Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Chow's Kitchen
Tel: (604) 552-7773
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
B - 2579 Lougheed Hwy
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1B4
INSPECTION DATE
September 21, 2022
TIME SPENT
1.75 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Andrew Chan
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
September 27, 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
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 23
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Rodent droppings observed on floor beside the chest freezer (at the end of kitchen by the grill)
Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove droppings
2) Sanitize areas with bleach
3) Contact pest control
Correct by: Immediately
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: 1) Significant debris/dirt underneath 2 compartment sink
2) Blackened thick grease buildup on floor underneath cooking line
3) Various surfaces are not clean and food containers are stored right next to them (ie. old receipt machine, old boxes, old cardboard, etc).
4) Strong odour from grease trap throughout entire kitchen
Corrective Action(s): Clean all above mentioned areas thoroughly. De- clutter kitchen and remove any items not needed for kitchen. Have grease trap serviced/emptied
Correct by: today
Violation Score: 15

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Various counters/shelves/tables used to store food containers are made of unfinished wood that is prone to moisture/mold if left unsealed
Corrective Action(s): Paint/finish all raw wood surfaces that are used for any food storage/container storage/kitchen use.
Correct by: this week
Violation Score: 3

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: Various surfaces are not smooth/easy to clean. Flooring underneath 2 compartment sink is not smooth, ceiling area near stovetop has insulation coming out of tiles
Corrective Action(s): Continue to work on and repair kitchen areas to be mainted per the original approved plans.
Correct by: This week and ongoing
Violation Score: 1

501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
Observation: Operator's FOODSAFE certificate has expired
Corrective Action(s): Operator is to retake FOODSAFE or valid equivalent immediately
Correct by: This week
Violation Score: 1

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

Routine inspection conducted:

Premises has significant clutter in kitchen. This makes it difficult to see which areas of kitchen are clean or dirty. See above for corrections required.
Handwash station equipped with liquid soap, paper towels, hot/cold running water
Prep cooler at 4 deg C
Walk in cooler at 2.9 deg C
Freezers at -18 deg C or less
High temperature dishwasher achieved 73.9 deg C after rinse cycle (minimum 71 deg C required(
Bleach available to sanitize (ensure to make bleach solution once kitchen begins lunch/dinner service, 1/2 tsp bleach per 1 liter of water)