Mirch Masala Indian Cuisine

9545 120th St, Delta · Restaurant

30 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionOct 17, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 23, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Cut onions and cabbage stored in the under counter cooler internal food product temperature ~ 11-13 degrees C. Ambient air temperature of under the counter cooler ~ 12 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded the cut onions and cabbage. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - - At the time of inspection hand sink by naan oven liquid soap dispenser empty.
  - - Staff washroom hand sink liquid soap and paper towel dispensers empty.
  - - Hand sink across the walk in cooler cold water tap missing.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - Hand sink by the naan oven and staff washroom hand sinks refilled with liquid soap and paper towels.
  - - In the interim, staff to wash hands at the hand sink by the naan oven.
  - Ensure all hand sinks are provided with hot/cold running water, liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation:
  - - Bowls used to dispense rice and sauces observed stored directly in food products.
  - - Food containers observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
  - - Food containers not provided with adequate covers in the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are protected from contamination at all times. Correct immediately.
  - - Store all dispensing utensils outside of food products. Store dispensing utensils in a sanitary manner at all times.
  - - Store all food products at least 6" off the floor.
  - - Cover all food products to protect from contamination.
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  - Note: new shelving for the walk in cooler is on order.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation:
  - - Cold water tap missing at hand sink across the walk in cooler.
  - - Cut onions and cabbage stored in the under counter cooler internal food product temperature ~ 11-13 degrees C. Ambient air temperature of under the counter cooler ~ 12 degrees C. Ice buildup noted on the fan unit.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - Service the hand sink across the walk in cooler. Ensure all equipment is in good working order. Hot and cold running water to be provided at all hand sinks. Correct immediately.
  - - Service the under the counter cooler. Ensure unit is capable of maintaining 4 degrees C or less. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionMar 26, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 26, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - - For lunch rush, onion gravy in container stored on top of ice. Internal food product temperature 8 degrees C.
  - - Cut vegetables and yogurt stored in the under the counter cooler internal food product temperature ~ 9 degrees C. Ambient air temperature of under the counter cooler at 10-11 degrees C.l
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - Use more ice and ensure container is submerged in ice.
  - - Ensure all cut vegetables are stored at or below 4 degrees C. Cut vegetables and yogurt relocated to the walk in cooler.
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  - Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink next to preparation cooler and tandoor ovens paper towel dispenser empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all designated hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Some food product not adequately covered in the walk in cooler. Food products observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are covered to protect from contamination. Store all food products off the floor to protect from contamination. Correct immediately.
  - Note: operator to replace existing walk in cooler with a larger unit. Utility sink to be relocated the south wall. Ensure the liquid soap and paper towel dispensers are relocated also.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Ambient air temperature of under the counter cooler at 10-11 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service the under the counter cooler. Ensure unit is capable of maintaining 4 degrees or less before storing any cold potentially hazardous foods inside. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 23, 2024
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large pot of cooked chick peas in sauce observed cooling in the back area. Internal food product temperature stil above 60 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Transfer chicken peas in sauce to smaller containers and/or use ice baths to facilitate cooling. Recommend obtaining ice wands to facilitate cooling.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Improvment in covering of food products in the walk in cooler. However, still several containers of food products observed with no adequate covers, food products stored in totes on the floor, and raw shell eggs observed stored on the top shelf above ready to eat food products.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are protected from contamination.
  - - Cover food products to protect from contamination.
  - - Store all food products off the floor.
  - - Store all raw potentially hazardous foods on the bottom shelf or away from ready to eat food products and vegetables/fruits.
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease accumulations observed at the exhaust canopy.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure the food premises is maintained in a sanitary condition. Clean the exhaust canopy of a frequent basis to prevent the buildup of grease. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionApr 15, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 18, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Internal food product temperatures of various foods in inserts at the smaller preparation cooler ~7 degrees C. Ambient air temperature of unit ~6-8 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Relocated all cold potentially hazardous foods to the walk in cooler. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Improvement in food storage practices in the walk in cooler, however some food containers stored on the floor and some food containers missing lids, saran wrap, etc.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are protected from contamination. Store all food products off the floor. Cover all food products adequately. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris and grease accumulations observed on the underside the shelf above the under the counter cooler and table used to stored utensils such as forks, spoons, and knives.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the shelf. Ensure all equipment is maintained in a sanitary condition. Correct by March 25, 2024.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Internal food product temperatures of various foods in inserts at the smaller preparation cooler ~7 degrees C. Ambient air temperature of unit ~6-8 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Relocated all cold potentially hazardous foods to the walk in cooler. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C. Service the smaller preparation cooler and ensure unit is capable of maintaining 4 degrees C or less. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 14, 2023
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large tub of cooked rice observed in the walk in cooler. Internal food product temperature ~ 17 degrees C. Staff stated it was cooked 2 hours ago.
