Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
KLAI-CG2SJ3
PREMISES NAME
Apna Indian Kitchen
Tel: (778) 278-2989
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
20204 Fraser Hwy
Langley, BC V3A 4E6
INSPECTION DATE
July 5, 2022
TIME SPENT
2.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Dip Bahadur Lamichhane
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
July 19, 2022
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
No
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 39
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upright glass door refrigerator in the kitchen area was noted with an ambient air temperature of 9.6C when a calibrated thermometer is placed in this unit over time. Internal thermometer was reading at 9.0C.
No temperature was taken for this refrigerator unit this morning as per staff.
Unknown how long food has been stored in this refrigerator unit at > 4C. Most food kept at this unit was whole, unprocessed produce or non-potentially hazardous.
Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected at the time of inspection**
All cold potentially hazardous food items were discarded by the chef at the time of inspection. Picture evidence collected as internal temperatures were taken for dicarding. Most cold potentially hazardous food were noted with an internal temperature between 8.6C - 17.8C. The following food products were discarded: 2 100g Source Yogurt (10.5C), 1 container of sliced carrots (10.1C), 1 container of sliced greens (8.6C), small jug of lassi (11.0C), small jug of mango lassi (9.4C), a container of pickled carrots (10.9C), half a cut tomato (14.5C), a container with water and baby carrot (12.3C), an opened conainer of mayonnaise (9.0C), a container of sliced cucumber (11.4C), a container of dressing (10.5C) and a small amount of shredded lettuce.
Violation Score: 15

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer solution was set-up at the start of the inspection.
Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected at the time of inspection**
Chef created a bleach sanitizer solution when asked about the location of their sanitizer solution. 200 ppm chlorine residual was detected in the solution.
The kitchen must always be equipped with a sanitizer solution or spray bottle at all time when food is being prepared so any food contact surfaces or equipment can be sanitized in between tasks or as required.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Multiple number of wiping cloths and sanitizer test strip were noted stored in the kitchen handwash sink basin at the start of the inspection.
2. Missing paper towel in the staff washroom.
Corrective Action(s): **Issues corrected at the time of inspection**
Items were removed from the kitchen handwash sink basin during the inspection. Paper towel was placed in the staff washroom.
All handwash sink stations must be accessible, with nothing stored in the handwash sink basins at all time to allow food handlers to perform handwashing when required. Each station must also be equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel to allow food handlers to practice proper handwashing and to avoid contaminating the hands after washing.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 7
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. In the walk-in cooler, cartons of raw eggs were noted stored on the shelf above cooked food and cilantro.
2. Most food in the reach-in coolers along the cookline were stored uncovered/ unprotected.
3. Missing light shield noted in the dry storage room (beside walk-in freezer).
Corrective Action(s): 1. Store the cartons of raw eggs on a lower shelf or away from cooked food and produce. Ensure all food is stored in the proper storage hierarchy, with raw meat and raw eggs on a bottom shelf or away from cooked food, ready-to-eat food and produce.
2. Cover all food in the reach-in coolers with plastic wrap or lids. All food must be stored protected to avoid potential contamination.
3. Replace missing light shield or install protective bulb covering or install LED light on the fixture missing the light shield. All light fixtures must be protected to prevent accidental bulb breakage to avoid potential glass shards getting into food.
Date to be corrected by: July 19, 2022
Violation Score: 3

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: 1. Noted two mop buckets filled with dirty mop water.
2. Chips/ food noted stored inside an oven that, as per staff, is not used anymore.
Corrective Action(s): 1. All mop buckets must be immediately discarded after use to prevent the breeding of pests - this is especially important when the temperature gets warmer and flies become an issue in food services establishments.
2. Do not store food in any equipment that are not in-used anymore. Food left out may attract pests and will lead to the harbourage and breeding of pests.
Date to be corrected by: Today
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: 1. Debris buildup noted on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
2. Debris buildup noted on the floor (below metro-shelving, in the corners) of the walk-in cooler.
3. Grease buildup noted on the deep fryer and in the deep fryer cabinet.
4. Grease buildup noted along the cookline and fume hood.
Corrective Action(s): Clean the abovementioned areas and maintain in a sanitary condition.
Date to be corrected by: July 12, 2022
Violation Score: 3

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: 1 Home Depot container noted in-used for the storage of food in the walk-in cooler.
Corrective Action(s): Replace Home Depot container with a food-grade container that is meant to be re-washed and re-sanitized over and over again.
Date to be corrected by: July 12, 2022
Violation Score:

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: 1. Upright glass door refrigerator in the kitchen area was noted with an ambient air temperature of 9.6C when a calibrated thermometer is placed in this unit over time.
2. Water not draining in the kitchen handwash sink.
Corrective Action(s): 1. YOU MUST NOT placed any cold potentially hazardous food in this upright glass door refrigerator in the kitchen area until it has been serviced and capable of maintaining food at or below 4C. Monitor the unit after it has been serviced to ensure it can maintain at or below 4C before you can put in any cold potentially hazardous food. Keep a temperature log of all refrigerator and freezer equipment so next time when any unit malfunctions, cold potentially hazardous food can be immediately removed from the unit and have the equipment serviced.
2. Unclogged the kitchen handwash sink or call a plumber to fix the issue. All food handler must have accessible to a functioning handwash sink so they can perform handwashing when required.
Date to be corrected by: July 7, 2022
Violation Score: 3

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: Light bulbs in the dry storage room beside the office and in the walk-in freezer were noted burnt out.
Corrective Action(s): Replaced the light bulbs in the abovementioned areas. The dry storage room and walk-in freezer is too dark for staff to assess cleanliness, perform sanitation and verify pest activities.
Date to be corrected by: July 7, 2022
Violation Score: 1

502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
Observation: Operator was not present during the inspection. None of the staff on-site has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
Corrective Action(s): Have someone on-site at all time register/ re-register for FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
In the absence of the operator, one staff on-site must have FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
Date to be corrected by: August 5, 2022
Violation Score: 1

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

Routine Inspection conducted today:
All refrigerator units (except for the unit noted in violation# 308) were at ≤ 4C.
All freezer units were at ≤ -18C.
All refrigeration units were equipped with a functioning thermometer.
Proper scoops (ones with handles) were noted being used in bulk food containers.
Reminder: Store the scoop within the bulk food container in a way that prevents the food from coming into contact with the handle.
High temperature dish machine was able to reach 86.4C at the plate level after the rinse cycle.
No pest activities noted during the inspection.