Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Pho Maxima Restaurant
Tel: (604) 759-3669
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
822 20th St
New Westminster, BC V3M 4W8
INSPECTION DATE
August 9, 2021
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Trang Ngoc Nguyen
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
1 Month
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
No
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
No
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
No
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 30
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The spray bottle containing 200 ppm chlorine solution was not working properly.
Corrective Action(s): The operator prepared another solution of 200 ppm chlorine in a bottle that works properly.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Certain food items in the coolers/freezers are stored in containers without lids.
Corrective Action(s): This may cause the food to get contaminated and therefore be served to customers who may get sick from foodborne pathogens. Ensure all foods being stored inside coolers and freezers are in containers with fitting lids.
CORRECTION DATE: Immediately.
Violation Score: 15

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: 1) The back storage area has accumulated a large amount of items being stored on the ground, shelves, and all throughout, to the point where you can not enter this area to clean it properly.
2) The vent hood service date is past due (June 1, 2021).
Corrective Action(s): 1) Items not necessary for day to day function of the restaurant need to be removed, and those that are needed must be stored on shelves atleast 6 inches off the ground so that this area can still be accessible and cleaned as needed to avoid build up of dust and filth.
2) Schedule an appointment with a vent hood cleaning company to service the vent hood.
CORRECTION DATE: 2 weeks.

Violation Score: 9

501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
Observation: The operators Foodsafe Level 1 Certificate is expired.
Corrective Action(s): Take the Foodsafe Level 1 course to get certified again.
CORRECTION DATE: 1 month.
Violation Score: 1

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

Coolers operating </=4 C; freezers operating at </= -18 C; hot holding units =/> 60 C.
Hand washing stations stocked with paper towels and soap.
No signs of pest activity.
Sanitizer spray bottle with 200 ppm chlorine present.
Low temp. chemical dishwasher had 100 ppm chlorine at plate surface.
Operator is aware that her Foodsafe Level 1 Certificate has expired and will take the course again.