  - Corrective Action(s): Instructed staff to split the rice into shallow pans to facilitate the cooling process. Ensure all hot potentially hazardous foods are cooled from 60 to 20 degrees C in 2 hours then from 20 to 4 degrees C in 4 hours.
  - Violation Score:
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed one staff member wash hands with single use glove still on for one hand. Hands were then dryed using a linen towel.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard single use gloves when washing hands. Ensure all staff wash hands using warm water, liquid soap then dry using single use paper towels.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease and dust accumulations observed on the exhaust canopy filters.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean all aspects of the exhaust canopy. Correct by November 21, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 7, 2023
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJul 6, 2023
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection hand sink in front area paper towel dispenser empty. Paper towel in holder not in immediate area of hand sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all designated hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Numerous food containers observed without proper lids/covers inside the walk in cooler. Some food containers observed stored on the floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are adequate covered and stored off the floor to protect from contamination. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 21, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked vegetables, gravys, and sauces in drawers section of under the grill cooler unit internal food product temperatures observed to be ~ 9-10 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded. Ensure all cold potentially hazrdous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection no container of bleach sanitizer solution prepared and available for staff to use. Spray bottle labeled quats sanitizer 0ppm in concentration. Unalabeled spray bottle 0ppm quats or 0ppm chlorine. Ensure during operation a 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm quats sanitizer solution is prepared and available for use.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation a 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm quats sanitizer solution is prepared and available for use. This is recurring issue. Further non compliance will result in the issuance of a violation ticket.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooling of cooked vegetables and meat curry on the floor is resulting in the hand sink being obstructed from use by staff.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not cool food products on the floor. Ensure all hand sinks are clear of obstructions and provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
  - Observation: Permit to operate issued by Fraser Health not posted in plain view of the public.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace the damaged frame holding the permit to operate and hang in plain view of the public. Correct by June 28, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Cooling of cooked vegetables and meat curry observed on the floor. Numerous food products observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Numerous food containers observed without proper lids/covers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are protected from contamination at al times.
  - 1. Do not cool food products on the floor.
  - 2. Store all food products off the floor in the walk in cooler.
  - 3. Cover all food products properly. Use saran wrap, foil, tight fitting lids, etc.
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  - Correct immediately. These are recurring issues. Further non compliance will result in the issuance of a violation ticket.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Tub of fish observed inside the walk in cooler. Internal food product temperature 13 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded. When thawing frozen fish, thaw under cold running water or in the walk in cooler.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Cooked vegetables, gravys, and sauces in drawers section of under the grill cooler unit internal food product temperatures observed to be ~ 9-10 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator to replace this cooler. Until it is replaced do not use. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C. Correct by July 5, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: New walk in freezer is being installed in the back area. Staff washroom remains and is available for use. Staff room has been removed accomodate the new walk in freezer.
  - Corrective Action(s): In the future, contact the health department to discuss alterations to a food premise. Ensure any City of Delta requirements are met for the installation of this walk in cooler and upgrade to the hot water tank system. Clean and sanitize the interior of the walk in freezer. Shelving to be installed inside along with an accurate indicating thermometer. Ensure unit is at or below -18 degrees C prior storing food. Followup inspection required.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionMar 3, 2023
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 21, 2023
1 infraction
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tub of frozen fish observed thawing on the floor just outside of the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all frozen potentially hazardous foods are thawed in an appropriate manner. Thaw under cold running water or in the walk in cooler.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 7, 2023
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Butter sauce and onion gravy observed reheating in hot holding unit. Interal food product temperature ranged from 7 to 25 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Instructed staff to reheat these items on the stove to over 74 degrees C. Reminder to reheat foods quickly then transfer to preheated hot holding unit.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Under the stove drawer cooler ambient air temperature observed to be ~ 8-12 degrees C. Internal food product temperatures ~ 8 degrees C. These items are dispensed into trays to be stored in the drawer cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): All items in the drawer coolers relocated to the under the counter cooler and walk in cooler. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection both unlabeled spray bottles 0ppm chlorine or quat sanitizer. Quats sanitizer spray bottle labeled as ready to use 0ppm quats concentration.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation a 100ppm bleach or 200ppm quats sanitizer solution is available for use. Staff instructed to dilute 1 oz of regular unscented bleach to 1 gallon of water. Store all wiping cloths in this solution when not in use. This is a recurring issue. Further non compliance may result in the issuance of violation tickets.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation:
  - - Tubs used to store various spices not provided with lids. These tubs were placed on shelves along the south wall.
  - - Container of prawns and tub of dough observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - Ensure these containers used to store spices are adequately covered to protect from contamination. Correct immediately.
