Report No. TCHN-CZXTY5

INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
TCHN-CZXTY5

PREMISES NAME
Pho Newton

Tel: (778) 593-1828
Fax:

PREMISES ADDRESS
170 - 7488 King George Blvd
Surrey, BC V3S 3A6

INSPECTION DATE
January 29, 2024

TIME SPENT
1 hour

OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Nguyen Kim Hang

NEXT INSPECTION DATE
4 Months

INSPECTION TYPE
Routine

ACTION TAKEN

FOOD 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 = 19

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Staff stated to inspector that sanitizer solution is mixed using water, bleach and soap.
**Corrected during inspection** Education provided to operator and staff. Soap is not to be mixed with sanitizer solution; sanitizer is to kill bacteria, not degrease.

Proper mixture of 1/2 tsp unscented bleach : 1 L water mixed. Sanitizer is to be used on clean surfaces only.

2. Lemon scented bleach observed
**Corrected during inspection** Operator went to purchase unscented bleach.
Do not use scented bleach for sanitizing.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front of House handwashing station sink observed to be used to clean and dump liquid product.
**Corrected during inspection** Educated operator. Handwashing station is to be used to wash hands only. Equipment for drinks need to be washed and sanitized like all other food contact surfaces.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foods observed to be store close to Front of House handwashing station.
Corrective Action(s): Store foods further away from handwashing station; splashes from washing hands may contaminate food.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: *REPEAT* (Since August 2023)Rodent droppings observed in and near the following areas:
- hot water tank room,
- staff room / dry storage area
- kitchen near meat slicer
Operator stated this is an ongoing issue.
Corrective Action(s): Declutter facility, clean and monitor for pest activity. If pest activity observed, contract pest control company.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: 1. Heavy build up of food (powder) observed in front of house scoops.
2. Oil (dark brown) observed to be leaking from between plates of range.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Scoops and storage container need to be washed regularly (at least daily).
2. Clean and monitor; if this continues, contact range hood canopy cleaners to have unit serviced.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

Routine inspection conducted.

Temperatures:
Undercounter cooler (Front of house, Danby): 5.0°C
2 door display cooler (Front of house, True): 9.9°C
Unit stores soft drinks and other non-potentially hazardous foods only.
Chest freezer (Dry storage room, Danby Designer): -17.8°C

Rice cooker (Kitchen, near Front of House): 73.7°C
Chest freezer (Kitchen, Danby Premiere): -17.3°C
Rice cooker (Kitchen, near meat slicer): 63.7°C
Display chest freezer (Kitchen): -19.8°C
Walk-in cooler: 4.1°C
Upright 2 door freezer (True freezer): -19.0°C
2 door preparation cooler (Reliant): 3.0°C

Sanitation:
Handwash stations equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, paper towels, and garbage receptacle.
High temperature dishwasher measured 72.6°C on second cycle
Bleach sanitizer measured 200ppm by end of inspection

Storage:
All food items were stored off the floor.
All products were either in original packaging or covered inside coolers.
Storage area was well-organized.
Chemicals and cleaners were stored separate from food preparation areas.

General:
FoodSAFE certifications displayed

Let your district inspector know if there are any questions or changes to your previously approved plans