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Sahota's Live Grill

101 - 2649 Trethewey St, Abbotsford · Restaurant

8 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Raw meats were observed to be stored over ready to eat foods.
      • 2. Some food items in walk-in cooler were not covered.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Raw meats were placed below ready to eat foods.
      • 2. All food items in walk-in cooler were covered.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food splashes and debris was observed throughout the facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that hard to reach areas (under prep coolers in kitchen, under shelves in dry storage area, walls near handwashing sink, and prep sink) are cleaned regularly to prevent the build-up of food.
      • Date to be corrected by: February 26, 2026
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Cutting board was observed to be in deteriorating condition (deep knife cuts and discoloration).
      • Corrective Action(s): Cutting boards were washed and sanitized during the inspection. Chef stated that cutting boards will be replaced immediately.
      • Date to be corrected by: February 26, 2026
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Faucet at handwashing sink near dishwashing is not in good working order.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair faucet at handwashing sink.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mildew formation was observed on the interior of the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard ice, clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine. Ensure that the interior of the ice machine is cleaned and sanitized regularly to prevent the formation of mildew.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 24, 2025
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: 1. High temperature dishwasher in kitchen and in bar area are both not in good working order. High temperature dishwasher in kitchen registered a maximum of 65.9C at the plate level after running multiple cycles. Staff stated that the high temperature dishwasher in bar area is leaking water and was turned off during the inspection.
      • 2. No sanitizer was available in the kitchen area.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Technician has been contacted. Ensure that both high temperature dishwashers are capable of achieving 71C at the plate level during the final rinse cycle. Temporarily wash and sanitize all dishes using the 2 compartment sink.
      • 2. 200 ppm QUAT sanitizer was prepared during the inspection. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces. Purchase QUAT test strips to ensure that sanitizer concentration is adequate.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 24, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Soap is not available at bar handsink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that handsinks are fully equipped at all times to allow for proper hand hygiene practices.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 23, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoop handles in dry food items were stored directly in the food.
      • Corrective Action(s): Scoop handles were immediately washed and sanitized. Ensure that scoop handles are outside of food items at all times to prevent food from contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris was noted throughout the facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the entire facility. Ensure that the facility is cleaned regularly to prevent the attraction of pests.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 30, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Both high temperature dishwashers in bar area and in kitchen are not in good working order. Staff stated that a technician will service both dishwashers by tomorrow.
      • 2. Prep cooler across from prep line is not in good working order. Ambient temperature was 9.1C. All food was transferred to a functioning cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that both high temperature dishwashers are capable of achieving 71C at the plate surface during the final rinse cycle. Continue to manually wash and sanitize all dishes until dishwasher is repaired.
      • 2. Adjust and/or repair cooler so that it is capable of maintaining 4C at all times. Do not store food in this cooler until repaired.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 24, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Glass washer did not meet the minimum final rinse temperature of 71C, it was measured at 66C
      • Corrective Action(s): Please repaire the glass washer (date to be corrected by: March 21, 2025)
      • - Please do not use the glass washer until it's repaired, please use the other dishwasher in the kitchen
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The following areas were observed unsanitary and disorganized:
      • - Walk-in cooler & freezer, cooking stove, and utensil station
      • Corrective Action(s): Please organize and clean the above areas (date to be corrected by: March 21, 2025)
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: The following items were observed not free from contamination:
      • 1. A bucket of lentile and a bag of cashew were not covered
      • 2. A large metal round plate was stored on the ground
      • 3. An Ice scoop was placed on a dusty surface
      • 4. Vent hood was observed to have accumulation of grease buildup
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please cover the lentile and cashew with tight-fitting lids (corrected during inspection)
      • 2. Please store the metal plate for at least 6 inches off the ground (corrected during inspection)
      • 3. Please clean and sanitize the ice scoop and store it in a cleaned container (corrected during inspection)
      • 4. Please clean and service the vent hood above cooking equipment, grease build up in the vent hood can drip onto the cooking food and cause contamination (date to be corrected by: January 16, 2025)
      • Rationale: All the above items can potentialy cause contamination, which can increase the risk of people getting sick from food that is not safe to eat.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Accumulation of food debris and grease buildup was observed on the storage shelves, food container's covers, and around the boiler.
      • 2. Back of house was observed disorganized
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please deep clean and remove accumulated food debris and grease buildup, ensure all food contact surfaces are sanitized using sanitizing solution. Always keep food safe and help prevent cross-contamination from pests by wiping up spills right away, scrub all corners and hard-to-reach areas such as under and behind equipment
      • 2. Please organize the back of house area (date to be corrected by: 1 week)
      • Rationale: 1. Accumulation of food debris and grease buildup can attract pests and may cause contamination
      • 2. Disorganized facility may cause pests from hiding or breeding in the facility
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions