Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
FEMI-D49RZN
PREMISES NAME
Thai Express
Tel:
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
2620 - 2929 Barnet Hwy
Coquitlam, BC V3B 5R5
INSPECTION DATE
April 12, 2024
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
3 Months
INSPECTION TYPE
Follow-Up
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
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 3
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: -Gap noted under walk in cooler door
-Bucket are stored on floor
Corrective Action(s): - Seal the gaps - clean the walk in cooler regularly and move shelving - keep all foods in sealed bins at all time
- Store buckets on shelving
Violation Score: 3

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable)
Code 301 noted on Routine inspection # FEMI-D48TSJ of Apr-11-2024
Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: -Dirty dishware, clean dishware are noted inside 3 comp sink
-Staff on duty did not know the proper dishwashing steps
Correction: - label 3 sinks , keep dirty dishware in dirty zone ( ie: in a cart) and clean dishware on shelving or dish rack away from any contamination
- Staff to know proper dishwashing steps 1. wash 2 rinse 3 sanitize 4 air dry

Code 401 noted on Routine inspection # FEMI-D48TSJ of Apr-11-2024
Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: -Hand washing sink in the back was blocked at time of visit
-No paper towel at front hand washing sink

Correction: - Hand washing sink must be accessible at all time - no blocking or no other activity only use for hand washing
-Paper towel in wall mounted dispenser is required for front handwashing sink
Comments

Most issues are addressed with exception of :

- wall mounted paper towel dispensers in the front - on order ( standing holder)
-Label 3 comp sink
- Pest activity:- dropping still noted in several area including walk in cooler- clean sanitize and put more sticky traps
- have pest control to assess above the walk in cooler and put traps or use other preventative measurers ( include pictures)
-increase frequency and intensity of cleaning/sanitizing of the facility
- store all food products - single use utensils and clean utensils in sealed bin
-Keep a log sheet ( up to date)

Send a report addressing the above by April 19-2024 via email to the attention of the area inspector.