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Saravanaa Bhavan

8701 120th St, Delta · Restaurant

25 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of shredded cheese brought out and left on smal table along the cooking line.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store shredded cheese in an insert in the preparation cooler. Staff relocated shredded cheese back to the walk in cooler. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below 4 degrees C.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoops and other dispensing utensils observed stored in dry products.
      • Corrective Action(s): As discussed in previous inspection do not store scoops and other dispensing utensils directly in dry products. Store all scoops and other dispensing utensils outside of dry products and in a sanitary manner.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Walk in freezer ambient air temperatures -12 degrees C.
      • Corrective Action(s): This is a recurring issue. Adjust to colder setting or service if required. Ensure unit is capable of maintaining -18 degrees C or less. Correct by March 1, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease accumulations observed on the exhaust canopy (right side).
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean all aspects of the exhaust canopy. Correct by March 1, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in freezer ambient air temperature -12 degrees C.
      • Corrective Action(s): This is a recurring issue. Adjust to colder setting or service if required. Ensure unit is capable of maintaining -18 degrees C or less. Correct by March 1, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Walk in freezer ambient air temperature ~ -9 degrees C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust to colder setting or service if required. Ensure unit is capable of maintaining -18 degrees C or less. Correct by August 14, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door screen damaged potentially allowing the entrance of pests into premise.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace the damaged screen door. Correct by August 21, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease accumulations observed on the exhaust canopy. Food debris accumulations observed on the floor and on shelves along the cooking line and underneath the shelves in the dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean all aspects of the exhaust canopy. Thoroughly clean underneath and behind all cooking equipments and shelves along the cooking line and in the dry storage area. Correct by August 14, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in freezer ambient air temperature ~ -9 degrees C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust to colder setting or service if required. Ensure unit is capable of maintaining -18 degrees C or less. Correct by August 14, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Idli (rice cakes) and vada (lentil doughnuts) stored at room temperature.
      • Idli internal temperature 25 C and vada at 29 C. These items were prepared approximately 2 hours earlier.
      • Corrective Action(s): Idli and vada items were re-located to the cooler. Ensure all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored in a cooler at 4 C or below.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizers in buckets and spray bottle registered over 200 ppm Quats.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer solution is prepared as per manufacturer's directions (use 8 ml of chemical per 4 litres of water to make a 200 ppm Quats solution).
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: A few rodent droppings noted in the storage closet near dishwashing area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all droppings and disinfect this area (do not sweep or vacuum droppings). Correct immediately.
      • Check for rodent droppings daily.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: A few tiles in dishwasher area are broken. Some tiles missing on wall across dishwashing area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace all tiles so they are intact. Correct by September 15, 2024.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection no chlorine being dispensed into the low temperature dishwasher during the final rinse cycle. Operator primed the sanitizer line but still no chlorine being dispensed. Operator switched rinse aid line with sanitizer line and chlorine now being dispensed. 50ppm chlorine detected at the plate level during the final rinse cycle.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all dishes and utensils are washed, rinsed, sanitized, then air dried through the low temperature dishwasher.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection hand sink at the kitchen service area paper towel dispenser empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Screen door at back door has notable gaps around the door frame and there are gaps in the mesh.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace this screen door and install a proper secure screen door. Correct by April 23, 2024.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: At the time of inspection no chlorine being dispensed into the low temperature dishwasher during the final rinse cycle. Operator primed the sanitizer line but still no chlorine being dispensed. Operator switched rinse aid line with sanitizer line and chlorine now being dispensed. 50ppm chlorine detected at the plate level during the final rinse cycle.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service the low temperature dishwasher. Ensure all squeeze tubes, chemical lines, etc. are in good working order. Correct immediately. Obtain test strips to verify the final rinse cycle chlorine concentration on a daily basis.
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 containers of sauces observed cooling by the side door on the floor. Internal food product temperatures still well over 74 degrees C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is cooled in an acceptable manner. Do not cool food products on the floor. Transfer large quantities of sauce to smaller containers and use ice wands to facilitate cooling. Cool from 60 to 20 degrees C in 2 hours then from 20 to 4 degrees C in 4 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation:
      • Several food containers in the walk in cooler stored on the floor.
