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Me 'N' Ed's Pizza Parlour (Port Coquitlam)

2233 McAllister Ave, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

18 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

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  2. Routine Inspection

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  3. Routine Inspection

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  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mouse droppings observed on the window sill and floor near the front pizza dough prep station
      • Corrective Action(s): *Instructed staff to clean and sanitize the affected area (with bleach) as soon as possible (today).
      • *Ensure to regularly clean the windowsill of spilled flour and pizza dough to remove food attractants for pests.
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Routine Inspection

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  6. Routine Inspection

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  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse activity (droppings) found in the following areas:
      • -Electrical room in the basement (significant droppings)
      • -Basement dry storage room (droppings around room perimeter)
      • -Floor around the dough mixer
      • -Floor and window sill around the pizza prep table
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Perform enhanced cleaning around the pizza prep table and dough mixer daily (ie. every night before end of shift)-remove all flour/dough from surfaces to eliminate food attractants
      • 2) Ask pest control technician to take enhanced pest control measures in the electrical room
      • 3) Ensure staff keep doors to the building exterior and basement corridors closed at all times (except when receiving deliveries).
      • 4) Follow-through on any additional pest abatement recommendations from the pest control technician.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1) Gap under the door to the electrical room is sufficient to allow mice to pass under.
      • 2) Gap under the door connecting the dry food storage room to the exterior corridors is sufficient in size to allow mice to pass under.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal gaps under the doors by installing thresholds and/or doorsweeps.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

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  9. Follow-Up Inspection

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  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent activity noted in the food premises at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator has obtained the services of a new pest control company. Pest control technician on-site at time of inspection to assess and remediate affected areas. Ensure to comply with recommendations of the pest control technician to remediate/eliminate the pest infestation.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -Mouse droppings observed on non-food contact surfaces at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): -Spray affected areas with a chlorine bleach sanitizer solution, then clean and remove droppings using appropriate PPE (ie. face mask and disposable gloves).
      • -Monitor surfaces in the food premises for new rodent droppings and clean/sanitize affected areas promptly
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

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  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Lots of food and food crumbs were found underneath shelves in walk-in cooler and underneath prep tables
      • in food prep. area. Food crumbs can attact pests and potential contamination. Clean and sanitize the both area regularly.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Observed the final rinse (temp) of dishwasher was not met at 71C (measured at 68C) Improper temperature in final rinse can not kill pathogen on the dishware & utensils. Don't use sanitizing step after rinsing the dishware and utensils in the dishwasher.
      • 1) Use a 3-compartment sink by hand washing or
      • 2) Use the dishwasher for washing & rinsing step and then use other sinks for sanitizing step or
      • 3) Use disposable dishes until the dishwasher is fixed in the final rinse step (must meet the temp. at least 71C) *Contact us when the dishwasher is fixed
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Manager's food safe certification expired. The manager must take a foodsafe certification.
      • Date to be corrected by: in a month
      • Corrective Action(s):
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Observed staff wiping their hands on their aprons, which was very stained, and not washing their hands after answering the phone and using the ordering screen. Bacteria can and love to grow on damp, warm materials (aprons, clothes) and surfaces with food debris.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Retrain staff on the proper and frequent washing of their hands. Staff SHALL wash hands when changing tasks; prior to handling food; and/or when their hands become soiled. Do NOT place the broom infront of the hand sink, as it makes it difficult/discourages staff from washing their hands.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation:
      • Staff used plastic cup to scoop ice from ice bin and then filled with pop. Staff could accidently touch the ice and contaminate it with bacteria, or the cup may chip and a piece of plastic will ball into the ice which a person could consume.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Remind all staff that an ice scoop (stored on top of the pop dispenser) shall be used to get ice out of the bin and placed into the cups.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Food stains found on the sides and inbetween equipment, and on the walls below and behind tables and equipment. This will attract and harbor pests (flies).
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Wash and sanitize these areas more frequently to remore food stains. Ensure these areas are being done on a regular schedule.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 25/19**
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The interior walls and mechanical parts of the ice machine have mould on them. The mould may fall/touch the ice which patrons could ingest it.
      • 2) The ledge below the front windows in the pizza dough area has accumulated flour and dough on it. This will attract pests and is visible to patrons outside.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Clean the interior walls and mechanical parts of the ice machine with hot soapy water, rinse with clean hot water, and then sanitize with hot water and bleach. Ensure to turn the ice machine off first and empty all the ice out.
      • **Correction date: Feb.3/19**
      • 2) Clean the ledge with hot soapy water to remove all the accumulated food. Increase the frequency this areas is cleaned, as the current frequency is not adequate.
      • **Correction date: Feb. 3/19**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • Plastic food containers/inserts and their lids were found to have cracks, chips and/or are damaged. This is unsafe as pieces of plastic could fall into food, and bacteria will get into the cracks which can NOT be properly cleaned.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Inspect all plastic food containers/inserts and their lids for damage. Throw away any damaged items and purchase new ones.
      • **Correction date: Feb. 15/19**
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation:
      • Containers of food (carrots, lemons, cooked onions & mushrooms, etc.), in the walk-in-cooler were not covered. Debris or bacteria could fall into the food and contaminate it.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Covered all food and/or food containers with a lid, saran wrap, or aluminum foil.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Food debris, stains, grease & mould accumulated in the following areas, this will attract pests:
      • 1) Wire racks in the walk-in-cooler.
      • 2) Exterior surfaces of beer lines in the walk-in-cooler.
      • 3) Exterior surfaces of food containers.
      • 4) Floor beneath the wire racks in the walk-in-cooler.
      • 5) The downstairs staff washroom floor is dirty. This was mentioned in the previous inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • All mentioned areas require to be washed with hot water & soap, and sanitized. Increase the frequency at which these areas are cleaned to prevent build up. The lowest rack, of the wire shelves in the walk-in-cooler, shall be raised 6" off the floor so that staff can get a broom under the rack to sweep up spilled food on a daily basis. Otherwise, staff will need to move the whole rack to clean underneath each day.
      • **Correction date: Apr. 16/18**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • The following areas were found to be damaged and are no longer cleanable of safe as bacteria will hide in the cracks, and/or pieces of equipment may fall into food:
      • 1) Plastic food inserts/containers and their lids are cracked and chipped.
      • 2) Grey colored bus bins are cracked and chipped.
      • 3) The handle on the ice bin, below the pop dispensing machine, is broken and covered in tape.
      • 4) The tabletop convection oven, to make cheese breads, has a damaged door seal.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Discard all damaged, cracked or chipped items and puchase new ones.
      • **Correction date: May 31/18**
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

