Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Pho 99 Vietnamese Noodle House
Tel: (604) 525-7799
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
13/14 - 228 Schoolhouse St
Coquitlam, BC V3K 4Y1
INSPECTION DATE
January 28, 2025
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Ngoc Loan To
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
4 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 = 12
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation:
1) Found mice droppings on some lower shelves and around rodent tin boxes.
2) Observed two mice caught on traps.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Clean up all mice droppings. All surfaces that came into contact with droppings shall be washed with hot, soapy water and then sanitize with a bleach and water solution.

2) Remove the mice from the traps and dispose correctly. Check rodent traps every day to remove any caught rodents immediately.

**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 3

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation:
1) Dry storage room has openings around pipes, that are coming out of walls. Mice may enter the premises via these openings.
2) Dry storage room has boxes and packages of food items that mice have gnawed on. Mice could contaminate these items.
3) Dry storage room has gnaw holes in wood boards along the base of walls. Mice have chewed through the wood and entering the premises.
4) Back door, opening into the bowling alley, is propped open. This may allow mice to enter your premises from the bowling alley area.
5) There is a space at the bottom of doors (electrical room and door to back of kitchen) that will allow mice into these area.
6) Unused, extra or broken items being stored on the premises. Mice will live in these areas, or use materials to make a nest.
7) Opening found at base of seat in the last booth near the back door. Mice may enter the premises through this opening.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Purchase "Expanding Foam" from Home Depot and spray in the openings to plug them up.

2) Purchase clear, large storage bins with tight fitting lids. Store all items in the dry storage room, in a storage bin to protect them from mice.

3) Purchase wire metal mesh (1/4" or smaller) or steel sheets from Home Depot. Seal and screw the metal mesh or sheets to the wall so mice can't chew through it.

4) Keep the back door, leading into the bowling alley, closed at all times.

5) Purchase "Door Guards or Door Sweeps" from Home Depot. Screws on the base of the doors to block mice from entering.

6) Throw away all unused, extra, or broken items from the premises. This will eliminate areas mice will hide and live in.

7) Tightly pack, the opening at the base of the booth seat, with steel wool, and then spray with Expanding Foam.

**Correction date: Feb. 10/25**
Violation Score: 9

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

A routine inspection was completed:
- Front service u/c cooler 4C; bean sprouts in ice-water bath was 4C; front service upright freezer -16C; walk-in-cooler 4C; walk-in-freezer -19C; kitchen assembly coolers 4C; and thermometers present.
- Low temperature dishwasher had [Cl2] of 50ppm during the rinse cycle. Test strips present.
- Hand sinks stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and running hot and cold water.
- All food stored in food grade containers; covered; labelled; date coded; foods stored in groups with raw proteins below RTE foods; and foods stored 6" off the floor on racks and shelves.
- No expired foods in use or for sale. FIFO rules being followed.
- General sanitation level has greatly improved, good job. Continue to clean throughout the day and use hot, soapy water to remove food and oils.
- Exhaust canopy and filters have accumulated grease and are overdue for cleaning. Staff indicated a professional company is scheduled to clean them the system in 2 days.
- No signs of cockroach activity. Mice activity observed. A professional pest company services the premises 2x a month.
- Glueboards and tin boxes present.
- Valid FoodSafe certified staff present.
- Valid health permit and decal posted.

ACTION
Block all openings and holes with sheets of steel; wire mesh (1/4 " of smaller); tightly packing with steel wool and then spraying expanding foam.
Place all items, in the dry storage room, in large clear plastic bins with lids.
Keep the back door, leading into the bowling alley, closed at all times.
Install door guards or door sweeps on the base of the doors leading into the back storage closet and kitchen.
Declutter the premises more. Throw away unused, broken or extra items that you don't need.
Clean up any rodent droppings found. Wash and sanitize all surfaces that came into contact with the droppings.
Check trap every day, and dispose of trapped rodents immediately.