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Witchcraft Bistro & Beer Market

22648 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

37 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: 1) Meat slicer guard observed to have built up residue. Equipment must be sanitized and washed properly to prevent contamination.
      • 2) (Corrected during inspection) Bar glass washer had no iodine sanitizer. Utensils must be sanitized to prevent the spread of illness.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Wash and sanitize meat slicer guard (Date to be corrected by: Immediately)
      • 2) Iodine was restocked at the time of inspection and measured at 25-30ppm. Please re-wash and sanitize all glassware. Record monitoring logs for iodine correction daily.
      • Violation Score:
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice machine had a small amount of algae build up in the bin. Algae build up can contaminate the ice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up algae build up
      • Date to be corrected by: April 21 2026
      • Violation Score:
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Two light bulbs burnt out in the light fixture above the high temp dishwasher. Adequate lighting helps maintain proper sanitation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace burnt out bulbs
      • Date to be corrected by: April 21 2026
      • Violation Score:
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Wall damage on the wall outside the upstairs walk in beer cooler still not repaired as noted on the inspection report dated 01/21/26
      • Corrective Action(s): Recommend installing FRP board on the wall surface to protect drywall
      • Date to be corrected by: April 21 2026
      • Violation Score:
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: No person on site has a valid Foodsafe. Employees on-site are operating with expired Foodsafe at the time of inspection.A valid Foodsafe allows for safe food handling on-site
      • Corrective Action(s): Re-certify for Foodsafe and ensure at least one person with Foodsafe is present on site at all times
      • Date to be corrected by: April 21 2026
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust accumulation observed on the ceiling and ceiling return vents adjacent to the meat slicer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean as discussed
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Wall damage observed on the wall outside the upstairs walk in beer storage cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Recommend installing FRP Board on the wall surface to protect the drywall.
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest control contact remains in place
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to bin any food items that can potentially be chewed into
      • Ensure doors to the exterior are always kept closed
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Droppings observed on the floor behind the pizza oven, on the floor below the dishwasher and on the shelving unit adjacent to the upstairs walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize as discussed.. Pest control contract remains in place. Continue to bin any food items that can potentially be chewed into. Ensure doors to the exterior are always kept closed.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust accumulation observed on ceiling return vent above the meat slicer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean vent and adjacent ceiling area to remove dust accumulation.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Several fluorescent lights observed not working in ceiling fixtures in the food preparation areas.
      • Self closing mechansim on door to the patio not working
      • Corrective Action(s): Kitchen Manager stated the bulbs are on order. Ensure you order extra bulbs as discussed
      • Repair self closing mechanism. Door must close tightly to prevent rodents from entering the premises.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Small amount of debris observed affixed to blade of meat slicer (After being cleaned). This was properly cleaned at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff use the provided flashlight to verify cleaning has been donbe properly.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Back flow prevention device observed dripping at mop sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Have back flow device serviced.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest control contact remains in place. Fewer droppings observed than in the previous inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to bin all items that can potentially be chewed into with a tight fitting lid. This would include brown sugar stored upstairs and single une disposable containers in the kitchen area.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap observed at the base of the door opening into the attic space upstairs.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install weather stripping at base of the door to prevent a potential entry point
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest control contract remains in place. Pest report from today shows still moderate activity
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to bin all items that can potentially be chewed into.
      • Always keeps patio doors closed at all times when in operation to prevent pest entry
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Small gap observed at the base of the door to the outdoor patio. This was also stated in the pest control operators report
      • Small gap observed at the base of the main entrance door.
      • Door stop again observed in the down position to the main entrace creating a gap that can allow the entry of pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust weather stripping to eliminate the gap
      • Remove the door stop from the main entrance.
      • Repair gap at base of main entrance door.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat slicer not cleaned from yesterdays use. Food debris observed affixed to the blade and guard.
      • Corrective Action(s): Retrain staff on how to properly clean and sanitiize the slicer after use. Use a flashlight to verify cleaning has been done properly.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed on floor behind pizza oven, the floor below the kitchen equipment and in the back room area where the ice machine is located. Pest control contract remains in place. Pest operator was last in yesterday and 3 mice were caught in traps according to the report..
