Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Vinh-Tan Oriental Grocery Store
Tel: (604) 859-2618
Fax: (604) 746-2111
PREMISES ADDRESS
2618 Cedar Park Pl
Abbotsford, BC V2T 3S4
INSPECTION DATE
June 8, 2022
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Diep (Debbie) Nguyen
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
June 13, 2022
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD 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: High (≥30) Total Score = 34
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizing solution was not present in the food preparation station in the basement. Food contact surfaces cannot be cleaned and sanitized thorougly to reduce the number of bacteria on equipment to safe levels.
Corrective Action(s): Prepare diluted bleach solution (0.5 tsp bleach to 1 L water) in a spray bottle or container labelled bleach. The operator has corrected this violation.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Boxes of tofu were stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler
2. Container containing vegetables were placed on top of a garbage can
Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure all food products are placed at least 6 inches off the floor to protect them from contamination and to allow for visual inspection of pest activity. Operator placed boxes of tofu off the floor.
2. Remove the container of vegetables on top of the garbage can. The operator removed the container from the garbage can, and cleaned and sanitized it
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Mouse droppings were observed at the basement in the following areas:
- On the floor behind the chest freezer next to the electrical panel
- On the floor beside the hot water tank
- On the floor along the walls at the dry storage room
Corrective Action(s): Spray the mouse droppings with bleach solution. Remove and dispose of the mouse droppings while wearing gloves. Do NOT vacumn the mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect the floors of the basement using bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water). Placing red pepper flakes on the floors will not deter mice from entering the basement. Connect with the landlord to request pest control reports and call the pest control company to do do a full inspection of the facility and identify other harbourage areas. Submit copy of pest control reports to Abbotsford Health Protection office for review (judy.tung@fraserhealth.ca)
**Correct this violation before June 15, 2022.**
Violation Score: 15

312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
Observation: Mechanical tools and old equipment such as electrical burners, screwdrivers are found near the electrical panel in the basement
Corrective Action(s): De-clutter the basement. REMOVE any equipement that is not needed to operate the premises to prevent the attraction of pests and to keep the facility in a sanitary condition
**Correct this violation IMMEDIATELY**
Violation Score: 5

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

Routine inspection conducted with owner Debbie
- All coolers are 4C or below
- All freezers are -18C or below
- Imported food products are labelled with expiry date, name of product, and location product is made in upon random selection. None of the food products inspected are past expiry date
- Hand wash station in the food prep station at the basement has hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels
- Owner is FOOD SAFE certified
- Attention is needed to clean and disinfect the floors in hard-to-reach areas. See violations for further details