INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection AHEN-CQLT65

PREMISES NAME Pho Tau Bay Restaurant (Surrey)		Tel: (604) 585-1833 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 10782 148th St Surrey, BC V3R 3X6		INSPECTION DATE April 5, 2023	TIME SPENT 1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Pho Tau Bay Restaurant Ltd		NEXT INSPECTION DATE April 06, 2023
INSPECTION TYPE Routine
ACTION TAKEN		FOOD 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: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 26

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Plates with food residue over them were observed in a storage area designated for clean plates. Corrective Action(s): Manager placed the plates into the ware-washing sink for them to be washed and sanitized prior to reuse. Ensure all plates are thoroughly pre-scraped, pre-rinsed and then placed through the dishwasher to be maintained in clean condition prior to being placed in a storage area for reuse. Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw meat was being thawed under cold running water under one side of the prep. sink while bean sprouts were observed in a container in the second compartment of this prep. sink. Corrective Action(s): Manager removed the bean sprouts from this prep. sink and returned them to a cooler. Ensure potential ready to eat food (i.e. food that does not undergo a further cook step) is stored and displayed separately from raw meat to protect it from any potential contamination. Violation Score: 3 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)] Observation: Rodent droppings were observed on the floor corner near the walk-in-freezer, floor corner below a storage table next to the prep. cooler, and floor in the dry storage room. Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above-noted areas to remove the rodent droppings; Correct today. Pest control program is in place via Kwality Pest Control Ltd. on a monthly basis. Most recent service date was on March 15, 2023 based on the pest control report. . Check for signs of pest activity and continue with the pest control measures: professional pest control program, regular cleaning, sealing any possible entry points (holes or cracks in the building), covering dry goods in pest proof containers, and preventing any potential harbourage areas. Violation Score: 9 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)] Observation: 1. Lid of dry storage bin for rice was not secure and did not fully enclose the container. . 2. Washrooms: -Paper towel dispenser was not wall-mounted in the women's customer washroom as it had fallen according to the Manager. A roll of paper towels was available inside the women's customer washroom. -Paper towels were available in the staff washroom, however the paper towel roll should be placed into the wall-mounted paper towel dispenser. -Men's customer washroom had a sign "not in good working order". Manager informed the toilet is not flushing properly. Corrective Action(s): 1. Repair or replace the lid of the dry storage bin to ensure the rice is fully covered between use; Correct within 2 days. . 2. -Re-install the paper towel dispenser in the women's customer washroom so that it is wall-mounted and in good working order; Correct within 1 week. -Ensure the paper towel roll is placed into the paper towel dispenser in the staff washroom; Correct today. -Ensure the necessary repairs are made to the toilet in the men's customer washroom. Violation Score: 9

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

Comments

Handsinks were supplied with liquid soap, hot and cold running water, and single-use paper towels. Three upright coolers and both prep. coolers were at or below 4 degrees C. Walk-in-freezer was at -14 degrees C (required: at or below -18 degrees C). Hot-held rice was at or above 60 degrees C. Pho stock was at or below 4 degrees C in the upright cooler. Pho broth is portioned and placed in the walk-in-freezer to rapidly cool it before transferring it to the refrigeration units. Dishwasher final rinse temperature was at least 71 degrees C (measured at 71 degrees C and 72.3 degrees C upon two runs). 2-compartment ware-washing sink was supplied with hot and cold running water. 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer was available in the sanitizer pails in the back prep. area and front service area. Floor and wall paneling behind the cook line appeared clean. Ventilation hood panels were in a clean condition. Front entrance door and back screendoor were closed between use. Deli slicer was in use at the time of inspection. Reminder: Ensure to disassemble, clean, sanitize, and air dry the deli slicer at least every 4 hours between use, between different products, and after final use each day. Manager held 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, contact the Environmental Health Officer.