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings as discussed
      • Continue to bin all items that can potentially be chewed into
      • Always keep patio doors closed at all times when in operation to prevent pest entry
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Exterior side door observed open at time of inspection. Inner door has a large enough gap to allow rodent entry.
      • Corrective Action(s): Exteriot side door must remain closed to prevent pest entry.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Spilled food debris observed on the top back side of the kitchen sandwich prep cooler.
      • Grease diffusers in exhaust canopy observed with grease and dust build up
      • Mould observed on ceiling/wall surfaces in the upstairs beer cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove lid to access back side and clean daily.
      • Remove and clean grease diffusers. Recommend the diffusers be removed and cleaned approx. every 2 weeks .
      • Clean ceiling and wall surfaces to remove the mould,
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Several floor tiles observed loose on several steps to the stairs to the second floor. This is a slipping hazard to employees
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair damaged steps
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat slicer observed to have not been properly cleaned and sanitized after use yesterday
      • Corrective Action(s): Chef was cleaning slicer at time of inspection
      • Ensure staff have been trained on how to properly clean and sanitize the slicer after use. Use a flashlight to check to work. Use bottle brushes to access the hard to reach areas on the slicer
      • Violation Score: 15
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Top overhead cooler for storage of pizza toppings observed to be at 20c. All food items in the inserts were discarded as they were there from yesterday ie 24hrs
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff are accurately taking temperatures
      • Recommend using metal inserts as opposed to plastic as metal conducts cold far better as plastic is an insulator.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quat sanitizer container observed at 0ppm quat. Wiping cloths observed stored on the counter when not used.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff know where the quat dispensering unit is located (Adjacent to the ice machine)
      • Ensure staff are aware to always store wiping cloths in the quat sanitizer immediately after use
      • Ensure staff are aware to change the solution frequently ie every 1.5 hours or more frequently depending on the organic load introduced
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed below counter adjacent to the walk in cooler and on the floor below the pizza oven. Traps observed in place. Pest control contract remains in place
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings as discussed.
      • Continue to bin all items that can potentially be chewed into
      • Always keep patio doors closed at all times when in operation to prevent pest entry
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Top overhead cooler where pizza inserts are kept observed to be not properly cold holding at 20c.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact repair technician and do not use until it has been repaired and it is cold holding at <4c..
      • Violation Score: 15
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest control contract remains in place. Recent pest control report shows minor activity. Items mentioned in previous inspection report have been raised up onto higher shelving.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to check daily door seals and keep doors closed to prevent pest entry
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed below counter adjacent to walk in cooler and floor behind the pizza oven. Traps observed in place. Pest control contact in place.
      • Corrective Action(s): Once cleaned and sanitized in the dishwasher , raise all items observed stored on lower shelving ie pans to elevated shelving
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Outer door observed open as well as door to patio
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep doors closed to prevent rodent entry
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ceiling return vent and ceiling above meat slicer observed with substantial dust build up
      • Bottom of sandwich prep cooler opposite the oven observed with spilled food debris build up
      • Grease diffusers in exhaust canopy observed with grease build up
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean dust build up
      • Clean botom of sandwich prep cooler
      • Clean grease diffusers
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Screws observed missing to tightly secure top side of the ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace missing screws
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Neither staff on duty at time of inspection has a valid food safe level 1 certificate or equivalent
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure coverage is in place when in operation. There must be at least 1 worker on site who has food safe level 1 or equivalent when in operation.
      • Violation Score: 1
  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Old mouse droppings observed on floor behind pizza oven and floor below kitchen oven. Pest control contact remains in place.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean floor in all hard to reach areas.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Damaged seal observed on sandwich cooler with door labelled "10"
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace damaged door seal.
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Number of rodent droppings have substantially diminished. Pest control contract remins in place
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 2 seals observed damaged on sandwich coler opposite the stove.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace damaged seals.
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Number of rodent droppings have substantially diminished. Pest control contact remains in place
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Glasswasher not repaired yet. Technician will be on site this afternoon.
      • 3 plates removed to be discarded due to chipped.
