Old Crow Coffee Co.
655 Front St, New Westminster · Restaurant
17 inspections
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Few droppings observed along the back edges of the dishpit and the prep table in the kitchen area.
- Corrective Action(s): Please pull everything out and deep clean.
- To be corrected by: June 7, 2024
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Ice machine observed with some mildew growth around the inside upper edges.
- Corrective Action(s): Please empty all the ice, deep clean, and sanitize the ice machine.
- To be corrected by: Today
- Violation Score: 9
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings are observed. Operator already placed traps and working with pest control company.
- Corrective Action(s): Please ensure rodent droppings are cleaned as they are spotted. Do not let droppings accumulate.
- Please email EHO with copy of latest pest control report.
- To be completed by: March 22, 2024
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1. Rodent droppings observed underneath dishwashing pit, behind the sandwich bar, behind the beer cooler
- 2. Fan observed to be dusty. Fan was not in use.
- Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all rodent droppings are removed. Please sanitize area with stronger bleach solution 1part bleach to 10parts water.
- To be corrected by: March 22, 2024
- Violation Score: 9
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
- Observation: Hand delivered outstanding permit fee notice in amount of $150.00.
- Corrective Action(s): Pay permit fee immediately. If fee is not paid within 10 days, facility will be issued closure.
- Violation Score: 1
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Personal items observed to be placed on top of food contact surface
- 2) Bags on sugar kept on floor
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Staff relocated personal phone at the time of inspection
- 2) Sugar bags relocated at the time of inspection.
- Violation Score: 9
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following locations
- - Corners under the kitchen sink
- - Behind the false wall infront of the washroom
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize the above mentioned area. Submit a copy of the pest control report to the EHO.
- Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
- Violation Score: 9
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: Multiple items in the back area not being used.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to remove all items not required for premises operation to reduce the amount clutter in the back storage area.
- Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: rodent droppings noted behind false wall and speaker storage area as well as in the back bulk food storage area adjacent to the wall. 1 dead rodent catch noted in snap trap in the same area
- also noted minor rodent droppings at the "handheld appliances" area of the kitchen and in the corner of the floor/wall joint under the customer creamer/milk station.
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the rodent catch and clean the area thoroughly using a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution.
- Monitor areas daily and clean thoroughly
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff have been washing dishware manually in the sink or washing dishware in the dishwasher (not operating properly) without a sanitizing step
- Corrective Action(s): Operator must repair the high temperature mechanical dishwasher immediately. Mechanical dishwasher must be able to sanitize dishware at 71C at the dish surface (82C at the front gauge)
- Provided operator with a 2 compartment sink manual warewashing diagram and 2nd compartment of the warewashing sink was prepared with a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution. Follow the diagram and ensure that all dishware is properly sanitized manually until the mechanical dishwasher has been repaired.
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: rodent droppings noted in the following areas:
- -underneath the large food storage shelf in the back of house
- -around the prep cooler and main equipment shelf in the kitchen
- -around the speaker storage and behind the false wall (next to the main washroom)
- -under the customer creamer/lids station
- -in the corners and along the walls of the back of house storage room leading to the hallway
- this is not an exhaustive list
- Corrective Action(s): Audit high rodent traffic areas such as back storage area, back storage room, and around the patio chair storage.
- Fill in rodent entry holes
- Remove the rodent droppings and sanitize area using a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution.
- Ensure that deep cleaning to remove rodent droppings and to monitor for activity is done on a more frequent basis until rodent issue has been resolved
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: High temperature dishwasher unable to properly operate and sanitize dishware.
- Corrective Action(s): Repair the dishwasher immediately and check machine daily to ensure that dishware is sanitized at 82C on the gauge
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: rodent droppings noted:
- -under the coffee machine
- -on the handheld appliances shelf
- -under mood swing glasses shelf
- -under kitchen dry storage metro rack
- -under shelves in the dry storage room
- Corrective Action(s): clean the above noted areas and sanitize with a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution.
