Safeway #4919 - Deli
4300 32 St Vernon BC V1T 9H1 · Restaurant - Food Service
8 inspections
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- F3.2 Is the premises construction and layout unchanged and in accordance with approved plans?
- Observation(s): Front deli service temporarily relocated for renovations. Main deli kitchen still in operation. *Layout plans with equipment specifications for the store renovations have not been submitted to the area EHO for review and final approval to construct, as requested in the previous 2023 facility report.
- F3.2 Is the premises construction and layout unchanged and in accordance with approved plans?
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0 infractions
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1 infraction
- F1.6 Are the foods from approved sources and has the operator taken steps to ensure that the food is safe for consumption?
- Observation(s): Observed dented can in Deli office. Corrective Action: Discard of dented can. Ensure regular checks of canned products to ensure the protection of food products.
- F1.6B All food on the premises must be fit for human consumption.
- F1.6 Are the foods from approved sources and has the operator taken steps to ensure that the food is safe for consumption?
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- F1.4 - Are proper refrigeration, freezing and thawing procedures followed?
- Observation(s): Cooler was measured to be 5 °C and the freezer was measured to be -3 °C. The food handler stated that food was being moved in and out of the cooler recently during food prep and storage. It was also noted that there was visible condensation at the back of the freezer. Please ensure that the freezer is cleaned and sanitized. The freezer should be cleared out and unplugged before any cleaning process. Furthermore, continue to closely monitor the temperature of the freezer, as it should be at around -18 °C. It may require service soon if the temperature is observed to be continuously high. It was also noted that the thermometer on the inside of the cooler was placed very close to the door. It did not give an accurate representation as to what the actual temperature of the cooler was. Discussed with food handler on placing thermometer in the middle of the cooler. --> Milk cartons at the front row of the Coca Cola drink cooler beside the Deli was assessed to be at around 8 °C. The manager also confirmed the temperature using an IR thermometer. The milk cartons were moved to a colder cooler. Please ensure that the temperature of potentially hazardous food such as dairy is maintained at <4 °C.
- F1.4A - Potentially hazardous food must be maintained at 4°C or colder.
- F2.3 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
- Observation(s): --> Quats spray bottle was tested to be <200 ppm. Please ensure that the spray bottles are being refilled and replaced frequently, as the sanitizer concentration will degrade over time. ---> Knives stored on the magnetic wall strip were observed to be unclean, as it had a lot of visible debris. Please ensure that the knives are free of any visible debris, as there is potential for contamination of food if used.
- F2.3G - Equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- F1.4 - Are proper refrigeration, freezing and thawing procedures followed?
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- 8 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
- Observation(s): Infraction - Dishwasher: rinse is not reaching 71C internally even though the gauge on the dishwasher is reaching 182F(dishwasher was measured to be 66.8C internally using a probe thermometer). Dishwasher needs to be serviced as soon as possible. In the interim, dishes can be washed/rinsed in the dishwasher and then manually sanitized in one of the three sinks for at least two minutes with the Quaternary Ammonia. Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer dispenser > 200ppm sanitizer strength Thermostrips are used for measuring weekly temperatures with the high temperature dishwasher and kept with cooler/fridge temperature logs Discussed three compartment sink warewashing method - ensure dishes sanitize for at least 2 minutes before taking out of sanitizer
- 8.1 - Mechanical dishwasher must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- 8 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?