Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Punjab Sweet House
Tel: (604) 591-7611
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
4 - 12818 72nd Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 2M9
INSPECTION DATE
March 30, 2022
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Jaswinder Grewal
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
2 Months
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
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 6
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Multiple bags of onions were stored directly on the floor that could result in potential food contamination.
Corrective Action(s): Store food products, onion bags at least 6" off the floor.
TO BE CORRECTED BY - Immediately
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Back storage area is cluttered that could result in inadequate cleaning and sanitation of hard to reach areas such as corners, along walls. It also increases the risk of pest issues.
Corrective Action(s): Organize the back storage area such that adequate cleaning and sanitation can be conducted.
TO BE CORRECTED BY - April 6, 2022
Violation Score: 3

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable)
Code 302 noted on Routine inspection # BCUD-BLRVQB of Feb-13-2020
Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: Equipment does not appear to be getting sanitized after washing. A bottle of bleach was on site, however staff unable how to answer how dishes are getting sanitized with only 1 sink that can accommodate the equipment.
Correction: ALL food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, then sanitized using 100ppm chlorine (bleach) solution. This means for every 1 gallon of water, 1Tbsp of bleach must be used. After the equipment / utensils/ bowls have been sanitized, they must be air dried.

Code 205 noted on Routine inspection # JMAA-BA7SU5 of Mar-12-2019
Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation: Repeat violation. Gulab jamun left out inside the cooler at 8C, with "one door" taken off. This was the EXACT same issue two years ago. Cooler was turned off approximately 1.5 hours ago.
Correction: Gulab jamun, and other milk-based sweets such as rasgulla, were immediately placed back into the walk-in cooler. Do not place any items inside the walk-in cooler at any time until the door has been repaired and the temperature is at or below 4C.
Comments

Routine inspection conducted at the food facility and the following observations were made:

- Walk-in cooler measured at a temperature of 2C.
- Chest freezer at -25C
- Handwash station had adequate supply of hot and cold running water, liquid soap and single use paper towels.
- 3 compartment sink available for manual dishwashing. Staff demonstrated step by step process - wash, rinse, sanitize with 200ppm bleach and air dry.
- 200ppm bleach solution available in sanitizing bucket.
It is recommended to soak wiping cloth in sanitizing bucket when not being used.
- Majority of the food items were covered. A few trays of sweets (barfi) were uncovered. Staff stated that they just prepared barfi and it is left outside for cooling.
Ensure that food is covered prior to storing it in cooler.
- No mouse droppings were observed in the facility.
- Mouse traps were installed in the back storage area.
- Vents were maintained in good sanitary condition.
- Staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate.
- Decal was posted in a conspicuous location. Staff posted the Health Permit during inspection.

Improvement required in terms of general sanitation and maintenance of the facility.

Note: Ceiling tile in back storage area and above kitchen hood requires your attention.