- provide pest control reports to the area inspector on a monthly basis
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: -hole in the corner of the dry storage room metro rack
- -small hole noted behind grease trap
- -hole noted in the corner of brick wall/floor
- Corrective Action(s): fill the holes and set traps as noted during inspection.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
- -BOH on dry storage shelves/cans/jars
- -BOH between the brick wall and drywall
- -BOH around and under storage shelves
- -BOH dry storage room
- -Under customer bench (6 seater) in the back seating area
- -Accessible washroom floor/wall joints
- -kitchen near panini press
- -on shelf under microwave
- -behind and around the dishwasher
- -around the grease trap
- -under the metro rack holding alternative milks and oils
- At and around entry holes and gaps noted in violation 305
- this is not an exhaustive list
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the droppings and sanitize area using a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution
- due: immediately
- obtain professional pest control services, have an assessment done of the facility for entry and harbourage areas, set traps, and have them service the facility every 2 weeks or more frequently. Have pest control service report copies available on site for inspection in the future
- Violation Score: 9
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Entry holes and gaps noted in the following areas:
- holes
- -BOH brick wall (dry storage side) at eye level
- -BOH brick wall (dry storage side) at speaker level, behind the speaker
- -BOH dry storage room corners
- -BOH corner of brick wall (cooler side) and dry storage room
- -Back seating area brick wall at eye level (adjacent to non-accessible washroom)
- -Accessible washroom corner (near toilet)
- -Behind the grease trap in the kitchen
- -Around the grey water pipe-to-wall area outside of the non-accessible washroom
- gaps
- -Several along the brick art display wall/floor junctions from FOH to BOH
- -Under the front door
- this is not an exhaustive list
- Corrective Action(s): Fill/seal the gaps and holes noted above. must be pest proof
- Have a professional pest control technician assess the facility for entry holes as part of the pest control program. Have traps set in place throughout the facility
- Violation Score: 9
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: numerous poisonous rodent bait traps set in the facility
- Corrective Action(s): bait traps are not permitted in a food handling facility. remove bait traps immediately and replace with mechanical or glue traps
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: rodent droppings observed in the back of house under the large steel shelf and behind the new table tops that have to be installed.
- Corrective Action(s): continue to clean these areas on a frequent basis
- Additional traps required throughout the premises, speak to your pest control professional about where to set additional traps (problem areas)
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): prep cooler contents measured between 10 and 17C (hummus 13C, cheese sauce/mix 17C, guacamole 14C, cooked beets 10C)
- Corrective Action(s): Discarded items and other items moved to working cooler in the back of house.
- Do not use the prep cooler until it has been repaired and able to maintain contents <4C
- Ensure that cooler unit temperatures are measured and recorded twice daily.
- staff must be trained on procedures if cooler unit is >4C
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings observed behind equipment, foldable chairs and boards in the back of house, as well as under the large tiered shelf. All foods in the back of house stored in pest proof containers
- Corrective Action(s): remove the rodent droppings, clean and sanitize area using a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution
- have professional pest control service attend and set traps in the back of house. provide work report to area inspector
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: prep cooler unable to maintain contents <4C
- Corrective Action(s): all potentially hazardous foods moved to working BOH cooler
- do not use the prep cooler until it is capable of holding contents <4C at all times.
- Violation Score: 9
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Debris build up observed on concrete floor around the coffee station. Build up noted particularly around the prep cooler
- Corrective Action(s): Conduct a deep clean of the floors on a more frequent basis.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): small container of sprouts found stored on top of prep cooler inserts. product measured 14 degrees C
- Corrective Action(s): discarded. ensure that food products are not stored on top of the prep cooler inserts.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Slicer found to have food debris build up on back of blade and in the sharpener housing.
- Ice machine found to have food splatter in the ice well walls
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the mechanical slicer is fully disassembled and cleaned after use.
- Ice machine must be cleaned on a more frequent basis
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Cleaning required for room kitchen floor, prep cooler area floor, and in utensil drawer under espresso machine
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure that these areas are cleaned on a more frequent basis.
- Violation Score: 3
- 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
- Observation: Single use Avalon brand milk containers used for brewing teas
- Corrective Action(s): do not reuse plastic single use containers.
- Only use easily cleanable, reusable containers
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): After using knives to cut sandwiches, they were hung on magnet knife holder without going through dishwashing process. Operator advised that knives get cleaned during the day once, and at the end of the night. Continuous usage of utensils require wash and sanitize cycles every 4 hours. Magnet holder gets cleaned at the same time as the knives.
- Corrective Action(s): Operator must wash and sanitize all utensils every 4 hours as they are in continuous use all day. Required operator to have two sets of clean knives to start with and rotate as needed every 4 hours.
- Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knives being used to cut raw meat, stored without washing and sanitizing, then used to cut vegetables. This practice must discontinue.
- Corrective Action(s): Operator must ensure to have meat only knives and vegetable only knives separately and have utensils cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Operator cleaned and sanitized all knives and cutting board at the time of inspection
- Violation Score: 9
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]