Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Indian Courtyard Restaurant
Tel: (604) 614-4533
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
609 12th St
New Westminster, BC V3M 4J3
INSPECTION DATE
January 11, 2023
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Virender Singh
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
6 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
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 9
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Containers of curries in the preparation coolers were left uncovered.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure food is stored safely in coolers. Containers should have tight fitting lids to prevent cross contamination through spills.
Violation Score: 3

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: 1) Floor had build up of food debris in hard to reach areas: under the preparation coolers in the center of the kitchen, behind the cookline, under dishwashing sinks.
2) Side entrance door was left open.
Corrective Action(s): 1) Regularly clean the facility to prevent build up of food debris which can attract pests.
2) Keep the back/side entrance doors shut when not in use as this is a direct pathway for rodents (and other pests) to enter the facility.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Cooler handles, cooler seals, shelves, sink faucet, stove, were sticky to touch and had a build up of grease/spills and food debris.
Corrective Action(s): Maintain sanitation logs for regular cleaning. Deep clean the facility to improve sanitation. Date to be corrected by: January 18, 2023
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine inspection conducted.

Temperatures:
- Walk-in cooler was holding curries at an internal temperature of <4 degrees Celsius.
- Walk-in freezer had an ambient temperature of -20 degrees Celsius.
- Bar area domestic coolers were at 4 degrees Celsius or less.
- Display cooler is only used for holding non-PHFs (sodas, drinks, no dairy)
- Chest freezers were at or below -18 degrees Celsius.
- Preparation coolers (2) were holding food at 4 degrees Celsius or less.

NOTE: maintain regular temperature logs.

Sanitation:
- 2 compartment sink was equipped with functional plugs.
- Low temperature dishwasher achieved 100 ppm chlorine residual at the dish surface after the final rinse cycle.
- 200 ppm chlorine residual sanitizer was available in spray bottles and pails.
*see violations above*

Storage:
- Stainless steel racks are used for storage.
- Chemicals are stored in a separate area away from food near the side entrance.
- Most items are covered with tight fitting lids inside coolers.
- Food grade containers are used.

Pest Control:
- No signs of pest activity noted at the time of inspection.

Administration:
- Operator has valid FOODSAFE level 1 equivalent certification.