INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection JMAA-BKKU72

PREMISES NAME Verka Food International Ltd.		Tel: (604) 507-3300 Fax: (604) 507-3323
PREMISES ADDRESS 13025 80th Ave Surrey, BC V3W 3B1		INSPECTION DATE January 6, 2020	TIME SPENT 1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Gagan Matta		NEXT INSPECTION DATE January 20, 2020
INSPECTION TYPE Routine
ACTION TAKEN		FOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE Information Provided	ENFORCEMENT Require Corrections	Comply In Use Food Safety Training [s. 10] Food Safety Plan [s. 23] Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 6

Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)] Observation: Older rodent droppings noted in the following areas: 1) Underneath the rack adjacent to the 'cage' in the facility. 2) Underneath the shelving next to the yellow sticker at side of warehouse. 3) Next to the hot water tank in the former repackaging area. 4) Underneath the black pepper chili shelving. 5) Undernaeth the rack holding the Pachanga goods. Corrective Action(s): Remove all rodent droppings with 1 part bleach, 9 parts water and allow to saturate for 10-15 minutes. Remove droppings with a moist paper towel, being mindful to wear personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves). Do not vacuum or sweep. Droppings located in hard to access areas (e.g. underneath the black pepper chili shelving racks) may require the shelving to be opened up for access. Date to be corrected by: January 20, 2020 Violation Score: 3 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)] Observation: 1. Gap noted in receiving door #2 - the bottom is bent and reveals an approximately 1/2" gap at the bottom left-hand side of the door. 2. Bottom right-hand side of the receiving door #2 also has a gap on the floor that will need to be sealed. Corrective Action(s): Seal up aforementioned gaps. It is imperative that there is a tight seal in any entranceways to prevent rodent entry into the warehouse facility. Date to be corrected by: January 20, 2020 for #1 above, and February 3, 2019 for #2 above. Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

Routine inspection of warehouse area. Warehouse is for the storage of food products only - no processing and/or repackaging is conducted on-site. The following was noted at time of inspection: - Walk-in cooler at 0C - Walk-in freezer at -18C - Temperature logs are generally up-to-date for cooler and freezers but have not been updated yet today. Update temperature logs daily to ensure that your equipment is working properly - Hand wash station outside warehouse stocked with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and single-use paper towels - Food products are elevated at least 6" off the floor and all in packaged condition. - No repackaging is conducted in this facility anymore. Sinks all present and adequately stocked, but are not used due to discontinuation of repackaging operations - Doors to warehouse are tightly shut when not in use, no gaps noted underneath doors - Work order has been placed for installation of air curtains at the 3 receiving doors to deter pests such as pigeons from entering the facility. Completion date: January 20, 2020 - Professional pest control company arrives on a weekly basis to reset mechanical traps and biweekly for exterior baiting - no rodents were observed in any mechanical traps. Pest control were reviewed on-site with the EHO - last inspection was conducted on December 26, 2019 NOTE: - Operator has plans to remove the plastic barricade around the re-packaging area and to remove plumbing fixtures, since repackaging operations have ceased. Please confirm scope of operations at warehouse in writing and submit a revised floor plan of the facility prior to making any changes to the facility. Email is to be sent to the district and covering Environmental Health Officers of Fraser Health.