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Silver Dragon Restaurant (White Rock)

1564 George St, White Rock · Restaurant

40 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Single use paper bags observed contaminated with rodent droppings in the shelves.
      • Corrective Action(s): All contaminated paper bags discarded.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Bag of onion observed stored on directly on the ground
      • 2. Almost all containers of food observed uncovered in the walk in cooler and the walk in cooler walls observed to have mold growth.
      • 3. Double stacking observed of containers of food in the coolers. Bottom container doesn't have a cover, so the bottom of the top container is touching the food below it.
      • 4. Ice machine in the bar area observed to have mold growth, especially in the ice making compartment and flaps area.
      • 5. Bag of raw meat observed placed next to clean dishes.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not store food directly on the ground unless it is in pest proof containers.
      • 2. All food must be covered in the walk in cooler unless it is cooling.
      • 3. Do not double stack containers unless the food is covered.
      • 4. Empty, clean, and sanitize ice machine. Take the flaps apart for deep cleaning.
      • 5. Ensure clean and raw and dirty is properly separated in the kitchen.
      • To be corrected by: Tomorrow.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the back dry storage area, the back hallway, and the shelving of the island in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the area and contact pest control for more frequent service.
      • To be corrected by: March 6, 2026
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Rodent droppings/flour/dust observed behind the chest freezer in the back hallway/storage area
      • 2. Rodent droppings/flour/dust observed on the shelving and floor of the back storage area
      • 3. Both ventilation hood observed to be dusty and have excessive grease accumulation
      • 4. Gaps between friers, stove, and oven observed to have excessive grease and grime accumulation
      • 5. Floor and wall of cookline observed to have excessive grease accumulation
      • 6. External/side surfaces of equipment (coolers, friers, stove, oven) observed to be greasy
      • 7. Walk in cooler walls have mold growth
      • 8. Walls of kitchen and back area have dried up splash grime
      • 9. Shelving unit (undercounter) of the island where the rice cookers are, have rodent droppings at the back of the shelves.
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean facility. There should be routine deep cleaning in place. Grease and grime should not be accumulating.
      • To be corrected by: March 6, 2026
      • Violation Score: 15
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Rodent droppings observed behind cooler and chest freezer in the back storage area
      • 2. Ventilation hood observed to have grease dust build up
      • 3. Grease accumulation along the cookline especially on the left handside
      • 4. Grease and grime accumulation between the chopping table and the wall where clean knives are stored.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please continue to deep clean facility.
      • Please have scheduled cleaning for each part of the facility.
      • To be completed by: Oct 31, 2025
      • Please email EHO pictures of cleaning
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler observed to be uncovered
      • 2. Scoop in flour container observed to be a bowl without a handle.
      • 3. Rice scoops are stored in water.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please ensure all food that is not in active use or cooling are covered
      • 2. Please ensure all scoops stored in the container have handles. Scoops need to be stored in a way where handles are not touching the food.
      • 3. Please ensure rice scoops and in use utensils are stored in ice water bath.
      • To be corrected by: Tomorrow.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Large amounts of rodent droppings observed in the back storage and hallway area.
      • Staff state that they have caught the rodent.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure pest control company is routinely monitoring facility.
      • To be corrected by: Oct 27, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door is kept open during inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not keep back door open. Rodent droppings observed throughout facility.
      • To be corrected immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Lots of rodent droppings observed in dry storage area and the hallway between the kitchen and the dry storage area
      • 2. Rodent droppings observed stuck onto the wooden pallets in the dry storage area
      • 3. Ventilation hoods observed to have excessive grease accumulation and dust.
      • 4. Grease and grime observed behind and beneath the cookline
      • 5. Handles/high touch surfaces observed sticky
      • 6. Sides of equipment, shelving, observed to have food debris/flour
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean facility. Please pull all the equipment out and clean behind and underneath. Please also clean the walls/blacksplash of the dishwashing/food prep area.
