Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
South Castle Korean Restaurant
Tel: (604) 939-4000
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
C - 1126 Austin Ave
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5
INSPECTION DATE
February 24, 2023
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Hyung Sue Choi
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
5 Months
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 8
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The kitchen handwashing sink was blocked with buckets stacked infront of them. Staff are not encouraged or able to wash their hands when it is not easily accessible. This was found in the previous inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Immediately relocate the empty buckets so they are not stored infront of the handwashing sink. During the inspection, staff relocated the buckets and the handwashing sink was easily accessible.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: 1) Raw wood shelves in the walk-in-cooler, dry storage area and in the back intestine case washing room. Raw wood will absorb water and food, and this will attract pests. This violation was observed during the previous inspection and was required to be corrected by December 2022.
2) Found broken plastic colindars and damaged (melted, cracked, chipped) plastic food containers storing and or touching food. Pieces of platic could fall into food and/or bacteria will grow in the cracks.
Corrective Action(s):
1) All raw wood shall be painted to seal it, so it is cleanable. The owner explained that he will complete it in the summer, as the paint drys quicker.
**Correction date: Sept. 1/23**
2) Throw away all damaged food containers, colindars, utensils and/or cookware. Purchase new items to replace the discarded items. Inspect all cookware, utensils, and food storage items daily for damaged ones.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 3

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable): No corrections entered
Comments

A routine inspection was completed:
- Coolers 4C or colder; side dishes kept on ice at waitress area; freezers -16C or colder; hot holding units above 60C; and thermometers present.
- High temperature dishwasher had a rinse cycle temperature above 71C, at the plate's surface, as per thermolabel.
- Hand sinks stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and running hot and cold water.
- Bleach sanitizer in spray bottles has [Cl2] of 200ppm.
- All foods stored in food grade containers; covered; date coded; foods stored in groups with proteins separate or below RTE foods; and all foods covered.
- No expired food in use or for sale. FIFO rules being followed.
- General sanitation level is good. Exhaust canopy was professionally serviced this month.
- No signs of pests.
- The intestine case washing room and sausage making room have been cleaned, and new wall tiles installed to facilitate cleaning.
- Valid health permit and decal posted.