INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection LQUN-BEETJM

PREMISES NAME Taqueria Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant		Tel: (778) 941-0900 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 2851 Shaughnessy St Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3H1		INSPECTION DATE July 25, 2019	TIME SPENT 1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Rolando Ramirez		NEXT INSPECTION DATE 12 Months
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 Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 16

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The rice in the hot holding unit was 55C. This is too cold, all hot foods must be 60C or hotter to prevent bacteria from growing. The rice was stored in a plastic container, and then the container was placed in the stainless steel hot holding insert. Corrective Action(s): Immediately discard the rice. Directly put the hot rice into the stainless steel insert to keep it at 60C or hotter. At time of the inspection, the rice was discarded. Violation Score: 5 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The shared staff, and public washroom had an empty soap dispenser. Staff and patrons are not able to wash their hands correctly after using the toilet, and prior to processing food. Corrective Action(s): Immediately fill the empty soap dispenser and ensure it remains filled at all times. At time of the inspection, the staff filled the soap dispenser. Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Black plastic bags were taped to the wall behind the stove unit and 3-compartment sink. Plastic bags are NOT food grade, durable, or cleanable. Corrective Action(s): Immediately remove the plastic bags and stop covering the walls with them. The walls SHALL be scrubbed clean every night. At time of inspection, the plastic bags were removed. Violation Score: 3 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)] Observation: The fire suppression service sticker, on the exhaust fan over the cooking station, indicates the system should be serviced in April 2019. This is important to ensure the system is working correctly and will be able to extinguish a grease fire, if it occurs. Corrective Action(s): Call a company to service/maintenance the fire suppression system. **Correction date: Aug.15/19** Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

A routine inspection was conducted, the following observations were made: - Coolers 4C or colder; freezer was -16C; hot holding unit above 60C; and thermometers present. - Hand sinks stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and running hot and cold water. - Bleach sanitizer in spray bottle had [Cl2] of 200ppm. Ensure this is made at the beginning of each day. - Foods stored in food grade container; covered; labeled; date coded; stored in groups with raw proteins stored in a separate cooler than all other foods; and food stored 6" off the floor on shelves and racks. - No expired foods for sale or in use. FIFO rules being followed. - General sanitation level is good. More attention needed to the areas around (walls and floor) the cooking station and the filters of the exhaust system (above the cook station). - No signs of pests. A few flies, due to the door being left open. A screen door or curtain MUST be installed if door and windows are left open. - Operator verbally confirms that staff hold the FoodSafe certificate, however staff and operator unable to produce the certificates. A list of staff were provided to verify which staff have a valid certificate. - Flat grill found beside the hot holding station, this is used to warm up tortillas. NO use of oil, frying, melting of cheese, or any other activity that will make steam, odors or grease-laden vapors shall occur on the flat grill. If so, a proper exhaust fan will require to be installed above this work station. - DBA name has changed, a new Application for Health Approval completed to reflect this change.