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Plato Filipino

100 - 892 Carnarvon St, New Westminster · Restaurant

27 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: Deep cleaning required in the following areas to address grease and food debris build up
      • -in the legs of the prep cooler shelf above the unit
      • -large pots used for deep frying
      • -on the metal shelves used for storing pots and pans
      • -kitchen ceiling panels
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas and ensure that this is done on a more frequent basis.
      • Violation Score: 9
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1 insert of grilled pork found to be undergoing "cooling" on top of the wok. This is not an appropriate location for cooling food products
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that foods are cooled quickly away from hot cooking areas
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1 insert of spaghetti and 1 i insert of deep fried eggplant stored double stacked in the hot food line. Spaghetti measured 43C internal and eggplant measured 29C internal.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded. Ensure that all hot potentially hazardous foods are kept >60C at all times. Failure to maintain hot food >60 C will result in violation tickets ($345 per violation)
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Live and dead cockroaches noted on site:
      • -1 dead cockroach under bag of rice next to the ice machine
      • -1 live cockroach noted behind the chest freezer
      • -1 live cockroach noted on the server station shelf
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the above noted areas are thoroughly cleaned and contact pest control to pay extra attention to these areas
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Deep cleaning required in the following areas to address grease and food debris build up:
      • -in the legs of the prep cooler shelf (above cooler unit) (repeat)
      • -in the hood vent and on fire suppression lines
      • -on the large pots used for deep frying
      • -behind the chest freezer
      • -on various electrical conduits and cords from the ceiling and walls. Outlets as well
      • -on the metal shelves used for storing pots and pans
      • -on the food/dry storage bins in the dry storage shelves (repeat)
      • -under the central area rice cooker (repeat)
      • -on the plastic lined shelves of the server station
      • -kitchen ceiling panels (repeat)
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the facility and ensure that the above noted areas are cleaned with more attention. This must be done on a more frequent basis.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: 2 kitchen staff as well as the operator on site. No one had a valid FOODSAFE level 1 completion certificate or equivalent.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that minimum 1 staff member with FOODSAFE level 1 certification or equivalent is on site at all times of operation
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: grease and food debris build up noted in the following areas:
      • -rolling platforms of the black undercounter cooler
      • -around the burners of the double pot stove, and its debris tray
      • -on the shelves and posts of the prep cooler top
      • -on the kitchen ceiling panels
      • -under the central rice cooker station and surrounding carts/tables
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the above noted areas are cleaned on a more frequent basis.
      • Cleaning around the black undercounter cooler is CRITICAL to eliminating the cockroach infestation. This includes the condenser unit, rolling platforms that the cooler sits on, the green wire shelving behind the cooler unit, and the prep cooler.
      • Increase frequency of cleaning in this area until the infestation is eliminated
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: live cockroaches noted in the following areas:
      • -1X cockroach under the storage racks for the pots and pans
      • -1X cockroach around the door hinges of the upright freezer
      • -1X on the "legs" of the prep cooler top shelves
      • numerous dead cockroaches noted throughout the facility, particularly around the black cooler unit condenser and around the pots and pan storage.
      • Pest control is coming to the unit every 2 weeks. Continue to follow pest control's recommendations
      • Corrective Action(s): Conduct a deep clean of the facility. This must be done on a more frequent basis to eliminate pest issue
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: grease and food debris build up noted in the following areas:
      • -rolling platforms of the upright freezer and black undercounter cooler
      • -around the burner of the double pot stove
      • -on the debris tray of the grill
      • -on the green wire rack
      • -on the legs of the small kitchen area work tables (2X)
      • -around the prep cooler lid
      • -on shelves on top of the prep cooler
      • -on the front and back of the black undercounter cooler condenser unit
      • -on kitchen ceiling panels
      • -under the central rice cooker station
      • -all dry storage baskets for vegetables
      • Corrective Action(s): Conduct a deep clean of the facility with particular attention to the areas above. This MUST be done on a more frequent basis.
