Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse
Tel: (604) 941-9969
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
2729 Barnet Hwy
Coquitlam, BC V3E 1K9
INSPECTION DATE
October 9, 2019
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Felipe Ramos
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
October 10, 2019
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
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 34
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher is unable to sanitize equipment properly.
Corrective Action(s): Clean one sink and fill up with 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Wash all equipment through dishwasher and then manually sanitize by submerging completely in the 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer for 2 minutes. Allow equipment to air dry before using.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soap was not available at the hand washing stations in the kitchen and front area.
Corrective Action(s): Supply the hand washing stations with soap. Ensure all hand washing stations are fully equipped at all times.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Multiple food items in the walk-in cooler were not covered.
2. Bleach sanitizer in spray bottle measured ≥ 200 ppm
Corrective Action(s): 1. Cover all food items with lids or plastic wrap to protect them from potential contamination.
2. Discard and prepare fresh bleach sanitizer by mixing 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 cap) of 5.25% unscented household bleach per 1L water.
Violation Score: 9

210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen meat was being thawed at room temperature.
Corrective Action(s): Move the meat to the cooler. Thawing of frozen food potentially hazardous foods must be done in a cooler at ≤ 4°C or under cold running water in a clean container or original packaging.
Violation Score: 3

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Carpets in use in the dishwashing area.
Corrective Action(s): Remove all carpets. All surfaces must be smooth, easy to clean, non-absorbent, and non-porous. Use rubber mats if slipping is a concern.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Dishwasher is unable to dispense chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. 0 ppm detected using test strips.
Corrective Action(s): Repair dishwasher so it is able to dispense chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. Date to be corrected by: October 10, 2019
Violation Score: 9

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

- Hand washing stations are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels (after correction)
- Coolers (walk-in, prep) are ≤ 4°C
- Chest freezers are ≤ -18°C
- Hot holding units were not in use at the time of inspection. Ensure they are capable of maintaining foods at ≥ 60°C.
- Glasswasher is available. 50 ppm chlorine residual detected.
- Bleach is available
- Ventilation hood is maintained
- Dry storage is maintained
- No signs of pests observed during inspection
- Premise is well lit
- Permit is posted