Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
FEMI-DFKQ8W
PREMISES NAME
Pho 99 Restaurant (Lougheed Hwy)
Tel: (604) 472-1299
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
62 - 2991 Lougheed Hwy
Coquitlam, BC V3B 6J6
INSPECTION DATE
April 9, 2025
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Vien V Bui
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
April 16, 2025
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
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 33
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: - Mold noted inside ice machine lid ( where ice dropping)
-Rodent dropping noted on most food containers lids in kitchen and storage room- under slicer ( not near food contact)
Corrective Action(s): - Discard all ice - clean and sanitize the ice machine Immediately
- Clean and sanitize all noted lids and slicer - cover slicer fully over night
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 6
101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
Observation: Noted broken ceiling tiles, missing ceiling tiles
Corrective Action(s): Replace them
Violation Score: 1

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: - Noted some package of dry foods open in storage
- some foods are not covered in freezer
Corrective Action(s): - keep all dry foods ( along with all other foods) in sealed containers at all time
- All foods to be fully covered in freezer and coolers
Violation Score: 3

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Noted rodent dropping appears to be mice and rat
Corrective Action(s): - Increase pest control service
- Clean and disinfect all contaminated area ( follow personal protection procedure during cleaning - wearing rubber gloves and mask during cleaning/ use concentrated bleach solution ( spray on dropping )
Violation Score: 3

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: -Broken tiles, gaps between ceiling tiles, gaps around piping noted throughout
Corrective Action(s): Replace missing tiles and seal all tiles to reduce chances of rodent entry onto facility
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Accumulation of dirt noted behind cooking equipment, shelving units, under/behind equipment, ventilation hood , ceiling panel above cooking equipment
Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the facility
Violation Score: 9

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Paper towel dispenser at front is broken
Corrective Action(s): Repair /replace
Violation Score: 3

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

-Hand sink equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towel
- Good employee hand hygiene noted at the time of inspection
-FS trained staff on duty at time of visit
- All coolers temperature at 4 degree C or less
- Walk-in freezer temperature at -18 degree C
- Chlorine in sanitizer bucket tested > 100 ppm
-Dishwasher chlorine residue 100ppm
- Back door is closed during service
-Food containers and boxes are stored on shelving off of the floor
-All food products are stored in sealed containers