Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
LQUN-AUXUS5
PREMISES NAME
Earl's Port Coquitlam
Tel: (604) 941-1733
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
5100 - 2850 Shaughnessy St
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6K5
INSPECTION DATE
January 12, 2018
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
January 19, 2018
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]
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 18
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Hand sinks in the front bar, the back preparation area, and by the pizza oven have no paper towels. All hands sinks require to have liquid soap & paper towels in dispensers, and running hot and cold water at all times to allow staff to wash hands correctly.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately place paper towels at all hand washing sinks, and install paper towels dispensers to hold/dispense them, at all hand washing sinks.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation:
The slushies machines in the bar area are sitting on the floor. The dispensing handle & nozzle is at ground level where staff are walking by with dirty shoes, the floor under the machines are unable to be cleaned.
Corrective Action(s):
The slushy machines require to be elevated to a level where the dispensing handle & nozzle will not be contaminated, and the floor beneath the machines can be cleaned daily.
**Correction date: April 1/18**
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
There is accumulated food stains and debris found on surfaces (undersides of sink basins & tables; table legs; floor along the base of walls; and walls behind prep tables and equipment) between the floor and 4 feet above the floor, especially behind and beneath equipment, shelves, and tables. Food accumulation will attract pests.
Corrective Action(s):
Increase the frequency at which the mentioned areas are washed and scrubbed to remove food debris.
**Correction date: Jan. 31/18**
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation:
1) The waste pipe for the hand washing sink in the waitress area is backing-up and overflowing under the sink. Water is pooling in the lower cupboard, this will attract pests and damage surfaces.
2) The hand sink in the back preparation area has a leaking waste pipe. Water is pooling on the floor, this will attract pests and is a slipping hazard.
Corrective Action(s):
Repair, replace or unclog all damaged waste pipes so they do not leak and/or back-up.
**Correction date: Jan. 15/18**
Violation Score: 3

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation:
1) Cooler door gaskets in the bar area and main kitchen are damaged. This doesn't allow doors to close tightly and allows cold air to escape. The cooler will have trouble keeping foods below 4C at all times.
2) Due to wear and tear, there are areas of the floor and walls that are damaged (cracked/loose floor tiles; holes in walls; wall corners chipped w/ exposed drywall; wall tiles fallen off; etc.). This makes these surfaces difficult to clean and this will attract pests.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Replace/repair all broken and/or damaged door gaskets so that all cooler doors close tightly.
**Correction date: Jan. 31/18**
2) Repair all damaged floor and wall areas so they are smooth, sealed, level, cleanable, impervious to water, and made of a material that is durable.
**Correction date: June 1/18**
Violation Score: 1

403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Staff members are cloth towels hanging from their waists to wipe or dry their hands when they become soiled. Cloth towels allow bacteria to grow on them, and transfer bacteria to other surfaces and hands.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately train staff to stop using cloth towels to wipe their hands, and stop staff from hanging towels at their waists. All cloth towels must be stored in a bucket of sanitizer when not in use. The sanitizer requires to be changed at least every 2 hours or more frequently.
**Correction date: today**
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-6C; freezers -20C; hot holding units above 60C; and thermometers present. Monitor line coolers to ensure they maintain 4C at all times (replace any damaged door gaskets).
- Low temperature dishwasher had [Cl2] of 100ppm.
- Glasswasher had [I2] of 12.5ppm. The bottle of I2 is almost empty, replace with new so the sanitizer doesn't run out.
- Quats sanitizer in spray bottles was 200ppm.
- Hand sinks had liquid soap, running hot and cold water, and staff placed paper towels at them all during the inspection.
- Foods stored in food grade containers; covered; date coded; labeled; stored 6" off the floor on shelves/racks; and raw proteins stored separately or below RTE foods.
- Foods handled with utensils and staff are washing hands between tasks.
- No expired foods in use or for sale.
- FoodSafe certified staff present. Be aware, any certificate obtained prior to July 2015 will expire this year (July 2018) and a new certificate must be obtained. Go to www.foodsafe.ca for info. on the refresher course.
- General sanitation level is good. Improvement needed in the mentioned areas.
- No signs of pests.
**A follow-up inspection to occur next week to ensure the leaking pipes have been fixed and implementation of sanitizing buckets has occurred.**
TRANS FAT REGULATION ENFORCEMENT REFERENCE
Health Protection
Report #: LQUN-AUXUS5
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD PREPARED, SERVED OR OFFERED FOR SALE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES OF A BC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT:




Compliance

Date to be corrected by


1.

Documentation for food is kept on site and provided to the EHO upon request.

Yes



2.

All soft spreadable margarine and oil meets the restriction of 2% trans fat or less of total fat content.

Yes



3.

All other food meets the restriction of 5% trans fat or less of total fat content.

Yes

Time Spent: 0.17 hour
Specific comments: All in order.
Food exempt from the regulation includes:
  • Pre-packaged food with a Nutrition Facts table sold directly to the consumer without alteration
  • Food with the sole source(s) as naturally occurring trans fat (i.e. beef, sheep, lamb, bison and dairy products)
  • Employee lunches not purchased from the food service establishment