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Met Bar & Grill

411 Columbia St, New Westminster · Restaurant

25 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation: Plastic shavings and rodent droppings noted in cornmeal stored in container near pizza prep area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard cornmeal. Wash and sanitize container and replace the lid.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No liquid hand soap provided at handsink across from pizza prep area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handsinks are fully stocked with liquid soap at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings noted on shelving near pizza prep area and behind flour storage container.
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be washed and sanitized. Continue to monitor the premise for pests and wash and sanitize as needed. Continue to follow the advice of your pest control company.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Glass washer is currently out of service. Chlorine final rinse at 0 ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair galss washer. Glass washer must have a final rinse of at least 50 ppm chlorine.
      • 2) Ensure chlorine concentration of final rinse is checked daily.
      • 3) Dishwasher in the kitchen may be used to wash and sanitized glasses until glasswasher has been repaired.
      • Violation Score: 15
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Cell phone, ear buds and keys on cutting board of prep cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Staff must store personal items in designated areas.
      • 2) Wash and sanitize cutting board immediately.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher @ 0 ppm chlorine
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Correction Order issued. Dishwasher must have a final rinse of at least 50 ppm chlorine during the final rinse at all times. Ensure chlorine concentration is checked daily. Single use pizza boxes / untensils / food containers may be used for the public.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: No liquid soap or paper towel provided at handsink accessible for the pizza making area.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Handsinks must be stocked with liquid soap and paper towel at all times.
      • 2) Review best handwashing practices with staff.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed on top of food storage containers on shelving unit, under shelving unit and behind large flour bins.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) These areas need to be washed and sanitized.
      • 2) Continue to monitor premise and wash and sanitize areas as needed.
      • 3) Continue to follow pest control recommendations.
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings noted under shelving in kitchen area and bar.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) These areas need to be cleaned and sanitized.
      • 2) Monitor premise regularly for droppings and wash and sanitized as needed.
      • 3) Provide pest control records to inspector.
      • 4) Install door sweep on front outer door.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Debris and grease noted under coolers, shelving, dishwasher and deep fryers in kitchen area.
      • 2) Debris noted under bar, bar coolers, poplines and glasswasher.
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be cleaned and sanitized. Follow your sanitation plan.
      • Note: cleaning company has been hired and will be on-site December 13th.
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Glass washer @ 0 ppm chlorine during the final rinse
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Glass washer must have a final rinse of at least 50 ppm at all times.
      • 2) Chlorine concentration of glass washer must be tested regularly.
      • 3) Glasses may be washed in kitchen low temperature dishwasher for tonight only.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse dropping noted in storage area of pizza area, bar area and office.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) These areas need to be washed and sanitized.
      • 2) Provide inspector with pest control reports.
      • 3) Ensure entrance points for mice are blocked
      • e.g. door sweeps etc.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: More attention to cleaning required in kitchen area.
      • 1) Under deep fryers and cooking equipment
      • 2) Under counter tops and coolers
      • 3) Under and behind store bins in pizza prep area
      • 4) Under ice sink and counter in bar area.
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be cleaned. Follow your sanitation plan.
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar cooler measure 8-9C ambient temperature. Cooler must be able to maintain 4C and below.
      • Corrective Action(s): All opened fruit juices and creamers discarded.
      • Any newly opened juices can only be stored for 4hours max and then any unused must be discarded.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Dishwasher measure 0ppm at beginning of inspection.
      • - Sanitizer container appears to be empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Staff managed to change the sanitizer container and prime the lines.
      • - Dishwasher measure 50ppm chlorine once corrected.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: - Rodent droppings observed in the basement storage area. Dry, can, chemicals, single use supplies
      • - All storage lifted 15cm above ground.
      • - Traps observed.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Please ensure all rodent droppings are removed as soon as it is spotted.
      • - Please disinfectant the area with 1part bleach to 10parts water.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Ventilation hood observed have grease and dust accumulation.
      • 2. Clutter observed in the main kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please ensure the ventilation hood is routinely professionally cleaned.
      • - Staff also needs to be able to take down the ventilation hood panels to clean routinely so grease accumulation does not happen.
      • - Please ensure all ventilation hood panels are in place when food is being cooked.
      • 2. Please declutter the kitchen, staff should have easy access to all parts of the kitchen. Please remove all unncessary equipment.
      • To be completed by: April 22, 2024
      • Email EHO with pictures of clean ventilation hood.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Bar cooler measure 8-9C ambient temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please service cooler if potentially hazardous foods/drinks are stored in this cooler (Chopped fruits, opened boxes of juices, milk/creamer)
      • To be corrected by: April 22, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Top row of cheese packages measured to be at 11C.
      • Corrective Action(s): All cheese except the final row was relocated to working cooler. Do not overstock cheese in the pizza station head cooler as its not strong enough to cool the food on the top row.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Debris observed on the fan guards in the walk in cooler
      • 2) Ice scoop kept inside the ice bin.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned area on a routine basis.
      • 2) Ice scoop removed to dedicated storage location. Ensure not to keep ice scoop inside the ice bin
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest droppings observed in the following areas:
      • - Under Pizza oven
      • - Under pest proof containers across the pizza station
      • - Under the salt and peppers near the entrance of the kitchen
      • - Under prep coolers
      • - Behind boxes equipment in the kitchen area
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize all above areas and monitor for pest activity.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Nov 22
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1) Beer tap screw heads observed to have multiple flies congesting around it.