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  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • The bleach sanitizer buckets storing cloths had [Cl2] of 0ppm. Staff explained that a 'little' bleach is added to the bucket and the solution is changed twice a day (11am and 5pm). The bleach sanitizer strength must be maintained at 100ppm in order to kill and germs that the cloth may pick up. This violations was mentioned in past inspections.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Add 1tsp. of bleach to the bucket and fill with warm water to make the correct mixture strength. The solution MUST be changed every 2 hours. Retrain staff on the correct process to make the sanitizer mixture, and to change it every 2 hours. Staff made new sanitizer solution during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The ice making machine has mold/mildew on the inner bin walls and the mechanical parts. Mold/mildew will contaminate the ice.
      • 2) The beer lines and metal box in the walk-in-cooler has mold and mildew built up on it. Mold and mildew can contaminate food being stored in the walk-in-cooler.
      • 3) The staff washroom floor and outer surface of the waste bin, in the basement, has accumulated dirt and debris. This dirt can transfer to staff uniforms when they use it.
      • 4) The window ledge and floor under the front pizza preparation table has flour and crumbs. This food will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Empty the ice machine bin, wash and sanitize the bin and mechanical parts to remove the mold/mildew. Increase the frequency at which this is done as no mold shall grow between cleanings.
      • 2) Wash and sanitize the bear lines and metal box. Increase the frequency at which this is done as no mold shall brow between cleanings.
      • 3) Scrub the floor and waste bin surface to remove the black dirt and debris. Increase the frequency at which this is done so no dirt accumulates.
      • 4) Clean the crumbs and flour from these surfaces. Pull the table(s) away from the wall to access the floor beneath to clean. Increase the frequency at which this is done.
      • **Corrrection date: Oct. 2/17**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • The chest freezer, storing chicken products in the basement, has a cracked and broken inner plastic lid. The lid is not cleanable and pieces of plastic could fall into food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Discard the chest freezer and purchase a new one that is in good condition, and all surface are durable, sealed, and cleanable.
      • **Correction Date: Oct. 30/17**
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Routine Inspection

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