Tandoori Flame

11970 88th Ave, Delta · Restaurant

13 inspections

Routine InspectionSep 16, 2025
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection several spray bottles of quats sanitizer concentration well over 400ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Manager rinsed spray bottles and refilled from chemical dispensing station at back with 200-300ppm quats. Obtain test strips and test concentration of quats being dispensed from the chemical dispensing station on a daily basis.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection hand sink for curry preparation/service section liquid soap dispenser empty. Back food preparation area left hand sink liquid soap dispenser empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation all hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionNov 22, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 12, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - - At the time of inspection various food preparation/service areas quats sanitizer solution in spray bottles at 0ppm or well over 400ppm in concentration.
  - - Dishwasher 0ppm chlorine during the final rinse cycle.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - Ensure food preparation areas are provided with a 200ppm quats sanitizer solution for santizing food contact surfaces.
  - - Service technician onsite and serviced the dishwasher. 50ppm chlorine detected at the plate level during the final rinse cycle. Reminder to use test strips to verify chlorine concentration on a daily basis and take necessary corrective action when no chlorine is detected.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection back preparation kitchen left hand sink paper towel dispenser empty. Right hand sink paper towel dispenser missing with paper towels placed on adjacent shelving unit. Curry station hand sink paper towel dispenser empty. Tandoori/dosa station hand sink paper towel dispenser empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): This is a recurring issue. Ensure all hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels (in dispensers) at all times.
  - Remount a paper towel dispenser for the back preparation kitchen right hand sink.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Dust accumulations observed on the walk in cooler fan covers. Dust now also accumulation onto the top shelf of a shelving unit.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean all aspects of the walk in cooler fan unit and the top shelf of the shelving unit. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation:
  - - Chemical dispensing station near the rear exit when selecting sanitizer (quats) not dispensing quats at 200ppm.
  - - Dishwasher 0pppm chlorine during the final rinse cycle.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - Service the chemical dispensing station and ensure quats is dispensed at 200ppm. Correct immediately.
  - - Service the dishwasher and ensure 50ppm chlorine during the final rinse cycle.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionApr 4, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 3, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - - 0ppm chlorine during the final rinse cycle for dishwasher. Rinse temperature observed to be 55 degrees C. As per operator dishwasher has been serviced and the water temperature lowered.
  - - Tandoor station quats sanitizer solution 0ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - For a low temperature dishwasher that uses a chemical sanitizer the final rinse concentration of chlorine to be at 50ppm. Service technician called. In the interim, for the lunch rush adjacent 3 compartment sink setup and to be for manual warewashing.
  - - Ensure all stations are provided with an approved food contact surface sanitizer solution.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back kitchen left hand sink paper towel dispenser not mounted on the wall. Liquid soap not being dispensed from dispenser. Right hand sink paper towels not placed in dispenser. Right staff washroom paper towel dispenser empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 0ppm chlorine during the final rinse cycle for dishwasher. Rinse temperature observed to be 55 degrees C. As per operator dishwasher has been serviced and the water temperature lowered.
  - Corrective Action(s): For a low temperature dishwasher that uses a chemical sanitizer the final rinse concentration of chlorine to be at 50ppm. Service technician called. In the interim, for the lunch rush adjacent 3 compartment sink setup and to be used for manual warewashing. Correct immediately. Followup inspection required.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionOct 17, 2023
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff washroom hand sink paper towel dispenser empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Dust accumulations observed on the back area kitchen exhaust canopy filters. Some grease buildup noted for the exhaust canopy at the hot foods section of buffet.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean all aspects of the exhaust canopies. Correct by October 31, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Several sanitizer spray bottles not provided with labels identifying contents.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemicals, cleaners and similar agents are labeled properly identifying contents. Correct by October 20, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 15, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Scoops and other dispensing utensils again left in dry products. Food containers observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is protected from contamination at all times.
  - - Store all scoops and other dispensing utensils outside of dry products and in a sanitary manner.
  - - Store all food products off the floor.
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door to premise observed propped open.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure the back door to the premise is properly shut to prevent any potential pest entry.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quats dispenser at back area chemical dispensing station not in good working order. Quats concentration well over 400ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service technician onsite. Quats now dispensing at 200ppm. Refill all quats sanitizer bottles. Note: verify quats concentration on a daily basis using reactionary test strips.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 9, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 2, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time inspection not food contact surface sanitizer available for use in entire premise.
  - Corrective Action(s): A 100ppm bleach sanitizer solution was prepared and made available at: back preparation area, curry line, tandoor area, South Indian area, bakery area, bar, and dining area. Ensure during operation a food contact surface sanitizer is available for use. General sanitizer solution formula: 1 oz of regular unscented bleach to 1 gallon of water.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back preparation area one hand sink cold water tap not functional. Hand sink in bakery area liquid soap dispenser missing.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several bowls of dry products (compliments) in self serve area but not under a sneeze guard.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products in the self served buffet area are under a sneeze guard. Protect food from contamination at all times.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 12, 2020
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Steam rice that was on the buffet line was not hot enough (125F/52C).
  - Corrective Action(s): Rice was reheated. In the future ensure that the rice is not cooked too far in advance to service, or cover with lid that seals (not the dome with the opening in the front).
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food residue noted on equipment surfaces (lid of ice machine, edge of the ice scoop).
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure staffs are washing their hands after touching raw foods. Wipe down soiled surfaces with sanitizer. Provide sanitizer stations with rags in buckets of sanitizer. Store ice scoop in a clean container.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: No sanitizer detected in the dishwasher rinse cycle. Staff not following the correct procedure for washing dishes by hand.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Service the dishwasher. 2) Check the dishwasher with test strips before using each day. 3) Wash (detergent) in the first sink, rinse (hot water) in the second sink, and sanitize in the third sink.
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionNov 20, 2019
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Observed potential cross contamination practice- a tray of cooked tandoori chicken which the bottom surface soiled with raw chicken residue being placed above another tray of cooked chicken under the "Rational/Combi" oven. Raw chicken residue can drip down onto cooked chicken. In addition, trays of cooked chicken were places immediately next to and above trays for raw chicken
  - 2) Some displayed buffet items are not protected with covers or sneeze guards.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Have separate handling area for raw and cooked meats. Monitor food handling practice by staff.
  - 2) Keep cover, extend sneeze guard or place food under existing guards.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionNov 13, 2019
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Temperature of the pot goat curry on the stove was not hot enough. Temperature of food inside the hot cabinet was 57C/135F
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep burner on and food simmering at 60C (140F) or hotter. Ensure temperature of food inside the hot cabinet is at 60C/140F or hotter.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foodhandling touching various surfaces ( i.e., handle of ice scoop, box containing gloves)with hands that were contaminated with raw chicken.
  - Corrective Action(s): Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw meat.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Some displayed food items are not protected with covers or sneeze guard.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep cover, extend sneeze guard or place food under existing sneeze guards.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 14, 2019
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Some food items on display were not protected from airborne contamination.
  - Corrective Action(s): Protect the items with lids or sneeze guard.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings noted. They appear to be isolated to one area at this time. Flies noted.
  - Corrective Action(s): Continue with the weekly pest control service. Remove droppings daily. Store foods in hard containers with lids at night instead of plastic bags. Plans are in place to implement additional fly control strategies. Ensure floor walls junctions are thouroughly cleaned at least weekly. Monitor cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3