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Penguin Ice Cream

45881 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack · Restaurant

5 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Unapproved mini cheesecake cups observed to be displayed for sale in ice cream cooler. When questioned about the source of these products, operator stated they were prepared at home.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff removed the cheesecakes from the display cooler as well as the menu on online ordering platforms. Operator stated they will take the products home today. All foods offered to the public must be from an approved source.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Food preparation equipment (ie. deep fryer, mini oven) and food products (ie. frozen donuts, samosas, pickles, etc) being stored on premises. Operator stated they are just storing it on the premises because they could not be returned to the supplier, but they are not using it for any sale to the public.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all items/food products not required for operation from premises. Correction date: 1 day
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): (REPEAT) No food contact surface sanitizer available. Staff not aware of what proper food contact surface sanitizer is.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff created a 100 ppm solution of chlorine sanitizer using unscented bleach during inspection. Ensure wash cloth is stored in solution when not in use. Obtain chlorine test strips to monitor solution concentration (100-200ppm).
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front handsink obstructed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff removed obstructing equipment from sink during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Facility added new menu items (ie. burgers, samosas, churros, cheesecake, spring rolls, poutine, fries, and more) without approval. Staff explained the new menu items were added 1 week prior and are only being tested for now. Staff stated a portable deep fryer and mini toaster oven (found on site) are used to cook.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately cease all preparation and sale of unapproved menu items. Remove all unapproved ingredients and equipment used for unapproved menu items from premises. Submit updated menu, food safety plan, sanitation plan, equipment specifications, and facility layout including new equipment for review and approval if wanting to continue with new items. No new menu items may be offered prior to health approval. Approval from other departments may also be required. Correction date: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. (REPEAT) No food contact surface sanitizer available.
      • 2. (REPEAT) In-use ice cream scoops stored in ambient water.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Staff prepared a chlorine sanitizer solution measuring 100 - 200 ppm.
      • 2. All in-use scoops were washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air-dried. In-use utensils must be stored in ice water or hot water (> 60C). Water solution must be replaced frequently to maintain temperature.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): (REPEAT) Back handwashing station not supplied with soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff supplied soap at back handwashing station during the inspection. Please ensure a proper soap container is provided.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food stored uncovered in back counter cooler under soft serve machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff covered all uncovered food with lids/plastic food wrap during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Front drink display cooler not functional. Staff stated it broke down this morning and a technician has been called to repair the unit later today. Staff stated the unit is only used to store non-potentially hazardous beverages, which was observed at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace cooler such that it operates at or below 4C. Correct by: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) At the start of the inspection, no food contact surface sanitizer was available
      • 2) Ice cream scoops were only washed and rinsed and placed directly on food contact surface counter. In addition, one in use ice cream scoop was stored in ambient water
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Staff created a food contact surface sanitizer solution that registered at 100 ppm chlorine. Note 2 mL of bleach is mixed with 1L water to make a 100 ppm chlorine solution
      • 2) All in use ice cream scoops were washed, rinsed, sanitized (50 ppm chlorine) and air dried. Ensure that in use scoops are stored either in ice water solution or in hot water (internal temperature > 60 deg C). Infrequently used ice cream scoops are to be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried after each use.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back handwashing station not supplied with paper towel at the start of the inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff placed paper towel at the back handwashing station such that the handwashing station is now fully supplied with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towel
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the start of the inspection, in the operator's absence there were no staff on duty held a valid FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent certification
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that at least one staff member during operating hours and in the absence of the operator holds a valid FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent certification
      • During the inspection, the operator was available on site and they held a valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification
      • Violation Score: 1