Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
KLAI-CMST5L
PREMISES NAME
Pho Tam Vietnamese Restaurant
Tel: (604) 510-1787
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
110/111 - 20256 56th Ave
Langley, BC V3A 3Y5
INSPECTION DATE
January 5, 2023
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Tam Ngoc Hoang
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
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 6
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Spices and condiments in the dry storage area noted with no covers/ store protected.
2. In general, improvement noted where proper dispensers (with handles) are used for dispensing spices and condiments. However, still noted bowls, with no handles, being used for dispensing bulk food.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure all food, especially in the dry storage area, are stored protected with a lid or plastic wrap to avoid pest from contaminating the products.
2. Replace all improper dispensers (e.g. bowls) with appropriate ones with handles to avoid indirect hand and food contact.
Date to be corrected by: Jan 7, 2023
Violation Score: 3

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Some mouse droppings were noted in the dry storage area by the walk-in cooler (next to the portable fan unit).
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize this area to help with monitoring pest issue. Continue to work with your pest control company to mitigate and eliminate pest issues.
Date to be corrected by: Cleaning must be done today. Ongoing for working with pest control company.
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine Inspection conducted today:
Handwash stations, including staff washroom, were accessible, equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel.
All refrigeration units were at 4C or below.
All freezer units were at -18C or below.
Rice were holding over 60C in the rice cookers (2 units).
200 PPM chlorine residual detected in the sanitizer container in the kitchen area.
50 PPM chlorine residual detected from the low temperature dish machine.
Thawing using an appropriate method (under running water) was observed upon entering the kitchen area for inspection.
General cleanliness and organization noted acceptable.
Operator's FoodSafe Certificate still valid (expires Aug 4, 2024).
Noted some food that was just cooked being cooled at room temperature. As per food handler, once it is not cooled to the touch, it will be brought into a functioning cooler. Food handler mentioned that it will never stay at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Please ensure you follow the proper cooling procedures where once food reach 60C, time should be tracked to ensure that it cools down to 20C within 2 hours then from 20C to 4C, it should take no longer than 4 hours.