Quik Bite (Burnaby)
5236 Rumble St, Burnaby · Restaurant
18 inspections
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Some foods observed on the floor in dry storage room -onion bag/flour bag
- Corrective Action(s): Keep foods off the floor on your shelves/rodent proof containers
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Worker coats/bags being stored amongst the dry food shelves
- Corrective Action(s): Keep worker personal effects on the hangars/hooks you have on the bathroom/storage doors/walls
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: foods observed on the floor in pots in the back
- Corrective Action(s): do not store/process foods on the floor -store foods on counters/shelves/speed racks to better prevent contamination
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: some fruit fly activity observed in back dry storage
- Corrective Action(s): have your pest control address flying insects as well not just rodents
- place mechanical traps such as sticky tape/traps in the back
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: back handsink leaking underneath
- Corrective Action(s): repair leak
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lechun observed in the air fryer -internal temperature at 45 deg C operator indicates it was cooked about half an hour ago and neglected to put it in the hot holder after cooking
- Corrective Action(s): Recook the lechun >74 deg C then place in the hot holder
- Always be mindful of any potentially hazardous foods at room temperature
- Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Paper towel dispenser at back handsink is broken and roll is falling off the holder at times
- Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the dispenser
- Violation Score: 3
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): AGAIN observed four whole cooked tilapias stored at room temperature 35-40 deg C. Operator indicates it was cooked less than an hour ago and worker forgot to put it in the fridge -supposed to be cook-to-order as per operator. The display case hot holder is not working and at room temperature only used for display of the non-PHF desserts.
- NOTE: this critical infraction was cited in the February 1, 2024 routine inspection
- Corrective Action(s): Operator placed the tilapias in the fridge.
- Correction Order issued -final warning, next offense will be ticketing
- Do not store hot held foods below 60 deg C
- Violation Score: 15
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two whole cooked tilapias were stacked atop each other at the front counter hot holders -the top one was only at 39 deg C -just cooked within the last hour as per operator
- Corrective Action(s): Recook the top tilapia and place it in your other glass encased hot holder -do not not overstack hot held foods above the container rim (one whole tilapia only at a time).
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Employee washroom has only bar soap available
- Corrective Action(s): Use single-dispensing soap only such as the pump style ones you have at the other handwash stations
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Floor area under the cooking line AGAIN is not being adequately cleaned -this was cited in the last routine check in June as well. There are pools of grease, food debris boxes under the cooking line
- Corrective Action(s): Clean, mop and disinfect under the cooking line nightly as part of your Daily Cleaning Schedule
- Violation Score: 3
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink next to stove blocked off with equipment
- NOTE: this infraction was also noted previously in the April 2022 routine inspection -continued citations will require increased enforcement such as ticketing
- Corrective Action(s): Keep handsinks clear for use at ALL times
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Turon sweet dessert observed on trays on top of sneeze guards
- -Ice blocks for Halo Halo are stored in the chest freezer bulk style -this area is NOT a bulk food container
- -Used disposable gloves on top of bulk food containers and disposable bowls also used
- Corrective Action(s): Keep the foods covered -place it in display cases not open to the public self-serve either
- -Remember ice is a food and must be protected from contamination -place in washable containers or ziplock bags
- -DO NOT reuse disposable gloves once used! Use washable bulk scoopers not disposable containers for bulk foods
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Area under cooking line has food debris and grease
- A tray of dirty ware on shelf under the grill
- Dry storage room has food debris on the floor
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize
- Violation Score: 3
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation: None of the three workers have valid certification -one worker's certificate expired back in 2020
- Corrective Action(s): At least one worker must be certified at ALL TIMES
- Violation Score: 1
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Some hard-to-reach areas have debris such as behind containers on the floor in the dry storage room, under the shelves near the walls in the retail area
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect these hard-to-reach areas at least monthly
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: -Worker personal effects mixed in with shelves housed in the dry storage room
- -Cardboards in use as shelf liners under bulk foods and soak up grease undershelves under cooking areas
- Corrective Action(s): -Keep personal effects completely separate from public foods -fully use the hangers at the door (another one at the employee washroom suggested). Also placing in the washroom is ideal too
- -remove all cardboards (any single use materials) as shelf liners -you must be cleaning and sanitizing as required these cleanable shelf areas
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -AGAIN observed cooling stews completely open to contamination on shelf multi-tiered outside walk-in cooler.
- --> Keep the foods covered with only a small gap for steam to release
- *Must get in the habit of covering your cooling foods like this
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Jack Fruit hot held dish at 40 deg C (internal) in hot holder. Door may have been left open?
