Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
TCHN-CQSRAE
PREMISES NAME
Pho Newton		Tel: (778) 593-1828
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
170 - 7488 King George Blvd
Surrey, BC V3S 3A6		INSPECTION DATE
April 11, 2023		TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Nguyen Kim Hang		NEXT INSPECTION DATE
2 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
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 49
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer not available at front of house at start of inspection.
**Corrected during inspection** Staff mixed bleach sanitizer when identified by inspector.
1/2 tsp unscented household bleach / 1L water. Ensure sanitizer is availabe for front and kitchen area.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front of house handwashing station used as a dump sink and ware washing sink (for blender mixer).
**Corrected during inspection** Handwash station will be used for handwashing only. Blender mixer pitchers to be cleaned in kitchen sink.
Please educate staff on this change of procedure.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff not observed to wash hands when changing tasks from 'dirty' (e.g. cleaning clinet tables) to 'clean' (e.g. serving food to customers.
**Corrected during inspection** Educated staff on importance of handwashing and glove usage. Hands still need to be washed when using gloves.

Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Fish sauce observed to be stored next to handwashing station.
2. Raw meat observed to be stored beside or above various foods in cold storage (walk-in)
3. Plastic trays observed to be stacked while wet
Corrective Action(s): 1. Move sauce away from potential splash zone of handwashing station
Correct by: immediately
2. Raw meat must be stored away or under other foods.
Correct by: immediately
3. Trays must be fully dried before stacking to prevent bacteria and mould from growing.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 15

210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw marinated chicken observed to be stored at room temperature in front of display chest freezer.
Staff stated product was thawing
**Corrected during inspection** Product moved to cooler. Only the following approved methods are approved for thawing foods:
1. under cold running water
2. in cooler
3. in microwave if product is cooked immediately afterwards
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 1

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: 1. Food build up observed in following areas:
- Take-out drink sealer
- Drink topping shelf
- On top of dishwasher
2. Pink build up observed in ice machine
3. Range hood filters observed to have heavy build up of grease
Corrective Action(s): 1-3: All areas of restaurant need to be cleaned regularly.
Correct by: immediately
3. Recommended range hood filters to be cleaned at least weekly.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 9

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: 1. Shipping wrap observed to be covering ice machine. Shipping wrap is not a food-grade material that can be easily cleanable.
2. Cardboard observed to be duct taped to counter. Cardboard is not a food-grade material that can be easily cleanable.
3. Cardboard observed to be used as a food preparation surface. Cardboard is not a food-grade material that can be easily cleanable.
4. Mixing bowl observed to be used as a scoop for rice. Stored in rice container.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove shipping wrap from equipment.
Correct by: Aug 2023
2, 3. Remove soiled cardboard. If cardboard is used to line shelves, it must be changed daily or when soiled.
Correct by: immediately
4. Use scoop with handles to scoop food from ingredient bins.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 9

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

Routine inspection conducted.

Temperatures:
Undercounter cooler (Front of house, Danby): 5.1°C
2 door display cooler (Front of house, True): 6.4°C
Chest freezer (Dry storage room, Danby Designer): -17.9°C

Rice cooker (Kitchen): 63.9°C
Chest freezer (Kitchen, Danby Premiere): -18.8°C
Display chest freezer (Kitchen): -19.8°C
Walk-in cooler: 4.6°C
Upright 2 door freezer (True freezer): -20.4°C
2 door preparation cooler (Reliant): 4.0°C

Sanitation:
Handwash stations equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, paper towels, and garbage receptacle.
High temperature dishwasher measured 72.6°C on second cycle
Bleach sanitizer made available by end of inspection, measured 200ppm

Storage:
All food items were stored off the floor.
All products were either in original packaging or covered inside coolers.
Storage area was well-organized.
Chemicals and cleaners were stored separate from food preparation areas.

General:
No pest activity observed at time of inspection
FoodSAFE certifications displayed

Let your district inspector know if there are any questions or changes to your previously approved plans