Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
FEMI-CT2QHW
PREMISES NAME
Pho 99 Restaurant (Lougheed Hwy)
Tel: (604) 472-1299
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
62 - 2991 Lougheed Hwy
Coquitlam, BC V3B 6J6
INSPECTION DATE
June 22, 2023
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Vien V Bui
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
June 27, 2023
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 48
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted raw meat in kitchen at temp of 12 oC - waiting for being marinated???
Corrective Action(s): -Keep cold food in cooler not in room temperature.

Violation Score: 5

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Food buckets noted in staff washroom
Corrective Action(s): - No food related stuff to be in washroom - remove them
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: -Noted raw meat above cooked foods and veg in walk in cooler and prep cooler
-Noted foods are not covered properly in freezer or coolers
- Noted foods in buckets are stored directly on the floor
-Noted foods being processed beside dishwasher
Corrective Action(s): - Raw meats to be stored in lower shelf away from ready to eat foods or veg
-Cover all foods in coolers and freezers
-Food buckets are to be stored off of the floor at least 6"
-No food prep or process beside dishwasher- this is noted in previous report -violation ticket might be issued
Violation Score: 9

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: -Dry storage area, kitchen and hall way are too crowded
-Back door is left open at time of visit
-Too much stuff in the facility everywhere-all on the floor or very shallow pallet

Corrective Action(s): -Organize the area
-Keep the back door closed
- Reduce stuff, store on shelving ( with the lower shelf at least 6" off of the floor)
Violation Score: 15

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Poor cleaning noted in facility under/behind all equipment, floor ...
Corrective Action(s): Clean
Violation Score: 9

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: - Not enough lighting in dry storage room, in the kitchen and storage beside washroom
-Broken tiles and fallen baseboards noted in kitchen
Corrective Action(s): -Provide enough lighting
-Replace tiles and baseboards
Violation Score: 5

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

-Temp of coolers and freezers are satisfactory
-Low temp dishwasher bleach solution >50 ppm
-Bleach solution for wiping rags >100 ppm

****Quantity of the food preps is not in line with the capacity of the facility.
*** not able to verify pest free for the facility

-All the above to be addressed prior to the follow up inspection to prevent further enforcement actions by FHA.