Report No. LQUN-CDETML

INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
LQUN-CDETML

PREMISES NAME
Pho 99 Vietnamese Noodle House

Tel: (604) 525-7799
Fax:

PREMISES ADDRESS
13/14 - 228 Schoolhouse St
Coquitlam, BC V3K 4Y1

INSPECTION DATE
April 11, 2022

TIME SPENT
2 hours

OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Ngoc Loan To

NEXT INSPECTION DATE
April 18, 2022

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 = 42

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Dishwasher not dispensing adequate sanitizer solution. Chloring was measured at 0ppm at time of inspection. This may allow harmful bacteria to survive the dishwashing process and potentially result in foodborne illness.
Corrective Action(s):
Corrected during inspection: Tubing for sanitizer solution replaced by repairman during inspection. Chlorine re-measured at 75ppm.
Violation Score: 15

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Handwashing sinks were being used to store plastic lids. Sink was not stocked with paper towels.
Corrective Action(s):
Staff should be washing hands regularly to limit spread of illness. Corrected during inspection.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Foods inside of walk-in-cooler and freezer found open and not in enclosed containers. Potentially hazardous foods such as beef were found stored above raw ready-to-eat foods.
Corrective Action(s):
Separate raw meals from ready-to-eat foods such as fruit and vegetables. Make sure that food is stored in food-grade containers and covered.
Violation Score: 9

210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Ground beef seen being thawed at room temperature for over 2 hours. This puts foods at risk of supporting growth of harmful microbes at the surface of the food.
Corrective Action(s):
Corrected during inspection: ground beef was placed in fridge for cooling.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
General sanitation within walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer not good. Food debris built-up along the walls and on the floors under the shelving represent a cross-contamination hazard and may attract pests. Sides of prep coolers and tables need cleaning, as well as the ceiling tiles and diffusers inside the kitchen overlooking food prep areas.
Corrective Action(s):
Clean the mentioned areas.
**Correction date: Apr. 18/22**
Violation Score: 9

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
FRP wall lining seen peeling off of the wall near mop sink area.
Corrective Action(s):
Re-peel or replace FRP.
Violation Score: 1

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

Comments

A routine inspection was completed by practicum student under the supervision of Lynda Quan (EHO). Written report completed, refer to #255408.
- Good things to note:
Temps in all coolers at 4C or less
Operating permit displayed at front area
No pest activity seen