INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection FEMI-D48TSJ

PREMISES NAME Thai Express		Tel: Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 2620 - 2929 Barnet Hwy Coquitlam, BC V3B 5R5		INSPECTION DATE April 11, 2024	TIME SPENT 1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)		NEXT INSPECTION DATE April 12, 2024
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] Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 28

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)] Observation: -Dirty dishware, clean dishware are noted inside 3 comp sink -Staff on duty did not know the proper dishwashing steps Corrective Action(s): - label 3 sinks , keep dirty dishware in dirty zone ( ie: in a cart) and clean dishware on shelving or dish rack away from any contamination - Staff to know proper dishwashing steps 1. wash 2 rinse 3 sanitize 4 air dry Violation Score: 5 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No surface saniitzer detected from bucket in the front Corrective Action(s): - Ensure enough saniitzer is availbe for each food prep area Violation Score: 5 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)] Observation: -Hand washing sink in the back was blocked at time of visit -No paper towel at front hand washing sink Corrective Action(s): - Hand washing sink must be accessible at all time - no blocking or no other activity only use for hand washing -Paper towel in wall mounted dispenser is required for front handwashing sink Violation Score: 5 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted staff with black disposable gloves changing duties touching contaminated surface and not washing/changing gloves Corrective Action(s): - Educate staff re; proper disposable gloves usage - at any possibility of contamination ( touching garbage, contaminated surface, raw meat, touch face, changing duties , touching dirty dishware, handling money ....) discard gloves , wash hands and put a new pair of gloves *** Repeated violation will result in enforcement ( Ie: order, ticket ...) Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)] Observation: Vegetable and raw meat are noted in same shelf in walk in cooler Corrective Action(s): Keep raw animal products in lower shelf and away from veg/cooked foods or ready to eat products Violation Score: 3 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)] Observation: Rodent dropping noted in several areas - mostly under/behind equipment- shelving and under sinks Corrective Action(s): - Pest control is serving ( every 2 weeks ) -Increase sanitation - Keep all foods and clean dishware in sealed bins Violation Score: 3 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24] Observation: No log sheet is kept Corrective Action(s): Record monitoring data and sanitizer concentration in a log sheet Violation Score: 1 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)] Observation: No one with FS training on duty at time of visit - Manager came at the middle of inspection Corrective Action(s): - Ensure to have enough staff with valid FS training available - Repeated violation will result in enforcement actions Violation Score: 1

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

Comments

Routine Inspection: - 200 ppm chlorine availsble for sanitizing food contact surfaces in the back area - Walk in coole/ under counter coolers/ prep were 4C or lower - Freezer was -18C or lower - Rice hot holding was 60C -Hot holding units > 60 oC - Ice machine was in good condition; ice scoop was stored in sanitary condition - General sanitation is ok *** Ensure to keep everything including bucket of foods off of the floor to aid cleaning and pest control All noted issues to be fully addressed prior to follow up inspection.