Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
SDHI-CK5TDA
PREMISES NAME
I Am Pho (Surrey)
Tel: (604) 385-6966
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
105 - 16070 24th Ave
Surrey, BC V3Z 0R5
INSPECTION DATE
October 12, 2022
TIME SPENT
1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Quoc Anh Hoang
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
2 Months
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]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 16
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two pieces of equipment observed stored in unsanitary manner. Knife is observed with food debris and stored on the knife magnet. Mandoline slicer observed stored in the drawer in the bubble tea area with fruit debris on it.
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all equipment after each use to remove food debris and to prevent potential contamination of food.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station located in the back kitchen observed obstructed with a container of green onions. Staff removed the container from the hand sink immediately.
Corrective Action(s): Do not store any food or any other items in or close to the hand washing station to ensure it is kept unobstructed and to ensure staff are washing their hands at adequate frequencies.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Few dry storage food items observed on the shelf not covered during inspection. Staff covered the items during inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Protect all foods from potential contamination by storing food at least 6 inches off the floor, covered and away from chemicals.
Violation Score: 3

309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): QUATs sanitizer bottle at back observed stored with the wrong chemical. QUATs sanitizer bottle is labelled "QUATs" but is stored with orange chemical which measured at 0 ppm QUATs concentration with test strip. Staff replaced the sanitizer in all three sanitizer bottles during inspection which measured at 200 ppm QUATs concentration.
Corrective Action(s): Prepare QUATs sanitizer solution and ensure it is measured at 200 ppm QUATs concentration with test strips to adequately sanitize food contact surfaces, equipment and utensils.
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine Inspection Conducted

Observations:
- Walk-in cooler at 3'C
- Walk-in freezer at -18'C
- Prep coolers and drawers along cooking line at or below 4'C (top and bottom)
- Hot-held rice measured above 60'C
- *NOTE: temperature logs are not maintained. Maintain temperature logs as per approved food safety plan and to be verified by the health inspector during the next inspection.
- General sanitation is good during inspection
- Hand washing stations are supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel
- Chemical dishwasher measured at 100 ppm chlorine concentration with test strip
- No signs of pests during time of inspection
- All food observed stored at least 6 inches off the floor
- Good organization in all coolers - raw meats are stored away from ready to eat foods
- FOODSAFE Level 1 trained staff available on site
- Operating permit visible at front service area
- Staff observed wearing clean uniforms during inspection

Notes:
- Follow-up inspection to be conducted in 2 months

Please contact the health inspector if there are any changes to the floor plan, layout, equipment and/or business.
Contact the health inspector for any questions or concerns.