INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection CPAK-D3GTRT

PREMISES NAME Chow's Kitchen		Tel: (604) 552-7773 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS B - 2579 Lougheed Hwy Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1B4		INSPECTION DATE March 18, 2024	TIME SPENT 1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Andrew Chan		NEXT INSPECTION DATE 2 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 No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 21

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw eggs (>10) placed at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Staff had moved the eggs into walk-in cooler at this time. Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have raw eggs stored in cooler at all times. Any cold potentially hazardous food stored above 4'C for more than 2 hours must be discarded. Violation Score: 5 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer bucket had 0ppm chlorine measured. 200ppm chlorine was prepared and staff was advised to have all food contact surfaces sanitized at this time. Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the sanitizer solution prepared and food prep surfaces sanitized BEFORE initiating any food prep in the morning. Violation Score: 5 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A cardboard box was placed inside the handwashing sink at the beginning of the inspection. Staff had removed the box. Handwashing sink was adequately supplied with liquid soap, paper towels and hot/cold running water. Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the handwashing sink accessible for use at all times, as this is the ONLY handwashing station available in the kitchen. Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)] Observation: Rice scoop stored directly above rice cooker. Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the scoop stored in a sanitized container, not directly above the rice cooker or counter-top. Obtain proper scoops for dry storage bins. Violation Score: 3 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)] Observation: Mouse droppings (<5) observed on floor behind a chest freezer and underneath 2 comp sink. Traps in place. Professional pest control company contracted for a monthly visit. Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have all droppings removed and affected areas sanitized. Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

Routine inspection conducted: - Coolers operating at 4'C or below. Freezers operating at -18'C. - Hot-holding unit operating above 60'C. - High temperature dishwasher achieved 75.2'C at the plate level after final rinse. - Food storage practice satisfactory except mentioned above. - Foods obtained from approved sources. Receipts checked at this time. - Washroom handsink satisfactory. General sanitation level satisfactory but could be improved- sides of kitchen equipment. Please contact the health inspector for any questions or concerns.