      • Several food containers observed with proper covers in the walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are protected from contamination by storing them at least 6" off the floor and with proper covers. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some mouse droppings observed in the dry storage area. No mice caught in the glue traps placed in the dry storage room. Pest control report indicated mice caught in the bar area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to work with the pest control company to address the mouse issue. Identify and seal any potential pest entry points. Clean all hard to reach areas on a regular basis and clean any spills of food quickly. Do not allow water to pool in the dishwashing area.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease accumulations observed on the exhaust canopy.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean all aspects of the exhaust canopy. Correct by December 31, 2023.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Manually diluted quats sanitizer solution in container by the preparation cooler concentration observed to be ~50ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure manufacturer's dilution instructions are followed. 200ppm quats sanitizer solution to be available for use at all times. Reminder to store all wiping cloths in this solution when not in use.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Fruit fly activity noted in the dishing and staff washroom area. Note: pooling water observed in the dishwashing area, likely due to the dishwashers dishwasing practice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not allow water to pool in the dishwasing area. Contact your pest control company to provide service for the fruit fly issue. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease accumulations observed on the exhaust canopy. Food debris accumulations observed on the floor underneath the sauce buckets in the walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean all aspects of the exhaust canopy. Thorougly clean underneath all the shelves in the walk in cooler. Correct by August 10, 2023.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection feed lines for sanitizer and detergent incorrect. Sanitizer coming from detergent container while the detergent coming from the sanitizer container. Dishes, plates, utensils, equipment etc. not undergoing sanitizing step, instead sanitizer was being washed off with detergent.
      • Corrective Action(s): Instructed manager and staff to swap lines. 50ppm chlorine detected during final rinse step. Reminder to check chlorine final rinse concentration using test strips.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection hand sink by the staff washrooms and dishwashing area paper towel dispenser empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sink are provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food containers not provided with proper lids/covers in the walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): This is a recurring issue. Ensure all food products are covered to protect food from contamination. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand sink at the end of the servery.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse observed caught in tin cat trap in the dry storage room. Mouse droppings observed in the dry storage area, outside managers office, hot water tank/electrical room, and bar.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the above noted areas. Thoroughly clean underneath and behind all equipment and all hard to reach areas. Contact pest control services and have more traps setup. Correct immediately. Followup inspection required.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door to premise propped open. Screen door is in place but mesh material is damaged potentially allowing the entrance of pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Screen door not of adequate design as it has gap at the top to accomodate the self closing mechanism for the back door. Ensure the back door to the premise is kept closed. Open only briefly for when receiving supplies or taking out the garbage.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris accumulations observed underneath the shelves in the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean the dry storage room. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection the only quats spray bottle was 0ppm quats in concentration.
      • Corrective Action(s): As discussed in the previous inspection ensure an approved food contact surface sanitizer solution is prepared and available for use. Follow manufacturers instruction on the dilution of the bulk quats. Ensure a 200ppm quats or 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution is available for use at all times.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff washroom hand sink paper towel dispenser empty. Serving area hand sink paper towel dispenser also empty. Bar hand sink paper towel dispenser not mounted and no paper towels or liquid soap available for use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Scoops left in dry products, rice cooker, dosa batter, and several food containers in the walk in cooler not adequatley covered.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are protected from contamination.
      • - store scoops and other dispensing utensils outside of food products.
      • - cover all food products adequatley to protect food from contamination.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies observed in the dish washing area, some areas of the kitchen, and in part of the dining area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact a pest control company to address the fly issue in the building. Start with a thorough cleaning of the dish washing area. Clean underneath and behind all shelves and the dishwasher. Eliminate all standing water. Install a screen door for the back door.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Thorough cleaning required in the dishwashing area.
      • Thorough cleaning required of the exhaust canopy.
      • Thorough cleaning required of the fan cover in the walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean the above noted area. Correct by July 15, 2022.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: At the time of inspection no staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Head chef who arrived at the end of the inspection certificate has expired.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure in the absence of the operator at least one staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Send additional staff to take FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Correct by September 1, 2022.
      • Violation Score: 1
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - At the time of inspection quats concentration in labeled spray bottle 0ppm. Two quats container empty and waiting to be filled for use for the day.
