Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JSAS-D3SUCM
PREMISES NAME
Pot Empire
Tel: (604) 428-3569
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
E - 4877 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4T2
INSPECTION DATE
March 28, 2024
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
April 04, 2024
INSPECTION TYPE
Follow-Up
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
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 = 23
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: Soiled wiping rags left on counter tops without any detectable sanitizer residual, 2 at bar, 2 in kitchen
Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (100 ppm chlorine, 1 tea spoon of bleach per 1 litre of water).
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Food stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and kitchen.

Food containers stored open in walk-in with serving utensils preventing covers to be correctly placed.

Food utensils stored in containers of stagnant water in kitchen.

Food items stored in opened metal cans.

Corrective Action(s): Food items / food containers are to be stored off the floor. Foods should be placed on shelves that provide 6” clearance from the floor.
Food items / food containers when stored are to be properly covered to protect from contamination using fitted lids or single use plastic wrap / metal foil.
Do not store food items in opened metal cans. After opening a can transfer remaining food leftovers to a plastic or stainless steel container.
Do not store food utensils in stagnant water as bacteria can quickly grow on surfaces. Utensils in use can be stored dry or an ice filled containers.
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Bar: ice machine - black mold on surfaces, floor under equipment has build-up of debris

Kitchen: shelving, floor, under equipment, cooking line equipment, knives, magnetic knife strips, walk-in cooler shelves and floor have build-up of food and / or grease deposits
Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
Violation Score: 9

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

Potentially hazardous foods not observed to be stored at room temperature.

Handsinks equipped with stocked liquid soap and papertowel dispensers.

Reviewed proper glove use procedure.

Adequate shelving provided in storage room to store inventory off the floor and allow for cleaning.

Note: Previous plumbing fixture connections in storage room are to be properly stubbed off to prevent sanitation concerns.