Island Health
1952 Bay Street Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8 | Visit Official Website (opens in a new tab)
499 Wallace Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B7
This facility was given a High hazard rating. More info


Inspection Information

Facility Type

FER

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

January 8, 2025

Number of critical violations

2

Number of non-critical violations

5



Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.


Code
Description

105

Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)

Observations: Salad prep fridge potentially hazardous foods exceed 4°C. Discarded 2 large tubs of yogurt and cooked potatoes as they were at 10.5°C and there were no temp records kept on site.

Corrective Actions: Repair salad prep fridge immediately. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in salad prep fridge until it keeps these foods below 4°C/40°F.

108

Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils

Observations: Premises requires cleaning and sanitizing under/behind equipment and shelving.

Corrective Actions: Staff to pull equipment food containers boxes, etc. away from all floor/wall joints in both Vault and food prep/service area and clean and sanitize immediately. Clean fan cover in large stainless fridge.

110

Non-Critical Food Not Protected - General

Observations: Vault dry storage area is disorganized and there are food/food items storage on the floor and cleaning sanitizing and staff cannot easily check for pests/rodents.

Corrective Actions: Reorganize Vault dry storage area so that food/drinks are stored of the floor and area is easily cleaned and checked for rodents/pests.

115

Non-Critical Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control

Observations: There are signs of pests (i.e. fruit flies) in food prep and storage areas.

Corrective Actions: Contact pest control company and employ integrated pest management practices immediately.

116

Non-Critical Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

Observations: Physical repairs are required.

Corrective Actions: Repair torn fridge doors seal, flooring/wall under dishwasher.

117

Non-Critical Food Handler Training

Observations: FoodSafe trained person not on site/on staff during inspection.

Corrective Actions: Immediately have at least one person per shift obtain their FoodSafe/Food Safe equivalency.

118

Non-Critical Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan

Observations: Written temperature records are not kept on site.

Corrective Actions: Staff to monitor and record cooking, cold holding, sanitizer, concentration, final rinse dishwasher sanitizing temperature and bar glass washer concentration daily at a minimum.



Comments
Reinspection between 8-9am on Wednesday January 15 2025. All items except physical repairs are to be completed. Note: Dishwasher sanitizes above 76°C. Fridges except for salad fridge keep foods below 4°C. Sanitizers (QUATS) at approved concentration.