  - - Do not store food products on the floor. Store all food products at least 6" off the floor. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection back door to premise left open. Screen door was not in use.
  - Corrective Action(s): To prevent the potential entry of pests keep the back door closed or use the screen door.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease and dust accumulations observed on the exhaust canopy filters. Food and grease accumulations observed underneath and behind cooking equipment. Food debris accumulations observed underneath and behind shelves in the main food preparation areas.
  - Corrective Action(s): Throughly clean the above mentioned areas. Ensure the premise is cleaned on a regular basis. Focus cleaning efforts underneath/behind equipment and all hard to reach areas. Correct by February 21, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Under the stove drawer cooler ambient air temperature observed to be ~ 8-12 degrees C. Internal food product temperatures ~ 8 degrees C. Temperature gauge also reading ~ 10 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service the drawer cooler under the stove. Do not use until serviced and capable of maintaining 4 degrees C or less. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionNov 4, 2022
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionNov 1, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection, staff began dumping then refilling sanitizer spray bottles.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation an approved food contact surface sanitizer solution is available for use. General sanitizer solution: 1 oz of regular unscented bleach to 1 gallon of water.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection hand sink in left corner of cooking line paper towel dispenser empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all designated hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Numerous food containers observed stored in the walk in cooler with no lids/covers. Food containers also observed stored on the floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is protected from contamination at all times. Provide adequate covers/lids/saran wrap on food containers. Do not store food products on the floor. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionAug 31, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The sanitizer spray bottles did not have any sanitizer inside. They were filled with soap and water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace the soap water with a 100-200 ppm bleach solution. Sanitizer with an adeuqate strength is required to properly sanitize food contact surfaces to prevent pathogen growth and cross contamination.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The hand washing sink by the cook station did not have soap present at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all hand sinks are stocked with soap and paper towels so employees can adequately wash their hands.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: The walk in cooler had several trays of food stored without a proper fitting lid.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cover these trays containing food with proper fitting lids to prevent cross contamination.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The back door was left open at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): This may allow pests to enter the premise. When the back door is left open, the screen door must be closed at all times. Keep the back door closed, or close the screen door.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: The handle of the walk in cooler is broken.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace the broken handle so that employees may easily enter the walk in cooler.
  - Correction Date: September 21, 2022.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The spray bottle labelled sanitizer had soap water inside.
  - Corrective Action(s): Empty the spray bottle and refill it with sanitizer. This may cause inadequate sanitization when trying to adequately sanitize food contact surfaces if the spray bottles contents do not match what is written on the bottles.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 18, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 16, 2022
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tub of basa fish observed stored on the floor outside of the walk in cooler. Internal food product temperature 15 degrees C. Staff stated this product was taken out of the walk in cooler earlier in the day.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection spray bottles (some labeled as quats sanitizer) 0ppm quats and 0ppm chlorine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation an approved food contact surface sanitizer is available for use. General sanitizer formula: 1 oz of regular unscented bleach to 1 gallon of water.
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  - Note: operator to install a chemical dispensing system.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink by walk in cooler paper towel dispenser empty. Bar hand sink no paper towels available for drying hands. Main cooking line hand sink paper towels no placed in dispenser. Staff washroom hand sink paper towel dispenser empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation:
  - Food products not covered adequately inside the walk in cooler.
  - Food products stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
  - One food container stored on top of the other inside the main cooking line under the counter cooler.
  - Scoops and other dispensing utensils stored directly in food products inside the walk in cooler.
  - Food products stored on the floor in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is protected from contamination at all times.
  - - Store all food products at least 6" off the floor.
  - - Store all scoops and other dispensing utensils outside of food products.
  - - When stacking one food container on top of another ensure containers are provided with lids/covers.
  - - Cover all foods with adequate lids/covers.
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  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation:
  - Preparation cooler storing salad ingredients, small side dishes etc for meals ambient air temperature ~8-9 degrees C. Internal food product temperatures of foods in inserts ~7 degrees C. Observed the temperature display gauge fluctuating between 4 and 8 degrees C.
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  - Chest freezer below the first aid kit in the staff room interior lid section damaged.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - All cold potentially hazardous foods relocated back to the walk in cooler. Immediately service the preparation cooler and ensure unit is capable of maintaining 4 degrees C or less at all times.
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  - Operator to replace the damaged freezer. Correct by September 2022.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator and manager's FOODSAFE level 1 certificate expired 2018 July 29.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator must have FOOSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Correct by May 31, 2022.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 3, 2020
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some dropping noted.
  - Corrective Action(s): Continue with pest control service, and keeping kitchen clean.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Some refrigeration units do not have a thermometer inside.
  - Corrective Action(s): Put a thermometer inside each fridge. Check and record temperature daily on log sheet. Recommend purchasing an IR thermometer.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionJan 15, 2020
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some droppings noted.
  - Corrective Action(s): Continue with pest control service. Clean caked-on flour on the wall/baseboard surfaces and the portable fan near the mixer. Do not miss any areas during cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation:
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace the worn wooden prep counter as noted in previous routine report. Remove the crumbling particle board above the oven.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 9, 2019
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pots and pans that were stored in the clean dishes area were not clean.
  - Corrective Action(s): When washing by hand, make sure the pots and pans are washed properly. Follow the wash/rinse/sanitize procedures. Sign provided.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Boxes of ginger, potatoes continue to be stored on the floor. A tray of cooked samosa was stored directly on the floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store all food items off the floor.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Repair to kitchen surfaces is needed as noted in previous report (CHAS- BJAVLQ Nov 26, 2019).
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair surfaces. Reorganize dishpit area.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionNov 26, 2019
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked tandoori chicken (18C) was stored on the counter at room temperature. Rice inside the rice cooker was marginally hot.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cook tandoori chicken to order and serve immediately. Reheat rice to at least 74C before putting in the rice cooker to keep hot at 60C.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Temperature of the undercounter reach in fridge is too warm 8C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Items moved to another fridge until it is serviced.
  - Violation Score:
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Containers of food in the walk-in cooler are exposed to possible contamination. Some food items are stored on the floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep foods covered. Store food items (i.e., boxes of ginger...etc) off the floor.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some droppings noted.
  - Corrective Action(s): Continue with pest control. Do not store dirty pails outdoors behind the back door. Clean and invert if stored outside.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: 1) Area under the dish table is dirty. 2) Dirty water gathered on the inch deep depression on the surface of the wooden prep table. 3) Raw plywood is used to cover the top of the chest freezer. 4) Wall at the back of the kitchen (next to the mixer) is stained and worn.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove dirty pots and pan from under the dish table. Clean the shelf. Store clean pots and pan upside down in the overhead shelf above the dish table. 2) Provide a surface that is smooth and cleanable. 3) Cover the raw wood surface with a nonabsorbant easily cleanable surface. 4) Paint the wall.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJan 23, 2019
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Temperature of the reach in fridge across from the stove is too warm (47F).
  - Corrective Action(s): Service the unit. Must be 40F or below. Check temperature daily.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionNov 15, 2018
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: A bucket of water set up near the tandoori area was being used for washing dirty hands.
  - Corrective Action(s): Wash dirty hands under running water at the sink with soap and dry with paper towel. Bucket of water is disposed of.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: The lock on the lid of one of the chest freezer is removed leaving a cavity that collects dirt.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace the unit.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 22, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 15, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Several fridges were too warm. The tall upright fridge at the entrance to the kitchen, the double sliding glass door fridge by the kitchen window and the reach-in undercounter fridge across from the stoves. Temperatures were 45-50F.
  - Corrective Action(s): Technicains have been contacted to service the units. Adjust or service the units when they are found to be too warm during your daily checks. .
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of food in the handsink near the cooking equipment. The tap handle of the other handsink is dirty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep the sinks clear so that it is always accessible for handwashing. Keep the tap handles clean.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Trays of foods not covered in the walk-in.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep them covered to protect from debris being dropped from the wire rack shelves above.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Holes in the screen door and gap at the bottom edge. The opened window in the kitchen has no screen. Numerous fruit flies noted in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the screen door. Provide with window screen. Remove the accumulated empty beverage bottles outside the staff washroom.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food and soils lodged inside the openning in the freezer lid. Dry storage room is disorganized.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and close the opening. Organize dry storage room. Paint the walls in the washroom, remove snap traps from the shelving unit. Remove loose piece of plastic from the squeeze handle of the overhead sprayer in the dishpit area.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: No thermometer inside the milk fridge.
  - Corrective Action(s): Obtain a thermometer.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJan 23, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Temperature of the upright single glass door fridge is too warm at 45-47F. Temperature of the undercounter reach in fridge in the cooking area is too warm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Turn the temperature down to 40F/4C and check daily.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Containers of foods in the walk-in and in the kitchen are not covered.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep foods covered. Thoroughly clean the wire rack shelves in the walk-in.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: No thermometers in the refrigeration units.
  - Corrective Action(s): Obtain thermometers- one per fridge and check temperature daily.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionOct 11, 2017
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel dispenser at the handwashing area near the cooking area. A roll of paper towel has been placed nearby as a temporary measure.
  - Corrective Action(s): Install a dispenser.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation:
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure containers of spices and ingredients are covered with lids, especially at night when the restaurant is closed.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 15, 2013
0 infractions