      • 2 Seals observed damaged on sandwich cooler opposite the stove
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to wash all glassware using the main dihswasher
      • Ensure staff are checking plates daily as discussed
      • Repace damaged seals.
      • Violation Score: 15
  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Glasswasher final chlorine rinse tested at 0ppm chlorine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Re wash all glassware using the main dishwasher in the kitchen.
      • Ensure staff have been trained on how to take and record logs for the glasswasher.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Number of rodent droppings have substantually diminished. Pest control contract remains in place. Pest operator now on site once a week to monitor activity.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease diffusers in exhaust canpy observed with heavy grease and dust build up
      • Floor below shelving upon which beer kegs are sitiated observed with food debris build up
      • Ice machine (Top side) observed with some algae accumulation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean grease diffusers. Typically these are cleaned once every 2 weeks or earlier.
      • Clean floor as instructed .
      • Clean top side of ice machine
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Glasswasher observed to be not dispensing chloring in the final rinse. This appears to be a mechanical issue
      • 2 seals observed damaged on sandwich cooler opposite the stove, This infraction was noted in report on October 27, 2022.
      • Premises does not have any chlorine test strips on site.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact technician as instructed.
      • Provide information upon follow up inspection as to when the damaged seals will be replaced.
      • Purchase chlorine test strips ASAP.
      • Violation Score: 15
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Small number of mouse droppings observed in kitchen below equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): As per previous inspection report, continue to clean and sanitize the floor underneath and below all equipment until the pest problem has been eliminated.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 2 seals observed damaged on sandwich cooler opposite the stove
      • Corrective Action(s): Manager stated seals have been ordered.
      • Violation Score: 3
  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: All sandwich prep coolers observed with food splaltter build up. Top side of cooler opposite the oven observed with food debris build up on the top side as well as the under side of the lid.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean as discussed. Top side and under side of lid to be cleaned daily.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Meat slicer observed with food debris affixed to the blade. Slicer was not used today
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff are trained on how to properly clean and sanitize the slicer after use. Recommend purchasing a cover for the slicer to protect it after it has been cleaned.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Old mice droppings are not being cleaned in the kitchen. No droppings observed in the dining area. Pest contol contract remains in place. Traps in place.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thorougly clean and sanitize the entire kitchen floor underneath and behind all equipment. This includes behind the wood pizza oven. This needs to be done DAILY until the pest problem has been eliminated. This will substantially help the pest control company do its job to determine where a potenttial new breach may be originating.
      • Do not store trays or containers on any lower sheling until further notice.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Possible wall opening observed below the staircase that may allow pest entry.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal wall opening as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Spilled food observed on the floor below and behind all the kitchen equipment
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean as discussed
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: 13 plates observed with serious chips and cracks. These were removed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff goes through all the plates and discards all damaged plates.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Paper towels in place at front bar handsinks buit missing paper towel holders.
      • 2 seals observed damaged on sandwich cooler opposite to the stove.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install 3 paper towel holders as discussed
      • Replace damaged seals
      • Violation Score: 3
  20. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Reports from the pest control conmpany show reduction in mice. Observed droppings are reduced
      • Corrective Action(s): Droppings observed in seating areas especially at floor/ wall interfaces. Staff need to be much more thorough in cleaning and removing old droppings daily.
      • Until the pest probem is eliminated ensure all old droppings are removed and all spilled food is removed every night and all floor surfaces under all equipment is thoroughly cleaned.
      • Continue to keep all containers and equipment related to the kitchen stored on high shelves.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Small gap observed on base of door to patio area(Door closest to Dewdney trunk)
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal gap asap.
      • Violation Score: 3
  21. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Droppings observed on floor adjacent to walk in cooler and below the dishwasher. Pest control company stated 0 mice caught today. Traps remain in place.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all old droppings are removed and all spilled food is cleaned every night and all floor surfaces under all equipment is thoroughly cleaned. Continue to keep all containers and equipment related to the kitchen stored on high shelves.
      • Violation Score: 9
  22. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Fresh mice droppings observed on floor adjacent to walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pest control company was in today. 1 mouse caught in trap. Pest control will be on site everyday this week. Ensure all spilled food is cleaned everynight and all floor surfaces under all equipment is thoroughly cleaned. Raise all containers and equipment related to the kitchen up off the low shelves and store on high shelves.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Sandwich prep cooler still running too warm at 5c. Repair company will be coming back today.
