The Blue Moose

322 Wallace St, Hope · Restaurant

14 inspections

1. Routine InspectionMar 4, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
     • Observation: Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers.
     • Peep cooler near 3-compartment sink had a malfunctioning thermometer reading at 15°C. Actual temperature of the cooler measured at 4°C or below.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure an accurate thermometer is placed in the cooler. To be corrected by March 11, 2026.
     • Violation Score: 1
2. Routine InspectionApr 28, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No food contact surface sanitizer readily available in the back of house.
     • Corrective Action(s): Operator filled a QUATS sanitizer bucket at the time of inspection (measured at 200ppm). Ensure sanitizer is readily available for use during operations for both front and back of house. Store wiping cloth inside to prevent bacterial growth.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back of house handsink (right sink at the 3 compartment sink) blocked by dishware.
     • Corrective Action(s): Operator removed the dishware. Handsink must remain clear during operations for handwashing - do not store any utensils/dishware inside.
     • Violation Score: 5
3. Routine InspectionOct 16, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In-use utensils are being cleaned and sanitized only at the end of the day. Facility is open from 7am to 4pm.
     • Corrective Action(s): In-use utensils such as tongs, scoops and butter knives must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Implement a mid-day switch in utensils.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: General cleaning is required at the front food prep and basrista area. Food debris under and behind equipment. Prep coolers are installed on wheels and can be pulled out to facilitate cleaning. Supervisor indicated that this is done twice a week.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the facility as per your sanitation plan. Maintaining a high level of sanitation will help to minimize the presence of pests such as rodents and flies.
     • Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
     • Violation Score: 3
4. Routine InspectionFeb 22, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One pack of white sugar left open on storage shelf.
     • Corrective Action(s): All opened dry goods must be sealed to protect the food from contamination. Knot tie the opening or transfer contents to a pest proof bin.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: General cleaning for food debris is required underneath equipment such as coolers and ovens.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the premises as per your sanitation plan. Ensure all hard to reach areas under equipment are addressed.
     • Date to be corrected by: today
     • Violation Score: 3
5. Routine InspectionJul 12, 2022

   0 infractions

6. Follow-Up InspectionJul 14, 2021

   0 infractions

7. Routine InspectionJul 12, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Buckets of Quats observed at 50ppm.
     • Corrective Action(s): Told staff to change the sanitzer solution to maintain Quats at 200ppm.
     • Violation Score: 15
   • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pre-portioned, ready-to-eat meats observed left in room temperature. staff says it is thawing for 1 hour and will be made into sandwiches.
     • Corrective Action(s): Told staff to use immediately or to put back into cooler.
     • -Do not thaw food at room temperature
     • -Thaw either in cooler or cold water bath.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: 1. Walk-in cooler fan grills are dusty.
     • 2. Food debris noted under shelving and equipment.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please clean. To be corrected by 14-July-2021.
     • 2. Please clean. To be corrected by 14-July-2021.
     • Violation Score: 3
8. Routine InspectionFeb 4, 2020

   0 infractions

9. Routine InspectionNov 6, 2019

   1 infraction

   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Dust and possible mould build up on walk in cooler condenser unit fan covers, back cords of condenser unit, and ceiling/wall corner of walk in cooler. Food stored underneath is covered.
     • Corrective Action(s): Staff to clean these areas this week.
     • Violation Score: 3
10. Routine InspectionFeb 19, 2019

    0 infractions

11. Routine InspectionSep 7, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Caulking above counter backsplash lip behind front handsink has debris build up.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean area. Correct today.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Door seal of undercounter milk cooler in front is falling off and being held on with tape.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace door seal. Seal already on order. Correct within one month.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Three front serving area floor patches are still missing and wood is exposed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace missing floor tiles. Correct within four months.
      • Violation Score: 1
12. Routine InspectionMar 20, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Front serving area flooring has three patches of exposed wood.
      • Corrective Action(s): Patch flooring as exposed wood cannot be cleaned properly. Correct within one month.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk in cooler had one inaccurate thermometer and right front showcase display cooler was missing a thermometer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Inaccurate walk in cooler thermometer thrown out and a thermometer placed inside right front showcase cooler at time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 1
13. Follow-Up InspectionNov 9, 2017

    0 infractions

14. Routine InspectionOct 31, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris and possible mould on inside of lid and along top white plastic piece inside ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize entire inside of unit. Correct within one week.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Condenser fan covers have dust and possible mould growth in walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean fan covers. Correct within one week.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Counter top to right of dishwashing sink is deteriorating and there is exposed wood.
      • Corrective Action(s): Owner informed counter to be replaced in Feb/March 2018.
      • Violation Score: 1