St John's Presbyterian Church

1480 George St, White Rock · Restaurant

10 inspections

Routine InspectionNov 7, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 10, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer in spray bottle tested at over 200ppm (bleaching out). Re-made solution at ~200ppm. Discussed how to properly dilute bleach sanitizer (1/2 tsp per litre of warm water).
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 26, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 21, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Ants observed throughout the kitchen on the floor behind equipment and in cove joints.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure premise is free of all pests.
  - Consult a professional pest control company.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Light cover for ceiling lights is broken and some lights are burnt out.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace covers and lights.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionAug 11, 2022
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: High temperature dishwasher not able to achieve a sanitizing temperature of 71 C on utensil surface (or 82 C on the gauge) during final rinse.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service dishwasher so that it is able to achieve a temperature of 71 C on the utensil surface (or 82 C for 10 seconds on the gauge). Until dishwasher is serviced, dishes must be manually sanitized (use 200 ppm bleach - follow instructions provided on dishwashing poster).
  - Note: Dishwasher can be used for washing dishes followed by a manual sanitizing step.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Left side swing door has a cracked window.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair window so that there is no broken glass. Broken glass is a safety hazard and can be a source of physical contamination. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionNov 22, 2019
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Vinegar in spray bottle is acidic but is not considered to be an effective sanitizer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry all counters and food contact surfaces. If using domestic chlorine bleach, add 1 tsp bleach in 1 litre of water to make a fresh 100-200ppm sanitizing solution. Label all bottles and be careful when using bleach (wear gloves). Solutions get weaker over time so make solution fresh daily. Wiping cloths are also to be stored in a sanitizing solution. Post instructions for kitchen volunteers.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: The wall behind the spray sink to the right of the dishwasher is becoming worn and appears to have mold growing on the wall surface above the stainless steel splashguard.
  - Corrective Action(s): All surfaces are to be impervious to moisture and in good condition so that they can be kept clean. Re-surface or repair the wall that is black above the splashguard behind the spray sink. Correct this by February 2020.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Main person in charge of Lunch Hut has taken Food Safe but is not sure of the date.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food Safe certificates expire after 5 years. Provide a copy of the Food Safe certificate of the main person in charge of the kitchen to confirm that it is still valid and update Food Safe if they took it more than 5 years ago (email Health Officer with information). If the main person in charge is away, then at least one other person per shift is to have a valid Food Safe certificate.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 1, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 12, 2018
1 infraction
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Turkey soup broth cooked this morning is not being cooled quickly (food temperature is 40 C after cooling for approximately 1.5 hours).
  - Corrective Action(s): Actively cool the soup broth and any other soups, sauces, and hot foods quickly. The cooling must meet the following temperature criteria: Cook to 74 C. Once food is at 60 C, cool from 60 - 20 C in 2 hours or less and 20 to 4 C in 4 hours or faster. Use food-grade containers and also, if food is hot, use containers that are suitable for hot food. Shallow pans and/or use of your ice wand will help to cool food quickly. Follow your food safety plan.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Vinegar is used for some surfaces. Vinegar is not a suitable sanitizer for food contact surfaces.
  - Corrective Action(s): Wiping cloths and food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried. Use 1/2 tsp domestic chlorine bleach in 1 litre of water (100ppm) made fresh daily to sanitize.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionSep 15, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 19, 2012
0 infractions