Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
KLIU-C68TNF
PREMISES NAME
Burnaby Palace Restaurant
Tel: (604) 437-1818
Fax: (604) 437-1820
PREMISES ADDRESS
3110 Boundary Rd
Burnaby, BC V5M 4A2
INSPECTION DATE
August 25, 2021
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Godfrey Siu
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
August 31, 2021
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: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 20
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sliced pork was submerged under water in prep sink, surface temperature was 10C. Staff explained that the meat was being washed to prepare for cooking after the lunch break.
> Do not continue this practice.
> Water was immediately drained and meat was moved to strainer basket to keep under cold running water.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): > Opened can of condensed milk stored in front bar cooler.
> Scoops for dry goods were stored in bins so that handles were burried.

All foods must be protected from contamination:
> Transfer contents of opened cans to a food grade container. Once cans are opened, they are not considered food grade.
> Store dry goods scoops in a way that handles are accessible without contaminating food.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Several areas need cleaning, in particular:
> Gasket/door seals for standup freezer next to dishwashing area - greasy to touch and covered in orange and black residue. May need replacing.
> Prep cooler next to stand up freezer - handles are greasy to touch.
> Prep cooler beside centre prep table - covered in flour from prep work.

Walk-in cooler is cluttered. Food items are being stored in the middle off the shelving units
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize above mentioned areas. De-clutter walk-in cooler to assist with cleaning.

Date to be corrected by: August 31, 2021.
Violation Score: 9

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Prep cooler beside centre prep table had air temperature of 6.4C. Digital thermometer read 11C.

> Items stored inside at the time were buckets of diced carrots and cooked diced meat. These were relocated to 2 door sliding cooler immediately.
Corrective Action(s): Have this cooler serviced or adjust the temperature so that it can maintain 4C at all times. Temperature may need to be set lower than 4C to compensate for increases due to surrounding equipment and frequent use.

Date to be corrected by: August 31, 2021.
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine:
> Handsinks supplied with hot+cold water, liquid soap and paper towels.
> Low temperature dishwasher has 100ppm chlorine residual detected at the plate.
> 100-200ppm chlorine solution available in sanitizer buckets throughout the kitchen. Wiping clothes are submerged.
> Staff were observed practicing hand hygiene.
> No signs of pests at time of inspection. Services are provided monthly by Orkin. Operator to provide most recent report to the undersigned by email.
> General sanitation except for the above mentioned areas was satisfactory.

Food storage:
> Walk-in cooler: 3C
> Walk-in freezer: -18C
> Stand-up freezer in kitchen: -15C
> Prep cooler by stand-up freezer: 3C
> Prep cooler by room temp holding: 3.7C
**Monitor the insert level - one insert of cooked beef probed to be 5.6C. Staff informed they were refilled less than 1 hour ago. Ensure these inserts are not filled too full so they can maintain 4C throughout.
> 2 door sliding cooler: 3.9C
> Prep cooler beside centre prep table: 6.4C (see above violation).
> Prep cooler next to prep sink: 4.0C
> Saturn fridge: 2.2C
> Stand-up fridge in hallway: 3.6C
> 2 door freezer in hallway: -18C
> Fridge upstairs: 3C
> Freezers upstairs: -19C and -17C
> Keg cooler: 2C
> Bar cooler: 5C (non-PHFs and bottled beverages only)
> Rice warmers: 62C and 68C
> Soup warmer: 71C
> Dim sum warmer: 65C

COVID protocols:
> Facility remains closed for dine in - take-out only.
> All staff on site at the time of inspection were masked.
> New mask mandate August 25 requires mask usage in all indoor public places. This applies to the dining room and other areas where the general public has access to.

Signature not obtained due to COVID protocols. Report reviewed with manager on site.