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‘Superb’ Brampton grocery store given warning by Peel Public Health after inspection finds food safety violations
Multiple citations issued.
Peel Public Health inspectors routinely check local restaurants, cocktail bars/beverage rooms, bakeries and takeout food establishments.
Metroland file photoSome Brampton grocery stores and a banquet hall have been given yellow conditional passes in the past week (starting July 17 and ending July 24) by Peel Public Health after inspectors found several food safety violations.
Peel Region said establishments were inspected in accordance with the Ontario Food Premises regulations.
Inspectors routinely check local restaurants, cocktail bars/beverage rooms, bakeries and takeout food establishments, according to Peel Public Health.
“Our public health inspectors use education to help businesses comply with legislation,” Peel Region said in an online statement. “When needed, we also use enforcement.”
Most Brampton restaurants given warnings last week have since been given green passes upon followup inspections.
Here are the food and drink establishments in Brampton issued citations over the past few days, followed by the reasons provided by Peel Public Health:
Oceans Fresh Food Market at 104-150 West Dr. Grocery store received a yellow conditional pass after July 18 inspection. Restaurant has a 3.8 rating on Google out of a potential five stars with more than 2,200 reviews.
“This place is great for groceries, reasonable priced, the fish and meats and vegetables always grab me and my family’s love going there,” Sid Defreitas wrote. “Prices also good and fair.”
- Did operator keep potentially hazardous food out of the temperature danger zone, and provide adequately sized refrigeration and/or hot-holding equipment/space for the safe storage of such food? (“Significant risk,” according to Peel Public Health.) Corrected during inspection.
- Did operator store food to prevent contamination and/or adulteration? (Significant risk.) Corrected during inspection.
- Did operator properly maintain food contact surfaces? Corrected during inspection.
- Did food handler(s) wash hands to prevent contamination of food and/or food contact surface? (“Critical risk,” according to Peel Public Health.) Corrected during inspection.
- Did operator maintain non-food contact surfaces clean, sanitary and in good condition? “Not in compliance,” said Peel Public Health.
- Did operator use good housekeeping practices? Not in compliance.
Indian Punjabi Bazaar — Butcher shop at 1-8 Bldg. A-115 Father Tobin Rd. Grocery store received a yellow conditional pass during inspection July 17. It has a 4.0 rating on Google out of a potential five stars with more than 1,600 reviews.
“Got catering for a small gathering yesterday. Food was superb. Fresh, delicious,” Sathya Krishnakumar wrote. “I’ve catered from here many times. Every time it has been a great experience.”
- Did operator keep potentially hazardous food out of the temperature danger zone, and provide adequately sized refrigeration and/or hot-holding equipment/space for the safe storage of such food? (Significant risk.) Not in compliance.
- Did operator provide and use accurate and easy-to-read thermometers? Not in compliance.
- Did operator store food to prevent contamination and/or adulteration? (Significant risk.) Corrected during inspection.
- Did operator properly maintain food contact surfaces? Not in compliance
- Did operator provide the required supplies at each handwashing station? Corrected during inspection.
- Did operator provide a test reagent to determine the concentration of sanitizer? Not in compliance.
- Did operator provide a mechanical dishwasher or, two or three compartment sinks of sufficient size and drainage racks for washing, sanitizing and draining utensils? Not in compliance.
- Did operator properly wash and sanitize utensils? Not in compliance.
- Did operator maintain and operate food premises in a sanitary manner? (Significant risk.) Not in compliance.
- Did operator protect the premises against the entry of pests and maintain records of all pest control measures? Not in compliance.
- Did operator use good housekeeping practices? Not in compliance.
Noor Convention Centre at 14-20-2084 Steeles Ave. Received a yellow conditional pass during inspection July 17. Banquet hall has a 4.3 rating on Google out of a potential five stars with nearly 300 reviews.
- Did operator provide and use accurate and easy-to-read thermometers? Not in compliance.
- Did operator store food to prevent contamination and/or adulteration? (Significant Risk) Not in compliance.
- Did operator provide an adequate number of handwashing stations that are conveniently accessible to food handlers? Not in compliance.
- Did operator maintain non-food contact surfaces clean, sanitary and in good condition? Not in compliance.
- Did operator receive written approval from a public health inspector prior to altering the floor space, number of toilets or wash basins in a sanitary facility? Not in compliance
- Did operator provide required supplies for every washroom? Not in compliance.
Dreams Convention Centre at 75 Hedgedale Rd. Banquet Hall received a yellow conditional pass after inspection on July 23. Business has a 4.1 rating on Google out of a potential five stars with more than 500 reviews.
- Did operator provide the required supplies at each handwashing station? Corrected During Inspection
- Did food handler(s) wash hands to prevent contamination of food and/or food contact surfaces? (Significant Risk) Corrected During Inspection
- Did operator provide a test reagent to determine the concentration of sanitizer? Not In Compliance
- Did operator properly wash and sanitize utensils? Corrected During Inspection
- Did operator provide a mechanical dishwasher that is properly constructed, designed and maintained, or a dishwasher that is approved by NSF International for commercial use? Corrected During Inspection
- Did operator maintain non-food contact surfaces clean, sanitary and in good condition? Not In Compliance
Peel Public Health inspection program
During inspections by Peel Public Health, a green pass sign means the business establishment is following the applicable requirements under the Health Protection and Promotion Act for food safety and operational standards for personal service settings, according to the Region of Peel.
A yellow (conditional pass) sign means the business establishment is not following all the requirements, adding that “items that pose a risk of illness must be corrected at the time of inspection.”
A red (closed) sign means that a public health inspector found a “health risk/danger” and closed the establishment or service until the risks are removed, the region says.
The Peel Public Health inspection program is designed to provide the public with information about inspections of food establishments in Peel.
For more information, call 905-799-7700 or visit Peel Public Health’s website.
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