INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection DSEA-AEGTXN

PREMISES NAME El Comal Mexican Food Take-Out		Tel: (604) 420-1327 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 7650 Winston St Burnaby, BC V5A 2H4		INSPECTION DATE October 6, 2016	TIME SPENT 2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)		NEXT INSPECTION DATE October 11, 2016
INSPECTION TYPE Routine
ACTION TAKEN		FOOD 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 Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 39

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3

203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1 small tray of chicken and 1 small insert of soup cooling in the freezer. Facility permit conditions to not permit cooling on site for any purpose. Corrective Action(s): As per operating permit conditions all food is to be cooked then served immediately or kept hot. Cooling is not permitted. Future infractions will result in the issuance of tickets and further progressive enforcement actions. Violation Score: 5 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff in the BOH food preparation area clean and sanitize food contact and work surfaces using vinegar solution. Corrective Action(s): Vinegar solutions are not acceptable sanitizers. Ensure that a 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer is prepared daily and used to sanitize surfaces throughout the facility before, during, and after work. To make: mix 1 tsp bleach with 1 L water. Violation Score: 5 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lemon bleach used on site. Sanitizer for the FOH was in a spray bottle with a broken spray. Corrective Action(s): Remove the lemon scented bleach. use only unscented bleach for food service. Obtain a working spray bottle for sanitizer solution. Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 6

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)] Observation: 1) Rodent droppings found underneath the sink and counters in the dishwashing area. 2) Meal moths found in the back food preparation area. 3) Beetles found in a bulk food tupperware in the BOH food preparation area. Pest control reports reviewed at the time of inspection. No activity noted on the reports. Current pest control does not treat for meal moths. Corrective Action(s): bulk food products with beetles discarded. Remove the rodent droppings and clean and sanitize the areas immediately. Start pest control program for meal moths. Have the facility serviced monthly. Violation Score: 9 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)] Observation: Door sweep for the double door in the dining room found to have a whole in the corner. Corrective Action(s): Replace the door sweep. Ensure that all door gaps are sealed to prevent the passage of rodents. Violation Score: 3 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19] Observation: -Wood pallet used as storage surface in the BOH food preparation area. -Cardboard lining the grill station surfaces Corrective Action(s): Remove the wood pallets and cardboard. All surfaces in a food premise must be smooth, easy to clean, and non-absorbent. Violation Score: 3 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)] Observation: Chipping and broken dry wall found around the BOH food preparation area. Corrective Action(s): Repair the drywall and protect corners in high traffic areas from damage. Premises must be maintained in good working condition. Violation Score: 3 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)] Observation: Baseboards missing throughout the facility. One washroom between the FOH and BOH is currently under construction and a hole is present in the ground. The wall adjacent to it facing the FO's 2 compartment handsink is stripped and consisting only of the wooden beams. Corrective Action(s): Replace the baseboards throughout the facility. due: 4 months. Provide an update to the district inspector regarding the situation with the washroom construction. daisuke.serizawa@fraserhealth.ca Violation Score: 5 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18] Observation: Broken stand up mixer is used as a table in the BOH. Corrective Action(s): Remove or repair the mixer. If no longer in use, remove from the facility. Violation Score: 1

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

Comments

=BOH and FOH handwash stations stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water =Walk-in cooler (3C), BOH upright (2C), FOH prep cooler (3C), yellow cooler (4C), and display cooler (4C) measured < 4 degrees C =walk-infreezer (-18C) measured < -18 degrees C =Rice hot holding (65C), meat hot holding (64C, and soup hot holding (80C)measured > 60 degrees C =High temperature dishwasher had a final rinse temperature of 72.9 C at the dish surface (minimum 71 C required for proper sanitizing) =3 compartment sink with sink plugs available for manual dishwashing. Operator able to demonstrate manual warewashing method =General food storage practices good at the time of inspection. Foods properly stored off the floor and covered and raw meats stored below ready-to-eat foods. =Ice machine was maintained in a sanitary manner =Staff hygiene was satisfactory at the time of inspection =Staff FOODSAFE certification verified =Permit posted in a conspicuous location Note: operator is expanding food preparation area into adjacent unit. Operator must obtain health approval prior to starting any renovations or construction.