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Subway #13105

521 6th St, New Westminster · Restaurant

21 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): QUATS sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink measured below 200ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff drained this compartment and refilled with 200-400ppm QUATS. All equipment that were submerged at the time have not been property sanitized and must be resubmerged for at least 30 seconds.
      • Violation Score: 5
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 packages of frozen chicken meat were thawing in room temperature. Surface temperature of the packages remained under 4C at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not thaw in room temperature. Staff moved the packages of chicken into the 3 compartment sink to thaw under cold running water.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the undercounter compartment below the soda machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings. Clean and sanitize these surfaces with a strong bleach solution.
      • Date to be corrected by: end of day today.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Large gaps used for piping exist in the back of the undercounter compartment below the soda machine - this may be an entrance point for rodents into this compartment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal the gaps. Pull this counter away from the wall behind it to inspect for more gaps and seal immediately.
      • Date to be corrected by: 2 weeks - July 4, 2025
      • Send photos to EHO.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Baseboard behind the prep table in the back is falling off.
      • 2) Grated ceiling panel above the walk-in freezer was removed and not put back.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the baseboard. Put the ceiling panel back into place.
      • If any equipment have been moved out of place for repairs or electrical work, they must be put back into place once the work is complete.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week, January 31, 2025 - send photos to EHO.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No foodsafe certified staff were present at the time of inspection at 1:00PM. Only one staff member who will be working later in the day is certified.
      • Corrective Action(s): There must be at least one person on site at any given time who has valid food safety training.
      • Manager on site at the time must re-certify within 2 months time. Send the certificate to the EHO for filing once complete.
      • Date to be corrected by: March 31, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The Quat sanitizer found in the labelled sanitizer spray bottle in the back prep area was around 50-100ppm which is too weak to destroy foodborne pathogens.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer may lose efficacy over time and therefore fail at destroying foodborne pathogens, which may lead to pathogens being spread around the kitchen and causing cross conamination. Replace the sanitizer in the spray bottle with 200-400 ppm Quat sanitizer because at this concentration it can destroy all foodborne pathogens and prevent the spread of pathogens.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: The ceiling light above the back door in the food prep kitchen area is not working
      • Corrective Action(s): This may make it hard for employees to see dirt and debris when cleaning so it may decrease overall sanitation standards. Replace the broken light bulb.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Food premise is operating without a valid health permit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Outstanding health permit fee was habnd delivered at time of inspection. Staff will deliver to owner and he will pay the outstanding fee.
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk-in cooler had an ambient temperature of 9C at the time of inspection. Staff informed that they had called a technician in this morning who claimed to have fixed the issue but the temperature was still above 4C. Most contents of the cooler had been relocated to the front preparation coolers. The cooler contained some chopped vegetables and whole produce.
      • Corrective Action(s): All chopped items were moved to the front coolers. Do not store potentially hazardous foods inside the walk in cooler until it can maintain at least 4C. Date to be corrected by: June 23, 2023. Inspector will return to follow-up.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler had an ambient temperature of 9C.
      • Walk-in freezer has build up of icicles around the vents.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have the walk-in cooler repaired immediately as this can lead to a closure. Date to be corrected by: June 23, 2023.
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff observed to be using single use gloves without washing their hands.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator able to communicate proper glove usage practices, ensure to educate all staff.
      • Violation Score: 5
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottle observed to have 0 ppm QUATs and spray nozzle was not working.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator replaced the sanitizer spray bottle with a new spray head and restocked sanitizer spray bottle with 200 ppm QUATs.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff observed to use gloves without washing hands.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to wash hands before and after using gloves.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Money and personal items (Airpods) observed on food prep counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated money and personal items at the time of inspection. Operator observed to clean and sanitize the food prep counter. Do not keep personal items on food prep counters to prevent potential contamination of food being prepared on the food prep counter.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen chicken observed to be thawing in room temperature. Frozen chicken measured to be at -5C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated frozen chicken item into the walk in cooler at the time of inspection. Ensure to thaw frozen food in a working cooler or under cold running water.
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: No liquid hand soap, in a working dispensor, provided at the handsink in back kitchen area.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Provide liquid handsoap at all times.
      • 2) Review best handwashing practices with staff. Note: gloves do not replace handwashing.
      • Violation Score: 15
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) No paper towel provided at front handsink
      • 2) No paper towel provided at back handsink. Soap dispensor is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Purchase liquid handsoap for back handsink immediately, until new wall mounted dispensor has been installed. Paper towel has been replaced at each handsink,
      • 2) Review best handwashing practices with staff. Reminder, gloves do not replace handwashing. Review best glove use practices.
      • Violation Score: 15
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: undercounter cooler unable to maintain contents <4C (measured 8C)
      • Corrective Action(s): operator is no longer using this unit for storage of potentially hazardous foods. Will be replaced with renovations in the coming months
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): meatballs reheated in the front of house hot holding well. meatballs measured 45C and beyond meat meatballs measured 58 after 3 hours
      • Corrective Action(s): discarded both products. ensure that all potentially hazardous foods are reheated quickly to 74C (165F)
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues;
      • -sandwich cooler unable to keep contents <4C. egg salad measured 7.1C internal, bacon measured 10C internal, and beef measured 8.7C internal
      • -front of house undercounter cooler door does not close fully. contents measured >4C
      • Corrective Action(s): sandwich cooler contents must be switched out every 2 hours until it is repaired and able to keep contents <4C.
      • undercounter cooler contents moved to walk-in cooler. repair the cooler door and do not use until it is able to keep contents <4C
      • correction order issued for both cooler repair. due: Friday July 24 at 2pm
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): rotating slicer found to have food still in the feed housing
      • Corrective Action(s): clean the slicer thoroughly after every use.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer measured 0 ppm QUATS in spray bottles. dispenser on the wall measured 200 ppm QUATS
      • Corrective Action(s): refilled. ensure that sanitizer is filled fresh daily
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Poor staff handwashing methods observed. duration of approx. 5 seconds
      • Corrective Action(s): discussed handwashing with staff. ensure that hands are washed with liquid soap and warm water for 20 seconds
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: permit posted in the back of house with expired decal
      • Corrective Action(s): post in the front of house in a conspicuous location in view of the public. correction order issued, due in 2 days
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: liquid stains noted underneath front of house handsink
      • Corrective Action(s): clean this area out thoroughly
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: operator is using plastic gloves as sink plugs for the 3 compartment sink. only 1 sink plug was available.
      • Corrective Action(s): obtain 2 more sink plugs. due: 2 days
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 2 issues;
      • -sandwich cooler unable to keep contents <4C. egg salad measured 7.1C internal, bacon measured 10C internal, and beef measured 8.7C internal
      • -front of house undercounter cooler door does not close fully. contents measured >4C
      • Corrective Action(s): sandwich cooler contents must be switched out every 2 hours until it is repaired and able to keep contents <4C.
      • undercounter cooler contents moved to walk-in cooler. repair the cooler door and do not use until it is able to keep contents <4C
      • correction order issued for both cooler repair. due: Friday July 24 at 2pm
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: one staff member on site during most of inspection (started inspection at 9:50 and next staff member not on site until 11:00)
      • Corrective Action(s): minimum 1 member of staff must have a valid FOODSAFE level 1 certification during operations.
      • SIMILAR FUTURE VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN VIOLATION TICKETS/FINES
      • Violation Score: 1
  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): front of house undercounter cooler is unable to maintain contents <4C due to door not closing. products inside (deli meats and cut vegetables) measured 8 to 9 C
      • Corrective Action(s): moved foods to walk-in cooler. do not store cold potentially hazardous foods >4C
      • cooler door must be repaired or adjusted to be able to close properly
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: operator has obtained health operating permit, however it is posted in the back kitchen
      • Corrective Action(s): post the operating permit in plain view of the public. DUE: immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): OUTSTANDING: rodent droppings observed under shelves in the walk-in cooler. discussed with staff, whom cleaned out the walk-in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure that the facility is maintained in a sanitary manner
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: front of house undercounter cooler door does not fully close. inside ambient temperature measured 8C
      • Corrective Action(s): Discussed using a cardboard shim as a temporary solution until the door is repaired and is able to close properly.
      • only store foods in coolers able to maintain contents <4C at all times
      • Violation Score:
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: 2 staff members on site at the time of inspection of which no one was able to produce a valid FOODSAFE level 1 certificate. Both staff members indicated that they had not completed the course.
      • Corrective Action(s): Minimum of 1 staff member on site must have a valid FOODSAFE level 1 certificate during operations. Certificates must be on site to confirm validity
      • Violation Score: 1
  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Operator has obtained health operating permit, however it is posted in the back kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Post operating permit in plain view of the public.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas;
      • -under shelves in the walk-in cooler
      • -around the condenser under the sandwich cooler
      • -under the POS station and behind the cup holders
      • -under shelves in the dry storage area
      • Corrective Action(s): clean the rodent dropping areas thoroughly.
      • sanitize the areas and clean these areas on a more frequent basis.
      • Follow ALL recommendations of the pest control professional.
      • Due May 05
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and grime noted in the following areas;
      • -under the dry storage shelves
      • -under the shelves in the walk-in cooler
      • -between the rotating slicer holder and counter top
      • -dust underneath the sandwich cooler condenser
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas. This must be conducted on a more frequent basis.
      • due: May 05
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: 3 staff members on site at the time of inspection of which no one was able to produce a valid FOODSAFE level 1 certificate.
      • Corrective Action(s): Minimum of 1 staff member on site must have a valid FOODSAFE level 1 certificate during operations. Certificate must be available to confirm validity.
      • Violation Score:
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: permit not available at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): locate operating permit and have it on display in a conspicuous location for the public to see. If unable to locate permit, contact Fraser Health billing dept at 604-918-7677 and order a re-print
      • Violation Score: 1
  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): QUATS sanitizer concentration found to be 0 ppm QUATS in spray bottle. dispenser unit measured 200 ppm QUATS
      • Corrective Action(s): Refilled spray bottle. ensure that sanitizer solution is used for food contact surfaces at 200 ppm QUATS. Refill bottles on a more frequent basis.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 405 - Ill staff not excluded from contact with food or food equipment/utensils [s. 22]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sick staff member sick at the time of inspection. (running nose, no fever)
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff member directed to go home. replacement staff arranged by manager
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: permit not available at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): locate operating permit and have it on display in a conspicuous location for the public to see.
      • If unable to locate permit, contact Fraser Health Billing Dept at 604-918-7677 and order a re-print
      • Violation Score: 1
  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front of house handwash station missing liquid soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator refilled containers. ensure that all handwash stations are stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water at all times
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Permit not available at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Locate permit and have on display in conspicuous location.
      • If unable to locate Fraser Health operating permit contact Fraser Health Billing Dept at 604-918-7677 and order reprint.
      • Violation Score: 1
  20. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Overall premise is quite clean but hard-to-reach corners under and behind equipment need more cleaning/scrubbing. Some old built-up food debris noted.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  21. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions