Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JSAS-CUWSTH
PREMISES NAME
Zubu Ramen Bar - Metrotown
Tel: (604) 229-2477
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
4575 Central Blvd
Burnaby, BC V5H 4J5
INSPECTION DATE
August 21, 2023
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Yen Te (Andy) Wu
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
August 28, 2023
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
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 22
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation: Back kitchen counter top hot plate - sauce 43 C

Ramen station counter top hot plate - front sauce 46 C, back sauce 56 C
Corrective Action(s): To prevent microbial growth cooked potentially hazardous foods must be kept hot at 60 C or warmer.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: Kitchen handsink (dishwasher station) soap dispenser is not functional, not dispensing soap.

Ramen bar - central handsink - papertowel dispenser is missing.
Corrective Action(s): Hand-washing stations must be equipped with a stocked liquid soap dispenser, warm water and single use hand drying towels from a dispenser.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bowl warmer bath 55 C
Corrective Action(s): Food utensils and dishware stored in warm water must be kept hot above 60 C to prevent microbial growth.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Food / debris collecting on surfaces in the following locations:
- back kitchen - on floor of dry storage space under shelving
- on floor by back door threshold
- ceiling vents by ice machine
- ramen station - floor under equipment along back wall, behind noodle bath station, deep fryer, under storage shelving
- lower wire shelves covered with dust and grease
- bar station - walk-in cooler floor under shelving and around kegs
- floor under equipment, shelves and glass washer
- metal wire shelving inside undercounter cooler unit
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 9

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

Handwashing facilities maintained in back kitchen, ramen station and bar - warm water supply, stocked liquid soap and papertowel dispensers.
Professional pest control service in place.
No signs of pest activity observed.
Janitorial station sanitizer feeder system dispensing 200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia
Dishwasher station sanitizer feeder system dispensing 200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia
Wiping rags in use stored in Quaternary Ammonia Sanitizer 200 ppm.
High temperature sanitizing dishwasher 72 C achieved.
Walk-in Cooler 2 C
Walk- in Freezer -22 C
Rice warmers: 64 C
Back of house soup cooking / hot holding: 60 C, 82 C
Left undercounter cooler 0 C, Right undercounter cooler 1 C
Undercounter freezer -25 C, Open top sushi prep cooler 3 C
2 door undercounter cooler (across from dishwasher) 0 C
Ramen Cooking Line:
Front Left undercounter cooler 2 C, Right undercounter cooler 3 C
Freezer drawers -11 C, Back left undercounter cooler 0 C,
Soup warmer unit: 69 - 92 C, Soy egg warmer 62 C, Rice warmer 62 C
Bar:
Walk-in cooler 3 C, Freezer -2 C, Undercounter cooler 2 C
Glass washer 12.5 ppm Iodine, Note: Iodine test kit available expired July 2023 - replace with new test kit