inspection.
  - b) Window next to the back door opens to the garbage disposal outside the restaurant. This is a potential entry point for pests.
  - Corrective Action(s): a) Back door was closed during the inspection. Recommend installing a screen on the door to prevent the entry of pests if the operator wishes to keep the door open for ventilation.
  - b) Ensure that the window is either kept closed or a screen is installed on it.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: The dishwasher is not currently working and is turned off. There are 6 seats in the front area where food service takes place. However, there is only a 2-compartment sink for washing dishes. As this does not meet the standard for dishwashing, the food service must be take-out only until the dishwasher is fixed and a follow up inspection takes place.
  - A new dishwasher has been ordered by the operator to replace the current one.
  - Corrective Action(s): A follow up inspection is required when the new dishwasher is installed. Operator to provide a timeframe for when it will be installed.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionJun 22, 2022
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): QUATS sanitizer from spray bottle for front of store was around 50ppm
  - Corrective Action(s): QUATS sanitizer was refilled from dispenser and measured about 200ppm.
  - 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): As per operator, facility has issues with the boiler in which it is turned off over night.
  - As per operator the vents are on all the time, in the evening when no one is in the store it gets cold and the boiler turns off. The operator also explained that this is usually the issue in the summer time but not winter time.
  - Corrective Action(s): In the morning when they open the boiler is turned on. Hot water can run through the taps in about 10min. For the operator to provide further discussion as to why this happens to the Environmental Health Officer.
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 11, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 27, 2020
1 infraction
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several buckets of borscht at 48-49 degrees Celsius were found tightly covered in a cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Manager indicated the borscht was made at 2:45pm today (inspection started around 3:00pm). Informed manager and staff that hot foods must be cooled following a 2-step process: from 60 degrees Celsius or more down to 25 degrees Celsius as quickly as possible; and then from 25 degrees Celsius to 4 degrees Celsius (i.e. in a cooler). Storing hot food in a tightly covered container in a cooler prevents rapid cooling and if the food contains bacteria these conditions would allow them to grow and multiply. Instructed manager to place the buckets of borscht in a cold water bath at time of inspection. Also instructed manager to monitor the temperature using a sanitized food thermometer, as step 1 of the cooling process shall not exceed 2 hours.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Baking carts and the plastic cart covers have accumulation of filth on them.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean the carts and plastic covers and keep them clean on a daily basis to prevent contamination of food.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionAug 2, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 31, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Production/kitchen area not maintained in a sanitary manner.
  - Corrective Action(s): Observed accumulation of filth/grime and food spills in production/kitchen area indicative of the lack of regular cleaning, as opposed to filth or spills that occured in the morning just prior to the inspection. Make sure the work tables, shelves, equipment and floors in the production/kitchen area are thoroughly cleaned and kept clean on a daily basis.
  - Date to be corrected: August 2, 2019
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwashing area smells of grease and waste water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have your grease trap serviced/cleaned to make address the odor issue and to make sure it is working properly. The grease trap shall be regularly serviced throughout the year to ensure waste water from dishwashing is properly discharged.
  - Date to be corrected: August 2, 2019
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 7, 2019
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sinks in the servery and kitchen were blocked with utensils/equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not obstruct hand sinks by placing items on/in them as this prevents staff from washing hands. Instructed staff to correct at time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris throughout the food preparation areas.
  - Corrective Action(s): General sanitation of premise requirems improvement. Flour and other food ingredients throughout the food preparation areas. Cleaning of the premise shall take place daily, especially the harder to reach areas such as under and behind equipment/shelving. Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use.
  - Date to be corrected: January 11, 2019
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionAug 30, 2018
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Several fruit flies found around 2-compartment sink area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Obtain fly traps to help control the fruit flies. Do not use any insecticides.
  - Date to be corrected: August 30, 2018
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Water accumulation under the 2-compartment sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the area under the 2-compartment sink and keep it as dry as possible to prevent attracting fruit fies.
  - Date to be corrected: August 30, 2018
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Side counter in servery (for soup warmers and hot plates) is bare wood.
  - Corrective Action(s): All surfaces need to be made smooth, impervious to moisture and easy to clean. Discussed with operator that the bread display and front counter also needs to be made smooth, impervious to moisture and easy to clean.
  - Date to be corrected: October 31, 2018
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 27, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Display cooler was found to be 7 degrees Celsius.
  - Corrective Action(s): Display cooler must be 4 degrees Celsius or less. Display cooler is a new piece of equipment that the operator recently added. Adjust the thermostat to ensure foods can be maintained at 4 degrees Celsius or less. Operator corrected at time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
  - Observation: Operator has begun changing the layout of the premise and some renovations.
  - Corrective Action(s): Alterations to the premise layout shall only be conducted after receiving written approval from Fraser Health. Submit your floor plan detailing the proposed layout and identify all equipment (new and existing) on the plan, for review.
  - Date to be corrected: July 30, 2018
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJan 23, 2018
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed scoops for onions and cabage rolls with food debris stored at room temperature for prolonged time.
  - Corrective Action(s): Required operator to:
  - 1. clean and sanitize the scoops immediately;
  - 2. clean and sanitize the scoops every two hours or replace them; or
  - 3. have ice bath available for prolonged use and replenish ice as necessary
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Observed specific type of food product is being stored directly on shelves where food debris accumulation was noted. Operator stated that shelves get cleaned every week.
  - Corrective Action(s): Required operator to:
  - 1. discard the food product as it was exposed to contamination
  - 2. Clean shelves everyday
  - 3. use food-friendly line paper to protect food from contamination; line paper must be replaced after each batch as they are single use products.
  - Date to be corrected: Jan. 31st 2018
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 19, 2017
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: SCREEN DOOR AT BACK ENTRANCE IS DAMAGED. PLEASE REPAIR SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  - ALSO KEEP FRONT DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  - Date To Be Corrected By JULY 26/17
  - Corrective Action(s):