      • Failure to maintain the facility in a sanitary manner will result in violation tickets and/or other enforcement actions
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Dead and live cockroaches noted in the condenser unit of the kitchen black undercounter cooler unit. Grease and cockroach debris noted on condenser cover of the prep cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean these areas and keep the condenser covers off of the unit for reinspection
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1 tray of bbq pork stored in the back of house above the prep cooler. Product measured 24C, staff were unable to determine when it was left out
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded. Ensure that all hot potentially hazardous foods are kept >60C at all times
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Live cockroaches noted in the following areas:
      • -on the wheels and within the casters/risers of the black cooler unit
      • -under the broken mini chest freezer
      • -under the upright freezer
      • -within the security camera in the middle of the kitchen and server stations (above broken chest freezer)
      • Dead cockroaches noted in the following areas:
      • -underneath the black cooler unit
      • -under the prep cooler
      • -in the cooler unit condensers of the kitchen cooler units
      • -behind the chest freezers (both large and mini freezers)
      • Corrective Action(s): Conduct a thorough deep clean of the facility and spray pesticide in the condenser units of both the prep cooler and black cooler unit.
      • Have orkin service the unit and follow all recommendations of pest control technician
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION:
      • Grease and food debris build up noted underneath the back of house upright freezer unit as well as under the black cooler unit.
      • Food debris also noted behind the broken mini chest freezer.
      • Cockroach debris and grease build up noted in condenser units in the kitchen (prep cooler and black cooler unit) as well as electrical box hanging from the ceiling in the kitchen
      • Grease and food debris build up noted on caster/risers for the freezer and cooler units in the back of house.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas thoroughly. Conduct a deep clean of the facility.
      • This must be done on a more frequent basis
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Broken mini chest freezer stored on site, no longer used to store food and cockroaches found underneath the unit (5X)
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the chest freezer from the premises. Discard all unnecessary equipment
      • Violation Score: 5
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Live cockroaches observed in the following areas:
      • +5 in the condenser unit of the black undercounter cooler unit (kitchen)
      • +5 in the sticky trap behind the hot water dispenser (central area, server station)
      • Corrective Action(s): Have pest control service the unit and treat for cockroaches specifically in the areas mentioned above. Provide biweekly pest control service reports to area health inspector
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: grease build up observed under thee grill line small stainless steel worktable, as well as under it and on its legs.
      • Also noted grease build up behind the prep cooler and on the black "cooling" shelf
      • Corrective Action(s): Fully clean these areas and maintain in a sanitary manner
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1 metal insert of bbq pork found to be stored at room temperature on front of house hot holding line, product measured 25.4 C internal. Also 1 plate of small spring rolls noted to be left out at room temperature.
      • Staff indicated that the product was going to be put into the hot holder line once space was cleared out.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded. All hot food must be kept >60C at all times. Reviewed that if space in the hot holder is not available, use the back of house hot holding steamer.
      • Failure to keep hot potentially hazardous food >60C will result in violation tickets (approx for every violation $345)
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Dead cockroaches noted in the following areas:
      • -under the BOH handsink
      • -on the side of the prep cooler upper door
      • -in the condenser of the undercounter cooler (black)
      • -in the sticky trap behind the hot water dispenser (also observed live trapped cockroaches)
      • Reviewed pest control reports. Most recent report (4 days prior to inspection) found no activity in traps.
      • Reviewed traps, most tin cat traps with sticky traps found to empty and in line with pest control report findings
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the pest traps and areas found to have dead cockroaches. Continue with biweekly pest control treatment.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease build up noted in the following areas:
      • -on the grill line small stainless steel work table, and under it
      • -under the grill and around the deep fryer, particularly lower areas
      • -under the pots and pans shelf near the back of house handsink
      • -around and on the black "cooling" shelves
      • -under the central handsink
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas on a more frequent basis. due: Jan 21
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues:
      • -4 small trays of leftover food from morning prep for the hot holding units noted at the time of inspection. Products measured 26C internal and had been left out for 4+ hours.
      • -fried pork and onion dish found in metal insert found in the back kitchen. Product was being used in a subsequent stew that was being prepared at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded the 4 shallow trays of food. Fried pork and onion dish was added to the stew.
      • Ensure that all hot potentially hazardous foods are kept >60C at all times.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice machine's well walls were found to have black mold on some areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the ice machine immediately using bleach sanitizer solution. due 1 day
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): BOH handsink did not have paper towels
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that handsinks have liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold water.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: 2 cockroaches noted at the time of inspection: one found in soap water at central handsink and one live one found on legs of cooler unit in the back kitchen area
      • Corrective Action(s): Facility has professional pest control. reviewed cleaning procedures around the facility with operator. Continue to follow pest control's recommendations.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease build up noted around central storage racks and cooler units in the back kitchen, as well as on back kitchen vegetable shelf and pot/pan storage
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that these areas are cleaned on a more frequent basis.