      • Please disinfect areas contaminated by rodent droppings with 1000ppm chlorine (20ml bleach to 1L water)
      • To be corrected by: Oct 24, 2025
      • Violation Score: 15
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Broth in buckets stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The buckets have no lids on them. Dust and other debris can easily fall into the broths. 2. Bowls are used as scoops and are stored in flour and other dry ingredient bins.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Store buckets on broth on the rack shelves. Do not store directly on the floor. Cover the buckets with lids. 2. Replace the bowls with scoops with handles and store without the handles touching the food items. Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Grease buildup under the stove and on the ventilation hood. 2. Dry ingredient bins are not kept in sanitary conditions. Flour and dough residues observed on the lids.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean up grease buildup to prevent pest accumulation and fire hazards. Call a professional to clean the ventilation hood regularly. 2. Clean the dry ingredient bin lids to remove any food debris. Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Permit to Operate is not posted in the dining area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Post the permit with the valid decal sticker in the dining area visible to the patrons.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Raw meats stored above cooked food inside the walk-in cooler. 2. Bowls are being used as scoops and stored inside dry ingredient bins (flour, sugar). It is not possible to scoop up food without hand directly touching the food.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Staff moved the meats to below cooked food. 2. Obtain food scoops with handles for dry ingredients. Date to be corrected by: 2 days.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed inside the dry food storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up mouse droppings by soaking the affected area with 100ppm bleach solution then wipe up with paper towels. Do not sweep up droppings. Call pest control services to monitor pest activity. Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Exteriors of dry food bins covered with food debris and are sticky to the touch. 2. Dark grease buildup can be seen behind stoves and on equipment throughout the food prep area.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove food debris from the outside of dry food bins and sanitize. 2. Deep clean food prep area to remove grease buildup.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Dry storage area is not well lit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install light in the dry storage area. Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some cooking equipment and wall corners have an accumulation of food-debris and grease. Carpet is dining area has food debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all equipment and areas of kitchen are kept in a clean condition.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Dry storage area is not well-lit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace light or add more light so that area is more visible and easily cleanable. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sprouts stored at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store sprouts or other potentially hazardous foods such as cut vegetables and meats above 4 C for more than 2 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Sneeze guard has not been installed on buffet-line.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install a sneeze guard or equivalent to protect food from contamination.
      • Correct by April 4, 2024.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings seen in the bar area that is not used.
      • Operator was unable to provide pest control company reports.
      • Corrective Action(s): Declutter entire bar area. Remove droppings and sanitize area.
      • Keep pest control reports on site. Pest control company should be providing routine services.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General sanitation has improved but more work is still required. Areas behind and underneath equipment must be cleaned daily to prevent build-up. Some surfaces are sticky to touch.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean daily so that premises remains in a clean condition. Surfaces should not be soiled.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Lighting in storage area is inadequate.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace light bulbs or add more light bulbs to make room brighter to facilitate easier cleaning.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Buffet line does not have sneeze guards.
      • Corrective Action(s): Place sneeze guards or some barrier at buffet line between the food and patron to protect food from contamination (when patron's cough/sneeze). Correct by February 9, 2024. In the interim, staff should monitor the buffet line.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings seen in the back storage area (corner of shelving unit) and along the wall behind chest freezer.
      • According to operator, pest control services are only for the exterior of the building which is managed by landlord. No pest control reports provided.
      • Corrective Action(s): Premises must be inspected for rodents daily. Remove droppings immediately and sanitize this area.
      • Clean premises thoroughly.
      • Pest control services must be in place for inside the establishment. Correct immediately.
      • To prevent food from being contaminated:
      • 1. Wipe down all surfaces with bleach solution before getting started each day.
      • 2. Keep all food bins closed.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1. Poor sanitation. Food debris and grease noted throughout establishment.
      • 2. Buffet unit - water not emptied at the end of the day. Dead flies noted floating in water.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean surfaces top to bottom. Equipment should be visibility clean, free of food debris and grease. Floors, walls and junctions should be free of grease and food debris.
      • 2. Buffet unit must be emptied at the end of the day.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Counters, shelves, sides of cooking equipment, floors, walls, junctions, areas behind equipment all full of either food debris, grease, or dust. Sealing around 2 compartment sink coming apart. Wooden side table closest to swing door in poor condition.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all surfaces (sides and top of equipment, walls, floors, shelves) so that they are visibly clean. Correct immediately.
      • Regrout/recaulk around the sink. Correct by March 9, 2024.
