Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Austin Fish & Chips
Tel: (604) 937-7244
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
B - 1119 Austin Ave
Coquitlam, BC V3B 4G2
INSPECTION DATE
January 25, 2024
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Cheng Yun Sam Zhong
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
6 Months
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
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: Low (≤15) Total Score = 4
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation:
Signs of mice gnawing around the pipe coming out of the wall behind the ice machine. Mice carry germs on their feet and hands, and could contaminate food and food contact surfaces.
Corrective Action(s):
Tightly stuff the gap around the pipe with steel wool and then use expanding foam to seal. Inform your pest control company of the activity.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 3

312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
Observation:
There are items being stored in the hot water tank room, which do not relate to the daily operations of the business. Clutter and excess items (buckets, boxes, bags, etc.) being stored in the business create areas that mice like to live and hide in.
Corrective Action(s):
Remove all unneeded/unused items from the hot water tank room so the floor and room is clear and it is easy to clean and spot mice activity.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 1

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

A routine inspection was completed:
- Coolers 4C or colder; freezers -21C or colder; hot holding units above 60C; and thermometers present.
- Hight temperature dishwasher had a rinse cycle of 83.3C at the plate's surface, as per max/min thermometer.
- Hand sinks stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and running hot and cold water
- All foods stored in food grade containers; covered; labelled; date coded; foods stored in groups with raw fish stored separate from RTE foods; and foods stored 6" off the floor on shelves and racks.
- No expired foods in use. FIFO rules being followed.
- General sanitation level is good. More attention needed in hard to reach areas (along the base of all walls; behind and beneath racks, tables, equipment; and in lower cupboards).
- Exhaust canopy and filters are clean. Next professional cleaning and service due in March 2024, as per service sticker.
- Minimal mice activity noted. Premises is has an IPM program in place andis following it. Inspect each day for any new entry points and block them up immediately.
- A professional pest company is contracted to monitor and eliminate pests on a monthly basis.
- Manager has obtained a recognized, equivalent FoodSafe Level 1 certificate (expires 2028). Good job.
- Owner has a recognized, equivalent FoodSafe Level 1 certificate (expires May 2024). Ensure to update/refresh your certificate before it expires.
- Bleach sanitizer in spray bottles and cloth buckets had [Cl2] of 200ppm.

ACTION
1) Block holes in walls and opening around pipes to prevent mice entry. Tightly stuff with steel wool and then seal with expanding foam.
2) Clean along the base of walls; behind and beneath equipment & tables; and lower cupboards.
3) Declutter the hot water tank room.