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The Hide Out Cafe

716 Carnarvon St, New Westminster · Restaurant

15 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: More cleaning required throughout premise. Food and other debris noted under and behind equipment in the front end and back kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be cleaned. Continue to follow your sanitation plan.
      • Violation Score: 9
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): QUAT sanitizer provided in spray bottles > 400 ppm QUATS
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure manufacturer's directions are followed: 200 ppm QUATS
      • 4ml QUATS for 4 litres of water / 1 mL QUAT for 1 litre of water / 0.5 mL QUAT for 0.5 litres of water
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris, dust, grease accumulation noted in back kitchen area.
      • Corrective Action(s): More attention required to hoodfilter, inside cooler and table / wall opposite to stove
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris observed inside coolers and on floor of back kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure your premises is kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Display cooler built in thermometer not working.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all coolers in the premises are equipped with working thermometers.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: baseboards breaking off of wall leading to damaged drywall behind
      • Corrective Action(s): repair/replace the baseboards around the exit door, behind the domestic cooler and chest freezer, and in the kitchen. due May 01, 2023
      • Violation Score: 5
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Dry Storage shelf surfaces exposed, finishing observed to be peeling off.
      • 2. Debris and dust collection on vent hood screen
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Dry storage shelf needs to be refinished, correction date: July 6, 2022
      • 2. Clean vent hood screem , correction date: July 6, 2022.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas;
      • -back of house lower shelving
      • -back of house under shelving
      • -back of house behind the chest freezer and stove
      • -under the POS station (cords)
      • -back of house buckets (covered)
      • Corrective Action(s): conduct a deep clean of the back of house. Sanitize using a 100 ppm bleach solution (1tsp bleach to 1L water)
      • remove the droppings and monitor on a more frequent basis. clean frequently
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: wall/floor joint in the back of house crumbling in some parts and requires new baseboards
      • Corrective Action(s): replace baseboards in the back of house. extension granted due to COVID
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings present on back of house storage cart
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove items from cart and clean and sanitize. due: immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: general cleaning required in the following areas;
      • -around the soup station (electrical panel wall, knife and utensil wall)
      • -floors around the back of house
      • -back of house storage cart
      • reviewed with operator to clean back of house walls and behind the chest freezer
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above noted areas. this must be done on a more frequent basis.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Wall/floor join in the back of house crumbling in some parts and requires new baseboards.
      • Corrective Action(s): replace baseboards. due 5 weeks. provide photos to area inspector
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning required in the following areas;
      • -around the soup station (elec panel wall, knife and utensil wall)
      • -underneath the display cooler
      • -floors around the back of house
      • -back of house shelving unit, storage bins, and blender
      • -coffee creamer station cupboards
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above noted areas, this must be done on a more frequent basis.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Wall/floor joint in the back of house crumbling in some parts and requires new baseboards.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace baseboards. Due 5 weeks.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: panini knife and back of house cutting board secured with duct tape
      • Corrective Action(s): Duct tape is not permitted for use on food contact or frequently touched surfaces as it is not an easily cleanable surface. Replace immediately.
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bucket of tomato soup cooling at ambient temperatures. Product measured 39.8C internal, product had been cooked off 3 hours prior.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded.
      • All hot potentially hazardous foods are to be cooled from 60C to 20C in 2 hours or less and from 20C to 4C in 4 hours of less. Soup can be cooled rapidly using an ice bath or small, shallow containers after the soup has sufficiently cooled (not when immediately removed from the heating unit)
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the cupboard underneath the espresso machine as well as under the sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the droppings and clean/sanitize the area.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Side door propped open at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Closed. Keep doors closed to prevent the entry of pests
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Duct tape used for broken panini knife handle and back of house cutting board.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove duct tape and replace broken equipment. duct tape is not a sanitizable surface
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: rodent droppings behind/beside sliding door cooler in the back of house.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the droppings, clean and sanitize the area.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: deli slicer on site. operator has posted the item for sale.
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure that unused equipment is removed from the facility.
      • Violation Score: 1
  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 fruit flies observed floating in open oil container in the back of house
      • Corrective Action(s): discarded
      • Ensure that all food products are protected from contamination at all times.
      • Eliminate pest infestation.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Display cooler contents found to be >4 degrees C
      • Various sandwiches (16X): internal 14C
      • Various paninis (4X)
      • Various wraps (2X) internal 11C
      • Bagel sandwiches (3X)
      • Asian noodle salad internal 12C
      • Corrective Action(s): Above noted items discarded.
      • do not store potentially hazardous foods in the display cooler unit until it has been repaired.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operator discards used coffee ground into coffee bean bag. Bag was found to be overflowing and spilling onto ground
      • Corrective Action(s): Obtain an appropriate container for spent coffee grounds
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Health operating permit blocked from public view
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the health operating permit is on display for the public
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 2 issues;
      • rodent droppings observed in back corners of the back food preparation area
      • fly infestation noted in back food prep area
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the droppings and sanitize areas
      • clean the back of house on a more frequent basis to prevent fly infestation
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Back of house shelves found to have grease build up.
      • Utensil drawer in the front of house found to have debris build up
      • Various syrup storage cabinet found to have syrup and debris build up
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all items noted above and clean areas thoroughly before replacing said items.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 2 issues;
      • ice build up observed in front of house chest freezer and back of house mini fridge
      • display cooler unable to maintain contents <4 degrees C
      • Corrective Action(s): Rectify the above noted issues. Ensure that all equipment on site is maintained in good working condition
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Various equipment not required for daily operation kept on site (slicers, double burners, etc)
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the equipment to allow for easier and more frequent cleaning of the premises.
      • Violation Score: 3