Pamir Diner Afghan Cuisine

9535 120th St, Delta · Restaurant

16 inspections

Routine InspectionApr 14, 2026
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection inserts at the preparation cooler ~5-6 degrees C. Lower section ambient air temperature observed to be ~8 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator adjusted the temperature setting and ambient air temperature now at 3 degrees C. 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: Lamb fat/oil and marinated meats observed stored in old cleaned out plastic pails used to store dishwasher chemicals.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store food products in food grade containers. Immediately transfer food products to food grade containers with tight fitting lids.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
  - Observation: 2 door freezer next to ice machine at -9 degrees C. Small chest freezer at -13 degrees C. Kenmore freezer next to the walk in cooler at -15 degrees C with significant ice buildup.
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust temperature settings for freezers and ensure -18 degrees C or less. Service if required. Correct by April 21, 2026.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: At the time of inspection inserts at the preparation cooler ~5-6 degrees C. Lower section ambient air temperature observed to be ~8 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator adjusted the temperature setting and ambient air temperature now at 3 degrees C. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: At the time of inspection no staff on duty had FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure in the absence of the operator at least one staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Send additional staff to take FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent by April 30, 2026.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionSep 4, 2025
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection no bleach sanitizer solution available for use in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation a 100ppm bleach sanitizer solution is prepared and available for use. Reminder to label the spray bottle.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink near dishwashing area obstructed from use with dishes and cleaning supplies stored in basin. Bar hand sink not provided with liquid soap.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation all hand sinks are clear of obstructions and provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionMar 4, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 25, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Yogurt with cucumber stored in 4L milk container inside the service area cooler internal food product temperature ~12 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded. 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 the glass door cooler obstructed from use with containers and cleaning equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are clear of obstructions and available for use.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Bowls used to dispense salt, sugar, etc. observed stored directly in dry products.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all scoops and other dispensing utensils are stored outside of dry products. Store in a sanitary manner at all times. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Ambient air temperature of service area cooler ~10-12 degrees C. Yogurt with cucumber stored in 4L milk container inside the service area cooler internal food product temperature ~12 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service the service area cooler. Ensure unit is capable of maintaining 4 degrees C or less. Until serviced do not use to store any cold potentially hazardous foods. Correct by February 28, 2025.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 22, 2024
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 carrots and spinach hot held in the hot holding unit at ~ 49 degrees C and 51-53 degrees C respectively.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure cooked carrots and spinach which are not reheated in the oven are adquately reheated (microwave or on stove). Rapidly reheat to over 74 degrees C then hot hold at or above 60 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of raw marinated chicken stored in the small domestic cooler across from the main cooking line internal food product temperature ~10 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Relocated to the walk in cooler. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation:
  - - Small domestic cooler across from the main cooking line ambient air temperature of top area ~ 1 degrees C. Lower section ~10 degrees C.
  - - Small preparation cooler lower section ambient air temperature ~4-6 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - Adjust temperature setting of the small domestic cooler and ensure entire unit is at or below 4 degrees C. Correct by August 29, 2024.
  - - Operator adjusted the temperature setting of the small preparation cooler. Ambient air temperature now observed to be 4 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 28, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 21, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cut vegetables and blended eggplant/peas internal food product temperature ~8 degrees C at the small preparation cooler. Lower section of the preparation cooler ambient air temperature ~10-12 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Relocated all cold potentially hazardous foods in inserts and lower section of the small preparation cooler 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:
  - 2 light covers missing in the kitchen. This was discussed at your last inspection.
  - Several food containers in the walk in cooler not covered to protect food from contamination.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is protected from contamination.
  - - Install light covers for the 2 light fixtures in the kitchen.
  - - Provide food containers with tight fitting lids.
  - .
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris and grease accumulations observed underneath and behind the main cooking line.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean underneath and behinb the main cooking line. Correct by February 28, 2024.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Cut vegetables and blended eggplant/peas internal food product temperature ~8 degrees C at the small preparation cooler. Lower section of the preparation cooler ambient air temperature ~10-12 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Relocated all cold potentially hazardous foods in inserts and lower section of the small preparation cooler to the walk in cooler. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C. Service the small preparation cooler and ensure unit is capable of maintaining 4 degrees C or less. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 5, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation:
