Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
LQUN-AAHV9K
PREMISES NAME
Vera's Burger Shack
Tel: (604) 460-1115
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
390 - 19800 Lougheed Hwy
Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2W1
INSPECTION DATE
June 1, 2016
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Amit Sharma
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
6 Months
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections, Issue Closure Order
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 = 74
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Precooked bacon, onions, and mushrooms were 25C in the hot holding unit. Hot foods shall be stored at 60C or hotter to prevent pathogens from multiplying. Staff explained that the hot holding unit was not working and therefore not turned on. Staff were precooking the items, storing in the non-working unit, and reheating on the grill when ordered.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately discard the food and stop using the hot holding unit. Foods shall be stored at 4C or 60C.
Staff discarded food during the inspection and will stop using the holding unit. They indicated that they will precook the foods, cool it, store in the cooler until ordered, and then reheat on the grill. This is correct, retrain all staff.
Violation Score: 5

303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
Observation:
The high temperature dishwasher had a temperature of 10C, at the plate's surface, during the rinse cycle as per the min/max thermometer. Rinse temperature shall reach 85C at the manifold or 72C at the plate's surface.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately stop using the dishwasher and have it repaired. Immediately close the premises due to the lack of facilities that can wash and sanitize dishes. A closure order was issued, and the premises shall remain closed until a follow-up inspection is conducted.
**Correction date: Immediately**
Violation Score: 25

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation:
1) The front service hand sink had no running hot and cold water. This is needed to properly remove pathogens and grease from hands.
2) The hand sink in the back prep area had no running hot and cold water; or liquid soap. These items are required to properly remove pathogens and grease from hands.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately place liquid soap and paper towels dispenser adjacent to all hand sinks. Repair the hand sinks so running hot and cold water exits the faucet and the water can be turned off and on at the taps.
**Correction date: Prior to re-opening**
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation:
Boxes of buns were found to be stored on the floor in the walk-in-cooler and below raw beef. All foods must be stored 6" off the floor on shelves or cleanable platforms, and above raw meat to prevent contamination.
Corrective Action(s):
Rearrange the walk-in-cooler so that raw meat is on the lowest shelves and food is found 6" off the floor.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
The general sanitation level is not satifactory. There is accumulated grease and food under the cooking equipment; the walls and floors beneath and behind prep tables, sinks, and equipment have food stains and food debris.
Corrective Action(s):
A detailed, thorough cleaning of the premises is needed from top to bottom. All items must be removed from the floor, and equipment & tables require to be pulled away from walls so access to the walls & floors is given to clean them.
**Correction date: Prior to re-opening**
Violation Score: 9

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation:
The following equipment was not in working order:
1) Dishwasher rinse cycle was 10C, no soap was being automatically injected, and water was leaking from beneath the machine. Dishwasher's are not being cleaned and sanitized properly, which will allow pathogens to survive and possibly make customers ill.
2) The hot holding unit (for the bacon, onions, & mushrooms) was not on as it had one setting which was too hot. Food was being stored at room temperature, which will allow pathogens to multiple and make customers ill.
3) Lights in the back prep area, and in the front service area are not working or burned out. Low lighting levels make it unsafe for workers and it is too dark to determine what areas are dirty.
4) The back prep. sink had no running hot and cold water exiting the faucet. Staff were using the 2-comp. dishwashing sink and hand washing sinks to prepare foods.
5) The back hand washing sink drain pipe is leaking. Water is pooling on the floor, which will attract pests.

The cooler drawers under the grill are not in operation for over a year. This is okay as there is adequate alternate cooler space to store the raw burger patties safely to prevent cross contamination.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Immediately stop using the dishwasher and have it repaired so soap is automatically injected into the machine during the wash cycle, and the rinse cycle water temperature reaches 85C at the manifold (72C at the plate's surface).
2) Immediately stop using the hot holding unit until it has been repaired or replaced. Precook the foods, cool, store in the cooler, and then reheat on the grill when ordered.
3) Repair the light fixtures and/or replace the burned out light bulbs so there is adequate light level. The light level shall be 50 lightcandles or brighter.
4) Repair the prep sink so that running hot and cold water exits the faucet and it can be fully turned off and on with the taps.
5) Repair the back hand washing sink drain pipe so that it doesn't leak.

**Correction date: Prior to re-opening**
Violation Score: 15

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation:
Floor tiles are cracked, chipped and missing in the back prep area. The floor is not cleanable, smooth or sealed which will attract pests.
Corrective Action(s):
Repair the floor so that it is durable, smooth, sealed, cleanable and impervious to water. Replace all damaged floor tiles and seal.
**Correction date: Prior to re-opening**
Violation Score: 1

315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
Observation:
Thermometers not found in all coolers, freezers and hot holding units. These require to be present so staff can monitor and ensure the equipment is working at the correct temperatures and food is stored safely.
Corrective Action(s):
Purchase and place a thermometer in each cooler, freezer and hot holding unit.
**Correction date: Prior to re-opening**
Violation Score: 1

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

A routine inspection was conducted, the following observations were made:
- Coolers 4C or colder; hot holding unit (storing chili) was 60C; and freezer was -18C.
- Foods stored in food grade containers; covered, and in groups.
- No expired foods for sale or in use.
- FoodSafe certified staff present.
- No signs of pests.
- Quats sanitizer was 200ppm.
- Staff to purchase floor degreaser and bleach, as they ran out today.
- A closure order was issued due to dishwasher not working. The premises shall remain closed until all conditions of the order have been met and follow-up inspection is conducted.

Contact our office to schedule a follow-up inspection.
TRANS FAT REGULATION ENFORCEMENT REFERENCE
Health Protection
Report #: LQUN-AAHV9K
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD PREPARED, SERVED OR OFFERED FOR SALE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES OF A BC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT:




Compliance

Date to be corrected by


1.

Documentation for food is kept on site and provided to the EHO upon request.

Yes



2.

All soft spreadable margarine and oil meets the restriction of 2% trans fat or less of total fat content.

Yes



3.

All other food meets the restriction of 5% trans fat or less of total fat content.

Yes

Time Spent: 0.17 hour
Specific comments: All in order.
Food exempt from the regulation includes:
  • Pre-packaged food with a Nutrition Facts table sold directly to the consumer without alteration
  • Food with the sole source(s) as naturally occurring trans fat (i.e. beef, sheep, lamb, bison and dairy products)
  • Employee lunches not purchased from the food service establishment