Report No. KKIM-CPHSB8

INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
KKIM-CPHSB8

PREMISES NAME
Chakra Indian Restaurant

Tel: (604) 294-8686
Fax:

PREMISES ADDRESS
4051 Hastings St
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J1

INSPECTION DATE
March 1, 2023

TIME SPENT
1.25 hours

OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Umashankar Balasubramanian

NEXT INSPECTION DATE
March 21, 2023

INSPECTION TYPE
Routine

ACTION TAKEN

FOOD 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 = 18

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- Bleach sanitizer in spary bottle inside the kitchen had no detectable chlorine when tested with test strips.
- Debris build up observed on the lid of a spice container.
- Dried up dough debris observed around the large mixer unit.
Corrective Action(s):
- Operator stated that the sanitizer solution was made yesterday. Ensure the sanitizer is made in correct ratio (1/2 tsp bleach to 1L water). Sanitizer in use at the front was measured at 100ppm. Sanitizer was made again at the time of inspection.
- Wash the container using the dishwasher. Scrub off any hard-to-remove debris manually.
Date to be corrected by: Today
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation:
- Frozen fish in chest freezer stored with no protection.
Corrective Action(s):
- Ensure to have all food items contained/covered during storage.
Date to be corrected by: Immediately
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
- Dust build up observed on the ventilation hood panels.
- Grime build up observed on the interior surface/door of the high temperature dishwasher.
- Food debris observed on shelves in the dry storage room.
Corrective Action(s):
- Clean the areas noted above.
Date to be corrected by: Today.
Violation Score: 3

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation:
- Cardboard material in use to line shelves.
Corrective Action(s):
- This material is not effectively cleaned. Use a material that is easily cleanable to line the shelves.
Date to be corrected by: Today.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation:
- Slide door cooler inside the kitchen has detached lower left side panel.
Corrective Action(s):
- Secure the panels back on to the unit.
Date to be corrected by: Mar 10, 2023
Violation Score: 3

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation:
- Opening in the lower wall observed beside the 2 compartment sink in the back.
Corrective Action(s):
- Cover/seal the opening.
Date to be corrected by: Mar 10, 2023
Violation Score: 1

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

Comments

All handsinks are fully equipped.
All coolers at 4C or below.
All freezers ranged from 0C to -20C.
No hot held food items observed at the time of inspection.
High temperature dishwasher reached 71C or above during the final rinse.
Monthly pest control by professional pest control company. Most recent report from 2023 Feb indicates baits were placed inside the facility. **No baits are allowed inside the premises. Remove any rodent baits placed.