      • Violation Score: 9
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front area hand sink's hot water supply was turned off. Operator turned on the hot water supply at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Handsinks must be supplied with liquid soap, hot/cold running water, and paper towels at all times. Failure to have handsinks properly supplied will result in violation tickets/fines.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Facility has been fumigated by pest control service, total cockroaches observed on site have decreased since the Feb 28, 2024 routine inspection.
      • Observed 2 to 15+ cockroaches in various glue traps throughout the premises
      • Observed 1 dead cockroach on top of back of house prep cooler's top (heat lamp area)
      • Corrective Action(s): Next treatment and servicing scheduled for March 18 (Monday). As per correction order issued Feb 28, 2024, provide pest control servicing reports within 3 days of servicing (due March 21 for next service)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: Grease and pest debris noted in the following areas:
      • -back of house green wire shelf
      • -behind the mini chest freezer in the central area (next to the food processor), particularly on top of the baseboards
      • -on electrical conduits and boxes in the back of house kitchen
      • -on the electrical junction box under the back of house kitchen speakers
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the above noted areas are cleaned more thoroughly on a more frequent basis.
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 7 hot potentially hazardous food items observed to be stored <60C:
      • -pork dinakdakan 25C (FOH, on counter top, not in hot holding unit)
      • -palabok 52C (FOH, double stacked, in hot holding unit)
      • -pork BBQ chop 35C (FOH, double stacked, in hot holding unit)
      • -pork sisig 51C (FOH, double stacked, in hot holding unit)
      • -spaghetti 40C (FOH, double stacked, in hot holding unit)
      • -4X pork skewers 26C (FOH, between hot holding dishes, on top of hot holding unit)
      • -garlic rice 41C (BOH, in a bowl, in steamer unit)
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded above noted items. Many items have been observed in multiple previous inspections to have been held <60C.
      • Correction order issued to cease offering dinakdakan, palabok, and sisig for public consumption as operator has demonstrated that they are unable to offer these items to the public in a safe manner. Operator may apply for approval to serve items by submitting a food safety plan and proposal for how to safely serve said products.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues:
      • -Front of house handsink turned off at the time of inspection. Staff stated they go to the back of house (central handsink) to wash their hands. Waste water tank observed to be 75% full and with a layer of what appears to be scum and mold.
      • -Back of house kitchen handsink found to be missing paper towels in the paper towel dispenser
      • Corrective Action(s): Handsink was turned on at the time of inspection and kitchen handsink was re-stocked with paper towels. All handsinks must be stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: 20+ cockroaches noted in all sticky traps boxes opened in the back of house at the time of inspection (5X boxes opened)
      • -numerous cockroaches noted on junction box hanging between kitchen cooler units
      • -numerous cockroaches noted in and around condenser/mechanical unit of the back of house prep cooler and black undercounter cooler
      • -on the central area BOH security camera
      • -on and around the white board in the kitchen
      • -behind the central area chest freezer
      • -around the central area grease trap
      • this is not an exhaustive list
      • Corrective Action(s): Call pest control company for immediate servicing of the unit. Have pest control service the unit every 2 weeks and provide pest control reports to area inspector within 3 days of servicing. Operator to coordinate this with pest control technician.
