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Purple Cafe

299 Victoria Street, Prince George, V2L 5B8 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Purple Cafe has been inspected once by Northern Health Authority, on September 5, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 5, 2023, recorded 5 infractions.

No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times on September 5, 2023. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on September 5, 2023. For example: 205 - Critical Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on September 5, 2023. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on September 5, 2023. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

About this data

These results come from Northern Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

1 inspection

  1. Initial Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 205 - Critical Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Dairy cream for coffee was being held out at room temperature for over 2 hours. Growth of foodborne illness-causing organisms may occur if potentially hazardous foods requiring refrigeration are held at room temeprature for an extended period of time.
      • Corrective Action: Cream was disposed of during inspection. A new pot for cream was prepared and stored inside of the fridge. Ensure that any dairy products held at room temperature are either completely used up or disposed of within 2 hours
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Scoop for ice machine observed stored directly on top of ice during inspection. High-touch surfaces such as scoop handles should not be in direct contact with ready-to-eat foods such as ice due to the potential for cross-contamination leading to illness.
      • Corrective Action: Scoop was removed and stored separately from the ice machine during inspection.
    • 209 - Repeat Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Onions stored directly under 2-compartment sink inside of cabinet. Area is disorganized with bags,containers, cleaning supplies and is not an appropriate storage space for food due to the potential for cross-contamination.
      • Corrective Action: Move onions to a dedicated food storage area.
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Garbage from receptacle was seen to be overflowing on to the floor during inspection (dairy cartons, food packaging, etc). Waste should be kept contained and separated from any nearby food and food preparation areas in order to limit potential for contamination.
      • Corrective Action: Clean the area surrounding the garbage receptable from any waste and ensure that garbage is kept contained properly in the future.
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Small fridge beside dry storage closet needs de-icing/repair to ensure that the doors can fully close and the unit can maintain 4 C at all times. The store is currently working with very limited food storage space that introduces further risk of cross-contamination and cleaning difficulties.
      • Corrective Action: Fridge is to be repaired or replaced.

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