      • Grease trap lid not properly affixed
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use cooler for cold holding until it has been repaired and cold holding at <4c
      • Grease trap lid to be repaired on Tuesday
      • Violation Score: 3
  23. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Sandwich prep cooler still running too warm at 6 to 8c.
      • Lid to grease trap observed to be not properly affixed
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use cooler for cold holding until it has been repaired and cold holding at <4c
      • Properly affix lid to grease trap
      • Violation Score: 9
  24. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Sandwich prep cooler adjacent to pizza oven not properly cold holding. Product at 12c. All PHF's discarded
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair cooler and do not use until it is capable of cold holding at <4c
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Due to droppings observed on many food contact surfaces, food container lids and kitchen equipment all surfaces will need to be cleaned and sanitized prior to reopening after the infestation has been resolved.
      • Sandich prep cooler observed with food splatter build up on underside of lid as well as on inside surfaces.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean as directed
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Meat slicer observed with food debris affixed to the blade and guard
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff are trained on how to properly clean an sanitize the slicer. Use a flashlight to check the cleaning. Use a brush to reach hard to reach areas.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Droppings observed on food establishment equipment, on food container lids inside the walk in cooler etc .
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all surfaces as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Massive pest infestation observed in the premises. Thousands of droppings observed throughout the premises, especially in all food peparation/food storage areas. Droppings observed in the dining area and back room area where ice machine is located.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hire a competant pest control company. Ensure the company does a survey to identify and seal all access points to the establishment.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Large opening at bottom of serice door observed which will allow the entry of pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal this opening and all other access points .
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Lid to grease trap observed to be not properly affixed resulting in odors filling the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Properly affix lid to grease trap.
      • Violation Score: 3
  25. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Drain fries observed but in fewer numbers
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue treating all areas as per directions from your pest control company.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Opening observed at main entrance door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal opeining to prevent pest entry
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Wire rack shelving inside walk in cooler requires cleaning due to old food product build up.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Back flow prevention device device at mop sink observed leaking
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair as directed
      • Violation Score: 3
  26. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Operating permit could not be located by staff.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provided application form to replace the missing operating permit.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Submit for review your food safety plan. This must be available on site at all times for review.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide upon next follow up inspection date for review.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Drain flies present in larger numbers now in both the front bar area and in the back room area in the vicinity of the mop sink and in the enmployee washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): Manager states pest contol is coming in today. Eliminate pest infestation asap.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Top back side of sandwich prep cooler observed with food debris.
      • Handles to sandich prep cooler not properly cleaned as food debris affixed
      • Wire rack shelving inside main walk in cooler requires cleaning due to old food product build up.
      • Corrective Action(s): Back side of sandich cooler must be cleaned and sanitized daily.
      • Handles to all equipment are to be cleaned and sanitized daily to prevent cross contamination
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Back flow prevention device at mop sink observed leaking.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair as directed
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: Submit for review your written sanitation procedures. These must be available on site at all times for review.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide upon next follow up inspection date for review.
      • Violation Score: 1
  27. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Underside of shelving at sandwich prep station observed with food splatter build up.
      • Backside of sandwich station observed with old food debris build up
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean as directed.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Operating permit is currently not valid.
      • Corrective Action(s): Permit fee has not been paid. Contact billing ASAP.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Operating permit could not be located at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Once located post in public view. Once outstanding permit fee has been paid affix decal to permit to show it is valid.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Drain flies still present but in reduced numbers at mop sink and employee washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): Eliminate pest infestation with the assistence of your pest control company.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Opening observed at top of back door entrance
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal opening to prevent pest entry.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust accumulation observed on the ceiling adjacent to the ceiling return vents not cleaned
      • Wire rack shelving inside main walk in cooler requires cleaning due to old food product build up.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean accumulated dust from the ceiling.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Back flow prevention device at mop sink observed leaking
      • Numerous small leaks observed in plumbing at glassswasher
      • Premises has not acquired an iodine test kit to test iodine concentration at glasswasher. Note the the glasswasher can be run with chlorine. Premises has chlorine test strips on site.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair as directed
      • Purchase an iodine test kit if you want to continue using iodine as a sanitizer as opposed to chlorine. Recommend purchasing a Titrating Iodine Test Kit as oppsed to Iodine test strips as the titrating kit is far more accurate especially at low concentration.s
      • Violation Score: 3
  28. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  29. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -the coolers are filthy; rotting foods and black mold covering the interior surfaces
      • - black mold and algae growing on the ice maker chute
      • --coagulated pop and algae accumulating on the pop dispenser
      • Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize all surfaces
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): sanitizer spray bottle labeled "quats" is filled with vinegar and water
      • Corrective Action(s): dump the bottle,replace with an approved sanitizer solution
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): kitchen paper towel dispenser was empty at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): replace the towels
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -spilled foods, broken glass and other debris under the coolers, shelves and the pot sink
      • -dust accumulations on the ceiling and vents
      • Corrective Action(s): clean the entire food premise to remove debris
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): quat dispenser not working at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): water supply was turned off, corrected during inspection
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: -glass washer sanitizer records not available (the October page is blank)
      • -operator does not possess iodine test strips to monitor the glass washer final rinse
      • Corrective Action(s): -purchase sanitizer test strips
      • -maintain daily records of the glass washer final rinse sanitizer concentrations
      • Violation Score: 3
  30. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  31. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: spilled foods (partially decayed) observed on all surfaces of the preparation cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize all surfaces
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -general premise sanitation is poor
      • -dust accumulations on the ceiling, fresh air make up vent plugged with dust
      • -spilled rotting food, garbage, broken glass and other debris under kitchen equipment
      • -grease and food accumulations on the dishwasher top
      • Corrective Action(s): clean the entire food premise to remove debris
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: high temperature dishwasher final rinse gauge is broken
      • Corrective Action(s): replace or repair the gauge
      • Violation Score: 3
  32. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  33. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -food debris laden wiping cloths stored at room temperature
      • -sanitizing spray not available
      • Corrective Action(s): -store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution
      • -fill sanitizer spray bottles from the quat dispenser, label bottles as required
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: -both the detergent and iodine glass washer bottles were empty
      • -food debris observed on the meat slicer sharpener
      • Corrective Action(s): -replace both bottles, rewash all glasses after confirming that the sanitizing cycle is working
      • -clean and sanitize the meat slicer after every use, post cleaning instructions
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): staff hand sink paper towel dispenser empty
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure all hand sinks are provided with soap and paper towels
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: -quat test strips not available
      • -glass washer records out of date
      • Corrective Action(s): -purchase quat test strips
      • -maintain daily records of the dishwasher and glass washer sanitizing cycles
      • Violation Score: 3
  34. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: fruit flies observed by the wine and pop dispensers
      • Corrective Action(s): -continue to trap files
      • -remove empty containers on a daily basis and ensure all drink spills are cleaned immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  35. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  36. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: dried food debris observed on the meat slicer
      • Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize the meat slicer every four hours while in continuous use
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: temperature records out of date, repeat violation
      • Corrective Action(s): maintain daily records of the refrigerator temperatures
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: broken glass and spilled foods on the walk in cooler floor
      • -floor drains plugged with grease and dirt, drain flies observed by the glass washer
      • Corrective Action(s): clean the floors to remove debris
      • -degrease and unplug the floor drains
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: dishwasher sanitizing records out of date, repeat violation
      • Corrective Action(s): maintain daily records of the dishwasher sanitizing cycle
      • Violation Score: 3
  37. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A large container of au jus was in the walk-in cooler and measured approximately 45-50C. The chef transferred the au jus to smaller containers to faciliate faster cooling at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Food must be cooled from 60-20C in less than 2 hours and 20-4C in less than 4 hours. Purchase an ice wand to ensure that food is cooled safely.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Temperature records have not been maintained. Last entry was dated May 21, 2017. This is a repeat violation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure temperatures are taken and recorded twice daily.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: Dishwasher temperature records have not been maintained.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the dishwasher temperature is recorded and available for review.
      • Violation Score: 3