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Mostafa Bakery

7411 Edmonds St, Burnaby · Restaurant

16 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): "Pickled" vegetables that were just packed in containers were at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): These must be stored in the fridge unless you submit these products for lab testing to verify that they have pH <4.6
      • Without lab testing, it cannot be verified that bacteria will not grow in this food item if left at room temperature.
      • Move all products to cooler immediately
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in some of the wooden cabinets as well as underneath the 2 compartment sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all droppings, clean area thoroughly
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing station lacked paper towel
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure handwashing station is fully stocked
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Droppings noted behind 2 door cooler in baking area
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean and sanitize kitchen
      • - Place foods in pest proof bins
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door open, no screen
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep back door closed unless screen is installed
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some rodent droppings observed in shelving underneath the handwashing station. Manager indicates they are old droppings
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, send copy of recent pest control report from last week to EHO
      • Clean all shelvings consistently
      • Correct by: today
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION (3rd time): Obstacle observed directly infront of the dishwasher blocking the front door from opening.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator removed obstruction at the time of inspection. DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING INFRONT OF THE DISHWASHER.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Premises going through cosmetic renovation. Multiple bottles and equipment obstructing hand washing sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated obstacles at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff observed to be using wooden bread shovel with wooden chips breaking off.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded wooden bread shovel at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): High temperature dishwasher does not turn on. On/Run button unresponsive.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator has no sink plugs for the 2 compartment sinks. No other alternative method of dishware washing available. Closure order issued.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: High temperature dishwasher LED screen does not turn on. Run cycle button is unresponsive.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/Replace dishwasher so that it is able to produce at least 71C on dish surface during final rinse.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: THIS IS A REPEAT INFRACTION: High temperature dishwasher blocked by shelving - cannot be checked.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clear area infront of dishwasher so it is easily accessible. Dishwasher will be checked on follow up inspection.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No liquid hand soap at the back hand washing sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator restocked liquid hand soap at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Moderate level of mouse droppings observed in back kitchen infront of back exit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas. Monitor on a regular basis and let pest control services know if you see any activity.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Missing paper towels inside the dispensers at the handwashing stations.
      • - Faucet handle (cold) at the middle handwashing stations is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide paper towels inside all dispensers.
      • - Fix the faucet handle.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Too much flour and food debris throughout the floors in the kitchen. Staff stated deep cleaning is done in the evening.
      • - Dirt and grease accumulation on the ventilation hood above the stove top and oven.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Clean the areas noted above.
      • - Ventilation hood/exhaust system must be professionally cleaned every six months.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Faucet handle is broken at the main handwashing station.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix the faucet handle.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Missing working thermometer inside the domestic cooler. Staff provided working thermometer inside the cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide working thermometer inside all refrigeration units.
      • Violation Score: 1
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff washed their hands in the dishwashing sink and not the handwashing sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hands must be washed in handwashing sink only.
      • Violation Score: 5
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: High temp dishwasher blocked by shelving - cannot be checked. Operator stated she washes her equipment in 2 compartment sink, but could not describe all three steps (wash, rinse and sanitize).
      • Corrective Action(s): Clear area in front of dishwasher so it is easily accessible. Do not block dishwasher. Dishwasher must be ready for follow-up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back handwashing station does not have paper towel.
      • Corrective Action(s): Handwashing station must be stocked with soap and paper towel, and hot and cold running water at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Foods are again stored in the washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): CORRECTION ORDER ISSUED - No foods can be stored in the washroom. This is your final warning before further enforcement action, such as a Violation Ticket or alterations to yoru permit.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Operator has added potato stuffed bread and pickled vegetables to menu.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide updated food safety plan.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation:
      • Layout has changed again:
      • - ice cream freezer added
      • - upright glass cooler removed
      • - silver domestic cooler/freezer added
      • - shelving blocking dishwasher
      • Corrective Action(s): Facility must not undergo anymore layout changes without prior health approval as it is barely able to contain all food needed for operation. Should the disorganization continue, the menu will be reduced to a manageable level.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Ice cream tubs noted in freezer by retail cooler. Operator states they no longer sell it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove ice cream tubs from facility. If you choose to serve ice cream in the future, the freezer must be set up near a handwashing station. As it is, ice cream freezer is not near any handwashing facilities.
      • Violation Score: 5
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer available.
      • Corrective Action(s): Chlorine sanitizer measuing 100ppm was made at time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • 1) Front handwashing sink blocked by cooling racks.
      • 2) Back handwashing sink covered with wooden chopping block. When removed, chunk of food was in drain; this required a screwdriver to be removed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Handwashing sinks must not be obstructed at any time. Do not use for any other purpose other than handwashing.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bags of flour stored in the bathroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): No food items can be stored in the bathroom. Bathroom door must be closed.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Weatherstripping along back screen door not installed as per previous inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install weather stripping along back screen door.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Flour debris throught the back kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize kitchen.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Bakery layout has been changed without prior approval.
      • Corrective Action(s): CORRECTION ORDER ISSUED - Revert bakery layout to last approved configuration.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Grill and other foods for Mostafa Supermarket (same operator, further up the street) stored on-site.
      • Corrective Action(s): Storage of food for Mostafa Supermarket is impacting storage of foods for Mostafa Coffee House (see violation 209). Remove foods not required for operation of Mostafa Coffee House.
      • Violation Score: 5
  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back screen door requires flashing at the bottom for a better seal to prevent rodent entry.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install flashing on back screen door to prevent pest entry.
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions