INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection MBEK-CUQR7S

PREMISES NAME Lee's Express Chinese Food		Tel: (604) 581-3615 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 9181 148th St Surrey, BC V3R 7R3		INSPECTION DATE August 15, 2023	TIME SPENT 1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Lin, Xiang Yong		NEXT INSPECTION DATE 1 Month
INSPECTION TYPE Routine
ACTION TAKEN		FOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE Information Provided	ENFORCEMENT Require Corrections	Comply In Use Food Safety Training [s. 10] No Food Safety Plan [s. 23] Yes Yes Sanitation Plan [s. 24] Yes No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 24

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food contact surface sanitizer not available at correct concentration. Operator unable to prepare sanitizer at correct concentration for safe and effective sanitizing of food contact surfaces. Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer was prepared at 100 to 200 ppm chlorine bleach during the inspection. Wiping cloth stored in sanitizer. Ensure sanitizer is always available during operations at the correct concentration for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Manual warewashing poster with sanitizer preparation instructions is posted. Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. A sport ice pack with gel beads observed in one chest freezer. Beads leaking/spilling from gel pack. Note: No food observed to be contaminated (food covered in this area). 2. Several food items observed to be uncovered in coolers and freezers. 3. Bleach water sanitizer measured well in excess of 200 ppm chlorine bleach. 4. A food grade bag used for covering food was observed with spots of mould inside bag. 5. Food observed to be stored in open tin cans in coolers. Corrective Action(s): Sport ice pack removed. Ensure all food is properly covered to protect from potential contamination. For canned food, ensure food is transferred to a suitable, covered food grade container immediately after opening if food is being stored. Cans may potentially oxidize/rust over time once opened, potentially contaminating food. Ensure sanitizer is available at safe and effective concentrations for sanitizing of food contact surfaces without a rinse step (e.g. 100 to 200 ppm chlorine bleach). Bag discarded. Note: It was stated that bags are not being reused/washed. Violation Score: 9 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)] Observation: Food and other debris observed in the following areas: - Inside coolers - Along floor to wall junctions (e.g. behind equipment) - Inside / on dry storage areas (cabinets, shelves) - Underneath equipment Corrective Action(s): Ensure the premises is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, with particular attention to the noted areas. A build up of food and other debris may potentially attract pest activity and may potentially lead to contamination of food. Date to be corrected by: August 22, 2023. Violation Score: 9 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)] Observation: Operator does not have valid FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent certification. Corrective Action(s): Operator to be certified for FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent. Course registration information provided at time of inspection. Date to be corrected by: September 15, 2023. Violation Score: 1

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

Comments

Routine health inspection. Walk in cooler at 4 degrees C. Upright cooler at 2 degrees C. Freezers at -18 degrees C or less. Hot holding rice at 60 degrees C or more. Thermometers in place for coolers. Reviewed cooling and reheating procedures. Hand washing stations are supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels (kitchen, washroom). Three compartment sink supplied with hot and cold running water. Sink plugs, detergent, and bleach available. A 100 ppm chlorine bleach sanitizer was prepared in the third sink compartment during the inspection. Ventilation canopy in clean condition. No signs of pest activity observed at time of inspection.