- Dish has been there >2 hours
- Corrective Action(s): Discarded the hot held dish
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer bucket detectable bleach concentration ~0ppm as per test strips
- No Chlorine Test Strips available
- Corrective Action(s): Maintain bleach sanitizers >100ppm.
- Obtain Chlorine Test Strips -a few provided as a temporary means
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back handsink next to washroom blocked off with equipment
- Corrective Action(s): Handsinks must be adequately stocked and clear for use at ALL times
- Timely handwashing is the #1 preventative measure against food borne illness
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Open soy sauce can in Walk-in cooler
- -Cooling stews of meat left uncovered on shelf (shelves above it)
- Corrective Action(s): -Once food cans are open empty out the leftovers into a washable container. The can will start to rust once opened
- -Protect your foods! When cooling foods cover it with a lid or food wrap leaving a small gap for the steam to release
- Violation Score: 3
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
- Observation: Thermometer missing for display hot holder
- Corrective Action(s): Place an accurate thermometer at food level for daily checks
- Violation Score: 1
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: - Significant amount of mouse droppings noted on floor under cabinet where steam table is located.
- Corrective Action(s): - Clean up all droppings and disinfect area [Corrected during inspecton]
- - Continue to monitor this area daily, cleaning up any additional droppings immediately if noted.
- - Maintain a high level of sanitation and keep floor clear to facilitate cleaning and monitoring
- - Store all dry goods in pest proof containers.
- - Maintain contract for pest control services and follow all instructions of Pest Control Technician regarding cleaning and removing/blocking any entrance points.
- Pest control contract in place with monthly service. Most recent service report (13-Nov-2019) was viewed at time of the inspection. Report indicated activity in the ceiling and that traps had been set. Frequency of service may need to be increased to twice monthly if activity does not decrease.
- Violation Score: 9
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Display cooler measured 6C on bottom shelf; 15C on top shelf. Digital readout states temperature is 47.7F
- Corrective Action(s): All foods moved to walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. Repair cooler so that it is able to achieve and maintain 4C/40F.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice scoop stored in water.
- Corrective Action(s): In-use utensils must be stored in ice water (4C or below), hot water (60C and above) or in a clean dry container. The utensil and the container must be washed, rinsed and sanitized every four hours.
- Violation Score: 5
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Droppings observed under the prep counter, by pest proof bins, and under the cabinet near the hot held foods.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the areas as per your sanitation plan and ensure that all instructions from your pest control company are followed.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front handsink blocked with large pot lid.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handsinks are clear of obstructions to allow easy access for food handlers.
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Mouse droppings noted under front prep table, hot holding area and serving area.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all areas with mouse droppings are cleaned and sanitized. Regular monitoring and cleaning in these areas will help identify required action (fill holes, add pest control devices, more cleaning etc.).Pest control report (March 26, 2018) reviewed - droppings through out storage area and behind front freezer, 2 mice removed. Follow all pest control technician recommendation.
- No droppings noted behind front freezer or in dry storage room during inspection.
- Keep all clutter away from pest control devices, keep kitchen clean and exterior doors closed. Monitor for pest activity and report to pest control technician.
- Correction date: 2 weeks
- Violation Score: 9
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Mouse droppings noted under front side counter and under hot hold units.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure facility is free of pests.
- Correction date: 1 week
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Mouse droppings noted under hot holding units and under containers and boxes under counter.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all droppings are cleaned up and areas sanitized. Systematically pull out containers and boxes off shelves and clean and monitor for pest activity. Re-organize front area, keep equipment and storage units off the ground.
- Correction date: 1 week
- 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: Mouse droppings noted:
- 1.all around hot holding units at front display
- 2.under service counter
- 3.back storage room - under shelves
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all areas noted above are cleaned and sanitized - remove mouse droppings. Orkin pest control report reviewed September 2018. Technician noted areas for improvement since Feb. 2017:
- 1.Seals around door (recently repaired)
- 2.Droppings in storage room (outstanding)
- 3.Hole in floor under dish pit (outstanding)
- Follow all recommendations by pest control technician.
- Correction date: 1 week
- Violation Score: 9
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Hole in floor under dish pit.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all holes in lower walls, floors and around doors are filled/blocked to prevent possible pest entry. Noted on pest control report since Feb 2017.
- Correction date: 3 days
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Containers holding clean dishes noted with food debris on inside and out.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all containers holding clean dishes are maintained in sanitary condition.
- Correction date: 3 days
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]