Sammy J's Grill & Bar (Maple Ridge)
100 - 22638 119th Ave, Maple Ridge · Restaurant
17 inspections
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: Quat sanitizer concentration observed to be at approx 150ppm. This was due to an equipment issue with the dispenser which was corrected at time of inspection. All containers were refilled with Quat at approx 250ppm..
- Corrective Action(s): Verify daily the Quat concentration and document in your daily monitoring log
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Top side corners to the lids to the sandwich prep coolers observed with food debris accumulation
- Corrective Action(s): Clean as directed
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Quat test strips on site but observed to be damaged and unusable
- Corrective Action(s): Replace damaged Quat test strips. Store in a secure area where they will not be impacted by moisture.
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Dust accumulation observed on the ceiling return vents and adjacent ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
- Old food debris observed affixed to the runners and gaskets to sandwich prep coolers.
- Corners of the lids to the sandwich prep coolers observed with food debris accumulation
- Corrective Action(s): Clean as discussed
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Wash water temperature in dishwasher at only 108F. Must be a minimum of 120F as per the manufacturers plate. Ideally at approx 125 to 130F. Hot water being dispensed at 160F at adjacent prep sink. Potential mixing valve issue as too much cold water is being mixed with hot water
- Corrective Action(s): Technician called at time of inspection
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soap observed not being dispensed into the wash tank. Air bubble observed in the tubing no advacing even when unit was promed. Techician called at time of inspection and arrived on site at time of inspection. Technician repaired unit at time of inspection. Soap observed being dispensed into the wash cycle.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Left side of exhaust canopy observed with grease build up. Manager stated both exhaust canopies will be serviced this evening
- Underide lids of 2 sandwich prep cooler lids observed with old food splatter build up.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean exhaust canopy as discussed
- Under side of sandwich prep cooler lids are to be cleaned daily
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Dishwasher observed not dispensing soap into the wash cycle
- Corrective Action(s): Technican has been called. Technician arrived on site at time of inspection
- Violation Score: 9
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Microwave oven requires cleaning both inside and outside.due to food splatter build up
- Old mouse droppings observed at the base of the hot water tank as well as beside the tank
- Bottom of several sandwich prep coolers observed with food spillage build up and were supposed to have been cleaned last night.
- Underside of shelving unit above the grill observed with grease build up.
- Exterior of rice/spice containers observed with food spillage build up
- Corrective Action(s): Microwave oven must be cleaned daily.
- Remove old droppings as discussed.
- Clean the bottom of all affected sandwich prep coolers to remove food debris build up.
- Clean the underside of the shelving unit more frequently ie weekly.
- Clean exterior of containers as discussed
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Seveal seals on cooler doors observed to be damaged
- Corrective Action(s): Owner stated the seals have already been ordered.
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Wall damage observed on lower wall surfaces at service delivery door. Wall damage observed in employee washroom
- Corrective Action(s): Repair wall damage as discussed. Owner stated they will be installing FRP board over the affected drywall.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Old droppings still observed in "Hard to reach" areas in the office. Traps observed in place
- Corrective Action(s): Remove old droppings as discussed
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Grease build up observed on ceiling of one exhaust canopy unit
- Corrective Action(s): Manager stated an HVAC technician will be coming in to determine whether the hood is working properly.
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Wall damage observed on lower wall surfaces at service delivery door. Wall damage observed in employee washroom
- Corrective Action(s): Continue to repair wall damage as discussed.
- Violation Score: 1
- 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths initially observed stored on the counters. These were removed and placed into containers of sanitizer.
- Corrective Action(s): When wiping cloths are not in use they must always be stored in a container of sanitizer fully submerged. The siolution is to be luke warm ie 75F and changed every 2 hours or as needed depending on the organic load introduced.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: 0ppm chlorine detected in final rinse of the bar glass washer.
- Corrective Action(s): Re sanitize all glassware using the kitchen dishwasher
- Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Handles to walk bar cooler, walk in cooler as well as the microwave oven observed with food debris build up
- Fan covers and ceiling in walk in cooler observed with dust build up
- Ceiling return vents and adjacent ceiling tiles above the dishwasher observed with dust build up
- Food spillage observed on the floor inside the walk in freezer
- Top back side of sandwich prep coolers as well as under side their lids observed with food debris build up
- Grease build up observed on the ceiling of one exhaust canopy unit.
- Underside shelving unit above grill observed with grease build up
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all handles daily.
- Remove dust build up as discussed
- Clean fllor inside walk in freezer
- Clean daily top side of all sandwich prep coolers
- Clean exhaust canopy wall surfaces on a regular basis ie weekly
- Clean underside of shelving unit above the grill. Underside shelving to be cleaned on a regular basis ie weekly.
- Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Sanitizer pump observed not turning in bar glasswasher even when primer button was enabled
- 1 green wire rack shelving inside the walk in cooler observed to be rusting with flaking paint
- Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to have unit serviced. Technicain arrived on site at time of inspection
- Replace wire rack shelving unit
- Violation Score: 9
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Wall damage observed on shelving above the dishwasher. Wall damage observed on lower wall surfaces at service delivery door. Wall damage observed in employee washroom. This is a outstanding item as documented in report on August 21, 2023
- 2 ceiling tiles observed missing in the kitchen
- Corrective Action(s): Repair all wall damage
- Replace missing ceiling tiles
- Violation Score: 5
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar fridge not properly cold holding at 8c. Only perishable stored inside was milk which was relocated at time of inspection
- Corrective Action(s): Have cooler serviced. Do not store perishables inside until it has been serviced/repaired and is cold holding at <4c
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw meat products observed being stored above ready to eat/processed food items inside the walk in cooler
- Corrective Action(s): Either store all the raw meat by itself or store below ready to eat/procesed food items.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Underside of shelving above grill observed with grease build up
- Corrective Action(s): Clean underside of shelving
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Heavy dust build up observed on heat exchanger on bar fridge.
- Corrective Action(s): Have unit serviced
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Wall damage observed on shelving above dishwasher
- Wall damage observed on lower wall surfaces at service delivery door
- Wall damage observed in employee washroom
- Corrective Action(s): Repair wall damage
- Violation Score: 1
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Additional cleaning required on inside lids to sandwich prep coolers
- Additional cleaning required on the runners to the sandwich prep coolers
- Corrective Action(s): Recommend removing the lids to the sandwich prep coolers and cleaning them in the dish pit area as discussed
- Ensure evening Management verifies sandwich prep coolers have been properly cleaned and sanitized by staff.
- Violation Score: 9
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Wall damage observed on shelving above the dishwasher
- Wall damage observed on lower wall surfaces at service delivery door
- Corrective Action(s): Repair wall damage
- Violation Score: 3
- 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: Black microwave oven observed with food splatter inside and outside the unit.
- Handles to virtually all refrigeration equipment observed with food product build up
- Underside of sandwich prep cooler covers observed with food splatter build up.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean microwave oven daily
- Clean and sanitize all handles to all equipment daily.
- Clean underside of sandwich prep cooler covers daily to ensure old food does not fall into fresh food inserts.
- Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Runners and inside surfaces to virtually all sandwich prep coolers observed with old food spillage build up.
- Underside of shelving unit adjacent to the sandwich prep coolers observed with food splatter build up
- Grease diffusers in exhaust canopy observed with grease build up.
- Underside of shelving above the grill observed with grease build up
- Corrective Action(s): Clean inside all coolers. Ensure your daily cleaning and sanitizing procedures are being followed by staff.
- Clean grease diffusers
- Clean underside of shelving above the grill and adjacent to sandwich prep coolers. .
- Violation Score: 9
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Wall damage observed on shelving above dishwasher.
- Wall damage observed on lower wall surfaces at service delivery door.
- Corrective Action(s): Repair wall damage. Recommend installing FRP board on damaged surfaces.
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths at several work stations observed not fully submerged in sanitizer due to the level of sanitizer being too low in the container.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all staff are aware of the level of sanitizer needed in each container to ensure wiping cloths are fully submerged.
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Underside of shelving above grill observed with grease build up.
- Wall surface adjacent to sandwich prep cooler observed with food splatter build up
- Corrective Action(s): Clean underside of shelving as discussed.
- Clean wall surface as discussed.
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Wall damage on wall surface above dishwasher where large tray inserts are stored resulting in paint chipping.
- Corrective Action(s): Recommend installing FRP board on the exposed damaged drywall.
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: Glasswasher observed to be not dispensing soap into the wash tank. Sanitizer being properly dispensed and tested at approx. 75ppm.
- Corrective Action(s): Glasswasher is closed. Rewash all glassware using the kitchen dishwasher. Contact service technician for repair. Glasswasher may be used again once repaired by technician.
- Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Underside of counters above food preparation surfaces observed with food splatter build up.
- Cooler next to grill observed with excessive food product build up inside.
- Floor under the main prep coolers as well as the floor under the grill observed with food spillage build up especially at the floor/wall interface.
- Several plates in clean section observed with food affixed. These were removed as well as others in the same stack to be rewashed.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean underside of counters daily as discussed
- Clean cooler and floor as discussed.
- Ensure staff have been trained on how to properly prerinse/prescape dishes prior to going through the dishwasher
- Violation Score: 15
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(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: Wiping cloths observed stored on counters when not in use
- Corrective Action(s): Wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer container when not in use.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food splatter observed on tong in storage rack above food preparation surface.
- Corrective Action(s): Keep clean tongs and equipment away from food preparation surfaces where they can be potentially be splattered with food. Place all extra equipment and utensils into storage.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop observed stored on top of ice machine.
- Corrective Action(s): Scoop must be stored in a container then both washed and sanitized daily.
- Violation Score: 9
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Milk crates observed being used for storage and for shelving
- Corrective Action(s): Remove milk crates and provide suitable shelving as needed.
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wash temperature on low temperature dishwasher at 108F. Must be a minimum of 120F. Wash tank temperature was set at 130F. This was raised to 150F.
- Corrective Action(s): Verified that 130F was reached on final rinse.
- Violation Score: 3
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]