INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection 260490

PREMISES NAME Taco Del Mar #60-412		Tel: (604) 777-1888 Fax: (604) 777-1855
PREMISES ADDRESS R150 - 805 Boyd St New Westminster, BC V3M 5X2		INSPECTION DATE April 21, 2023	TIME SPENT 1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Bhupinder Hothi		NEXT INSPECTION DATE 6 Months
INSPECTION TYPE Routine
ACTION TAKEN		FOOD 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 = 11

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): OBSERVATION Beans and Rice measured 35c. After mixing, the foods measured 55c. Corrective Action(s): CORRECTIVE ACTION Discarded food items mentioned above. Replace with new food items. Ensure to hot hold all foods at or above 60c at all times. Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)] Observation: OBSERVATIONS 1.) Mouse droppings observed on bottom shelf under the point of sale, food preparation area and on the floor in the walk in cooler. 2.) Chewed up insulation foam observed under the 2-compartment sink. Corrective Action(s): CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 1.) Clean and sanitize the droppings and the area that had droppings. Ensure to monitor premises for signs of pest via visual inspection. 2.) Ensure to properly seal the chewed insulation foam. Talk to pest control company to properly seal holes. Date To Be Corrected By : April 24, 2023 Violation Score: 3 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)] Observation: OBSERVATIONS Holes were found in the following areas. 1.) Above the 1 door freezer. Ceiling hole was observed. 2.) Near the kitchen door. 3.) Corner near the male washroom Corrective Action(s): CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: SEAL all holes mentioned above. Date To Be Corrected By : April 28, 2023 (1 week) Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

General Comments : > General sanitation was satisfactory > Handsinks near the point of sale, near the walk-in cooler, and the washroom sinks were fully equipped with hot and cold running water, paper towel, and liquid hand soap. > Low temperature dishwasher had chlorine residual of 50ppm on the plate surface. > 2-compartment sink QUAT dispenser had 200 ppm (QUATS) > 2 sanitizer buckets in front of house and back of house measured 200 ppm. Wiping cloths were soaked in the sanitizer bucket. > Spray bottles sanitizer at the back of house measured 200ppm (QUATS) > Prep cooler and walk-in-cooler measured 4c > All other foods beside the rice and beans were hot held at 63c. > 1 door freezer measured -18c > FOODSAFE certified staff was available during inspection. Expires on August 22nd, 2025. > Permit posted in a conspicuous location > Pest control report was not provided. EHO talked to operator about pest control. Report conducted by student (CHRISTIAN VALEROSO)