Milos Greek Taverna

234 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs · Restaurant

10 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionJul 6, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Potato cutter was observed to be grimy. Staff stated it was last used last week and it gets cleaned after every use.
  - Corrective Action(s): Instructed staff to clean and sanitize it immediately. Please ensure potato cutter is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each use.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No staff during inspection have valid FOODSAFE. Staff stated they will register immediately.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please have staff take FOODSAFE immediately. Email EHO with valid FOODSAFE or equivalent when done. To be completed by: July 28, 2023
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJun 28, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A full insert of raw chicken probed at 9C. Cheese probed at 8C. This is the prep cooler in front of the cook line.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food has been moved to working cooler. Food is not to be stored at the insert level for more than 2hours during lunch and dinner rush. Store food at other working cooler during non rush hours.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Drink tubes stored in the ice pit observed to have mold growth. High risk of mold transfer to the ice that is used in drinks.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff emptied the ice pit and cleaned the tubes.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer spray bottles available on the top patio/service area/bar at time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer must always be available when food is being prepared and served. Staff mistakenly put in cleaner in the sanitizer bottles. Fixed the mistake once told. QUAT sanitizer measure 200ppm once corrected.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing station obstructed by bucket of water stored in the basin.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not obstruct the handwashing station in any way. Handwashing station must always be accessible to employees to handwash. Staff removed the bucket.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Raw meats observed stored above ready to eat foods and vegetables (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)
  - 2. Fan grills of the walk in cooler (Bar) appear to be dusty
  - 3. Scoop handles observed touching the food in the bins and at the insert of the raw calamari.
  - Corrective Action(s): 2. Please clean fan grills. To be corrected by: June 30, 2023
  - 3. Scoop handles must not touch the food when stored with the food. To be corrected by: Today
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Insert level of prep coolers probed at 5-10C. Bottom level of cooler at 3C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please have techincian check the prep cooler. Please ensure cooler is maintained at 4C and below throughout.
  - Please have techincian look at the double glass door cooler as it took 2hours to reach 4C.
  - To be completed by: July 5, 2023
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Cleaner and Sanitizer spray bottles not labeled, staff is mixing up the bottles.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please label the spray bottles. To be corrected by: Today
  - 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 staff on shift can show valid FOODSAFE certificate.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please sign up for FOODSAFE or equivalent course. Please email EHO once course has been registered with receipt and then email EHO with certificate once passed the course. To be completed by: July 28, 2023
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionAug 14, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 21, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 23, 2019
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Observed fruit flies at upstairs bar/service area
  - Corrective Action(s): Implement appopriate control measures at upstairs bar/service area to remove fruit flies.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Observed carpet mat in dishwashing area
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator stated new mats are already on order, thank you
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionApr 2, 2019
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionMar 19, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 18, 2019
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed 3 coolers above 4C (1dr salad, 1Dr upright white cooler, 3Dr prep cooler)
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator adjusted 1DR upright and 3DR prep cooler coolers to at or below 4C at time of inspection.
  - 1Dr salad cooler was emptied of potentially hazardous foods.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Observed milk crates used for storage
  - Corrective Action(s): Milk crates do not provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface. replace crates with bins with no holes.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 6, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJun 14, 2018
0 infractions