      • Violation Score: 15
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings seen on flour bag, in dry storage area, behind chest freezer and behind cooking equipment and bar.
      • Corrective Action(s): Flour bag was discarded. Remove all droppings daily and sanitize area.
      • Clean the droppings immediately.
      • Consult pest control company immediately.
      • Place more traps throughout establishment.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Build-up of grease and food debris around equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Grease is a food source for pests. Premise should be kept clean and free of food debris and grease in and around equipment.
      • A full deep cleaning is required immediately.
      • Violation Score: 15
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Premises not free of pests. Dead mice observed in two tin boxes. Droppings seen in dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all dead mice from premises. Remove all droppings and disinfect area.
      • Consult pest control company. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Grease and food debris all over premises walls and floors. This is a food source for pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean entire establishment. Correct by Oct 4, 2023.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator's FOODSAFE Level 1 has expired.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please renew certificate in the next 3 months.
      • Violation Score: 1
  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff observed to not wash hands after handling raw meat and then other food and double washing after using the washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hands must be washed between tasks and when entering the kitchen (even if they were washed in the washroom).
      • Discussed with staff.
      • Consider installing an additional sink that is just for hand washing.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Food containers in under counter cooler and walk-in cooler stacked on top of one another without lids or covers in between.
      • 2. Leftover canned food is left in the can.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure all food containers are covered with lids or other food grade material (i.e. plastic wrap).
      • 2. Leftover food in a can must be transferred to a food grade container.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings seen in the back storage area and around the buffet station.
      • Flies seen in back area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all droppings and sanitize these areas (do not vacuum or sweep droppings). Check for droppings daily.
      • Consult a pest control company regarding both pests.
      • Premises should be free of all pests.
      • Ensure all food is raised 6 inches off the floor and all food is stored in pest proof containers with lids intact.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General sanitation remains to be very poor. Build-up of grease and food debris observed underneath, behind and in between equipment and food storage containers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all surfaces (equipment, walls, floors) so that they are visibly clean and free of food debris and dirt.
      • Increase frequency of cleaning.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 15
  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation: Foodhandler handled raw meat with gloves and then touched the walk-in cooler door handle without taking off gloves or washing hands.
      • Corrective Action(s): Gloves must be discarded and hands must be washed after handling raw meat.
      • Foodhandler was instructed to sanitize door handle and wash hands.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Garbage bags used to wrap foods.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use garbage bags to wrap or store food. Garbage bags are lined with odour-supressing chemicals. Use only good grade wraps and containers.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed in dry storage area (near where the containers of white vinegar are stored).
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all mouse droppings and disinfect contaminated areas.
      • Do not sweep/vacuum droppings.
      • Sanitize containers that could have become contaminated.
      • Do not store food directly on the floor (food must be stored 15 cm off the floor).
      • Ensure pest control services are in place for the interior of the building.(operator stated there is a pest control company for the outside).
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build-up of grease above, behind and underneath cooking equipment. Food debris seen throughout establishment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep premise in a clean condition. Increase frequency of cleaning. Correct by March 31, 2023.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tin container used for canned baby corn is being re-used for the storage of soya sauce.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not reuse containers that were designed for canned food. Only use food grade containers for the storage of food.
      • Operator discarded at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Dining area hall is lined with boxes and equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): De-clutter premise and remove items that are no longer used. Correct by April 15, 2023.
      • Violation Score: 1
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation: Staff handling raw shrimp between different tasks without washing hands.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hands must be washed between tasks and before/after handling raw meat.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff cutting raw veggies and meat on the same cutting board at the same time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Use separate cutting boards for raw meats vs vegetables or sanitize between uses.
      • Although vegetables will be cooked, it is good practice to keep these foods separate.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning not addressed. Establishment continues to remain in an unsanitary condition.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all vertical and horizontal surfaces. Ensure food debris and grease is removed from around, behind, and underneath equipment. Failure to clean premises may result in further enforcement action.
      • Correct by Feb 7, 2023.
      • Violation Score: 9
  20. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Containers of food stacked on top of another without a lid or food cover in prep cooler.
      • 2. Left over foods from tin cans not transferred to a food-grade container.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. All food must have lids/covers.
      • 2. Transfer all left-over canned food into a food-grade container. Cans exposed to air can cause chemicals to leach into the food.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Walls (ex. behind chest freezer), shelves (around prep cooler), and equipment (rice cooker full of food debris and had hair in rim) are visibly dirty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Increase frequency of cleaning and ensure all areas of the premise are visibly clean. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Interior Part (pot) of rice cookers, disintegrating (coating is coming off) - this poses a chemical hazard.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use these pots of the rice-cookers and replace with ones that are intact.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Bleach bottles are unlabelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all bleach bottles are labelled. Only 1/2 tsp per litre of bleach is required for food contact surfaces.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  21. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bowl of sweet and sour sauce stored on the floor underneath prep cooler that is very dirty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded sauce. Do not store food on the floor and underneath dirty equipment. This is a repeat violation. Violation ticket issued.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General sanitation is poor. Build up of grease, food debris and dust throughout premise.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue cleaning facility routinely so that all areas are visibly clean.
      • Violation Score: 9
  22. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1.Raw meat stored in a bus pan on the floor underneath the cook line equipment.
      • 2. Bowl of sweet and sour sauce stored underneath prep cooler.
      • 3. Tray of whole eggs and cracked shells stored above rice in walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1&2. Storing food directly on the floor underneath dirty equipment is not acceptable.
      • Meat had just been taken out of the cooler for cooking and was placed in the oven.
      • Sweet and sour sauce was discarded.
      • Do not store food directly on the floor and underneath equipment that is dirty.
      • 3. Do not store meats and eggs above vegetables or ready-to-eat foods (foods that may not be cooked before eating). Tray of eggs was re-located.
      • This is a repeat violation.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen meat placed in sink to thaw without being placed in cold water or under running water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Meat must be thawed under cold running water or in cold water that is changed every 30 minutes. Meat can also be thawed in the cooler, or in the microwave (and cooked immediately after). This is a repeat violation.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Butcher knives put away between butcher block and wall without being cleaned and sanitized.
      • 2. General sanitation still requires more work - gaskets around prep cooler are dirty and mouldy, grease and food residue around prep coolers and behind and underneath equipment, floors are dirty. Exhaust system requires servicing - grease is very visible.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. All equipment must be cleaned and sanitized after use and stored away in a clean manner. Do not store knives between the butcher block and wall as this area is not easy to clean.
      • 2. Continue cleaning all areas of the premise. Service the exhaust system as it is overdue. City of White Rock/Fire Department to be notified.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
  23. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1.Cut up vegetables stored on shelf in kitchen at room temperature.
      • 2. Bean sprouts not kept in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1.&2. Cut up vegetables and bean sprouts are potentially hazardous foods and must be kept in the cooler.
      • Operator had only taken them out 20-30 minutes ago and placed them back into the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lemon scented bleach used for surface sanitizer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Use unscented bleach only. Sanitizer solution was re-made with unscented bleach.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing sink obstructed with boxes of raw chicken (from delivery). One compartment of sink had cooked noodles and other compartment had pans.
      • Corrective Action(s): Handwashing sink must be free of obstruction and accessible at all times. Do not use the compartment that is designated for handwashing for storing/preparing food. One compartment must always be available for washing hands and equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap and single use towels.
      • Boxes were cleared and food was removed from sink during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Food (raw beef in pan, sprouts in bucket) stored directly on the floor.
      • 2. Buckets of cooked food stacked without lids or covers one on top of another in walk-in cooler.
      • 3. Eggs stored above raw vegetables in walk-in cooler.
      • 4. Gaskets in undercounter cooler falling apart.
      • 5. Frozen chicken stored in garbage bags.
      • 6. Mould on ice machine in bar area.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not store food directly on the floor.
      • 2. Buckets/trays of food must be covered with lids or food grade wraps.
      • 3. Do not store eggs above vegetables or ready to eat foods. All raw meats, poultry, eggs must be stored at the bottom shelf.
      • 4. Replace broken equipment so that pieces do not fall into food.
      • 5. Do not use garbage bags for storing food. Place chicken in good grade containers/bags immediately.
      • 6. Operator stated ice machine is currently not in use. Do not use ice machine until it cleaned and free of mould.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Shrimp thawing on counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not thaw foods on counter. Thaw foods in cooler or in cold water (change every 30 minutes or under cold running water). Operator relocated shrimp in cooler during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: All areas of the food premises extremely dirty with old food debris, dust, grease, and spider webs.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all horizontal and vertical surfaces (behind and underneath equipment, shelves, containers, floors, walls etc.) so that they are visibly clean.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Gaskets on undercounter cooler are falling apart.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair gaskets by June 4, 2022.
      • Violation Score: 3
  24. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Surface sanitizer not available.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator made bleach sanitizer solution at the time of inpsection.
      • Follow these points:
      • - Use 100ppm bleach - 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of 5% unscented bleach in 4.5 litres (1 gallon) of water
      • - Change sanitizing solutions in sinks and buckets every couple of hours
      • - Change sanitizing solutions in bottles daily
      • - Use test strips to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No handwashing station available to use in kitchen. Both compartments of the two compartment sink which is used for food preparation and handwashing had bowls of food.
      • Corrective Action(s): Always keep hand sinks free of clutter and easy to get to.
      • Always supply each hand sink with:
      • - Hot and cold running water
      • - Liquid soap - AND -
      • - Paper or single-use towels.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Trays of raw poultry stored on shelves in walk-in cooler above ready to eat foods such as vegetables and fried balls. Operator stated all items will be cooked and no food stored below poultry is ready to eat.
      • Trays are not large enough to catch all the juice drippings.
      • 2. Noodles in strainer kept in handwashing compartment of two compartment sink.
      • 3, Mould in ice machine. Operator stated ice not being used.
      • 4. Stacking containers of food without lids.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Store raw poultry and meats in proper containers to ensure all juices are contained.
      • Even if vegetables will be cooked, it is best practice to store all raw poultry, meats, and eggs below ready to eat foods such as vegetables and precooked noodles in case these items are not cooked or reheated to 74 C.
      • Correct immediately.
      • 2. Do not use the handwashing compartment of the sink for food preparation as this sink is dirty. Corrected at the time of inspection.
      • 3. Discard ice. Clean and sanitize ice machine so it is visibly clean and free of mould.
      • 4. Do not stack containers of food without lids on top of one another. Use lids between containers.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Prawns thawing at room temperature in sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator placed prawns under cold running water.
      • Thaw food in a safe way:
      • - Move frozen food into the refrigerator to thaw slowly
      • - Place frozen food in it's original package or in a clean container under cold running water
      • - Never leave frozen food on the counter at room temperature.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Kitchen, dishwashing pit, storage area, walk-in cooler, bar, and staff washroom are dirty.
      • Accumulation of food debris observed on equipment and food bins. Food debris, dust, and grease observed behind and underneath equipment. Spiderwebs and dead insects underneath shelves of food. Dust on fan of walk-in cooler. Mould in ice machine. Dirty dishes left overnight.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean all surfaces, floor under cooking equipment, flour/ingredient bins, floor in the storage room, floor behind the chest freezer to remove accumulated food debris and grease. Thoroughly clean all walls and vertical surfaces in all areas mentioned in the above observation.
      • Clean ice machine and do not use until it has been cleaned.
      • Best practice is to clean and sanitize all dishes at the end of the day.
      • Violation Score: 15
  25. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Temperature of food items in both refrigeration units were 7C. Staffs have not monitored temperatures after adjustment last time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service the refrigeration unit immediately. Monitor temperature daily. Obtain thermometers that staffs can read (larger numbers).
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher is broken and a replacement has not been purchased. Several customers were dining at a table during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Use disposable plates and utensils only or operate as take out only. A replacement dishwasher must be commercial and certified by NSF (or equivelent).
      • Violation Score: 15
  26. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Temperature of the food in the undercounter fridge and the walk-in was too warm (7-8C).
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator has turned down the temperature on both units. Monitor and adjust further if necessary to ensure temperature is 4C or below.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator advised that another one is on order. Ensure that the new one is NSF approved or equivelent. Continue to sanitize dishes and utensil manually. Restaurant is not offering dine-in option due to the pandemic.
      • Violation Score: 3
  27. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel at the kitchen handwashing station.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure paper towel is available.