  - - Several containers of food in the walk in cooler not covered to protect food from contamination.
  - - Trays of raw shell eggs observed stored over bread.
  - - 2 light covers missing in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is protected from contamination at all times.
  - - Cover all food products to protect food from contamination.
  - - Store raw shell eggs below ready to eat foods.
  - - Install light covers for the light fixtures.
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
  - Observation: Danby freezer and Kenmore freezer near the walk in cooler ambient air temperature -10 degrees C and -12 degrees C respectively.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all frozen potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below -18 degrees C. Operator aware of ice build up in both freezers and will be defrosting them in the next 2 weeks.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease and dust accumulations observed on the exhaust canopy.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean all aspects of the exhaust canopy. Correct by September 12, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 1, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 18, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer concentration in spray bottle well over 200ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Dilute1 oz of regular unscented bleach to 1 gallon of water. Have this solution avaiable for use at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: As discussed in the previous inspection in the walk in cooler, store raw shell eggs below ready to eat foods and vegetables/fruits. Do not store food products on the floor in the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is protected from contamination. Store all raw meat including raw shell eggs below ready to eat foods. Store all food products off the floor. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease and food debris accumulations observed in between and behind cooking equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean underneath, behind and all hard to reach areas along the cooking line. Correct by February 1, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJul 13, 2022
1 infraction
- 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 propped open with empty milk crate.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure back door to premise is kept closed to prevent potential pest entry. Operator to consider installing a secure screen door.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 15, 2022
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several items in the hot holding unit internal food product temperature ~ 45 to 50 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is reheated rapidly to over 74 degrees C for 15 seconds then transferred to a hot holding unit for holding at or above 60 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Liquid soap and single use paper towels not available for use at front service/bar area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all designated hand wash stations are provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. Some food product left uncovered in the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all raw potentially hazardous foods are store below ready to eat foods and vegetables/fruits. Adequately cover all food products to protect from contamination. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 5 vaccum packs of beef observed thawing at room temperature. Internal food product temperature ranged from 14-17 degrees C. Operator stated they were thawing in this manner since previous night.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded. Ensure all frozen potentially hazardous foods are thawed in the cooler or under cold running water.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Bleach sanitizer available for use but in an unlabeled spray bottle.
  - Corrective Action(s): Label the bleach sanitizer spray bottle. Ensure all chemicals, cleaners, and similar agents are labeled properly. Note: general sanitizer solution formula: 1 oz of regular unscented bleach to 1 gallon of water. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 21, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 14, 2021
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 no bleach sanitizer solution available for use in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation a 100ppm bleach sanitizer solution is available for use at all times. General sanitizer solution formula: 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):
  - - Limited hot/cold water supply to the hand sink by the low temperature dishwasher.
  - - Hot water tap broken at the back area hand sink.
  - - Front service area hand sink not provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - Hand washing can still be done at the hand sink by the low temperature dishwasher. Service the back area hand sink.
  - - Advised by staff that the entire hand basin will be replaced.
  - - Front area hand sink to be supplied with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door to premise left propped open using a milk crate.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep the back door closed to prevent any potential pest entry. If you wish to leave the back door open install a secure screen door.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation:
  - - Limited hot/cold water supply to the hand sink by the low temperature dishwasher.
  - - Hot water tap broken at the back area hand sink.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - Service the hot/cold water supply to the hand sink by the low temperature dishwasher. Correct immediately.
  - - Replace the broken hot water tap or replace the entire hand basin. Correct by September 21, 2021.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: At the time of inspection, in the operator's absence no staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
  - Corrective Action(s): Send additional staff to take FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Correct by October 31, 2021.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionNov 26, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 6, 2019
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Servicing the dishwasher. No sanitizer detected at the time of the inspection. Immerse dishes in a sink full of bleach solution (1/2 oz per gallon water), until then it is is fixed.
  - Monitor and service the freezer unit if necessary. Temperature was -1C but should be -18C
  - Corrective Action(s):