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The Babs

100 - 15 Braid St, New Westminster · Restaurant

15 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher not in good working order.
      • Corrective Action(s): Only single service untesils, cups, plates and bowls to be used for the public until dishwasher has been repaired or replaced. Other equipment can be washed and sanitized in the 2-compartment sink.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Oil boxes stored in front of handsink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Handsink must be clearly accessible at all times for staff to wash their hands.
      • *Review best hanwashing procedures
      • *Review best glove-use practices
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease and other debris noted under handsink and cookline. Pest droppings noted in dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be cleaned and sanitized. Follow your sanitation plan.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher not working.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace dishwasher. Dishwashing must have a final rinse of at least 50 ppm chlorine or a final rinse of at least 71C at the plate for sanitizing purposes.
      • Violation Score: 15
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: dishwasher @ 0 ppm chlorine. Chlorine test strips available on-site.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure dishwasher has a final rinse of at least 50 ppm chlorine at all times.
      • 2) Use chlorine test strips to test final rinse concentration daily.
      • 3) Dishes and other food contact surfaces may be washed in the dishwasher and then sanitized in the two compartment sink at 100 - 200 ppm chlorine for 2 minutes and then air dryed.
      • 4) This is a repeated infraction and progressive enforcement may result in the issuance of a ticket or closure of the premise.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Outstanding permit fee letter hand delivered.
      • Corrective Action(s): Permit fee in the amount of $150 made payable to Fraser Health Authority required.
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher @ 0 ppm chlorine. Chlorine test strips available on-site. No chlorine available on-site for the dishwasher.
      • Note: dishwasher with no sanitizing step has been a repeated offence.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Provide chlorine for the final rinse cycle of the dishwasher. Final rinse must be >50 ppm chlorine.
      • 2) Chlorine concentration of the final rinse must be tested daily.
      • 3) Dishes may be washed and sanitized in the 2-compartment sink. 1 mL bleach for 1 litre of water (100 - 200 ppm chlorine).
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher leaking water underneath during wash / rinse cycles.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair dishwasher to ensure no water is leaking.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher has a final finse of 50.7 C at the plate. Control panel is not working and operator does not have a means to ensure a sanitizing rinse of at least 71C at the plate is reached. Note: repairman on-site at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair dishwasher so that it has a final rinse temperature of at least 71C at the plate during the final rinse.
      • 2) Provide a means to ensure a final rinse temperature of at least 71C is reached at the plate.
      • 3) Dishes may be washed using the manul dishwashing method.
      • 4) Note: dishwasher will be changed to a low temperature dishwasher
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Food safety plan summitted for food items sold off-site has not been approved.
      • Corrective Action(s): Submitt Food Safety Plan with required changes for further review.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings and dead mouse noted in the back storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) These areas need to be washed and sanitized.
      • 2) Monitor premise regularly
      • 3) Keep front door closed
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Cooler in back storage area @ 10.5C
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Do not store cold potentially hazardous foods in cooler
      • 2) Repair cooler so it maintains cold potentially hazardous food at temperatures at or below 4C at all times.
      • Violation Score: 15
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the dry storage by the grease trap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please remove the droppings and sanitize the area.
      • Please monitor for signs of pests and to communicate with pest control company if any new signs are observed.
      • To be completed by: Aug 21, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed underneath the dishpit/dishwasher area
      • Corrective Action(s): Please contact pest control company have assessment done.
      • To be completed by: May 30, 2024
      • Please email pest control report to EHO.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Ventilation hood observed to have grease accumulation.
      • 2. Rodent droppings observed underneath the dishpit/dishwasher area
      • 3. Grime build up observed on the floor along the dishpit and cookline.
      • 4. Stove and deep friers observed to have grease build up on the sides.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean and declutter the kitchen and storage area.
      • To be corrected by: May 20, 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: High temperature dishwasher not able to reach sanitizing temperature. Highest measured at final rinse is 65C.
      • Operator stated they have not been using dishwasher at all and demostrated their three compartment method.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please service dishwasher so final rinse can reach 71C at plate level.
      • To be corrected by: May 30, 2024
      • Please email EHO with service invoice.
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Inserts observed to be stacked on top of inserts (10C). Operator reports the food items were cut within 30 min
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated item to bottom cooler at the time of inspection. DO NOT STACK INSERTS ONTOP OF INSERTS.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operator observed to be washing dishware with detergent and putting it directly to air dry
      • Corrective Action(s): Perform proper manual dishware washing for all kitchen equipment washed manually.
      • Ensure to follow proper manual dishware washing practices
      • SCAPE - SOAP WATER - RINSE - DISINFECT - AIR DRY
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink full of frozen pork at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated frozen pork bags to a different sink at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Kitchen utensils observed to be within splashing distance of the hand washing sink.
      • 2) Raw eggs stored on top shelf in back glass cooler
      • 3) Rice scoop (in use utensils) observed to be stored in 22C water bath
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure to relocate utensils so that it is free from potential contamination.
      • 2) Operator relocated eggs to bottom shelf at the time of inspection
      • 3) Rice scoop removed to be cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection. Ensure to keep in use utensils in ice bath or dry conditions.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Five bags of frozen pork items thawing in room temperature. Operator reports they were removed from cooler 1 hour ago.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator replaced frozen pork bags into a working cooler at the time of inspection. Ensure to thaw frozen items in running cold water or in the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest droppings observed in dry storage area (along the walls), and under the kitchen 2 compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1-2 cm gap observed in the back entrance of the building leading to the hall way.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to install door sweepers to remove the opening.
      • Date To Be Corrected: March 29th
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease build up observed on vents
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize grease buildup.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Ceiling panels missing in the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace missing ceiling panels.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Mar 29th
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No staff on duty has FoodSafe level 1 in the operator's absence
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have at least one staff member with FoodSafe certification during the operator's absence
      • Violation Score: 1
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Staff on site does not have Foodsafe level 1 certification
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff is able to provide FoodSafe level 1 certificate during all business hours.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Sliced carrots measured to be at 12.2C, sliced carrots were placed in cooler 4 hours prior.
      • 2) Cooked eggs and pork placed in cooler 1 hours prior measured to be at 8.4C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated cooked eggs and pork. Operator discarded sliced carrots at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest droppings found near the following area:
      • 1) Under hand washing sink
      • 2) Under dishwasher
      • 3) Under storage shelves in dry storage area
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above area. Recommend increasing pest control service frequency.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Oct 11th
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Door sweeper on the back door observed to be ripped off.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace door sweeper to remove any potential pest entrance.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Oct 11
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Vents above the grill and fryer had grease build up. It has not been serviced since 2021.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to contact professional company to clean and sanitize grill vent.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Oct 11th
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler measured to be at 8.2C.
      • Corrective Action(s): DO NOT USE prep cooler until it has been replaced/repaired so that it is able to maintain 4C or lower at all times. Recommend maintaining and updating a temperature log.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Multiple ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area and the storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to replace the ceiling tiles.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler thermometer observed to be broken
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all cooling units are equipped with working thermometers.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Staff on site does not have FoodSafe level 1 certificate.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff member is able to provide FoodSafe level 1 certificate during all business hours.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): High temperature dishwasher measured 27C at the dish surface.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use the high temperature dishwasher for dishwashing purposes. Reviewed 2 compartment sink dishwashing method with the operator as a temporary measure.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Dead mouse observed in the back of house storage room glue trap. Some rodent droppings observed in the corner of the storage room behind the grease trap and on the back of lowest dry storage shelves.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator indicated pest control was supposed to be in last week but postponed due to COVID.
      • Ensure that the areas noted above are cleaned and disinfected using a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: High temperature dishwasher measured 27C at the dish surface
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use the high temperature dishwasher until it is repaired and able to read 82C at the gauge.
      • Violation Score: 9