      • Conduct a deep cleaning of the facility and follow all pest control service report recommendations in a timely manner.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and splatter noted in the following areas:
      • -behind the central white chest freezer in the back of house
      • -around the speakers in the back kitchen
      • -within the black door undercounter cooler
      • -behind and between all cooler units in the back of house
      • -in the dry storage shelves of the back of house
      • behind and around various larger pieces of equipment in the kitchen and central BOH area. This is not an exhaustive list
      • Corrective Action(s): Conduct a deep clean of the facility. Operator must develop a deep cleaning schedule and have it in the back of house at all times. Deep cleaning must be conducted by pulling equipment from walls, from other equipment, and getting in to cracks and crevasses such as between cables
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Low temperature dishwasher observed to be leaking water rapidly onto floor of dishpit area
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the dishwasher leak. Operator must contract monthly routine maintenance for this unit as water leaks have been noted in previous inspections.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 2 issues noted:
      • -front of house handsink found to have mold in the waste water tank, sink was not turned on at the time of inspection and has been turned off since yesterday according to staff
      • -multiple baseboards under the dishwasher was found to have fallen off and debris had built up in the exposed wall cavity
      • Corrective Action(s): Correction order issued: operator must set up a schedule/log to have the front of house handsink emptied weekly
      • Repair the baseboards under the dishwasher. due 14 days
      • Violation Score: 5
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pork dinkdakan stored at room temperature above the hot holder table, internal temperature measured 26.1C
      • Corrective Action(s): Pork dinkdakan discarded. Operator must keep all hot potentially hazardous foods >60C at all times.
      • Violation ticket issued
      • Violation Score: 5
  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 metal inserts of dinakdakan found to be cooling. As per kitchen staff the products had been cooling for 20 minutes. Products measured 31.8C internal. Could not confirm cooling/time temperature that was reflective of actually achieving cooling to 32C within 20 minutes
      • Corrective Action(s): products discarded. Operator is now required to have food cooling logs for ALL foods that are being cooled.
      • Information required: food item name, internal temperature/time when cooling starts and when products are moved to a working cooler unit. food must be cooled from 60C to 20C within 2 hours maximum or discarded.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foods in the kitchen prep cooler found to be disorganized and stored in prep top without inserts. Raw prawn measured 8C internal and egg noodles measured 12C
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard noodles. Re-organize prep cooler top so inserts are used as designed for the prep cooler. Items stored in the top of the prep cooler must be in inserts to allow for proper air circulation and cold holding of foods
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT ISSUE: Hot potentially hazardous foods improperly hot held on the hot holding table: pork sisig 43.5C internal and pork dinkdakan 31.7C internal
      • Corrective Action(s): discarded. Operator was served a violation ticket for improper hot holding 6 months ago.
      • A reminder to ensure that all hot potentially hazardous foods are stored >60C at all times
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: REPEAT ISSUE: Numerous cockroaches noted around the back of house chest freezer (#8) and around the back of house handsink
      • Corrective Action(s): Treat the area for cockroaches via professional pest control service immediately.
      • Clean the area thoroughly of built up food and grease. due immediately
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Chest freezer noted in the previous inspection (stored in the back of house labelled #8) is used as food prep counter by storing a large cutting board on top. Surface rust on the chest freezer has created gaps where multiple cockroaches were found nesting.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard the broken chest freezer and treat area for cockroaches, immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Binigoongan (pork in shrimp sauce), bbq pork, and pancit found to be held <60C Binigoongan measured 43.9C internal and pancit measured 39C
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded. Discussed with staff that they must monitor hot holding temperatures of food using a probe thermometer. When products are <60C the hot holding unit must be adjusted accordingly to ensure hot food is kept >60C at all times.
      • Highly recommend operator to train staff to take temperatures every 2 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Various foods held at room temperature without time tracking:
      • -spaghetti 34.9C internal
      • -palabok 50.1C internal
      • -pancit 26.5C internal
      • -pork sisig 20.5C internal
      • -vegetable spring roll 37.6C internal
      • -BBQ meat 19.6 internal
      • -lumpia 31.9C internal
      • -BBQ meat skewers 20.7 and 22.9C internal
      • Suman lie left out since opening store >2 hours prior internal temperature not taken
      • Corrective Action(s): All items noted above discarded
      • Unless foods are being cooled and not for immediate consumption, operator is hereby required to keep all hot potentially hazardous foods >60C at all times and to keep all cold potentially hazardous foods <4C at all times. Failure to follow these parameters will result in the issuance of violation tickets
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front of house handsink blocked with garnish tray and wooden board. When items were removed from the sink, observed handsink was not operational.
      • Corrective Action(s): Handsink was operational (turned on and hot) at the end of the inspection. Ensure that the front of house handsink is available for use by staff at all times. Handwash station must be stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: REPEAT ISSUE: multiple dead cockroaches observed in sticky trap around the area previously housing ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): notify professional pest control service and have the unit serviced immediately. Particular attention required at this area for pest control going forward
      • Violation Score: 3
  19. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 4X dead cockroaches noted in the mechanical controller of the mechanical dishwasher
      • 1X live cockroach noted on top of the pest sticky trap located under the central kitchen handsink.
      • Corrective Action(s): remove the cockroaches and clean the area on a more frequent basis.
      • live cockroach was killed. no cockroaches noted in the trap.
      • Violation Score: 3
  20. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temperature dishwasher measured 0 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection. This is a repeat violation
      • Corrective Action(s): dishwasher technician called, should be arriving within 2 to 3 hours.
      • discussed and set up manual warewashing procedures. Wash dishware in the low temperature dishwasher and sanitize in the 2 compartment sink by submerging dishware in 100 ppm chlorine solution for 1 minute and allowing to air dry.
      • dishwasher must be repaired within 2 business days.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: dead cockroaches noted behind the soda pop shelf in the front of house, in the knife block in the back of house, and under the front of house handsink. operator has the facility serviced every 2 weeks, pest control reports noted that the issue is getting smaller however leaks in the facility must be repaired to discourage pests
      • Corrective Action(s): clean the above noted areas and follow all recommendations of the pest control service
      • Operator discarded the knife block
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Utensil basket under the grill is greasy, food debris build up noted on storage shelves behind the prep cooler, food debris and mold noted under the central handsink, dishwasher filter (below unit) has moldy food debris inside, and grill area catch tray requires cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the facility on a more frequent basis. operator must clean the above noted areas. due: 2 days
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Low temperature dishwasher measured 0 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection. This is a repeat violation
      • Corrective Action(s): dishwasher technician called, should be arriving within 2 to 3 hours.
      • discussed and set up manual warewashing procedures. Wash dishware in the low temperature dishwasher and sanitize in the 2 compartment sink by submerging dishware in 100 ppm chlorine solution for 1 minute and allowing to air dry.
      • dishwasher must be repaired within 2 business days.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: REPEAT VIOLATIONS: Leaks and plumbing issues noted in the following fixtures:
      • -front of house handsink did not drain. repaired at the time of inspection
      • -dishwashing area spray sink leaking water and pooling water on the floor under the dishwasher
      • -central area handsink leaking water and pooling water on the floor
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      • REPEAT VIOLATIONS: pork sisig dish and fried eggplant dish was left out at room temperature without time tracking stamps or logs
      • Corrective Action(s): As the facility is still experiencing issues with a cockroach infestation, leaks and pooling water must be repaired and facility must be maintained in a sanitary manner.
      • correction order issued to repair the leaks and plumbing issues. due: 1 week
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      • eggplant was discarded. sisig was updated with a 1 hour time stamp
      • As previously discussed, dishes to be kept at room temperature or below 60C must be time tracked with a label and discarded after 2 hours. Failure to follow these procedures will result in revocation of room temperature holding privileges
      • correction order issued to ensure that any foods kept <60C as part of food service method must be time tracked with a label or time stamp and discarded after 2 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
  21. Follow-Up Inspection

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  22. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Numerous (30+ live cockroaches observed on prep cooler shelf pole, under the whiteboard, in the dry storage shelf top shelf, and behind the 2 door undercounter cooler near the back of house sink
      • Pest control reports reviewed. Pest control is servicing the facility every 2 weeks however is noting that there is no activity in the traps during all past inspection reports.
      • Corrective Action(s): Vacuumed at the time of inspection. operator has started cleaning facility with staff.
      • Have the facility serviced by a different company or technician as it is clear that the current company or technician is incapable of doing a proper service of the facility and identifying pests.
      • Facility must be fully serviced by pest control service before July 4. Provide area inspector with pest control report
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: -walls around pipes going into walls noted to be gapped and have cockroach debris.
      • -cockroach debris noted around compressor of back of house undercounter cooler
      • -gaps noted with cockroach debris in the dry storage shelves
      • Corrective Action(s): Fill the gaps and clean areas thoroughly
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 2 outstanding issues:
      • -grease trap requires pumping/servicing
      • -pooling water around the dishwasher
      • Corrective Action(s): have the grease trap pumped (operator indicated that this is to be done tonight) and repair the floor in the back dishwashing area to ensure there is no more pooling water.
