Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JCHY-D4KS22
PREMISES NAME
Golden Medal Restaurant
Tel: (604) 363-8816
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
5619 176A St
Surrey, BC V3S 4G8
INSPECTION DATE
April 22, 2024
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Ruolei (Jean) Huang
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
6 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
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 21
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed hot fried food (chicken/shrimp) being cooled in the walk-in cooler immediately.
Corrective Action(s): Cool hot foods from 60-20C within 2 hours and 20C-4C within 4 hours. Do not cool directly into the walk-in cooler. Cool fried food by portioning it into smaller portion and allow to drop to 20C within 2 hours prior to transfering into the cooler.
Violation Score: 5

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Can opener blade observed to have food debris.
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitizer aformentioned equipment. Can opener blade must be cleaned after each use or every 4 hours of continuous use.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing sink next to cookline observed to be obstructed with frying basket.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handwashing sinks are unobstructed and equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Exhuast hood vent observed to have built-up of grease.
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize aformentioned area. Increase cleaning frequency of exhaust hood vents weekly. Email inspector for validation. Corrected by: April 25, 2025.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk-in cooler measured at 11C air ambient temperature. Operator informed they put 3 trays of deep fried chicken/shrimp in the cooler to cool an hour ago. Other foods measured between 4-5C internal temperature.
Corrective Action(s): Educated operator to cool hot foods by dividing in smaller portions and cool to 20C within 2 hours before putting it in the cooler. Service the walk-in cooler to measure at 4C or lower. Walk-in cooler after an hour dropped to 4C air ambient temperature.
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine Inspection conducted today.

Handwashing sinks well equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels.
Chlorine bucket and spray bottles at 200ppm. 1-compartment sink next to high-temperature dishwasher, 2-compartment sink available. High-temperature dishwasher measured at 88.5C final rinse temperature.
Stand-up coolers measured at 4C or lower. Stand-up freezer and chest freezers measured at -18C or lower. Hot-holding unit measured at 60C or higher.
Food observed to be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.

No signs of pests observed.

Overall, facility is well organized and maintained.