Samosa Time
2 - 2630 Cedar Park Pl, Abbotsford · Restaurant
13 inspections
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A large container of samosa stuffing was observed to be cooling at room temperature.
- Corrective Action(s): Operator portioned the stuffing into smaller containers and placed in cooler to facilitate rapid cooling and prevent the stuffing from sitting at room temperature for extended amount of time.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed no sanitizer used in the food preparation area
- Corrective Action(s): Operator prepared and filled the bucket with sanitizer which registered 100ppm for bleach on the test strip
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Buckets containing food products observed to be on the floor. Bags containing food items in the dry storage are open
- Corrective Action(s): Food products should be stored 6 inches above the floor. Food items in the dry storage should be placed in food grade containers and covered at all times to prevent any contamination
- Date to be corrected by: March 05 2026
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings were observed in the storage room
- Corrective Action(s): Operator to clean and sanitize the affected area. Increase cleaning frequency of the facility, organize and remove any clutter that could habour pests, seal any pest entry points and work with a pest control to prevent pests
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1. The facility is observed to have food debris on the floor around the cooking area, dry storage area and food preparation area.
- 2. Observed clutter around the storage area, and throughout the facility
- Corrective Action(s): Operator to do a thorough cleaning for the facility and the hard to reach areas. Remove things not required for the operation. Organize the dry storage areas to facilitate adequate cleaning and prevent pest issues.
- Date to be corrected: March 05 2026
- Violation Score: 3
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Mouse droppings were observed in the following areas: under the 3 compartment sink and in the staff washroom.
- Corrective Action(s): Remove rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize all the areas listed above with a bleach solution.
- Date to be corrected by: October 6, 2025
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Two small holes were observed in the janitorial room, and in the washroom.
- Corrective Action(s): Seal all holes to prevent the entry of pests.
- Date to be corrected by: October 6, 2025
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1. Food debris was observed behind large equipment (2 chest freezers, prep cooler).
- 2. Dust was observed on the ceiling in food preparation area.
- Corrective Action(s): Deep clean all of the areas listed above. Ensure that these areas are cleaned regularly.
- Date to be corrected by: October 6, 2025
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Food spills observed under/behind equipment in kitchen area.
- Corrective Action(s): Thorough cleaning required in kitchen area by November 23, 2024. Please ensure food spills area cleaned regularly. Dry goods should be stored in pest proof containers once the packaging is opened.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No drain plugs available for setting up 3 compartment sink for manual dishwashing,
- Corrective Action(s): Purchase drain plugs to adequately set up 3 compartment sink for manual dishwashing. All dishes utensils must be sanitized for 2 minutes.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towels available at the washroom hand wash station
- Corrective Action(s): Paper towels provided during the inspection. Reminder: All hand wash stations must be stocked with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Minor double stacking of food ingredients observed.
- Corrective Action(s): Do not double stack food ingredients.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: The food premises requires deep cleaning.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean all hard to reach areas and behind and underneath utensils.
- Violation Score: 3
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- 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): Sanitizer spray bottle measured to be 0 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): Operator restocked sanitizer spray bottle with 100 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection.
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station did not have any liquid hand soap at the time of inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): Operator restocked liquid hand soap to the hand soap dispenser at the time of inspection. Ensure hand washing stations are always stocked with adequate supply of hot/cold running water, single use paper towels, and liquid hand soap.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1) Food stored on floor level
- 2) Personal items (phone and keys) observed on kitchen food prep station
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure food is kept at least 6 inches from floor level
- 2) Ensure personal items are not kept away from food prep area
- Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Grease and food debris build up obserbed in the following locations:
- 1) Under, behind the gas rangers
- 2) Under the food prep station
- 3) Inside the Utilitly room
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure the premise is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Date To Be Corrected: Feb 22nd
- Violation Score: 3
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: Broken gas ranger no longer in use kept in the kitchen area.
- Corrective Action(s): Items not required for food premise operation should not be stored on business premises. Ensure broken gas ranger is removed from the premise.
- Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
- Violation Score: 1
- 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation:
- Chlorine sanitizer in 3rd compartment of dishwashing sink measured at 0ppm as per test strips
- *Corrective action: 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution was made at the time of inspection
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score:
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Observations:
- 1) Personal items (water bottle, cell phone) observed on the food prep table
- 2) Shoes were stored next to undercounter freezer
- 3) Open can of catchup observed in walk-in cooler
- 4) Uncovered foods (samosas, sauces, cilantro, sweets) observed in walk-in cooler
- 5) Food cilantro, milk cartons, food containers, stored on the floor in walk-in cooler
- 6) Bowls were used as scoops in dry ingredients
- *Corrective action
- 1) Ensure personal items are not stored with business items to prevent cross contamination
- 2) Shoes were removed at the time of inspection. Ensure shoes are stored in a designated area, eg. staff rooms to prevent cross contamination
- 3) Transfer ketchup into a food grade container as tin cans will rust and leak into food items
- 4) Cover all food items in the walk-in cooler to protect from contamination
- 5) Store foods at least 6 inches off the floor to protect from contamination and to facilitate cleaning
- 6) Do not use bowls as scoops as workers' hands may contaminate the food. Use scoop with handle and store in designated area outside the container
- Corrective Action(s):
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Sweets display cooler masured at 7C. Inquired if cooler was in defrost cycle, operator was unsure.
- Corrective Action(s): *Corrective action:
- Contact technician to confirm defrost cycle times or have the cooler serviced.
- Violation Score:
- 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation:
- Disposable food prep gloves found inside sweets display case.
- Corrective Action(s): *Corrective action: Discard used gloves. Ensure disposable gloves are only used once when handling food to prevent cross contamination.
- Violation Score:
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Observation:
- New equipment (samosa sheeter) present on premises.
- Corrective Action(s): *Corrective action: Submit a sanitation plan for the samosa sheeter. The district EHO must be contacted and a sanitation plan must be submitted for any additional pieces of equipment.
- Violation Score:
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: Observation: Small plastic chair was placed on top of a bag of onions.
- Corrective Action(s): *Corrective action: Remove plastic chair. Ensure unnecessary items are not sotre on site.
- Violation Score:
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
- Observation: Observation: No thermometer present in the undercounter freezer and display cooler.
- Corrective Action(s): *Corrective action: Ensure accurate thermometers are present in all cold holding units to verify temperatures meet requirements.
- Violation Score:
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions