Ricky's Country Restaurant
101 - 20110 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge · Restaurant
25 inspections
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer buckets in the expo line were 50 ppm quats, changed every 4 hours
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer buckets are 200 ppm quat every 2 hours or sooner if need (i.e. water is heavily soiled).
- CORRECT:today
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation: Hand sink at the bar did not have liquid soap
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand wash stations have liquid soap, paper towel and hot and cold water at all times.
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Found fruit flies at the bar and lemons left uncovered
- Corrective Action(s): Keep fruits covered with plastic wrap or lid, or keep in the cooler to help attracting fruit flies.
- CORRECT: today
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Food and grease accumulating in hard to reach areas under and behind cooking equipment, under shelving in walk in cooler
- Corrective Action(s): A deep clean is required through out the premises in the hard to reach areas, easily accessible areas are well maintained.
- CORRECT: 1 week
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Some cleaning has been done, but food and grease still noted under equipment along the cooking line.
- Corrective Action(s): Continue working on cleaning the hard to reach areas to remove all food debris and grease building up under/behind equipment.
- CORRECT: 1 week.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink at the bar did not have liquid soap.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are well stocked with liquid soap, paper towel and hot and cold water at all times.
- CORRECT: immediately
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: 1. Fruit flies noted in multiple locations throughout the kitchen. (by dishwasher, back door and bar).
- 2. A few droppings noted by unused equipment, and in cabinet by hand sink in the kitchen.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure to keep floors and surfaces clean of standing water from leak, and food debris
- 2. Wash and sanitize areas where droppings noted, continue to monitor areas for new activity
- 3. Remove empty cans and bottles on a regular bases to prevent further harborage of pests.
- 4. Have pest control help with traps and treatments for mice and flies.
- CORRECT: 1 week
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Found accumulation of grease and debris under and behind deep fryers.
- Corrective Action(s): A deep and thorough cleaning is required in the hard to reach areas of the kitchen.
- CORRECT: 1 week
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: 1. There is a leak at the spray arm by the dishwasher.
- 2. meat cooler is running is holding food at 5 C not 4 C
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Have leak repaired to prevent pooling of water which can aid in supporting pest infestations
- 2.. Have meat cooler serviced so it can maintain food temperatures at 4 C or colder during busiest periods of operation. Store small amounts and refill as necessary until repaired.
- CORRECT: today
- Violation Score: 9
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: -black mould and algae growing on the ice maker interior surfaces
- -spilled decayed foods accumulating in the fish cooler trays
- Corrective Action(s): -clean and sanitize all surfaces
- Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: -various dry goods stored in soft plastic packages or paper boxes, these foods are vulnerable to rodent attack
- Corrective Action(s): place all packaged goods in secure plastic bins
- Violation Score: 9
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: -evidence of a mouse infestation in the kitchen and dry goods area
- -nesting materials and droppings by the grease trap
- -droppings by the mop sink
- -droppings and nesting materials on the employee's shoe rack
- -drain fly infestation under the dishwasher and by the grease trap
- Corrective Action(s): -eliminate the pest infestations ASAP
- Violation Score: 15
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: -rear door sweep is torn allowing access for rodents
- Corrective Action(s): replace the door sweep
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: -general sanitation is poor
- -rodent droppings observed throughout the kitchen
- -spilled decayed foods behind and under kitchen shelves and equipment
- Corrective Action(s): clean the entire kitchen
- Violation Score:
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: -the grease trap lid has a fist size rust hole in the top, sewer gas leaking into the kitchen
- Corrective Action(s): replace the grease trap lid
- Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: pot sink spray wand is loose allowing greasy waste water to spill on to the kitchen floor, drain flies observed
- Corrective Action(s): complete plumbing repairs as needed
- Violation Score: 3
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- 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): Hot holding unit in kitchen observed to have food inside inserts with hot water measuring 42C.
- Corrective Action(s): Operator reports food was prepared within the hour and removed the bottom inserts so that all food inserts are now not stacked. Continue to monitor hot holding unit so that the food is able to maintain 60C or higher at all times.
- Violation Score: 15
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer pails and spray bottle measured to have 100 ppm QUATs.
- Corrective Action(s): Operator restocked sanitizer at the time of inspection. Ensure to re-stock sanitizer pails at least once every 4 hours.
