Saray Turkish Cuisine
6633 Hastings St, Burnaby · Restaurant
13 inspections
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- - Observed a small pot of red sauce stored at room temperature. The internal temperature of the food measured at 33C; been at room temperature for less than 2 hours.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - The staff turned on the burner and reheated to 74C.
- - Ensure the burner stays on to maintain the food at 60C or above at all times, otherwise keep it in the cooler to store food at 4C or below. This is to prevent potential pathogen growth.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- - Surface sanitizer in spray bottles measured at 0 ppm chlorine.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Spray bottles have been replenished with 100 ppm chlorine during the inspection.
- - Ensure to make new batch of surface sanitizer daily.
- - Ensure to purchase chlorine test strips to monitor the concentration of chlorine solution (must be 100 ppm - 200 ppm chlorine).
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation:
- - Rodent droppings observed throughout the facility.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Contact a professional pest control company for inspection and schedule for a regular service today.
- - Seal any existing holes/gaps.
- - Ensure the facility gets cleaned on a daily basis.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation:
- 1. Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
- >> in the hot water tank room
- >> underneath the dishwasher
- >> underneath and on the bottom shelf of the shelving unit in the dishwashing area
- >> behind the meat grinder counter top, along the wall
- >> back corner by the flour mixer
- >> underneath the table back corner by the prep cooler
- >> in the office
- >> underneath the shelving unit by the staff washroom
- 2. Yellow-green grime and black debris observed on the walls and ice plate inside the ice machine.
- Corrective Action(s):
- 1. Remove droppings and disinfect the affected areas using bleach.
- - Deep clean all the hard-to-reach areas (both kitchen and bar).
- ***Date to be corrected by: 1 week***
- 2. Deep clean the ice machine TODAY.
- Violation Score: 9
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation:
- - Observed items not required for premises operation at the site (e.g. pots, dishes).
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Remove the items to eliminate potential pest harborage and ensure proper cleaning of the facility.
- ***Date to be corrected by: 1 week***
- Violation Score: 1
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- - Foods stored inside the prep cooler measured above 4C. Internal temperature of the feta cheese measured at 7C.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Staff moved all the foods into a walk-in cooler maintained below 4C.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- 1. Surface sanitizer in a spray bottle used in the kitchen had high concentration of bleach (above 200 ppm chlorine).
- 2. Missing surface sanitizer at the bar.
- Corrective Action(s):
- 1. Staff replenished the surface sanitizer at the time of inspection. It measured at 100 ppm chlorine.
- - Monitor the concentration of the sanitizer by using a chlorine test strip.
- 2. Staff placed a surface sanitizer spray bottle containing 100 ppm chlorine at the bar.
- Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation:
- - Windows in the dishroom area were being left opened with no screen doors in place.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Install screen doors to prevent pests from entering into the facility.
- ***Date to be corrected by: 2 weeks***
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation:
- - Dried rodent droppings, appearing to be old, observed in the following areas:
- > around the hot water tank
- > underneath the counter where a microwave is located
- > around the mixer
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Remove rodent droppings and disinfect the affected areas using bleach to keep the facility in a sanitary condition and to avoid pest attraction.
- ***Date to be corrected by: 1 week***
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation:
- 1. Prep cooler measured at 6C. Thermometer was left in the cooler for 1 hour to measure the temperature.
- 2. Missing ceiling panels above the walk-in freezer and above the shelving units at the entrance of the office.
- 3. Protective covers for light fixtures were missing in the kitchen and dry storage area.
- 4. Paint on the walls and shelving units in the walk-in freezer was wearing off.
- Corrective Action(s):
- 1. Repair the prep cooler.
- - Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in the prep cooler until it is repaired.
- - Continue to log temperatures for all cold holding units daily. Temperatures of the coolers were recorded only until September 18th, 2025.
- ***Date to be corrected by: IMMEDIATELY***
- 2. Replace missing ceiling panels.
- 3. Install protective light covers on all fixtures in the kitchen and dry storage area to prevent potential glass hazards.
- 4. The owner is already aware of the issue and stated that the project will be initiated soon.
- ***Date to be corrected by: 2 weeks***
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation: Food in the walk in cooler had an internal temperature of approximately 8 C.
- Corrective Action(s): Move to another cooler or discard.
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
- -On the dough sheeter.
- -On the table where the dough sheeter is stored, underneath it and next to a dough rolling pin.
- -On shelving throughout the kitchen and storage areas.