      • 2) Unresolved recommendations in the pest control reports noted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator sanitized the screw heads. Ensure to clean the screw heads once at least ever four hours to remove potential pest attractant. Follow the pest control company recommendations to prevent potential pest entrance (front door gap and hole in ceiling) Date To Be Corrected: Nov 22
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris observed under the dishwasher.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize all floor areas in the kitchen floor to facilitate in proper pest monitoring.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Nov 22nd
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: rodent droppings still noted in the following areas:
      • -around kitchen seasoning containers
      • -behind the chest freezer in the kitchen
      • -on a can of tomato sauce in the basement storage room
      • -beside the prep cooler
      • -in the bar printer overstock cabinet
      • -around the beer pitcher storage shelf
      • -in the office beside the shelf with board games
      • -various shelves in the downstairs storage room and under them
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all areas noted in the above list. This must be completed ASAP and areas monitored on a daily basis for rodent activity.
      • Violation Score: 9
  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff keep knives and kitchen utensils in sanitizer solution
      • Corrective Action(s): Continuously used utensils must be cleaned every 4 hours or kept on ice
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings noted throughout facility, particularly in the following areas:
      • -shelves under the mini deep fryer
      • -behind prep coolers
      • -on the bread cart
      • -behind the bread cart (under microwave)
      • -in the chemical storage area under the 2 comp sink drainboard
      • -on the dishwasher chemical cart
      • -shelf with mechanical slicer
      • -behind chest freezer
      • -under the grill station
      • -around be bar electrical extension cords
      • -in the bar printer overstock cabinet
      • -around the beer pitcher storage
      • -in the office beside the shelf with board games
      • -various shelves in the downstairs dry storage room and under them
      • this is not an exhaustive list
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove ALL equipment from the walls and conduct a deep clean of the facility. This must be done in the kitchen, bar, and downstairs storage room.
      • Due: February 10
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: several issues noted:
      • -entry hole noted by wire/pipe into floor behind the bread storage (under microwave)
      • -entry hole noted by wire/pipe into floor under the potato press
      • -chewed up napkins noted behind prep cooler
      • -shredded insulation noted in basement storage area
      • -shredded insulation noted in corner of office (adjacent to shelf of games)
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the shredded insulation and sanitize areas.
      • Fill the entry holes and pull out various equipment to identify any entry holes
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: 1 staff member on site at the time of inspection, staff indicated that their FOODSAFE level 1 certification is expired
      • Corrective Action(s): minimum 1 staff member with FOODSAFE level 1 certification must be on site at all times of operation.
      • Violation Score: 1
  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mouse droppings observed in dry storage unit (basement) in the following areas: under shelving units and on shelving units.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean mouse droppings and sanitize area.
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glasswasher measured 0 ppm chlorine at the glass surface at the time of inspection. Operator had changed the sanitizer solution quite recently
      • Corrective Action(s): after machine was primed, drained, and refilled, glasswasher measured >50 ppm chlorine at the glass surface.
      • ENSURE THAT THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS CHECKED DAILY USING TEST STRIPS
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Glasswasher's entry and exit curtains do not contain water splashes
      • Corrective Action(s): replace the curtains with working curtains. ensure that all equipment is maintained in good working order
  20. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer solution not available at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator made new sanitizer solution, measured 200 ppm QUATS. always have surface sanitizer available during operations.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar area handsink missing liquid soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure that all handwash stations are stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water at all times
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Grouting missing in some areas of the kitchen and flooring in the entrance of the walk-in cooler broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the floor and missing grouting. due: 3 months
      • Violation Score: 3
  21. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar area handsink missing paper towels.
      • Paper towel dispenser has been installed
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all handwash stations are stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease and debris build up observed in the following areas;
      • -around the kitchen handwash station
      • -around the deep fryers
      • -around the low temperature dishwasher and drainboard
      • -below the beer dispensers in the bar
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean these areas on a more frequent basis.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Kitchen manager was the only kitchen staff on duty; FOODSAFE level 1 was expired
      • Corrective Action(s): Minimum 1 staff member must have a valid FOODSAFE level 1 certificate during operation
      • Violation Score: 1
  22. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glasswasher measured 0 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection. Sanitizer supply bottle was empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): restocked. glasses run through machine measured ~50 ppm chlorine at the glass surface.
      • Check sanitizer concentration daily.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station in the bar missing paper towel dispenser and paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): restocked. Ensure that all handsinks are stocked with paper towels, liquid soap, and hot/cold running water at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Deep cleaning required under the bar and under kitchen prep table adjacent to deep fryer
      • Corrective Action(s): pull back equipment and clean floors thoroughly. this must be conducted on a more frequent basis.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Tongs stored in sanitizer solution at grill, knife stored between coolers.
      • Corrective Action(s): discontinue this practice.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: kitchen manager was the only kitchen staff on duty; FOODSAFE level 1 was expired
      • Corrective Action(s): Provided FOODSAFE refresher course material.
      • Minimum 1 staff member must have a valid FOODSAFE level 1 certificate during operation
      • Violation Score: 1
  23. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  24. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: All kitchen fridges are above 4 Celsius. Walk-in is between 7 and 9 celsius, both line coolers are 6-8 degrees Celsius in bottom compartments.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Low temperature dishwasher has no detectable sanitizer in rinse cycle. Repair.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Kitchen fridges are above 4 Celsius and dishwasher is not sanitizing. Closure order issued until these items are repaired.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
  25. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions