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Taco Del Mar (Whatcom)

2A - 2054 Whatcom Rd, Abbotsford · Restaurant

20 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

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  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: Measured less than 50ppm QUATS sanitizer in the bucket.
      • Corrective Action(s): Correction: Staff replaced solution QUATS sanitizer measured 200 to 400ppm. Ensure to change solution every 2 to 4 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: Scoop for rice in dry storage stored on top of the bag of rice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Correction: Place scoop in separate food grade container
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: Box of protein from cooler left to thaw on counter. Staff indicated it would be left out for 5 to 6 hours before putting it in the cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Correction: Staff put box in walk-in cooler to thaw. Educated staff on proper thawing techniques.
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed cold potentially hazardous foods stored/displayed above 4C - at 6.8C salsa and ~ 8C ambient air temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that cold potentially hazardous foods (shrimp) are stored/displayed at 4C or below. Operator moved food items in cooler moved to walk-in cooler during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed shredded beef displayed below 60C, at 53.7C when measured for greater than 2hrs.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that potentially hazardous food are stored/displayed at 60C or above. Shredded beef placed in unit from 10:30AM, discarded by operator during inspection, new batch to be made and placed in hot holding unit.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed QUATs surface sanitizer in bucket to be measuring below 200ppm, at 0ppm when tested.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that QUATs surface sanitizer concentration is at a minimum of 200ppm and verify concentration using test strips.
      • Operator replaced surface sanitizer solution during inspection and solution now registering at 200ppm.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Observed equipment not in good working order;
      • 1. leak underneath front handwashing sink,
      • 2. Front cooler measuring below 4C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that equipment is maintained in good working order - fix leak underneath front hand washing sink and ensure front cooler is capable of maintaining a temperature of 4C or below.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

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  11. Routine Inspection

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  12. Follow-Up Inspection

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  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Some dust/debris build up above the ceiling tiles beside the vents over the back washing and food prep areas.
      • Some food debris (rice, etc.) underneath the shelving unit.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Remove debris on the vent/ceiling tiles in the back area.
      • Clean up food debris and pay more attention when cleaning underneath equipment, prep table and shelves.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • Front hand sink dispenser was broken. Paper towel roll provided at the sink.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Repair or replace paper towel dispenser. This must be in good working order.
      • Ensure to provide constant supply of liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

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  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front hand wash station paper towel dispenser was out of paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide paper towels at the hand sink at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Serving utensil (tong) was found inside the meat insert in the hot holding unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store utensils in a manner that the handles are touching the food.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Staff on duty was new and she has not taken the Food Safe 1 training.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff on duty at all times has Food safe 1 certification. This has been noted in previous inspection.
      • Violation Score: 1
  18. Routine Inspection

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  19. Follow-Up Inspection

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  20. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on duty has FoodSafe 1 training at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): At least one staff on duty (when operator is not around) must have Food Safe 1 traning.
      • Violation Score: 1