Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
VCHN-CQ4SZD
PREMISES NAME
La Meza Grill
Tel: (604) 590-2636
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
11955 88th Ave
Delta, BC V4C 3C9
INSPECTION DATE
March 20, 2023
TIME SPENT
1.75 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Christine Cordoviz
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
April 03, 2023
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
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 83
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cold potentially hazardous foods internal food product temperatures in inserts at the right preparation cooler ~ 10 degrees C. Ambient air temperature of right preparation cooler lower section ~10-12 degrees C.
Corrective Action(s): Staff have placed ice in the food products to supplement cold holding. This is a temporary measure. Service the right preparation cooler and ensure it is capable of maintaining 4 degrees C or less.
Violation Score: 15

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop stored directly in ice machine.
Corrective Action(s): Store all scoops and dispensing utensils outside of food products. Ensure all food is protected from contamination and utensils are stored in sanitary manner at all times.
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): High temperature dishwasher registers 68-69 degrees C at the plate surface during the final rinse cycle.
Corrective Action(s): Premise is now restricted to single use dishes/utensils only. Utensils and equipment used for cooking to be washed, rinsed, then sanitized for 2 minutes in 200ppm at the 2 compartment sink.
Violation Score: 25

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection hand sink for preparation area obstructed from use by stainless steel tray and soiled tub used for meat storage.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are clear of obstructions and available for use at all times.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Grease accumulations observed on the exhaust canopy. Food debris and grease accumulations observed on the exterior of both preparation coolers.
Corrective Action(s): Premise requires a thorough cleaning. Clean and sanitize all food equipment. Focus cleaning efforts underneath and behind all cooking equipment. Correct immediately.
Violation Score: 9

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Soiled cardboard used to line the floor in the main cooking area and hallway leading to the back preparation area. Cardboard also used to line shelves for dry products and shelves inside the walk in cooler.
Corrective Action(s): Cardboard is not a suitable material to line shelves or floors as it can absorb moisture and is not an easily cleanable material. Discard all cardboaord used to line the floor and shelves. Cease this practice of using cardboard line the floor and shelves.
Violation Score: 9

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation:
- Cold potentially hazardous foods internal food product temperatures in inserts at the right preparation cooler ~ 10 degrees C. Ambient air temperature of right preparation cooler lower section ~10-12 degrees C.
- High temperature dishwasher registers 68-69 degrees C at the plate surface during the final rinse cycle.
Corrective Action(s):
- Staff have placed ice in the food products to supplement cold holding. This is a temporary measure. Service the right preparation cooler and ensure it is capable of maintaining 4 degrees C or less. Correct immediately.
- Premise is now restricted single use dishes/utensils only. Utensils and equipment used for cooking to be washed, rinsed, then sanitized for 2 minutes in 200ppm at the 2 compartment sink. Service the high temperature dishwasher immediately. Ensure it is capable of
Violation Score: 15

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

Routine inspection:

200ppm quats available for use.
Hand sink in kitchen provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
Walk in cooler at 4 degrees C.
Walk in freezer at -16 degrees C.
Smaller preparation cooler at or below 4 degrees C.

Followup inspection required.