- -On the floor throughout the kitchen and storage areas.
- -Underneath the dishwasher. Small pieces of insulation was also observed under the dishwasher.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Close immediately
- 2) Clean all surfaces with a 1 tsp per liter bleach solution.
- 3) Call a professional pest control company for pest proofing and provide the report.
- Violation Score: 15
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: The last pest control report identified areas that require pest proofing. Ensure that the entire restaurant is pest proofed.
- Corrective Action(s): Prior to re-opening
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Multiple observations:
- 1) A large amount of ice was observed on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
- 2) The storage racks in the walk in cooler require cleaning to remove dust/ mildew buildup.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean both areas prior to re-opening.
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: The walk in cooler had an ambient temperature of 8.5 C and several foods were probed and had internal temperatures of 8- 8.5 C.
- Corrective Action(s): Fix immediately.
- Violation Score: 9
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings found in the following areas:
- -Along the walls in the front bar
- -On the first two shelves of the storage area
- -Throughout the kitchen, mainly along the walls and on the first level of storage shelves.
- One dead mouse was found in a trap next to the hot water tank.
- A professional pest control company was onsite on September 25, 2024. Report reviewed during the inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean the droppings as soon as possible with a bleach solution.
- 2) Call a professional pest control company to do a full assessment and to identify all rodent entry points. Ensure that the entry points are sealed within two weeks and a report is provided.
- Violation Score: 15
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Identify and seal all rodent entry points to the exterior and into the interior walls. One was identified during the inspection in the bar area.
- Corrective Action(s): 2 weeks.
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Clean the wall in the walk in cooler and clean all rodent droppings (see code 304 for details).
- Corrective Action(s): 2 weeks
- Violation Score: 9
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One bag of barley and several other bags of food were contaminated by rodents.
- Corrective Action(s): Discarded at the time of the inspection.
- Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1) Bags of rice were stored directly on the floor.
- 2) Three rodent bait traps were observed in the kitchen
- 3) A new small washing machine was connected to drian into the 2-compartment sink near the dishwasher.
- Corrective Action(s): 1, 2 and 3- Correct today.
- 1) Move to pest proof containers with lids.
- 2) Remove poison bait traps from the kitchen today.
- 3) Move to another sink that is not used for food, such as the mop sink today.
- Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Mouse droppings found in the following areas:
- -Behind the ice machine in the bar.
- -In the dry storage area (One dead mouse was found on a sticky trap).
- -On the shelving underneath the bakery processing area.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean all droppings with a bleach solution today.
- 2) Have a professional pest control company come onsite before Friday, June 28th.
- 3) Follow their pest control recommendations.
- Violation Score: 15
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: The most recent pest control report identified several rodent entry points- seal all of them. A gap was noted under the back door.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Install door sweeps on all doors by Friday, June 28.
- 2) Check for and seal all rodent entry points with steel wool, door sweeps or an acceptable alternative by Friday, June 28th.
- Violation Score: 15
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Three poison bait traps for rodents were observed in the facility.
- Corrective Action(s): Remove all of them today since they contain poison and cannot be used indoors.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Mouse droppings found in several areas in the facility including, on the shelving in the storage room, in the area next to the oven and around the hot water tank.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean all droppings with a bleach solution (today)
- 2) Increase the frequency of pest control (the last report is from November 15, 2023)
- 3) Identify and seal all rodent entry points in the restaurant (within one month)
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: One of the microwaves onsite had a shattered glass door. This is a potential physical hazard.
- Corrective Action(s): Remove today.
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Exposed wood observed in the walk in freezer.
- Corrective Action(s): Seal/ paint this wood within one month.
- Violation Score: 1
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 102 - Operation of an unapproved food premises [s. 6(1)]
- Observation: The operator has opened a second takeout restaurant called "Noon and Reyhoon" in the same kitchen and has indicated that they would like to operate this restaurant as a second business. The following must be submitted to Fraser Health to continue operating the business:
- -An application for health approval form.
- -A menu
- -A Food Safety and Sanitation Plan
- -The operator's FoodSafe Level 1 certificate
- -A final inspection is required and the permit fee will be paid during this inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): `1 week.
- Violation Score: 5
- 102 - Operation of an unapproved food premises [s. 6(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Shelf underneath the table located at the entrance of the kitchen has exposed wood which cannot be cleaned easily.
- Corrective Action(s): Replace/ seal this surface within 2 weeks.
- Violation Score: 1
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]