Tidewaters Pub

101 - 10190 River Rd, Delta · Restaurant

20 inspections

Routine InspectionApr 15, 2026
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food debris noted on bowl in dry storage.
  - Corrective Action(s): Bowl removed from shelf and placed into dishwasher to re-wash and re-sanitize.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Repeat violation. Handsink by dishwashing area blocked by a bucket of mayonnaise and boxes of bulk ketchup.
  - Corrective Action(s): Mayonnaise and boxes removed. DO NOT block hansink for handwashing.
  - *Continued non-compliance may result in further enforcement action (eg. correction order, ticket)
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Repeat violation. Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat/cooked foods in prep cooler.
  - 2) Foods uncovered in prep coolers, glass door cooler, undercounter freezer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Raw eggs moved to bottom shelf and foods covered during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Some mice droppings noted in the following areas:
  - 1) Top of dishwasher
  - 2) Bottom shelf of right prep table
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff cleaned and sanitized areas during inspection. Monitor for new activity daily and report new activity to pest control company.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Gap noted under back door (right corner).
  - Corrective Action(s): Install door sweep to prevent pest entry.
  - Correct by: As soon as possible
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: - Grease accumulation noted backside of oven.
  - - Food debris noted on floors behind oven and grill.
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean above noted areas to prevent pest attraction.
  - Correct by: 1 week - April 22, 2026
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 23, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionSep 17, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Yellow cutting board stained with black residue.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean cutting board. If unable to clean, replace.
  - Date to be corrected: Today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some rodent droppings still noted in the following areas
  - > Bottom storage shelf beneath back prep tables
  - > Top of dishwasher
  - Pest control report provided. Weekly visits in place - follow all reccomendations from pest control company (eg. sealing holes, sanitation).
  - Corrective Action(s): (1) Run additional equipment through dishwasher. Remove any unused equipment off-site to prevent pest harbourage areas.
  - (2) Discard cardboard boxes. Store produce/dry ingredients in pest proof containers with tight fitting lids.
  - (3) Remove rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize with bleach (1 tbs bleach to 3L water) affected areas. Monitor for new activity.
  - Date to be corrected by: Today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: (1) Tray panel edges has been wiped but mould still noted on edges. Manager reported it will be power washed tonight.
  - (2) Grease and/or food buildup noted:
  - > behind and below cooking equipment (grill, deep fryer)
  - > top of dishwasher
  - Corrective Action(s): (1) Clean and sanitize ice machine.
  - (2) Thoroughly clean and sanitize areas.
  - Date to corrected by: As soon as possible
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 11, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Beer/juice "Stella Artois" cooler ambient temperature measured at 7.8C. Whipping cream/cream moved to a working cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): All cold perishable items must be stored at 4C or colder.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): (1) Handsink by the dishwashing area and beside 2 comp prep sink blocked by kegs and/or cardboard boxes.
  - (2) Bar handsink (beside glasswasher) blocked by large colander and being used as dump sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): (1) Staff moved items.
  - (2) Staff removed colander. Use dump sink (beside ice well) for intended purpose. Do not dump in the handsink - this is for handwashing only.
  - **DO NOT block handsinks - they must be accessible during operations for handwashing.**
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat/cooked foods in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored above cooked sauces in the right prep cooler.
  - 2) Single-use containers used as scoops in sauces/food containers. Scoop handle in direct contact with fish batter.
  - 3) Large vegetable cutting board (yellow) noted to have black staining.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Staff moved raw foods moved to bottom shelves.
  - 2) Single-use containers removed and replaced with spoons. Scoop removed and placed in dishwasher - ensure scoop handle does not contact food in storage.
  - 3) Resurface or replace cutting board.
  - Correct by: September 22, 2025
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mice droppings noted in the following areas:
  - a)Top of dishwasher
  - b) Bottom storage shelf beneath back prep tables.
  - Corrective Action(s): a) Remove micedroppings. Clean and sanitize area with bleach solution (1 tbs bleach to 3L water).
  - b) Remove produce boxes and additional equipment. Run equipment through dishwasher. Remove mice droppings and clean and sanitize area with bleach solution (1tbs bleach to 3L water).
  - **Contact pest control company for service - have new report available for follow up inspection.**
  - Correct by: TODAY
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) Grease build up, food debris, and/or food residue noted in the following areas:
  - > Side of equipment of cooking line (eg. grill).
  - > Beneath cooking equipment.
  - > Walls behind bottom storage shelves of back prep table.
  - > Side of left prep cooler.
  - 2) Mould noted on tray panel in the ice machine.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Thoroughly clean and sanitize above mentioned areas.
  - Correct by: September 22, 2025
  - 2) Discard ice. Deep clean ice machine as per manufacturer's intructions.
  - Correct by: TODAY
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Beer/juice "Stella Artois" cooler ambient temperature measured at 7.8C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust/service cooler. Do not store any perishable items in this cooler until it can maintain a temperature of 4C or colder.
  - Correct by: As soon as possible
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionDec 3, 2024
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink by dishwashing area obstructed from use with empty kegs and boxes. Bar hand sink liquid soap dispenser not dispensing liquid soap.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are clear of obstructions and provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionMay 21, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 13, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - At the time of inspection quats in spray bottles used in the kitchen and bar observed to be over 400ppm concentration.
  - At the time of inspection low temperature dishwasher final rinse chlorine rinse concentration 0ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Staff on duty manually diluted quats being dispensed from the chemical dispensing station to 200ppm and refiled the spray bottles. Ensure all food contact surfaces are sanitized with 200ppm quats. Obtain test strips to verify quats concentration.
