Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JSAS-CFTSSW
PREMISES NAME
Basha Metrotown
Tel: (604) 423-3014
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
2250 - 4700 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1
INSPECTION DATE
June 28, 2022
TIME SPENT
3 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Omar Ani
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
July 04, 2022
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections, 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 = 115
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Right front prep cooler - food contents internal temperature 20 C

Walk-in cooler - food contents internal temperature 9 - 11 C

Chopped lettuce in a bucket on the floor 20 C
Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.

To prevent microbial growth potentially hazardous foods such as meat products, cut vegetables, eggs and high moisture grains (soft noodles, soft rice) must be stored at 4 C or colder, unless needed for immediate preparation.
Violation Score: 25

206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): falafel in front food warmer internal temperature 39 C

potatoes in food warmer 49 C
Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.

To prevent microbial growth cooked potentially hazardous foods must be kept hot at 60 C or warmer.
Violation Score: 15

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Clean cooking pots and food equipment stacked on top of dry storage food bins in dry storage area.
Corrective Action(s): Cleaned, sanitized food equipment and utensils are to be stored in a sanitary location that protects them from contamination prior to their next use.
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: 3 compartment sink - all sink compartments soiled with food debris and strainers in sink drains.

Staff on duty unable to demonstrate knowledge how to clean and sanitize dishware correctly.

Plugs not availble to allow all three sink compartments to be filled to allow for proper dishwashing process.

Multiple wiping rags in use without any sanitizer reservoirs prepared.

Single sanitizer spray bottle filled with approximately 1000 ppm chlorine solution.
Corrective Action(s): Food equipment, food utensils and clean in place food contact surfaces must be manually cleaned and sanitized following the 4 step method;
1)clean surface of debris using warm water and detergent,
2)rinse surface with warm water,
3)immerse for 2 minutes in 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer solution,
4)allow surface of item to air dry before next use.

Ensure 3 plugs are available to allow all 3 sinks to be filled for dishwashing process.

All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (100 ppm chlorine, 1 tea spoon of bleach per 1 litre of water).

Provide chlorine test strips to allow staff to verify sanitizer strength of 100 ppm chlorine.
Violation Score: 25

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: Back area handsink - papertowel dispenser is empty.

Pots and dry goods located in front of back handsink.

Front handsink by door - papertowel dispenser is empty.
Corrective Action(s): Hand-washing stations must be equipped with a stocked liquid soap dispenser, warm water and single use hand drying towels from a dispenser.
Hand-washing stations are to kept fully accessible at all times to allow staff to conveniently and frequently wash their hands as needed.
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Raw chicken stored on top shelf in walk-in cooler above ready to eat foods.

Food product stored on the floor in dry storage areas, in walk-in cooler and in front service area.

Staff personal items stored on top of opened take-out containers.

Walk-in cooler - compressor condensation actively dripping on to food items stored below.

Food item covered with plastic garbage bag in walk-in cooler.
Corrective Action(s): Raw meats and eggs are to be stored below and away from contacting potentially ready to eat food items.

Food items / food containers are to be stored off the floor. Foods should be placed on shelves that provide 6” clearance from the floor.

Ensure single use, take-out containers when removed from protective packaging are to stored upside down to protect from contamination.

Divert compressor condensation away from spilling on to food items.

Do not use garbage bags to package food. Food items are to be stored in clean, food grade containers.
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Food debris collecting on floor in hard to reach corners around equipment in front service area and in back of house.

Walk-in cooler floor - moisture and food debris on floor.

Trace rodent droppings in corners among with food debris.
Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.

Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Walk-in cooler temperature 9 - 11 C

Right front counter prep cooler 20 C

Top food inserts of left front prep cooler 7 - 11 C (except far right insert 4 C)

Rice cooker in front area with broken lid.

Front right work counter has collapsed leg.


Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler units to maintain food at 4 C or colder.

Remove and replace damaged rice cooker.

Repair front work counter table.

Violation Score: 15

309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
Observation: Chemicals stored in dry storage areas with take-out containers.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure chemicals are stored separate and away from food and food related items.
Violation Score: 3

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

Professional pest control service in place.
Front beverage cooler -3 C
Gravy hot holding 82 C, Soup hot holding 84 C
Left schwarma 72 - 94 C, Right schwarma 71 - 88 C
Note: Food Safety Plan and Sanitation Plan are to be available onsite and all staff are to be trained to established procedures.
Closure Order issued.