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McDonalds Restaurant on 15th

3310 15th Avenue, Prince George, V2M 0A1 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

McDonalds Restaurant on 15th has been inspected 5 times by Northern Health Authority since April 4, 2022. The most recent inspection, on December 16, 2024, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 16, 2024. For example: 308 - Repeat Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2023. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on December 16, 2024. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 16, 2024. 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.

5 inspections

  1. Complaint Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Ice machine had pink mildew build-up.
      • Corrective Action: Empty the ice machine. Discard the old ice. Clean and sanitize the unit.
    • 306 - Repeat Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris was found behind kitchen equipment, in storage areas, food preparation areas, and in the dinning area.
      • Corrective Action: Remove the food debris. Clean and sanitize the specified areas. Ensure to maintain your facility as per your approved cleaning and sanitation plan.
    • 308 - Repeat Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Drive-thru hand washing station was leaking water. Instant coffee machine was not in good order.
      • Corrective Action: Repair the hand washing station. Remove/replace/repair the kitchen equipment that is not in good order.
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Repeat Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Seal-strip for the ice-machine in the kitchen had signs of wear and tear and was not intact. Public health significance- A broken strip of the ice machine can cause strip bits to fall on ice and contaminate it.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure that seal-strip for the ice-machine is replaced/fixed.
  3. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Presence of food debris on the floor of back freezer. Public Health Significance: Presence of food debris can attract pests harbouring disease causing organisms and can potentially contaminate food which can cause foodborne illness if consumed.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure that the freezeer floors and corners are cleaned.
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Pop spill observed at the pop syrup station. Public Health Significance: Spillage of pop can attract pests, which may carry diseases causing pathogens and can contaminate food and food contact surfaces potentially leading to food borne illness.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure that the pop station is mopped and cleaned.
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: -Ice-machine weatherstrip is broken. -Weatherstrip was also contaminated with debris. Public Health Significance: Presence of dirt and debris can physically contaminate the food which upon consumption can cause food-borne illness.
      • Corrective Action: -Ensure that the weatherstip is replaced.
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Food waste, used food containers, and cardboard boxes were observed outside of their appropriate waste or recycling bins in the waste disposal room/bay. Openings/holes were observed on the main entry gate from the waste disposal bay to outside of the premise. Public health significance: An unclean and untidy area with food waste and clutter attracts pests by providing food and shelter for harbouring and breeding. Any holes/openings that are larger than a quarter of an inch may allow the entry of mice and other pests. Pests, including mice, may be carriers of pathogens that contaminate food items, surfaces, and equipment. Ingestion of such pathogens through contaminated food and surfaces may lead to foodborne illnesses.
      • Corrective Action: All garbage and clutter in waste disposal bay must properly disposed away. The holes on the main entry gate to the waste disposal bay must be fully sealed.
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Food products were observed on the ground underneath storage shelving units in the walk-in freezer. Public health significance: Food items stored at ground level can be contaminated with pathogens or physical contaminants such as dirt/debris. Ingestion of contaminated food may lead to foodborne illnesses and handling them increases the risk of cross-contamination.
      • Corrective Action: Food products left on the ground inside the walk-in freezer must be removed and disposed of. Operator must remind all staff, especially closing shift staff, to routinely clean and monitor for the cleanliness of storage areas and other food premises.
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Repeat Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: The oil tank was found in an unsanitary condition and there was water pooling on the floor in the waste disposal area. There was employee's foot prints trail into the facility
      • Corrective Action: Unsanitary conditions like liquid pooling on the floor in the waste disposal area may harbour pathogens and attract pests. When an employe enter the waste disposal area they may carry the pathogens inside the facility which may lead to cross contamination. The operator was told to clean and sanitize the floor in the waste disposal area and around the waste oil storage tank. The operator was told to seal the cracks on the floor to avoid pooling of liquids inside the cracks

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