      • - At the time of inspection bar glass dishwasher 0ppm chlorine. Low temperature kitchen dishwasher also 0ppm chlorine.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure during operation a 200ppm quats sanitizer solution is available for use at all times. Store all wiping cloths in the 200ppm quats sanitizer solution when not in use. Follow manufacturer directions on dilution instructions for quats sanitizer.
      • - Both dishwashers required priming of the sanitizer line. 50ppm chlorine detected after priming. Re-wash all dishes and utensils. Obtain reactionary test strips to test the chlorine concentration for the bar glass washer and kitchen dishwasher.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink at the bar not provided with paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all designated hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times. Mount a paper towel dispenser or place paper towels in a holder. In the interim, paper towels placed on counter.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation:
      • Scoops and other dispensing utensils observed stored directly in dry products.
      • Some dry products and items in the walk in cooler stored in non food grade containers.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Store all scoops and other dispensing utensils outside of dry products and store in a sanitary manner at all times.
      • Store all food in food grade containers and cover with tight fitting lids.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door to premise left propped open.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure back door to premise is closed to prevent entrance of pests. Correct immediately. If back door to be left open a secure screen door must be in place.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease accumulations observed on the exhaust canopy. Food debris accumulations observed inside the glass door door used to store naan dough.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the exhaust canopy and the glass door cooler. Correct by July 26, 2021.
      • Violation Score:
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Unlabeled spray bottle in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemicals, cleaning agents, etc. are labeled identifying contents. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  19. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Containers of coconut and other chutney sauces at the buffet line were 63-66F/ 17-19C. The bottom of the containers were not touching the ice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sauces have been discarded. Ensure that the level of the ice is the same as the level of the food inside the containers.
      • Violation Score: 5
  21. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • 1) Containers of coconut and coriander chutney/sauce at the buffet table were at unsafe temperarature (71F/22C).
      • 2) Polenta cakes were stored in the kitchen at room temperature since yesterday.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Chutney must be cold at 40F/4C. This is a repeat violation. Future violation will result in enforcement action such as ticketing. Chutney discarded
      • 2) The Polenta cakes must be stored refrigerated at 40F/4C. They were discarded.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: 1) No thermometers inside the refrigerated make table.
      • 2) No food thermometer for measuring cold foods.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Obtain a thermometer.
      • 2) Obtain a probe thermometer capable of reading refrigerated temperatures 4C/40F. Fill out the temperature logs correctly by writing down the temperatures.
      • Violation Score: 1
  22. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Steam table for the cooked rice was not turned on, temperature was 87F/31C. This is an unsafe temperature. Various dosa fillings stored at room temperature, also unsafe.
      • Corrective Action(s): Items have been discarded. This is a reoccuring violation. Ensure items are kept hot above 140F/60C to prevent health violation tickets from being issued at future inspections.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door of the kitchen being left wide open while exposed food are left unattended.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep back door close. Cover food with lids.
      • Violation Score: 3
  23. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Coconut chutney and corinder chutney displayed at the buffet tables were not cold. Must be 4C or below to be safe.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure there is adequate ice.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Splatters, old food residue noted on the walls and equipment surfaces. Time of the inspection is morning of the day after the weekly deep cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all surfaces are cleaned. Management should conduct cleaning audits.
      • Violation Score: 3
  24. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Chutney stored at room temperature at the waitress station.
      • Corrective Action(s): If storing at room temperature, obtain a timer. Set it for 2 hrs and discard if there are any left after the time period is over.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Vegetable and cheese dosa fillings were left out at room temperature. Yellow potatoe mixture in the steam table is not kept evenly hot.
      • Corrective Action(s): They must be kept hot at 60C or higher to be safe. Store hot on the steam table. Keep the lid on the insert.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: The rice slurry and spice grinder machine is not cleaned properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Disassemble the machine so that the food contact surfaces can be cleaned and sanitized after use.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door being left ajar twice during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep back door close. Install a door bell if this is the employee entrance.
      • Violation Score: 3
  25. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Batters being stored at room temperature. Cooked vegetable mixtures, container of chutney being stored at room temperature at the waitress station and at the buffet line.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all items in the fridge or immerse the container in ice. Small quantity of dosa batter can be stored at room temperature during rush period.
      • Violation Score: 15