Report No. LQUN-CV7T3P

INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
LQUN-CV7T3P

PREMISES NAME
Honjin Ramen

Tel: (604) 553-7960
Fax:

PREMISES ADDRESS
12 - 228 Schoolhouse St
Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V7

INSPECTION DATE
August 30, 2023

TIME SPENT
1 hour

OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Belinda Otani

NEXT INSPECTION DATE
6 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	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

103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Premises has an expired food permit decal as they have failed to pay the yearly permit fees in April 2023. Hand delivered outstanding permit fees letter.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately pay the yearly permit fees of $150 or closure of the premises will occur until full payment is received. During the inspection, $150 cash was received to pay for the outstanding permit fees.
Violation Score: 1

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
1) Accumulation of dust on the ceiling and upper walls, this can fall into food and contaminate it.
2) Accumulation of food and grease on the floor beneath equipment, sinks, shelves, racks and tables. This food will attract and breed pests.
3) Accumulation of grease and food found on cooking equipment surfaces, especially between pieces of cooking equipment. This food and grease will attract and breed pests.
4) Accumulation of food debris on the outside of food storage containers. This will attract pests.
5) The exhaust canopy and filters have some accumulation of grease, and they are due for a professional cleaning as per the service sticker. Failure to have the canopy professionally cleaned and serviced on a regular basis is a fire hazard and it will attract pests with the accumulation of grease.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Wash the ceiling and upper walls to remove the dust. Ensure this is being done every month to prevent the accumulation of dust.
2) Wash and scrub the floors under the mentioned areas with commercial grade degreasers and cleaners to remove the food and grease. This shall be done every day, have staff look under the mentioned areas to ensure all food and grease have been cleaned up.
3) Wash and scrub all surfaces of cooking equipment with commercial grade degreasers and cleaners to remove the food and grease. This shall be done every day.
4) Wash and scrub the outside of food storage containers to remove the food and grease. This shall be done on a weekly basis.
5) Immediatey call a professional company to schedule the exhaust canopy and filters to be professionally cleaned and serviced this month.

**Correction date: Sept. 15/23**
Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

A routine inspection was completed:
- Coolers 4C; freezers -22C; hot holding units above 60C; and thermometers present.
- High temperature dishwasher had a rinse cycle temperature of 71C at the plate's surface as per max/min thermometer.
- Handwashing sinks are accessible, stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and running hot and cold water.
- Quats sanitizer in spray bottles had strength of 200ppm. If you run out of Quats, use a bleach and water solution (add 1 tsp bleach to 1L of water) until more Quats is delivered.
- Foods stored in food grade containers; covered; labelled; date coded; foods stored 6" off the floor; and foods stored in groups with raw proteins separate or below RTE foods.
- No expired foods in use or for sale. FIFO rules being followed.
- General sanitation level is decreased from the previous inspection, this is disappointing. Correction and improvement needed in the mentioned areas.
- No signs of pests.
- Valid, FoodSafe certified staff present.

REMINDERS
- Do not store ice scoops in the ice machine, as the dirty handle touches ice which customers consume in drinks. Ice scoops MUST be stored in a clean container, outside of the ice machine.
- Continued cleaning during the day of floors and surfaces shall be done, to decrease the amount of cleaning being done at the end of the day.
- Do NOT use or ADD vinegar to cleaning or sanitizing solutions. It does NOT increase the strength/efficiency of cleaning or sanitizing. You are adding and spreading food on surfaces, and attracting pests.