Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
256144
PREMISES NAME
Desi Turka Indian Cuisine
Tel: (604) 553-4511
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
7807 6th St
Burnaby, BC V3N 3N1
INSPECTION DATE
August 16, 2022
TIME SPENT
3 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Gurdip Bhachu
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
August 30, 2022
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 = 68
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Multiple items found to be at room temperature:
- carton of whipping cream 21 deg.C
- Fried cauliflower 18 deg.C
- Fried vegetable pakora 25 deg.C
- Fried chicken 28 deg.C
2) Back prep cooler measured 12 deg.C, items discarded:
- sauces ranging from 11 deg.C - 14 deg.C
- Paneer
Non potentially hazardous foods moved to other coolers
Corrective Actions: Food items discarded.
Food must be kept < and/or = 4 deg.C to prevent pathogen growth
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 15

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Cleaning rags were soiled and dry, no sanitizer detected. Staff indicated they cleaned surfaces with dry rags
2) Cleaning rags not stored in sanitizer solution
3) Dishwasher sanitizer measured 0ppm bleach sanitizer bucket found to be empty
4) Dough mixer hook covered in dry dough and flour. Staff indicated it was used yesterday
Corrective Actions: 1) Correct sanitizing procedure reviewed with staff. Clean with soap --> wipe down, --> clean with sanitizer --> air dry
2) Rags moved to bucket of sanitizer solution. Store rags in sanitizer solution when in use to prevent pathogen growth
3) Dishwasher sanitizer replaced with new bucket. Dishwasher primed and run until 50ppm chlorine detected
4) Dough hook washed. Clean wares after use to prevent pathogen growth
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 8
103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operator had not paid permit fee yet
Corrective Action: operator has paid permit fee with cheque
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 1

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1) Many food items stored in walkin cooler uncovered: large bukets of sauce, bins of chicken in sauce, containers of raw meat
2) Bins of chicken in sauce double stacked without lids
3) Raw meat stored next to or above RTE foods
4) In use utensils such as ladles stored in stagnant water all day
5) Soiled plastic bowl reused for food prep of cooked rice
6) Sacks of onion stored on ground in dry storage
7) Bowls without handles used as scoops for bulk goods and cooked rice
8) Large bin of meat thawing in dishpit next to large amount of dirty dishes
Corrective Actions: Store all foods in covered food grade containers, elevated > 15 cm from the floor. Store items in a manner that prevents contamination with raw meats below RTE products, not above or next to RTE products
Do not store in use utensils in stagnant water or change water eery 30 min and wash utensils every 4 hours
Do not re-use soiled equipment for food preparation
Obtain scoops with handles
Thaw meat in prep sink, not in dish pit.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 9

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Rodent dropping detected in dry storage behind bins of rice and top of dishwasher. Fly activity noted in kitchen
Operator says there is no 3rd party pest control company on hand, last had them before COVID
Corrective Action: Clean droppings using bleach solution and obtain services of pest control company.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 9

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Back door is open most of the day. Back screen door is broken and may easily allow pests though bottom.
Corrective Actions: Have screen door fixed immediately. Until screen door is fixed keep back door closed.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Following areas need cleaning but is not on exhaustive list
- underneath and behind cookline
- underneath and on top of shelves in cook area
- Dish pit area
- Floors and walls of walk in cooler
Corrective Action: Clean all areas thoroughly. Food debris and dirt can be an attractive food source to pests
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 9

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: 1) Wall tile next to dishwasher and mop sink is missing. Some cracked tiles on the floor
2) Caulking above dish pit has turned black
Corrective Actions: 1) Replace tiles. Surfaces must be smooth, impervious, and easy to clean.
2) Remove and redo caulking
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Back prep cooler next to walls in cooler ambient temperature measured as 12 deg.C using min/max thermometer
Corrective Action: Have cooler serviced. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in cooler.
Coolers must be able to keep food < and/or = 4 deg.C
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 3

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: Lightbulbs in dry storage not working
Corrective Action: Replace bulb
Adequate lighting is required for cleaning.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 1

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

Walk in cooler 4 deg.C
Walk in freezer -9 deg.C
Front prep cooler 4 deg.C
Back prep cooler 12 deg.C (see 308)
Bar area left mini cooler 4 deg.C
Bar area right mini cooler 4 deg.C
Hot hold rice 60 deg.C
Dishwasher 0ppm --> 50ppm chlorine (see 302)
Sanitizer bucket 200ppm chlorine
Handsinks fully stocked with soap, papertowel, hot and cold water
Sanitary facilities clean, stocked with soap, hand dryer, hot and cold water
Dining area clean
Operator has foodsafe level 1
Permit posted in conspicuous location
venthood panels are being replaced

Follow Up to be conducted Aug 30