Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
ECAO-CUSQGC
PREMISES NAME
Alvin Garden
Tel: (604) 437-0828
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
4850 Imperial St
Burnaby, BC V5J 1C4
INSPECTION DATE
August 17, 2023
TIME SPENT
1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Long Jiang Shen (Johnson)
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
August 24, 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
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 23
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -3-door undercounter 7.9 deg C (air), internal meat 8 deg C

-Cut vegetables stored above the fill-line at preparation cooler insert level -double stacked
Corrective Action(s): -Remove all foods from fridge into your Walk-in cooler -have the unit adjusted/serviced. Do not place foods until maintain at or below 4 deg C

-Store foods below the fill-line in preparation coolers insert level -ONE INSERT LAYER ONLY
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink next to stove blocked off with food
Corrective Action(s): Handsinks must be accessible at ALL times do not block it off
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Annual Health Permit fees are months overdue. Provided FHA Outstanding Health Permit fee letter
Corrective Action(s): Pay your permit fees

NOTE: operator provided cheque #876 during inspection
Violation Score: 1

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Open food cans stored in the fridge (quail eggs)

Bug zapper insect control device next to back kitchen door
Corrective Action(s): Remove any leftovers in food cans once opened into washable containers

Remove the bug zapper it does not control for external contamination
Violation Score: 3

210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
Observation: AGAIN observed improperly thawing foods -raw frozen meat in bags
Corrective Action(s): Thaw foods safely either in the frige overnight, under cold running water or as part of the cooking process
Continued repeated citations will increase enforcement
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Stove exhaust vents are caked with grease
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize on a regular basis before grease buildup
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: -3-door undercounter too warm
Corrective Action(s): Adjust/service fridge to maintain foods at or below 4 deg C

You should be monitoring all fridges/hot holder/dishwasher every day for proper temperatures or chlorine sanitizing strength
Violation Score: 3

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

Walk-in cooler 3 deg C
2-door stainless 4 deg C
1-door preparation cooler left side 4 deg C
1-door preparation cooler right side 4 deg C
steamed rice 68 deg C
Low temperature washer final rinse >50ppm chlorine
Sanitizer buckets >100ppm chlorine residual