  - After priming the sanitizer line 50ppm chlorine detected during the final rinse cycle. Verify chlorine concentration using test strips.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Several containers of food observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are stored at least 6" off the floor. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: At the time of inspection quats being dispensed from the chemical dispensing station at over 400ppm concentration.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff on duty manually diluted quats being dispensed from the chemical dispensing station to 200ppm and refiled the spray bottles. Ensure all food contact surfaces are sanitized with 200ppm quats.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 6, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Several containers of food in the sliding glass door cooler not provided with covers, lids, etc.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are covered to protect from contamination. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 5, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 8, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At time of inspction no sanitizer spray bottle or bucket present in bar area. Pathogenic bacteria can grow on food contact surfaces and spread to the public if sanitizer step is skipped.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff placed a bucket of sanitizer solution of 100ppm bleach (chlorine) with a wiping cloth in bar area.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand wahing statin near walkin cooler had no paper towels. Inadequate hand washing can cause cross contamination of pathogenic bacteria or virus and spread to the public.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff supplied the hand was station with paper towels.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bowls observed in food product meant for scooping product. Cross contamination can occur if bowl is contaminated with pathogenic bacteria.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep all scoops outside of food product.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Chemical dispenser for sanitizer solution was not dispensing sanitizer chemcial. Without adequate sanitizer, pathogenic bacteria can grow and spread to the public
  - Corrective Action(s): In the interim use 100ppm bleach (chlorine) solution for sanitizing surfaces. 1/2 teaspoon unscented 5% bleach mixed with 1 litre of water. SErvice or repair chemical dispense. Follow up with local health inspector once chemical ddispnser can dispense the appropriate amount of sanitizer. Verify with test streps. Date To Be Corrected by May 22, 2023
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cleaner spray bottles and bleach solution buckets were not labelled. Chemical spray bottles could be mistaken as sanitizers when they are cleaner solution in bottle, therefore missing sanitizer step.
  - Corrective Action(s): Label all chemical bottles and buckets
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionNov 21, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 7, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection low temperature dishwasher registered 0ppm chlorine during the final rinse cycle. Bulk sanitizer bucket empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator replaced with new bulk sanitizer bucket and primed sanitizer line. 50ppm chlorine detected during the final rinse cycle. Reminder to verify dishwasher sanitizer level is checked using the available test strips.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Both designated hand sinks in kitchen paper towel dispensers empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all degisnted hand sinks are provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
  - Observation: Small under the counter freezer at the right hand side of the preparation line ambient air temperature ~ -3 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all frozen potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below -18 degrees C.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Small under the counter freezer at the right hand side of the preparation line ambient air temperature ~ -3 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service the under the counter freezer and ensure unit is capable of maintaining - 18 degrees C or less. Correct by November 21, 2022.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 20, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two knives observed stored in spacing between the preparation cooler along main food preparation line.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store all utensils in a sanitary manner at all times. Stored knives in a container, tray, or on a magnetic strip. Kitchen staff has rewashed the knives in the dishwasher.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection hand sink by dishwashing area paper towel dispenser empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Kitchen staff does not have access to key to open dispenser. Paper towels placed next to hand sink in the interim. Ensure paper towels are placed in dispensers. Hand sinks to be provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Under the counter freezer on right hand side of preparation line ambient air temperature ~ -8 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Monitor and ensure -18 degrees C. Service if required. Correct by April 27, 2022.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 30, 2020
1 infraction
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Temperature of the gravy in the hot holding unit was not hot enough (125-135F or 52-57C).
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure gravy is reheated to a high enough temperature (74C/165F or hotter), and that it is hot held at 140F/60 or hotter.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionSep 30, 2019
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer detected in the dishwasher.
  - Corrective Action(s): Sanitize dishes manually in a bleach solution as discussed after dishes have been through the dishwasher. When filling out the log sheet ensure that the entry is for the correct date.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: In-use rags are stored on the counter or tucked into aprons.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store all in-use rags in a sanitizer solution.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some areas need cleaning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove grime stuck onto the floor of the walk-in. Remove the spills under the shelving units and clean the floor all the way to the walls. Clean the floor and the walls behind the shelf for the boxes of beverage syrup/concentrate. Clean inside the ice machine.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher has no sanitizer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Obtain sanitizer.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 15, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 16, 2018
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Numerous flies noted in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Advise your pest control technician of the problem.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: No sanitizer was detected in the glasswasher rinse cycle.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service the unit. In the meantime, wash all glasses in the kitchen dishwasher.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 28, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 23, 2018
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: No sanitizer detected in the dishwasher and glasswasher rinse water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Sanitize manually after washing with 1/2 teaspoon of bleach per gallon of water. Service the dishwasher (technician has been contacted).
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionAug 17, 2017
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Alfredo sauce was 45F and must be 40F or below to be safe.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store in the above counter section of the make table. Store below.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Gap under kitchen back door.
  - Corrective Action(s): Close the gap to keep rodents out. Install door sweep and seal.
  - Violation Score: 3