INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection DSEA-CX7UWN

PREMISES NAME The Buffet		Tel: (604) 777-2946 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 350 Gifford St New Westminster, BC V3M 7A3		INSPECTION DATE November 2, 2023	TIME SPENT 1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Lisa Itlerman		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] Food Safety Plan [s. 23] Yes Yes Sanitation Plan [s. 24] Yes Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 13

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): half tray of cooked rice noodles left out at room temperature, product measured 21C, staff was unable to determine how long it had been left out for Corrective Action(s): Discarded. Ensure that all cold potentially hazardous foods are kept <4C at all times Violation Score: 5 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues : -glasswasher (in use) measured 0 ppm iodine at the glass surface and glasses were being run through the machine -bar soda wands were not being properly disassembled, cleaned, and sanitized on a daily basis. Build up of mildew noted in multiple soda wands Corrective Action(s): Operator must wash all glassware in the working secondary glasswasher. Ensure that the soda wands are disassembled, cleaned, and sanitized on a more frequent basis Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)] Observation: Bar glasswasher (in use) measured 0 ppm iodine sanitizer at the glass surface. Operator was unable to locate sanitizer check records Corrective Action(s): Secondary glasswasher was turned on and tested >25ppm iodine. Operator was directed to switch to this glasswasher and call a technician to repair the glasswasher. Ensure that the glasswasher is tested for sanitizer concentration daily. Records must be kept up to date. Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

=BOH and FOH handwash stations stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water =Walk-in cooler (upstairs 2C downstairs 3C) and all other kitchen coolers measured < 4 degrees C =Walk-in freezer (upstairs -21C and downstairs -22C) and all other kitchen freezers measured < -18 degrees C =Laksa soup hot holding (81C) and rice hot holding (67C) measured > 60 degrees C =High temperature dishwasher had a final rinse temperature of 71.4 C at the dish surface (minimum 71 C required for proper sanitizing) =Secondary low temperature glasswasher measured >25 ppm iodine at the glass surface. Primary low temperature glasswasher measured 0 ppm iodine at the glass surface as noted in violation above. =Wiping cloths stored in lactic acid sanitizer solution at adequate concentration and in spray bottles =General sanitation was satisfactory at the time of inspection. = General food storage practices satisfactory at the time of inspection. Foods properly stored off the floor and covered and raw meats stored below ready-to-eat foods. =Staff hygiene satisfactory at the time of inspection; staff FOODSAFE certification could not be verified at the time of inspection.Have certificates on site for inspection =Permit posted in a conspicuous location note: upright cooler door handle at the western food kitchen must be replaced as it is "repaired" with duct tape right now. due in 2 weeks