Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JSAS-CSDT6K
PREMISES NAME
Thai Express (Metrotown)		Tel: (778) 379-7131
Fax: (604) 496-2058
PREMISES ADDRESS
318 - 4820 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4P1		INSPECTION DATE
June 1, 2023		TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Tho Cung		NEXT INSPECTION DATE
June 02, 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
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 26
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation: New counter top heat lamp warmer: Food items not directly under heat lamp, temp 48 - 55 C
Corrective Action(s): To prevent microbial growth cooked potentially hazardous foods must be kept hot at 60 C or warmer.

Do not overstock space available below heat lamp as food items will not remain 60 C. All food items within inserts are to be directly beneath heat lamp.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Dry storage room is overstocked. Inventory is stored on the floor obstructing access to other products on shelving and the ability to maintain sanitation.
Corrective Action(s): Re-organize inventory within storage room.

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

Food delivery schedule is to be increased to more frequent, smaller deliveries.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Trace mouse droppings on floor under front grill.

Scraps of insulation foam on shelving below point of sale.
Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all debris from surfaces.

Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Walk-in cooler 7 - 8 C

Grill prep cooler 5 - 6 C
Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler units to maintain food at 4 C or colder.
Violation Score: 15

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

Handwashing facilities maintained – warm water supply, stocked liquid soap and papertowel dispensers.
Professional pest control service in place.
High temperature sanitizing dishwasher 75 C achieved.
Wiping rags in use stored in dilute bleach sanitizer (100 ppm chlorine)
Upright freezer -5 C, rice cooker 62 C
front rice warmer 72 C,
noodle prep cooler 3 C, noodle station soups 71 , 73 C
grill warmer unit 79 - 81 C, drink cooler 4 C
storage room: upright freezer -9 C