Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
MLOO-BKZVF2
PREMISES NAME
The Taphouse Coquitlam
Tel: (604) 492-4055
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
405 North Rd
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3V9
INSPECTION DATE
January 20, 2020
TIME SPENT
1.75 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Sean Roden
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
January 24, 2020
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
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 29
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In-use tongs stored in containers of murky water at room temperature.
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize tongs and containers. Store all in-use utensils in ice water and replenish ice as needed. Clean and sanitize the tongs and containers at least every 4 hours.
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Dishwasher is unable to sanitize properly.
2. Glasswashers were not supplied with detergent and iodine sanitizer (bottles empty).
3. Quat sanitizer spray bottles measured 0 ppm.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Set up 100 ppm bleach sanitizer (1/2 cap bleach per 1L water) in an empty sink. Wash all equipment through dishwasher and sanitize by submerging in the bleach sanitizer for 2 minutes. Allow equipment to air dry before using.
2. Supply glasswashers with detergent and iodine sanitizer.
3. Prepare bleach sanitizer in spray bottles for sanitizing food prep surfaces (see #1 for instructions).
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: 1. Dishwasher in the kitchen is unable to sanitize equipment properly. 0 ppm chlorine residual detected.
2. Quat sanitizer dispenser unable to dispense 200 ppm Quat sanitizer.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Repair dishwasher so it is able to produce 50-100 ppm chlorine residual.
2. Repair dispenser so it is able to dispense 200 ppm Quat sanitizer.

***Technicians arrived during inspection to service the dishwasher and Quat sanitizer dispenser.
Violation Score: 9

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

- Hand washing stations are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels
- Coolers (walk-in, preps, drawers, bar) are ≤ 4°C
- Freezers are ≤ -18°C
- Hot holding units are ≥ 60°C
- Dry storage is maintained
- Ice machine is maintained. Ice scoop is stored properly.
- No signs of pests observed during inspection
- Premise is well lit
- Permit is posted

Note:
- Chlorine test strips are available. Ensure dishwasher is able to produce 50-100 ppm chlorine residual.
- Obtain an iodine test kit for the glasswasher. Ensure glasswashers are able to produce 12.5 - 25 ppm iodine residual.
- Obtain test strips for the Quat sanitizer. Ensure Quat sanitizer is maintained at 200 ppm.
- Maintain dishwasher, glasswasher, and Quat dispenser logs at least daily.