Megabite Pizza
102 - 2540 Mary Hill Rd, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant
14 inspections
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Holes noted in the doorsweep at the rear entrance to the kitchen that could potentially allow mice to enter the premises.
- Corrective Action(s): Replace or repair the doorsweeps to create a tight seal to exclude pests from the premises.
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Minor mouse activity (droppings) noted on floor near the mixer & 3-compartment sink
- Corrective Action(s): *Pest control services retained by the operator
- *Ensure to clean & sanitize areas where pest activity is observed. (Apply bleach to the affected areas prior to cleanup to prevent exposure to pathogens)
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Minor soil/residue/debris observed on floors around kitchen perimeters.
- Corrective Action(s): *Thoroughly scrub affected areas with detergent and sanitize with bleach to eliminate food & attractants for pests
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
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- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Ongoing mouse activity in the premises. One deceased mouse found on the floor near the grease trap. Mouse droppings observed in the following areas:
- -On top of the walk-in cooler
- -On shelves near the surveillance monitor
- -On floor along perimeter of kitchen (behind white freezers)
- Corrective Action(s): -Remove deceased mouse and disinfect surrounding area with a bleach & water solution.
- -Disinfect and remove rodent droppings from above-noted areas
- -Monitor areas after cleaning for signs of new activity
- -Comply with any additional recommendations provided by the pest control technician
- Violation Score: 9
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Hole in the drywall underneath the 3-compartment sink is a possible entry point for mice from the adjacent vacant unit.
- Corrective Action(s): Seal up the hole with a rodent-resistant material.
- Violation Score:
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
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- Follow-Up Inspection
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- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer solution available in the premises at start of inspection. Operator prepared a bleach/water sanitizing solution while on-site.
- Corrective Action(s): Chlorine sanitizer is now available at 100+ ppm concentration in a bucket. Ensure wiping cloths are used with the sanitizer throughout the day. Change sanitizer solution every 2-4 hours to ensure effective concentration of bleach is used.
- (Mix 1 teaspoon of unscented bleach per Litre of water to make a food-grade no-rinse sanitizer solution)
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Evidence of mouse activity (droppings) noted in the premises.
- Corrective Action(s): Regularly clean and sanitize all surfaces in the premises.
- Actively monitor the premises for new mouse activity.
- Ensure to follow any additional recommendations from the pest control technician towards eliminating the pest activity.
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Screen door at the rear entrance to the kitchen has a gap along the floor which may allow pests/rodents to enter the premises
- Corrective Action(s): Install a doorsweep on the bottom of the screen door to create a tight seal with the floor.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Food debris and mouse droppings observed along at floor/wall junctions in the following areas:
- 1) Underneath the 3-compartment sink
- 2) Behind/under the 3 white freezers
- 3) On overhead shelf between the walk-in freezer and the pizza box storage
- 4) Along perimeter of the employee washroom
- Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean up all food debris and droppings throughout the premises. Mouse droppings should be sprayed with disinfectant (bleach solution) prior to cleaning up to prevent aerosolization of germs/pathogens. Employees cleaning up mouse droppings should wear appropriate safety gear (ie. disposable mask & gloves).
- Violation Score: 9
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation:
- 1) Hot holding of cooked pizza is done at room temperature, with time being used as the critical limit. However, there is no monitoring & recording system in place to ensure pizza is discarded after 2 hours. Failure to accurately know when 2 hours has elapsed, may cause the selling and serving of food that contains a large number of pathogens in it.
- 2) The bleach sanitizing solution in spray bottles had [Cl2] above 200ppm (the test strip color "bleached out"). The high amount of chlorine bleach on food contact surfaces could contaminate food and make people ill when they consume it.
- Corrective Action(s):
- 1) Use timers or use a wax pencil to write down the time each pizza was cooked OR the time each pizza must be thrown away. Pizza must be discarded if it has remained at room temperature for 2 hours.
- **Correction date: Immediately**
- 2) Discard the bleach sanitizer solution in the spray bottles and make a new solution up. Add 1/2 tsp (1/2 capful) of bleach to 500mL of water. Enasure to change this solution every second day. The owner corrected this, during the inspection.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation:
- 1) The ceiling air diffusers have accumulated dust on them. The dust can fall into food and contaminate it.
- 2) There are old mice droppings on the floor under the 3-compartment sink, and on the bottom shelf of the main prep table. Mice droppings carry diseases.
- Corrective Action(s):
- 1) Immediately clean the ceiling air diffusers to remove the dust. Ensure the air diffusers are cleaned on a regular basis to prevent the accumulation of dust in the future.
- **Correction date: Nov. 1/21**
- 2) Immeditely clean the mice droppings up and sanitize the surfaces with bleach and water solution. Monitor for any new mice droppings throuhgout the premises. Contact a professional pest company to rid of the mice, if you find new droppings.
- **Correction date: Immediately**
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation:
- The interior plastic frame and shelves, in the upright freezer, are cracked. Pieces of plastic could fall into food, and the surfaces are not sealed or cleanable.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Replace the upright freezer with one that is durable, smooth, sealed, cleanable and able to keep foods at -18C or colder, at all times.
- **Correction date: Jan. 1/2022**
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation:
- Food and grease accumulated under prep tables in the kitchen, and on legs of tables and equipment. This will attract and harbor pests.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Scrub the floors under prep tables and the leges of equipment and tables today. This must be done daily to prevent the accumulation of grease and food.
- **Correction date: Today**
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- Cooked pizzas are being held at room temperature in the front show case. Food shall only be held at room temperature for no longer than 2 hours, at which time it is unsafe to eat as there are too many bacteria on it.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Purchase timers to ensure staff know when 2 hours has passed, after which time the pizzas MUST be discarded. Staff explained that the pizzas in the front show case were made 1/2 hour ago.
- 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):
- The bleach sanitizer in spray bottles had [Cl2] of 0ppm. There was no bottle of bleach on-site to sanitize surfaces.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Immediately go and purchase a bottle of bleach so a sanitizer solution can be made. Add 1 tbsp of bleach to 500mL of water to the spray bottle. Make a new solution EVERY morning. During the inspection, staff purchased a bottle of bleach.
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation:
- 1) Food stains found on the walls in the premises and on the floor under the mixer. This will attract and harbor pests.
- 2) The is built up grease and food debris on the can opener and on the floor beneath the can opener. This will attract pests.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Wash and sanitize the walls, can opener and floors to remove the food and grease stains. Clean these areas on a daily basis to prevent build up.
- **Correction date: Oct. 25/19**
- Violation Score: 3
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- A staff member stated they had their FoodSafe certificate, but they were not sure if it was still valid and didn't have their certificate with them. There must be a person present at all times, in the restaurant, that possesses a valid FoodSafe certificate so food is processed safely.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Have more staff complete and obtain the FoodSafe Level 1 certificate, so there is always one person working with it. During the inspection the owner arrived, who possesses a valid certificate.
- Violation Score: 1
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions