Thirsty Duck Pub
606 12th St, New Westminster · Restaurant
24 inspections
- Follow-Up Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): OUTSTANDING: bar area ice machine found to have mildew growth on the ice maker
- Corrective Action(s): Do not use this ice machine until it has been serviced and sanitized. Operator to use back up ice machine in the storage room next to the arcade games.
- Operator must submit photo of clean ice machine to area EHO within 24 hours
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: OUTSTANDING: rodent droppings noted in the following areas:
- -behind the wire rack in the kitchen next to the upright freezer
- -on the chemical buckets in the dishwashing area
- -behind the downstairs dry storage shelf
- Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas.
- Operator must submit monthly pest control reports to area EHO with 5 days of service.
- Violation Score: 3
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice machine found to have mildew growth in the ice maker and in the ice well, directly contaminating ice meant for human consumption.
- Corrective Action(s): Discard all ice. Have the ice machine serviced and sanitized.
- This must be done on a more frequent basis
- Violation Score: 15
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues:
- -Ice machine's ice well and ice maker found to have mildew growth
- -downstairs mechanical slicer found to have food debris build up on blades and guards
- Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the above noted areas. This must be done on a more frequent basis.
- Mechanical slicer must be fully disassembled, cleaned, and sanitized after use.
- Violation Score: 15
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues:
- -Glasswasher was in use at the time of inspection, observed various beer and drink glasses being washed in the machine.
- Machine tested 0 ppm chlorine at the dish surface.
- -Surface sanitizer solution not available at the time of inspection
- Corrective Action(s): Repair the glasswasher and rewash ALL glassware.
- Ensure that surface sanitizer is available at all times of operation
- Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Mice droppings observed in the following areas;
- -on chemical buckets for the dishwasher in the dishwashing area
- -on various wall shelves in the kitchen
- -in bus bins in the kitchen
- -in hot sauce and cutlery containers for customers
- -on food service baskets in the kitchen
- -around the coffee machine
- -on the shelves of the server station
- -behind most shelves in the kitchen and downstairs storage areas
- -behind and around the chest freezers in both the kitchen and downstairs storage areas
- -on various dry storage food items such as sauces and cans
- -behind the glasswasher in the bar
- This is not an exhaustive list.
- several dead mice noted in various traps around the kitchen and in the downstairs storage area.
- Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the above noted areas
- Hire a professional pest control service for monthly service for 12 months. Provide proof of contract to area EHO.
- Set up new traps throughout the facility
- Violation Score: 15
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Door gap noted in the downstairs receiving doors.
- Corrective Action(s): Repair the door frame and door gap. There should be no noticeable gap under the doors that let light in.
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: Bar area low temperature glasswasher measured 0 ppm chlorine at the glass surface. Machine was ran for several minutes and tested multiple times.
- Corrective Action(s): Repair the glasswasher.
- Operator must develop a sanitizer concentration testing records.
- Staff must be retrained on checking sanitizer concentration twice daily.
- Sanitizer concentration must be tested and recorded twice daily.
- Actions to take if sanitizer level is not adequate must be written on the testing records.
- Violation Score: 9
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
2 infractions
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): OUTSTANDING: Surface sanitizer solution not available at the time of inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): Staff remade the sanitizer solution. Ensure that sanitizer solution is available at all times of operation
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): OUTSTANDING: downstairs mechanical slicer station did not have liquid soap at the handsink
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all handsinks are stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water at all times
- Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: OUTSTANDING: multiple gaps noted under the receiving doors in the storage areas downstairs
- Corrective Action(s): Repair the door gap. This has been outstanding and overdue as of September 02, 2025
- Violation Score: 3
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
2 infractions
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT OBSERVATION: Surface sanitizer solution not available at the time of inspection. Staff made a new solution and added soap into the mixture
- Corrective Action(s): Discussed whit staff that surface sanitizer solution must be a mixture of bleach and water only. mix 1 tsp bleach to 1 liter of water ONLY
- Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: OUTSTANDING: multiple gaps noted under the receiving doors in the storage area
- Corrective Action(s): Repair the door gap. Due: 2 weeks
- Violation Score: 3
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temperature glasswasher measured 0 ppm iodine. Ran the machine for several minutes but no changes
- Corrective Action(s): Service the unit. All glassware must be run through the mechanical dishwasher in the kitchen as a temporary measure.
- Do not use the glasswasher until it has been repaired
- Violation Score: 5
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer solution measured 0 ppm chlorine in squeeze bottles. According to the kitchen staff, the bleach water is mixed with liquid soap.
- Corrective Action(s): Do not mix soap or cleaners with the bleach water. Ensure that surface sanitizer solution is made fresh daily
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT OBSERVATION: downstairs mechanical slicer station did not have liquid soap at the handsink
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all handsinks are stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water at all times
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: 1 dead mouse found on glue trap in the mechanical slicer area and rodent droppings noted around the receiving doors (behind the empties garbage can). Noted several fruit flies and filth flies in the storage, receiving, and mechanical slicer areas
- Corrective Action(s): Empty standing water and clean dirty/sticky surfaces on a routine basis. Remove the dead mouse
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: 2 issues:
- -garbage bins for empties at the receiving door found to have dirty water in the bottom that is contributing to the fly infestation
- -multiple gaps noted under the receiving doors in the storage areas
- Corrective Action(s): Clean the empties garbage bin and REPAIR THE DOOR GAP.
- Due: 2 weeks
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Bar area low temperature glasswasher measured 0 ppm iodine at the glass surface. Ran machine for several minutes, noted a full bottle of iodine sanitizer underneath
- Corrective Action(s): Repair the glasswasher. Ensure that the machine is tested twice daily to have sanitizer solution dispensed at 12.5 to 25 ppm iodine at all times
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: OUTSTANDING: rodent droppings noted in the following areas:
- -under the wire shelving for sauces, dressings, and cans in the storage area
- -beside the double door freezer in the storage area
- -beside the white upright freezers in the storage area hallway, and around the receiving door
- Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas and use a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution to sanitize the area
- Violation Score: 9
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Rodent access hole found on the wall beside the receiving area doors
- Corrective Action(s): Fill/block the rodent access hole immediately. Set traps in the area around the hole
- Violation Score: 3
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: OUTSTANDING: Green rodent poison laid throughout the storage areas downstairs, particularly around the freezer units (upright and chest freezers). Rodent poison is not permitted for use in food service establishments
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the rodent poison from the facility. If poison was laid down by pest control technician, discuss use of snap traps and sticky traps.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues:
- -REPEAT OBSERVATION: Mechanical slicer found to have food debris on face and back of blade
- -ice scoop is stored directly on top of the ice machine
- Corrective Action(s): Mechanical slicer was cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection. Ensure that the slicer is fully disassembled, cleaned, and sanitized immediately after use.
- Have the ice scoop stored in a container or a sanitary location
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Downstairs mechanical slicer station did not have liquid soap at the handsink
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all handsinks are stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water at all times.
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: rodent droppings noted in the following areas:
- -under the wire shelving for sauces, dressings, and cans in the storage area
- -beside the double door freezer in the storage area
- -beside the white upright freezers in the storage area hallway, and around the receiving door
- Corrective Action(s): Clean the areas and use a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution to sanitize the area.
- Violation Score: 3
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: Green rodent poison laid throughout the storage areas downstairs, particularly around the freezer units (upright and chest freezers). Rodent poison is not permitted for use in food service establishments
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the rodent poison from the facility. If poison was laid down by pest control technician, discuss use of snap traps and sticky traps
- Violation Score: 3
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: OUTSTANDING: Green rodent poison laid throughout the premises. Rodent poison is not permitted for use in food service establishments
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the rodent poison from the facility
- Violation Score: 3
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Follow-Up Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT OBSERVATION: Mechanical slicer in the back food processing room had build up of food debris in the blade and sharpener housing
- Corrective Action(s): Mechanical slicer must be cleaned thoroughly and immediately after use.
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings noted in the following areas:
- -behind various chest freezers and upright freezers in the back of house food processing area
- -under wire shelving units in the kitchen and around the dishwashing area
- Corrective Action(s): Equipment MUST BE PULLED BACK from the wall. Ensure that the facility conducts a deep clean on a more frequent basis.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: OUTSTANDING: Grease build up noted in the following areas:
- -on the vent hood walls closer to the convection oven
- -on ceiling panels around the convection oven
- -on oven racks stored next to the convection oven
- -under the dry storage shelf beside the dishwashing area upright freezer
- Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas thoroughly and ensure that this is done on a more consistent basis.
- Violation Score: 9
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: Green rodent poison laid throughout the premises. Rodent poison is not permitted for use in food service establishments
- Corrective Action(s): Remove rodent poison from the facility.
- Violation Score: 3
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT OBSERVATION: Mechanical slicer in the back food processing room had build up of food debris in the blade and sharpener housing
- Corrective Action(s): Mechanical slicer must be cleaned thoroughly and immediately after use.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar area glasswasher measured 0 ppm iodine at the time of inspection. Source bottle for sanitizer did not register as iodine or chlorine.
- Corrective Action(s): Glasses taken to back of house high temperature dishwasher. Ensure that the bar glasswasher is not used until it has been repaired.
- Operator must obtain and have staff use low temperature glasswasher's sanitizer test strips DAILY
- Violation Score: 5
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soda wand in the bar was found to have black mold/mildew build up in the soda wand double cap.
- Corrective Action(s): Staff cleaned and sanitized unit. Ensure that it is cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis.
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: Rodent droppings noted in the following areas;
- -behind various chest freezers in the back of house food processing area
- -behind chest freezers in the kitchen
- -under wire shelving units in the kitchen and around the dish washing area stand up freezer
- Corrective Action(s): Equipment MUST be pulled from the wall: ensure that the facility conducts a deep clean on a more frequent basis
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Grease build up noted in the following areas;
- -on the vent hood walls closer to the convection oven
- -on ceiling panels around the convection oven
- -on oven racks stored next to the convection oven
- -behind kitchen chest freezers (black one and white one)
- -under the dry storage shelf beside the dishwashing area upright freezer
- this is not an exhaustive list
- Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas thoroughly and ensure that this is done on a more consistent basis.
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Bar area glasswasher measured 0 ppm iodine at the time of inspection. Source bottle for sanitizer did not register as iodine or chlorine.
- Corrective Action(s): Operator must cease use of this glasswasher until it is repaired and capable of sanitizing dishware at 12-25 ppm iodine.
- Violation Score: 3
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: Green rodent poison laid throughout the premises. Rodent poison is not permitted for use in food service establishments
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the rodent poison from the facility. IF poison was laid down by a pest control technician, discuss use of snap traps and sticky traps.
- Violation Score: 3
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mechanical slicer in the back food processing room had build up of food debris in the blade and blade cover
- Corrective Action(s): Mechanical slicer must be cleaned immediately after every use. Clean and sanitize the slicer immediately
- Violation Score: 5
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer solution not available at the time of inspection
- Corrective Action(s): staff made 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution in a bucket for wiping cloths. Ensure that surface sanitizer is available at all times of operations
- Violation Score: 5
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: Small cups of rodent poison is laid throughout the premises. Rodent poison is not permitted for use in food service establishments
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the rodent poison from the facility. IF poison was laid down by a technician, discuss use of snap traps and sticky traps.
- Violation Score: 3
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upright cooler in the back of house found to be holding contents >4C. Ambient temperature measured 13C as the unit was on a timer that turned off the unit for approx 20 minutes (a manual defrost timer set up by a technician). A new component for the unit is on order for the past 2 months.
- Corrective Action(s): Moved potentially hazardous food items to working cooler units in the kitchen. Ensure that all cold potentially hazardous foods are kept <4C at all times.
- Violation Score: 5
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mechanical slicer in the back food processing room had build up of food debris in the blade and sharpener housing
- Corrective Action(s): Mechanical slicer must be cleaned immediately after use and every use. Clean and sanitize the sanitizer immediately.
- Violation Score: 5
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer solution not available at the time of inspection
- Corrective Action(s): Staff made 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution in a bucket for wiping cloths. Ensure that surface sanitizer is available at all times of operations
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Facility is experiencing a rodent infestation. Rodent droppings noted in the following areas:
- -various cans in the storage area in the back room
- -on buckets in the back kitchen area
- -on the dirty dishes shelf covered in aluminum foil
- -on the server pass shelf around the coffee cups
- -under the dishwashing area sinks and around the grease trap (1 dead mouse found)
- -under the storage room double door coolers (1 dead mouse found)
- -behind the various chest freezers in the storage rooms
- -behind various equipment and along the walls in the storage rooms
- this is not an exhaustive list
- Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas and sanitize using a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution. Have pest control service reports on site for review. Follow all recommendations of the pest control technician
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Grease and food debris build up observed in the following areas:
- -ceiling panels above the convection oven
- -beer cooler walls and ceiling
- -under the beer tap counter top in the bar
- areas noted in the pest violation
- Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas on a more frequent basis.
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Back kitchen double door upright cooler unable to maintain contents <4C. Ambient temperature measured 13C
- Corrective Action(s): Repair the cooler unit immediately. do not use cooler units if they are unable to maintain contents <4C
- Violation Score: 9
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: Small cups of rodent poison is laid throughout the premises. Rodent poison is not permitted for use in food service establishments.
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the rodent poison from the facility. IF poison was laid down by a technician, discuss use of snap traps and sticky traps
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Labelled bleach sanitizer bottle at the bar did not have any detectable bleach. Staff informed that it was refilled on Tuesday.
- Corrective Action(s): 100 ppm chlorine residual solution was made at the time of inspection. Ensure the bottle is refilled frequently as bleach dissipates over time especially if kept by the window in direct sunlight.
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was no soap at the hand washing station in the meat cutting area downstairs.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand washing sinks are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and disposable paper towels to promote frequent hand washing.
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: The ice machine at the bar had mold growing around the door and the water tray.
- Corrective Action(s): Staff was instructed to stop the use of the ice machine immediately. Empty the chamber and throughly clean and sanitize the ice machine before use. Ensure the water tray is removed for sanitation. Date to be corrected by: March 31, 2023
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A container of boiled soup / chilli was kept on the grill and had an internal temperature of 31 degrees Celsius. Staff informed that this was made in the morning.
- Corrective Action(s): The soup was discarded at the time of inspection. Ensure cooked food items are cooled from 60C to 20C within 2 hours and 20C to 4C within 4 hours, or hot hold it at 60C until use.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was no detectable chlorine residual in the labeled bleach bottle. No sanitizer was available at the bar.
- Corrective Action(s): Staff made 200 ppm chlorine residual solution at the time of inspection. Ensure sanitizer is available AND used during all hours of operation. Food contact surfaces should be sanitized every 2 hours to prevent the growth of pathogens.
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1) Personal items (backpacks, totes, wires, etc.) were kept on food counters. A pair of shoes was left in front of the double door coolers in the downstairs meat handling area.
- 2) Cooler door handles, shelves, and areas under and behind equipment had build up of grease and food debris. Broken glass was noted around the ice-machine in the bar.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Create a designated place for staff to keep their personal belongings. Personal items can contaminate food preparation areas.
- 2) Thoroughly clean the facility and maintain a routine for regular cleaning to prevent build up grease and food debris. The broken glass pieces were cleaned up at the time of inspection.
- Date to be corrected by: August 30, 2022
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: The hand washing sink by the kitchen entrance has a leaking drain pipe. A bucket was placed under the P-pipe to catch the dripping water.
- Corrective Action(s): Have the sink repaired. Leaking hand sink discourages staff for handwashing. Date to be corrected by: August 19, 2022.
- Violation Score: 3
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): White single door domestic cooler in the downstairs storage area was holding produce and unopened relish and cream based sauces at 10-15C.
- Corrective Action(s): The unopened sauces were moved to another cooler (label recommended refrigeration after opening). Whole produce was allowed to remain in the cooler. Ensure cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4C or below to prevent the growth of pathogens and/or build up of toxins that can lead to foodborne illness.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Bleach sanitizer spray bottle at the bar contained a very strong chlorine solution that caused the test strips to white out.
- 2) The glass washer had no detectable iodine levels after multiple cycles.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) The solution was diluted to achieve 100-200 ppm chlorine residual solution at the time of inspection. Too strong bleach solution can cause a chemical contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Obtain test strips to routinely check the concentration of the sanitizer. All counters are to be wiped down with water and then re-sanitized.
- 2) Stop the use of the glass washer. Use the dishwasher to wash glasses until it is repaired and achieves at least 12.5 ppm iodine at the glass surface after the final rinse cycle. Glasses were taken to the dishwasher.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1) The scoop for ice was stored directly on top of the ice machine.
- 2) An opened can was stored in the cooler with leftover food contents.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) The scoop was taken for ware washing and a clean container was placed on the ice machine for sanitary storage for the scoop.
- 2) The food was transferred into a food grade container at the time of inspection. Storing food in opened cans can lead to a contamination as the metal oxidizes once opened and small metal particles can enter food through degradation.
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1) There was pooling water/moisture build up under the hand washing sink at the bar.
- 2) Plastic bags of garbage/recyclables were kept in the mop sink and around the laundry machine.
- 3) Preparation cooler shelves and seals had build-up of food debris and grease.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator called the plumber at the time of inspection. Ensure the leaking pipes are fixed to maintain dry and sanitary conditions. Moisture build up can attract pests such as flies and allow for mould to grow. Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
- 2) Clear the clutter to prevent attracting pests.
- 3) Deep clean the facility to prevent cross-contamination of food. Cooler shelves, seals, and handles should be cleaned at the end of the day everyday to prevent build up.
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: 1) Glass washer was malfunctioning.
- 2) Single-door domestic cooler was not maintaining adequate temperatures.
- Corrective Action(s): Have the equipment repaired. Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The glasswasher had 0 ppm Iodine.
- Corrective Action(s): Glasses must be run through the dishwasher in the back until the glasswasher is fixed.
- Violation Score: 15
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat slicer observed in the downstairs storage room. If any food preparation is going to take place here, the hand washing sink must be functional with nothing stored inside the sink and supplied with soap and paper towels.
- Corrective Action(s): Box removed from the sink and soap and paper towels were supplied during the inspection. Ensure that this sink remains stocked with soap and paper towels.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Flour and rice stored in open bags in the storage room downstairs.
- Corrective Action(s): Store all food in sealed, pest proof containers to prevent contamination while food is in storage.
- Violation Score: 9
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: A small number of droppings was found next to the dishwasher and in the storage room downstairs.
- Corrective Action(s): Provide the invoice as proof that a professional pest control company has come on site within one week. A pest control company must continue to service this establishment until the pest issues have been resolved.
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Heavy grease accumulation underneath the cook line and on the side of the fryers. French fries were also observed under equipment.
- Corrective Action(s): Cleaning started during the inspection. Ensure that this is done on a regular basis.
- Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: a) See code 301- glasswasher does not have 12.5 ppm Iodine.
- b) The bar hand washing sink has an elastic band around the handle since it is leaking.
- Corrective Action(s): a) Fix by Friday, January 17th.
- b) Fix within one week.
- Violation Score: 9
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Broken tiles observed next to the ramp outside of the staff washroom.
- Corrective Action(s): Repair within one month.
- Violation Score: 1
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glasses run through the glasswasher were not being properly sanitized.
- Corrective Action(s): Use the dishwasher in the kitchen to wash all glasses until the glasswasher is fixed.
- Violation Score: 15
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A food contact surface sanitizer was not available during the inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): A 100 ppm bleach solution ( 1 tsp per liter) was prepared. Ensure that a sanitizer solution is always available for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
- Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The back door was open at the start of the inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): Keep this door closed to prevent the entry of pests into the premises.
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: The glasswasher had 0 ppm Iodine.
- Corrective Action(s): Fix as soon as possible. See code 301 for more details.
- Violation Score: 9
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
- Observation: Operator to submit their FoodSafe level 1 certificate.
- Corrective Action(s): As soon as possible.
- Violation Score: 1
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
- Observation: An acceptable Food Safety Plan has not been provided.
- Corrective Action(s): Submit a Food Safety Plan that covers all of the food on the menu. It must include the all of critical steps for that method of food preparation, critical limits, checks for critical steps and corrective actions. Additional resources for writing a Food Safety Plan are available upon request.
- Correction Order issued.
- Violation Score: 3
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
- Observation: The operator has not provided proof of having FoodSafe Level 1 or an equivalent certificate.
- Corrective Action(s): Correction Order issued.
- Violation Score: 1
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions