Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JSAS-CVZTPD
PREMISES NAME
Chongqing Restaurant on Kingsway
Tel: (604) 558-0101
Fax: (604) 558-3828
PREMISES ADDRESS
4909 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 2E5
INSPECTION DATE
September 25, 2023
TIME SPENT
4 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Jie De (Paul) Zhang
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
October 03, 2023
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 84
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked dumplings placed into open top prep cooler, 40 C, cooler warmed to 9 C
Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.

Safe cooling procedures not in place.

Do not place warm foods directly into small capacity cooler units.

Cooked foods must be rapidly cooled using a combination of small portioning of food, shallow metal containers and use of an ice bath or equivalent method.
Foods must cool from 60 C to 20 C in less than 2 hours and following, from 20 C to 4 C in less than 4 hours.
Cooling rates must be verified using a probe thermometer and documented by staff according to premise Food Safety Plan.
Violation Score: 5

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bins of cut vegetables and cooked noodles stored at room temperature, temperatures 17 - 26 C
Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.

To prevent microbial growth potentially hazardous foods such as meat products, cut vegetables, eggs and high moisture grains (soft noodles, soft rice) must be stored at 4 C or colder, unless needed for immediate preparation.
Violation Score: 15

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: Several wiping rags in use throughout kitchen without sanitizer containers prepared.

Sanitizer spray bottle prepared over 1000 ppm chlorine

Knives, knife magnetic strip, food utensils, vegetable peelers, and cutting boards stored, heavily soiled with food debris.
Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (100 ppm chlorine, 1 tea spoon of bleach per 1 litre of water).
Sanitizer spray bottles are to be prepared at 100 ppm chlorine concentration.

All food equipment, food utensils and food contact surfaces must be cleaned of all debris, then sanitized after use. Food equipment, utensils and work surfaces in constant use for the same purpose must be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of every 4 hours or when changing uses.
All food equipment and utensils where possible are to be cleaned and sanitized after use, using the dishwasher equipment.
Violation Score: 25

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: Basement - washroom - soap dispenser empty, papertowel dispener jammed
Corrective Action(s): Hand-washing stations must be equipped with a stocked liquid soap dispenser, warm water and single use hand drying towels from a dispenser.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 6
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Food containers stored in coolers without covers.

Food items stored in opened metal cans.

Food containers stored directly on the floor, under shelving and cooking equipment.

Food utensils in use stored in containers of stagnant water (rice scoops)

Basement - staff break / sleep areas arranged together with food and restaurant supplies.
Corrective Action(s): Food items / food containers when stored are to be properly covered to protect from contamination using fitted lids or single use plastic wrap / metal foil.

Do not store food items in opened metal cans. After opening a can transfer remaining food leftovers to a plastic or stainless steel container.

Food items / food containers are to be stored off the floor. Foods should be placed on shelves that provide 6” clearance from the floor.

Do not store food utensils in stagnant water as bacteria can quickly grow on surfaces. Utensils in use can be stored dry or an ice filled containers.

Staff personal items and break areas are to be separated from food and premise storage.
Violation Score: 9

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Back entrance - screen door propped open.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure screen door is kept closed to exclude entrance of pests.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Premise sanitation is poor.

Kitchen - food debris and or grease deposit build-up on floor, walls, shelving units, cooking equipment and cooking ventilation system and walk-in cooler (walls, shelves, floor, compressor covers).
Basement - food debris on floor around dry storage shelving, grease residue on floor around grease trap
Bar - dust /debris inside shelving units and cooler unit.
Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
Violation Score: 15

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Wood pallettes and low set shelving in dry storage areas and inside walk-in cooler provide no clearance off the floor to allow for cleaning.
Corrective Action(s): Provide suitable shelving units to allow inventory to be stored off the floor (6" / 15 cm) to allow for premise cleaning.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Walk-in cooler 5 C
Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler to maintain food at 4 C or colder.
Violation Score: 3

502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
Observation: Only one staff member has Foodsafe.
Corrective Action(s): Additional staff member is to obtain a certificate in Foodsafe to ensure one staff is always available with training.
Violation Score: 1

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

Professional pest control service in place.
Low temperature chemical sanitizing dishwasher 50 ppm chlorine achieved.
1 door upright cooler 3 C, 2 door upright cooler 2 C, 2 door prep cooler 4 C
1 door upright freezer -16 C, soup stock (burner) 60 C,
Bar: cooler 0 C, rice warmer 60 C, soup warmer 64 C
Basement: Upright cooler 1 C, chest freezers: -13 C, -10 C, -12 C, -11 C, -10 C, -12 C

Live seafood holding tank: provincial guideline for seafood tank maintenance reviewed.

Premise repairs / renovations will be needed to restore kitchen facilities. These will be discussed after premise sanitation and food safety protocols are in place.