The Hide Away Cafe

45639 Lark Rd, Chilliwack · Restaurant

14 inspections

Routine InspectionOct 2, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Rubbermaid containers used for holding potatoes are cracked. Do not use damaged containers for storing food.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure food containers are in good condition to not contaminate food with broken plastic pieces. Discard any broken containers. Correction required in two days.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Cardboard is being used as liner in coolers for potatoes. Cardboard cannot be reused for food storage as it is absorbent and may grow bacteria/mould.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to use food grade and durable material food covers and containers. Remove cardboard and use suitable food grade covers, such as single use saran wrap or lids which can be washed in the dishwasher. Correction required this week.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 22, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 16, 2022
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked potatoes were measured at 18.8C and left on the counter within two hours.
  - - Operator put the potatoes back in the fridge that can hold temperature at 4C or lower
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knives in the knife block and magnet were observed to have dried food debris.
  - - Owner cleaned and sanitized the knives in the dishwasher
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following regarding the bleach surface sanitizers were noted:
  - 1) Missing surface sanitizer observed in the kitchen area
  - 2) Test strip was bleached out when testing surface sanitizer
  - - Provided education that sanitizer required for proper cleaning and sanitization of food contact surfaces and that half a teaspoon of bleach in 1L of water required to prepare 100ppm of bleach
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chipped porcelin ramekins observed for scooping broth powder which can introduce physical hazards in the food
  - - Owner discarded this bowls and replaced with stainless steel ladles for scooping
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 7, 2020
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJul 22, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 18, 2019
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ice machine has mildew inside
  - Corrective Action(s): Empty all the ice out of the machine
  - scrub with soap and water
  - spray with bleach and water solution to sanitize
  - allow to refill with ice
  - Violation Score: 5
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food cannot be thawed at room temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): Food must always be defrosted in the fridge, under constand cold running water or in the microwave
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Dirty and debris build up noticed in the following locations
  - Corrective Action(s): Cleaning required: under the cookline and prep cooler
  - -the two shelves the store the dishes
  - -all shelves of the bread storage area
  - -all door fronts and handles of all coolers and freezers
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJan 15, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 9, 2019
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large amount of eggs, bacon and cooked potatoes out at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): All food to be stored in the fridge at 4C or below, or at 60C or above
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink blocked by pot of eggs cooling
  - Corrective Action(s): Hand sink must always be empty and free for handwashing
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: cleaning required in the following locations:
  - 1) floor
  - 2) hood vent and wall behind cookline
  - 3) all shelves especially beside dishwasher
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator not sure if Foodsafe is still valid and does not have card onsite.
  - Corrective Action(s): Go to Foodsafe.ca
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionAug 7, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 31, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Perishable foods stored above 4C in the white double door cooler at the back.
  - Corrective Action(s): Move all perishable foods (ie. meat, dairy, chopped vegetables) from this cooler and store in a working cooler (4C or less) or freezer (-18C or less). Date to be completed by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Burger patties stored in garbage bags in the freezer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use garbage bags to store any food. Garbage bags are treated with chemicals for masking odours and this chemical can potentially contaminate the food. Use food grade bags (ie. zip lock bags) or containers instead. Date to be completed by: August 7, 2018
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Mesh screen at the back door is starting to come loose. A gap is currently present which can potentially allow insects and other pests to enter.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the mesh screen to seal the gap. Date to be completed by: August 7, 2018
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: White double door cooler at the back is unable to maintain temperatures of 4C or less. Ambient temperatures were measured at 9-10C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair this cooler so that it is able to maintain ambient temperatures at 4C or less. Date to be completed by: August 7, 2018
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 9, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJul 28, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 21, 2017
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): White cooler in the back at 12C
  - Corrective Action(s): Large gap between door and cooler front due to missing and broken seals
  - Bucket used to push against the door for a better seal.
  - Purchase and install new door seals for the fridge and monitor the temperature daily and record accurately on temperature log sheet
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: White stand up cooler in the back has missing and damaged seals causing huge gaps
  - Corrective Action(s): Install new door seals by Friday July 28 so that the cooler is functioning properly
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 27, 2012
0 infractions