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Mom's Hand Cafeteria

3555 Gilmore Way, Burnaby · Restaurant

18 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Floors need to be scrubbed.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure floors have deep cleaning.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rodent droppings observed on floor under display cooler.
      • CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rodent droppings and debris found under cooler unit.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - area cleaned.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean hard to reach areas of floor to monitor for rodent activity.
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      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottle measured to be at 0ppm QUAT.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - item refilled at time of inspection from wall mount sanitizer dispensing unit
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      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure spray bottle is routinely changed as sanitizer solution can dissipate after awhile.
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      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on floor in corner of storage area under shelving unit.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitize area use 200ppm Chlorine or equivalent. Be sure to wet droppings prior to removal.
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      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on floor in corner of storage area under shelving unit.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitize area use 200ppm Chlorine or equivalent
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      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some cleaning is required:
      • - Floor under front service counter area
      • - Floor in back is dirty.
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      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Under counter prep cooler at temperatures not lower than 7 degrees Celsius.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Potential cooler malfunctioning. Have unit checked by technician. Turn temperature down during the day (if possible). Unit requires servicing.
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      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink blocked with single use gloves.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
      • Food preparation in back storage area. Area lacks hand sink.
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      • Corrective Action(s): Staff explained these items are for cleaning purposes only and not for food preparation. Staff will store gloves with other cleaning items in future.
      • Relocate all cooking/warming/reheating items to front area where hand sink exists. Back area is unsuitable as it lacks a hand sink.
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      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed
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      • Corrective Action(s): Clear clutter and items no longer necessary for business from premises.
      • Spray rodent droppings with 200ppm chlorine solution or equivalent. Remove droppings from area. Wet affected area with 200ppm chlorine or equivalent and soak area.
      • Inspect facility for points of entry for pests. Seal any holes.
      • Follow recommendations advised by Pest Control Company Technician.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings need to be cleaned up and area sanitized
      • Clutter and old items in back area
      • Floors and equipment require cleaning as dirt has accumulated
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      • Corrective Action(s): Spray rodent droppings with 200ppm chlorine solution or equivalent. Remove droppings from area. Wet affected area with 200ppm chlorine or equivalent and soak area.
      • Remove and box up all items from facility that are no longer necessary for the operation of the business.
      • Clean equipment and floors. Ensure these areas are thoroughly cleaned. Deep cleaning of facility required.
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      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: rodent droppings found in corner by one door cooler, in dishpit area, and by ice machine
      • Corrective Action: Clean droppings using 1000ppm bleach solution, then soak area in bleach solution and allow to air dry.
      • Rodent droppings may carry pathogens
      • Date To Be Corrected By: July 25
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and dirt found in following areas:
      • - under hot hold equipment
      • - under display cooler
      • - under 2 door cooler and 2 door freezer.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure hard to reach areas under equipment or in corners are adequately cleaned.
      • Food debris may serve as a food source and attract pests
      • Date To Be Corrected By: July 25
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food preparation equipment such as airfryers, pressure cooker, portable stove found in back storage area.
      • Corrective Action: Equipment moved to front service area.
      • Back area is not adequately equipped with handsinks, prep sink or commercial vent hood to enable cooking or food preparation.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large recyling bin was stored in front of handsink, blocking access.
      • > Relocate large recycling bin. A smaller waste bin may be stored under the sink as long as it does not block access.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Bins of raw meat (chicken breast, beef) in reach in refrigerator stored directly next to ready to eat food items and sauces.
      • 2. Rice scoop stored in small insert tray of room temperature water.
      • > Reorganize foods so that raw meats are sufficiently separated from other food items to prevent cross contamination.
      • > Keep rice scoop stored in ice. Replace ice once they melt.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer bucket was not made at time of visit (9am) and facility opens at 8am. Staff has started perpearing food at time of visit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer bucket must be available at all times while facility is operating. Operator made a bucket at time of visit, at least 100ppm chlorine noted.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen chicken breasts noted in a container with stagnant water at room temperature. Operator indicated chicken will be used very soon.
      • Corrective Action(s): Defrost chicken using proper methods:
      • -->in cold running water
      • -->in cooler
      • -->in microwave
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings noted in sheving units under cashier, and on floor along wall at the back storage area. Pest control company comes in regularly, hired by the office building, but operator is not sure how often pest control visits.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, sanitize areas, monitor, and notify pest control.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lasagna was observed being cooked in hot holding unit. Temperature of lasagna was at 22.6C and was placed in there 30 minutes prior. Business opened at 8 am and observation of food in hot holding was at 9:00 am.
      • Corrective Action(s): Always reheat foods first to 74C in a short period of time then served right away or hot held at 60C or above. Do not reheat foods in hot holding units. Hot holding units cannot cook foods adequately.
      • Violation Score: 15
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: New rodent droppings observed on the floor of storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean, wash and sanitize these areas. Contact pest control company to keeping monitoring for activity. Cleaning required this week.
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Cut avocado noted storing at room temperature.
      • 2. Top compartment of sandwich prep. cooler is measured to be 8.9oC. Operator indicated inserts are transferred to prep cooler during lunch rush.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Once whole fruit/vegtable is cut, the food becomes potentially hazardous. Keep cut fruits/vegetables in coolers.
      • 2. Store inserts in bottom compartment or other coolers until temperature of top compartment can be maintained at 4oC or less.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings noted on floor under oven and on shelvings under cashier. Pest control company comes in twice a month.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, sanitize areas, and monitor. Let pest control company knows where you found droppings.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Top compartment of the sandwich prep cooler is measured to be 8.9oC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust cooler so that temperature can be maintained at 4oC or less. Keep lids on until customers order.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Observed staff cooking meat on a griller at the back, without proper ventilation and handwashing station nearby. Also, staff is slicing onion at the back.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator is not allowed to cook foods that generate grease-laden vapor without proper ventilation system. Also, a handwashing station is required to be installed if operator wants to continue to prepare food in that area.
      • Remove griller from facility.
      • Correction order issued. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement action.
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest droppings noted in facility, in several areas:
      • -->underneath meat slicer
      • -->wheeled cart at the back
      • -->floor in back storage area
      • -->floor/corner underneath microwave
      • -->bottom shelves at the front area
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, sanitize areas, and contact pest control. Continue to monitor and clean.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Frying pan noted at the front for cooking eggs. A small oil bottle noted right beside the electric stove.
      • 2. Meat slicer is used at the back where no handsink is close by.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Cooking foods that generate grease laden vapors require a ventilation exhaust system. Remove pan from facility.
      • 2. Move meat slicer to the front and store it at the front from now on. It is physically impossible for operator to move the meat slicer to the front when needed since the slicer is too heavy for the operator.
      • Both observation noted in last routine inspection. Correction order issued. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement action.
      • Violation Score: 5
  18. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: rat droppings noted in the following areas:
      • --underneath the meat slicer on the table in the back
      • --underneath the table in the back
      • --one ran on the back storage shelving
      • Corrective Action(s): -remove droppings. Clean/sanitize area.
      • Correction date: 2017/08/14
      • Violation Score:
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1) operation of meat slicer done in back area with no handwash station nearby
      • 2) frying of eggs in oil done in front area under no ventilation
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) move the meat slicer to front when operating, back area can only be used as storage.
      • Correction date: 2017/08/14
      • 2) discontinue practice of any cooking that produces grease vapors must be done under a ventilation hood
      • Correction date: 2017/08/14