Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
MKIM-D3QU68
PREMISES NAME
Pho Hong Restaurant (Burnaby)
Tel: (604) 454-9727
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
5975 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5J 1H1
INSPECTION DATE
March 26, 2024
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Huong Thi Thuy Nguyen
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
March 27, 2024
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Issue Closure Order
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 60
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Inserts on top of inserts observed in on prep cooler. Sliced tomatoes prepared 3 hours ago measured to be at 11C.
Corrective Action(s): Tomatoes were discarded at the time of inspection. DO NOT KEEP inserts ontop of inserts.
Violation Score: 5

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: 1) Meat slicer last used this morning observed to have food debris
2) Dough maker last used yesterday observed to have food debris
Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize equipment after use.
Date To Be Done Immediately
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher failed to meet 71C after 3 runs. High temperature dishwasher had a final rinse of 66C, 65C, and 64C on dish surface.
Corrective Action(s): Closure order issued. Contact EHO when high temperature dishwasher is able to produce at least 71C on dish surface during final rinse.
Violation Score: 15

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION: Back kitchen hand washing station missing soap and paper towels.
Corrective Action(s): Staff restocked paper towels and soap at the time of inspection. PLACE PERMANENT soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1) Rice scoop kept in 19C water bath
2) Cooked ham has raw pork blood dripping on top of it.
3) Ice scoop kept in a container with other utensils and grease build up.
4) Fried onions and peanuts kept in containers without lids
Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure rice scoop is kept in either ice water bath or dry conditions
2) Operator discarded cooked ham at the time of inspection. Ensure to keep raw proteins (meat, egg, fish, chicken) below cooked items at all times
3) Ensure ice scoop is kept in a clean condition.
4) Ensure food items are kept covered
Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Food debris and grease build up observed in the following locations:
1) Under gas ranger
2) Under and on side of Fryer
3) Vent panels
4) Under wire shelving
5) Walk in cooler wall and floor
6) Walk in freezer floor
7) Near the hot water tank
8) Under and on top of dishwasher
Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas
Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
Violation Score: 9

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: High temperature dishwasher ran 3 times at the time of inspection. High temperature dishwasher hand a final rinse of 66C, 65C, 64C on dish surface at the time of inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace dishwasher so that it is able to produce at least 71C on dish surface during final rinse.
Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
Violation Score: 9

310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Single use take-out containers observed to be washed and reused for cooking purposes
Corrective Action(s): All single use take-out containers with evidence of usage were discarded at the time of inspection.
Violation Score: 3

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

- Rice cooker 77C
- Prep cooler 3C
- 2 door cooler 3C
- Walk in cooler 0C
- Walk in freezer -22C
- Chest Freezer -19C
- Chest Freezer -20C
- Bean sprouts kept on ice
- Temperature logs kept only for walk in cooler and freezer on a daily basis
- Sanitizer spray bottle observed to be stocked with 200 ppm chlorine
- Ensure all your spray bottles are working
- Mutliple hardware tools used in kitchen for food prep. Ensure only to use food grade utensils for food prep
- Pest control reports reviewed. Pest control service performed on a monthly basis
- Ensure to follow pest control company recommendations
- Staff onsite Foodsafe level 1 certified
- Health Permit posted