Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
AHEN-CLTULH
PREMISES NAME
Pho Tau Bay Restaurant (Surrey)
Tel: (604) 585-1833
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
10782 148th St
Surrey, BC V3R 3X6
INSPECTION DATE
December 5, 2022
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Pho Tau Bay Restaurant Ltd
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
December 06, 2022
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 52
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Black debris (mould) was present inside the ice machine.
Corrective Action(s): Drain the ice and clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications to maintain it in a clean condition; Correct today and prior to using the ice.
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Reusable service utensils had not been properly sanitized as the dishwasher consistently failed to achieve the sanitizing standard of at least 71 degrees C or hotter at the plate level after the final rinse cycle.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure only single-service utensils (disposable single-use containers) are used onsite until the dishwasher can be re-serviced/repaired to achieve a minimal final rinse temperature of 71 degrees C at the plate level; Correct immediately.
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Staff manually sanitized the previous reusable service utensils in 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer during the inspection. Deli slicer was disassembled and manually washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried.
Violation Score: 15

303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
Observation: High temperature dishwasher was not achieving the sanitizing standard. Dishwasher final rinse temperature was measured between 61 to 66 degrees C at the time of inspection. Dishwasher had been turned on since morning several hours ago according to the Manager.
Corrective Action(s): Repair or re-service the dishwasher to ensure it achieves at least 71 degrees C or hotter at the plate level during the final rinse cycle to effectively destroy any harmful pathogens.
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Ensure only single-service disposable utensils are used until the dishwasher is repaired to achieve the sanitizing standard. In the interim, ensure all preparation utensils are manually washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried. Obtain a waterproof probe thermometer with a min/max button and a protective cover to monitor the final rinse temperature on a regular basis.
Violation Score: 15

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towels were not available at the handsink in the staff washroom.
Corrective Action(s): Staff re-stocked paper towels at the handsink in the staff washroom. Ensure all handsinks are kept supplied with liquid soap, hot and cold running water, and single-use paper towels.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Rodent droppings were observed on a floor corner near the walk-in-freezer, floor corner near the staff washroom, and in the dry storage room.
Corrective Action(s): Staff cleaned and sanitized all affected areas to remove the rodent droppings during the inspection.
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Have a professional pest control service conducted this week and provide a copy of your pest control report to the district Environmental Health Officer. Monitor for signs of pest activity and regularly clean and sanitize all affected areas. Seal any potential entry points. Keep food products covered between use.
Violation Score: 9

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Prepackaged frozen chicken was observed stored in garbage bags in the walk-in-freezer.
Corrective Action(s): Chicken was not directly in contact with the garbage bags. Remove the garbage bags from the walk-in-freezer since they may contain odour-suppressing chemicals or pesticides; Correct today.
Violation Score: 3

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

Other handsinks were properly supplied with liquid soap, hot and cold running water, and single-use paper towels.
Prep. cooler, under-the-counter cooler, and three upright coolers were at or below 4 degrees C.
Walk-in-freezer was at or below -18 degrees C.
Hot-held food was at or above 60 degrees C.
Pho broth undergoing the cooling process was within the critical limit.
100 ppm chlorine sanitizer was available in both sanitizer pails.
Ventilation hood panels and floor behind the cook line appeared to be in a clean condition.
Dry food was covered in storage areas.
Designated prep. sink was operational.
2-compartment sink was supplied with hot and cold running water.
Single-use service utensils were available on-site.
Manager had valid FOODSAFE Level 1 course training (expiration date: December 15, 2023).

Signature is not required on this report due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the district Environmental Health Officer.