Spice & Grill Pizza & Indian Cuisine

575 Old Hope Princeton Way, Hope · Restaurant

13 inspections

Routine InspectionMar 10, 2026
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ice machine was observed with calcium and debris build up inside the unit. This can pose a possible cross contamination risk
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator to clean and sanitize the unit. At the time of the inspection the operator turned off machine and will be completing a deep clean of the unit.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice container was observed as not being in good condition it was broken, there is a physical contamination risk of plastic pieces falling into the rice. There is also cross contamination risk of pests as this item is not protected.
  - Corrective Action(s): CDI: Manager had moved this into another container during the inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chemicals observed stored above the drying area for the dishes and wares. This poses a cross contamination risk for the products below.
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrected During Inspection (CDI): The manager had immediately moved these to another area away from food and ware areas.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionDec 5, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoops noted on the ice inside the ice maker in the kitchen and also in one cooler in front. Ice scoops should be stored out of ice bin and in a clean container. Operator removed scoops and stored properly.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 21, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 3, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach surface sanitizer solution was not prepared at start of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff prepared a 200ppm solution. There must be a sanitizer solution prepared and ready to use at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Several observations of uncovered containers of food stored in coolers throughout the kitchen - prep coolers, standup coolers and walk-in cooler.
  - 2) One box of rice in dry storage room was uncovered - found a spider on top of the rice.
  - 3) Boxes of canned items stored by the back exit found to have rodent droppings and chewed paper inside the boxes. Staff claim it arrived at the facility this way. Did not observe any other signs of rodent activity elsewhere.
  - Corrective Action(s): All stored food products must be covered and protected for contamination - unless they are for immediate use.
  - All products received at the facility must be inspected for quality and safety. Damaged products should be rejected and returned to the supplier.
  - > Inspect all cans to ensure they are not dented or bulging.
  - > Remove/discard droppings and chewed paper.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General cleaning is required at the following areas:
  - > Under cooking equipment at the cook line
  - > Under prep cooler and prep table at the look line
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the facility as per your sanitation plan. Ensure all hard to reach areas are addressed.
  - Date to be corrected by: end of day today.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 1, 2023
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 15, 2023
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Low temperature dishwasher still not able to dispense chlorine for sanitizing. Verified again using test strips - EHO test strips did not change colour but operator test strips did. Verified the accuracy of test strips by running under cold water - again, EHO test strips did not change colour but operators test strips did.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service the dishwasher immediately so that it can dispense sanitizer. Discussed manual sanitizing with staff - prepare a 100ppm bleach solution in 1 compartment of the sink and submerge items for at least 2 minutes before air drying.
  - Note: this is a TEMPORARY solution only. Operator to contact service company today to set up an appointment. Keep EHO updated with timeline for repair.
  - Date to be corrected by: March 1, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionFeb 1, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Low temperature dishwasher was not dispensing any chlorine residual for sanitizing at the start of the inspection.
  - 2) No food contact surface sanitizer solution was prepared.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator changed to a new vat of sanitizer. Dishwasher then able to dispense 50ppm chlorine residual.
  - Bucket with sanitizer solution was prepared for the kitchen at time of inspection. There should be a surface sanitizer for the back of the house (kitchen) and front of the house (bar and dining room) prepared and available at all times.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Observed several instances of stored food items uncovered in coolers (sauces, cooked chicken wings).
  - 2) Improper storage of food in walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored on a shelf above cooked food items and vegetables.
  - 3) Noted one opened bag of rice in dry storage room.
  - Corrective Action(s): All stored food items that are not for immediate use must be covered to protect from contamination.
  - Food must be stored in a way that prevents cross-contamination from raw proteins onto cooked or ready-to-eat foods.
  - Opened bags of dry goods must be sealed or transferred into a pest proof bin.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed 3 ziplock bags of frozen chicken breast thawing in the prep sink in ambient temperature without running cold water. Surface temperature of chicken breasts measured to be 3C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff relocated chicken breasts into walk-in cooler immediately.
  - Discussed with staff the acceptable methods of thawing frozen food:
  - 1) Overnight in the cooler, OR
  - 2) Under cold running water in the prep sink.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General cleaning is required in the following areas:
  - > Food debris noted under prep tables and storage shelves by the cook line.
  - > Grease accumulation on vent hood baffles above the stove section of the cook line.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the facility as per your sanitation plan.
  - Vent hood baffles can be removed and should be cleaned and sanitized in addition to professional vent hood cleaning.
  - Date to be corrected by: 2 weeks.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cardboard used to line the storage shelf layer of 2 prep tables in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove cardboard liners. Cardboard is not an acceptable smooth and easily cleanble surface.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 19, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 12, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Low temperature dishwasher measured to have 0 ppm of chlorine residual at the plate
  - 2. Surface sanitizer observed to be missing in the kitchen area
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Instructed operator to set-up the sink with sanitizer solution to re-sanitize dishes. Owner prepared tub of bleach water. Concentration measured to be at 100ppm.
  - 2. Ensure that surface sanitizer is easily accessible. Operator prepared sanitizer. Concentration measured to have 100ppm chlorine.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Foods (e.g. chicken wings, curries, rice) observed to be uncovered in the walk-in fridge and sliding door fridge
  - 2) Box of samosas observed to be uncovered in the chest freezer
  - 3) Ladle handle observed to be in contact with the cooked rice in the sliding door fridge
  - 4) Two bags of onions observed to be stored on the floor in the kitchen and walk-in fridge
  - 5) Open can of mango pulp observed to be stored in the fridge in the front
  - Corrective Action(s): 1 & 2) Ensure that foods are covered to prevent introduction of physical contaminants
  - 3) Ensure that the handle of the ladle is not in direct contact with the food
  - 4) Ensure that foods are stored at least 6 inches off the floor
  - 5) Do not leave food in open cans in the fridge as the lining of open cans can leach into the food. Store food contents from a can in a foodgrade container.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) Food debris observed under the work counter in the kitchen
  - 2) Grease droplets observed on the edge of the ventilation hood
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that premises is maintained in sanitary condition to deter attraction of pests and avoid introduction of contaminants to foods
  - Date to be corrected by: July 15, 2022
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Low temperature dishwasher line observed to be clogged and not dispensing chlorine to the dishes
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact a technician to unclog the sanitizer line
  - Date to be corrected: July 15-2022
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionAug 27, 2021
1 infraction
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Glasswasher not working, no longer being used.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove glasswasher form the premises if not being used. Glasses are being washed in dishwasher
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionAug 13, 2021
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1)Sanitizer not available in kitchen for sanitizing food prep areas
  - Corrective Action(s): 1)Ensure sanitizer is available and used throughout the day on food prep surfaces. One ounce bleach to one gallon water concentration. Operator made a sanitizer solution for the kitchen area during inspection
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glass washer 0ppm residual Chlorine
  - Corrective Action(s): Have serviced to maintain at least 100ppm or remove from the premises and use the dishwasher for glasses. Rewash all glasses that were washed in the glasswasher in the working dishwasher. Use the dishwasher until the glass washer is either serviced to maintain 100ppm residual chlorine or removed from the premises.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris observed on upright glass cooler, in tracks and inside cooler. On microwave doors and prep cooler doors.
  - Corrective Action(s): Wipe and clean with a soap solution to remove grease. Use a sanitizer solution to wipe down frequently throughout the day to prevent build up
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Glasswasher not maintaining 100 ppm residual chlorine
  - Corrective Action(s): Have glasswasher serviced to maintain 100ppm chlorine or discontinue using and remove from premises
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 8, 2019
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher not dispensing enough sanitizer. Tested at 0-10ppm chlorine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator changed out bottle of sanitizer. Re-tested at 100ppm chlorine. Test strips on site. Ensure logs are used daily for dishwasher and glasswasher.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Three bottles of dishwasher sanitizer and one bottle of dish soap stored in dry storage room above and beside food.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff moved chemical bottles to underneath of dishwashing sink.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 10, 2019
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Two wooden shelving units still to be painted or replaced.
  - Corrective Action(s): To be corrected within one month.
  - Violation Score:
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Glasswasher checked at 10ppm Chlorine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator to call service technician back in or try to fix himself. Use dishwasher for glasses until it is sanitizing at 50ppm Chlorine. To be corrected within one week.