      • Violation Score: 5
  28. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  29. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  30. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Flat of eggs stored at room temperature (77F/25C). Time of the inspection was about 2:30pm and the restaurant was not busy.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store in the cooler.
      • Violation Score:
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knives for cutting ready to eat foods such as cooked items and lettuce wraps were stored in the dirty cracks between equipments.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store knives in gaps between wall and counter and between equipment.
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel in staff washroom. Cold water faucets handle in the bathroom caked with flour.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the bathroom including the sink. Ensure there is paper towel available. Do not exit the bathroom until hands are cleaned.
      • Violation Score:
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The kitchen and the storage area are dirty. Floor tiles in the kitchen and inside the walkin fridge have worn through and lifted in several places. Old droppings noted behind the bar.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Thoroughly clean all surfaces, floor under cooking equipment, flour/ingredient bins, floor in the storage room, floor behind the chest freezer to remove accumulated food debris and grease. Thoroughly clean all walls and vertical surfaces including the portion under and behind equipment, the wall behind the kitchen phone. Clean the phone and cord to remove grime. Remove droppings.
      • 2) Replace old damaged tiles with new ones.
      • Violation Score:
  31. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: A large hole was found on a bag of unopened flour.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard. Store unopened bags of flour and sugar inside a metal cabinet.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Ongoing rodent infestation. Droppings noted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep restaurant clean. Do not leave food unattended. Clean all counters/food contact surfaces with bleach in the morning before any food preparation.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door propped open with a stick.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep back door close. Ticket issued for this chronic violation.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The refrigerated prep table in the kitchen is not working.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the unit. Continue to keep it empty until it is repaired (4C/40F or below).
      • Violation Score: 15
  32. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Ongoing rodent infestation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep back door close. Continue with pest control service, keep kitchen clean.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door propped open. No screen noted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep back door close to keep out pest. Health violation ticket will be issued again for future occurance.
      • Violation Score: 15
  33. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent infestation ongoing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to have pest control service. Keep the kitchen clean and the back door close.
      • Violation Score: 9
  34. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  35. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent infestations.
      • Corrective Action(s): See below.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Dirty floor in storage areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): See below.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Fridge too warm.
      • Corrective Action(s): See below.
      • Violation Score: 3
  36. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Deep fried foods are stored in used card board boxes.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not reuse boxes. Use washable containers.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings noted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue with pest control. Continue to clean the kitchen. Wipe down all food contact surfaces in the morning with a beach solution (1 tbsp bleach per gallon water).
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Hard to reach area not clean.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove food debris, flour, sugar residue from the floor. Clean all the way to the wall.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Temperature of the undercounter reach in fridge is too warm, 45F.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service the unit so that it is 40F or below. Move food to the walk-in.
      • Violation Score: 3
  37. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rat droppings noted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Removed droppings and keep kitchen clean.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease is accumulating under and behind the damaged and lifted floor tiles under the stove. Rat dropping is noted in the storage room. Flour and cornstarch accumulated under the bins.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace tiles and clean. Clean the storage room and clean under the flour/constarch bins each night.
      • Violation Score: 9
  38. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rat droppings noted in the container of bread crumbs. The lid was ajar and covered with droppings also. The content has been discarded.
      • Corrective Action(s): Most items are covered. Ensure all are stored in hard containers and covered with tight fitting lids. Clean the storage area and keep in a clean condition.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings. Clean the floor behind the stove and fryer to remove accumulated grease.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove clutter and unused items.
      • Violation Score: 3
  39. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A tray of eggs were stored at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store in the cooler
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent infestation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Control and eliminate infestation.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap under back door. No screen door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal gap. Install screen.
      • Violation Score: 9
  40. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A bus pan of chow mein stored at room temperature. BBQ pork and other item stored at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep them refrigerated.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation: Foodhandler did not wash hands with soap after touching rodent droppings.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wash dirty hands properly with soap and water.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bus pen of deep fried food was left unattended near an open back door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep the back door close.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings noted throughout the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide pest control.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: No screen door and the back door was left wide open.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep the back door close. Install screen door.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings throughout the premises. Clutter noted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the premises, wipe down surfaces with a bleach solution. Remove clutter.
      • Violation Score: 15