- Violation Score: 15
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front hand washing station observed to be obstructed at the time of inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): Staff relocated obstruction at the time of inspection. Ensure hand washing stations is free of any obstruction at all times.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Walk in cooler shelves observed to have mold.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize shelves on a routine basis.
- Date To Be Corrected: Nov 25th
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION: Food and grease build up observed on:
- - all VENT PANELS
- - on the cooler unit (not used) to the left of the ice machine
- - under grill
- - behind grill/fryer
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas on a routine basis
- Date To Be Corrected: Nov 28
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: two holes (size of a toonie) observed behind the garbage bin by the grill.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to cover holes so that grease does not travel into the area between the walls.
- Date To Be Corrected: Nov 25
- Violation Score: 9
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation: In the operator's absence, no staff on duty was able to provide Foodsafe level 1 certification.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff member is able to produce Foodsafe level 1 or equivalent certification.
- Date To Be Corrected: Nov 25
- Violation Score: 1
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: -decayed foods accumulating in the preparation cooler inserts
- -mould growing on the walk in cooler refrigeration unit
- Corrective Action(s): complete cleaning as required
- Violation Score: 15
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: dishwasher not sanitizing, chlorine not detected in the final rinse
- Corrective Action(s): operator completed temporary repairs, 50 ppm chlorine detected in the final rinse
- Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: grease dripping down from the exhaust hood, one louver is missing
- Corrective Action(s): degrease the exhaust hood and replace the louver
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: dishwasher chlorine pump not working
- Corrective Action(s): -operator switched the rinse agent and chlorine feed tubes, chlorine detected in the final rinse
- -repair the dishwasher
- Violation Score: 9
- 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
- Observation: operator does not retain records of the dishwasher final rinse chlorine concentrations
- Corrective Action(s): check and record the dishwasher final rinse chlorine concentrations on a daily basis
- Violation Score: 1
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: spilled foods, egg shell etc observed under the preparation
- Corrective Action(s): complete cleaning as required
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: the walls by the ice maker and above the preparation cooler require repainting to cover bare dry wall
- Corrective Action(s): please repaint these locations by April 1, 2023
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: both UV fly traps have 1 of 2 light bulbs burnt out
- Corrective Action(s): please replace the bulbs
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Presence of drain flies in the bar area at the time of inspection. UV light was turned off. Operator turned on the UV light at the time of inspection. Recommended using sticky trap to decrease pest, maintain sanitation of area regularily
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Build up of grease on the vents, vents are also due for maintainence.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean off the grease from the vents. Maintain a schedule for cleaning the vents on a weekly schedule
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: exhaust hood decal has expired, grease dripping down from the filters
- Corrective Action(s): clean the exhaust hood, obtain a valid inspection decal
- Violation Score: 9
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: -several floor tiles are broken or missing, food debris collecting in the floor voids
- -bulk flour bins repaired with duct tape, duct tape is not a cleanable surface
- Corrective Action(s): -repair or replace the floor tiles
- -repair or replace the flour bins, remove duct tape from all surfaces
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: -display cooler floor is rusting
- -walk in cooler shelves are rusting
- Corrective Action(s): -paint the display cooler floor to provide a cleanable surface
- -paint the walk in cooler shelves to provide a cleanable surface (or replace)
- Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: -bar pop nozzle has a large volume of sugar deposits etc
- -mold growing inside of the ice cream scoop
- -mold colonies growing on the walk in cooler cooling apparatus
- Corrective Action(s): -clean and sanitize the pop nozzle and ice cream scoop on a daily basis
- -clean and sanitize the walk in cooler
- Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: -drain files observed in the dishwasher area
- Corrective Action(s): -the pest infestation is a function of general sanitation which is poor
- -replace the sticky traps
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: -spilled rotting foods behind the ice machine
- -egg shells and other debris under the dishwasher
- -massive dust accumulations on the ceiling and the exhaust hood ducting
- -dust accumulations on wires etc
- -grease dripping down off the exhaust hood, decal expired this day
- -food debris and grease accumulating on the floor where tiles have been broken or are missing
- Corrective Action(s): -clean the entire food premise
- -degrease the exhaust hood to obtain a valid decal
- Violation Score: 15
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: -upright cooler floor is rusting out
- -walk in cooler shelves are in an advanced state of rust and corrosion
- -shipping plastic on the ice maker exterior
- -duct tape used to repair broken food bins
- -numerous holes in the kitchen walls, bare dry wall is exposed
- -numerous floor tiles are broken or missing
- Corrective Action(s): -paint the upright cooler floor
- -paint or replace the walk in cooler shelves
- -replace the food bins
- -fill the drywall and paint to provide a cleanable surface
- -replace the broken floor tiles
- Violation Score: 15
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer pail had 50 ppm QUATs. Operator restocked sanitizer pail at the time of inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer pails should be replaced at least once every 2 hours.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen utensil handle observed to be touching food in the kitchen. Operator removed utensil to be kept in a sanitary manner.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Replace damaged section of grease diffuser in exhaust canopy
- Corrective Action(s): Manager stated this will be replaced within 2 weeks
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
- Observation: Premises is not following their food safety plan as many items observed in the walk in cooler not labelled.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Ceiling, ceiling return vents and upper wall surfaces substantially coated in dust build up
- Underside of counter above meat slicer observed with food splatter build up
- Top back side of sandwich prep cooler observed with food debris build up
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and remove dust build up.
- Clean/remove food splatter build up. Underside to be cleaned at least daily.
- Clean/remove food debris build up. This is to be cleaned at least daily.
- Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Section of grease diffuser in exhaust canopy damaged
- Corrective Action(s): Replace damaged grease diffuser.
- Violation Score: 3
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Floor at floor/wall interface inside walk in cooler requires cleaning
- Floor behind salad cooler requires cleaning
- Floor below the grill requires cleaning
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Wall in warewashing area requires repair
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation: Hot water tap not working in men's employee washroom
- Corrective Action(s): Use customers washroom until repaired
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Underside of counter and underside of hotholding unit in waitress pick up area requires cleaning
- Grease diffusers in exhaust canopy require cleaning
- Sliders in sandwich coolers require cleaning
- Ceiling surfaces in both sandwich coolers require cleaning
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Paper towels available in women's employee washroom but not in a dispenser
- Corrective Action(s): Install dispenser
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Wall in warewashing area requires repair
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 1
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation: Hot water tap not working in womens employee washroom
- Paper towel dispenser missing in mens employee washroom's
- Place paper towel dispenser at bar hand sink
- Corrective Action(s): Use customer washroom's until corrected
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Clean ceiling/ceiling return vents and upper wall surfaces due to heavy dust build up
- Underside of shelving above food preparation surfaces requires cleaning. This includes shelving above the grill.
- Grease diffusers in exhaust canopy require cleaning
- Sliders in sandwich cooler require cleaning
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 15
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Wall in warwashing area requires repair
- Corrective Action(s): Repair wall.
- Violation Score: 1
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Exhaust canopy grease diffusers require cleaning
- Ceiling return vents and adjacent ceiling tiles require cleaning due to dust build up
- Floor below shelving at floor wall interface inside walk in cooler requires cleaning
- Underside of counter above grill requies additional cleaning
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Fruit flys observed in bar area
- Corrective Action(s): Install fly control as discussed
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Ceiling return vents and adjacent ceiling tiles require cleaning due to dust build up
- Underside of counter above grill surface requires cleaning
- Ceiling inside both sandwich coolers requires cleaning
- Bottom of sliding glass door cooler requires cleaning
- Floor below shelving inside walk in cooler requires cleaning
- Grease diffusers above oven requires cleaning
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Additional cleaning required on the underside of several shelving units that are located above food preparation surfaces.
- Ceiling return vents and adjacent ceiling tiles require cleaning due to dust build up.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: Meat slicer not properly cleaned as food debris observed on lower guard surface.
- Corrective Action(s): Use a flashlight to confirm all surfaces have been properly cleaned, especially in the hard to reach areas of the meast slicer
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Underside of counter above the grill cooking area requires cleaning
- Underside of counter above sandwich preparation table requires cleaning
- Underside of counter above spice storage area requires cleaning
- Ceiling return vent,adjacent ceiling tiles and upper wall surfaces require cleaning due to dust buildup
- Exterior surface of canopy above the 'US Range" requires cleaning due to heavy dust build up.
- Floor below the shelving inside the main walk in cooler requires cleaning
- Clean syrup spill below storage containers in the dry food storage room
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Toilet paper present but not in a dispenser in mens employee washroom.
- Place paper towels in dispenser in womens employee washroom
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]