Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JSAS-CZ5TAA
PREMISES NAME
Pal Pal Noodle House
Tel: (604) 558-4668
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
109 - 5021 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4A5
INSPECTION DATE
January 3, 2024
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Youngsoon Kim
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
January 10, 2024
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
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: High (≥30) Total Score = 45
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sauce placed in food warmer unit 43 C (adjacent food insert 77 C)
Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.

Food items are to be cooked / reheated to 74 C, before placing in food warmer to be maintained at 60 C or hotter.
Violation Score: 5

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): container of cut vegetables stored at room temperature 13 C
Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.

Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 4 C or colder for food safety.
Violation Score: 5

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Soiled knives stored on magnetic knife strips.

Soiled food utensils hung above food preparation sinks.

Shelves used to stored clean dishware and single use take-out containers are covered with flour and other debris.
Corrective Action(s): Cleaned, sanitized food equipment and utensils are to be stored in a sanitary location that protects them from contamination prior to their next use.

All food equipment and utensils where possible are to be cleaned and sanitized after use, using the dishwasher equipment.
Violation Score: 15

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple wiping rags in use without sanitizer solution in place.
Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (100 ppm chlorine, 1 tea spoon of bleach per 1 litre of water).
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Bowls stored within sauce containers to dispense food in an ongoing manner.

Staff personal items and tools stored together with food and food equipment.
Corrective Action(s): Do not store utensils inside food items. Use clean utensils to dispense food and clean / sanitize after use.

Relocate staff personal items and nonfood related items to protect food storage and processing areas.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Kitchen sanitation is poor.

Food debris / grease build-up observed in the following locations:
- kitchen cooking line - floor, equipment, ventilation hood
- kitchen cooler units interiors / exteriors
- floor throughout kitchen under equipment
- walls, cutting block, knife magnetic strips
- walk-in freezer door fram exterior
Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
Violation Score: 9

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Oversized mixing bowl noted on top of cooler unit.
Corrective Action(s): Bowl is oversized to fit within dishwasher or sinks available, remove oversized bowl from premise.
Violation Score: 3

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

Handwashing facilities maintained – warm water supply, stocked liquid soap and papertowel dispensers.
No signs of pest activity observed.
High temperature sanitizing dishwasher 77 C achieved.
Walk- in Freezer -7 C, kitchen prep cooler 4 C
counter top food warmer 77 C
1 door upright cooler 1 C, 2 door upright 2 C
2 door undercounter 4 C, rice warmers 61 C, 60 C
Front service area: drink cooler 1 C, 2 door upright cooler 1 C, prep cooler 2 C