      • Violation Score: 3
  23. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Numerous live cockroaches found in sticky traps throughout the premises. approx 100+
      • Live cockroaches observed on electrical box trailing from the ceiling in the middle of the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have professional pest control service the facility and have pest control report on site for review. Operator must keep pest control reports on site for inspection at all times in the future.
      • If pest control service does routinely provide reports, it is the facility operators responsibility to obtain it from the pest control service and keep it on site.
      • Operator must have professional pest control service inspect the facility prior to June 30.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Facility has grease and food build up as well as cockroach debris.
      • Wall around middle area handsink drain pipe must be filled
      • General sanitation needs significant improvement
      • Corrective Action(s): Conduct a deep clean of the facility as per sanitation violation. Develop a cleaning plan and checklist and train staff to be responsible for cleaning.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease and food debris build up observed in corners and joints on the floor and walls, on shelves and on electrical boxes and conduits.
      • Grease trap was observed to be full. water was dripping onto the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): -Clean around all wire and flat shelves
      • -Clean under all wire and flat shelves
      • -Clean the kitchen area central electrical box
      • -Clean all wire and flat shelves
      • -Clean the top of both grease traps (kitchen and middle area). DO NOT STORE ANYTHING ON TOP OF THESE TRAPS
      • -Pull all fridges from the wall and clean behind them
      • -Clean under all shelves around the food processor
      • Conduct a thorough deep clean of the facility. All walls and surfaces must be grease free.
      • Have the grease trap pumped. This must be done on a more frequent basis.
      • Due June 29, follow up to be done June 30. Failure to comply may result in the issuance of closure orders and/or violation tickets.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 2 issues;
      • -grease trap is overflowing slowly and requires to be pumped
      • -pooling water around the dishwasher noted
      • Corrective Action(s): Have the grease trap pumped quarterly (every 3 months as current schedule is not adequate). Operator indicated that the facility had been serviced in March, meaning that the trap became full in 3 months.
      • Repair the floor in the back dishwashing area to ensure that there is no more pooling water
      • Violation Score: 5
  24. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): front area handsink again blocked by toppings container
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure that the handsink does not have any items blocking it.
      • Violation Score: 5
  25. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): double door upright cooler's contents not maintained <4C. ambient temperature measured 9C
      • Corrective Action(s): move all potentially hazardous foods to a working cooler and repair the double door upright cooler
      • all cold potentially hazardous foods must be kept <4C
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spaghetti (28C), pancit (29C), steamed bokchoy (17C), and chopped pork left out of the hot holder and stored at room temperature, no time tracking for foods.
      • Corrective Action(s): discarded. operator indicates that the hot holding unit is too hot and dries out food; must be kept at room temperature.
      • All hot potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 60C or greater
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): low temperature dishwasher measured 0 ppm chlorine at the dish surface
      • Corrective Action(s): closure order issued. repair the dishwasher immediately
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: 2 issues;
      • front of house: handsink was completely blocked by plywood and used as a garnish station
      • kitchen: handsink's soap dispenser was missing, operator is using hand sanitizer
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure that all handsinks are stocked fully with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water. Handsinks cannot be blocked
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: live adult cockroaches observed in the back of house near the kitchen handsink and around water supply line (behind sliding mini door). dead cockroaches observed on top of the dishwasher, underneath the wire shelving for pots/pans in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): have professional pest control service the facility
      • Operator MUST repair pooling water underneath the dishwasher and conduct a deep clean of the kitchen by pulling back equipment from the walls and cleaning behind them.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 2 issues;
      • -low temperature dishwasher measured 0 chlorine at the dish surface
      • -food processor was broken in several areas and repaired with painters tape and plastic tape.
      • Corrective Action(s): closure order issued
      • repair the dishwasher immediately. Dishwasher must be able to sanitize dishware with minimum 50 ppm chlorine at the dish surface.
      • Tape is not permitted as suitable for repairing the food processor. replace the unit
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 2 issues;
      • -Backflow preventer near the hot water tank is rattling and leaking violently
      • -middle area 2 compartment domestic style sink stocked with sponge, dish soap, and a drying rack. this is not an area permitted for manual warewashing
      • Corrective Action(s): -service the backflow preventer immediately
      • -remove the sponge, dish soap, and drying rack from the area immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
  26. Follow-Up Inspection

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  27. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions