INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection DSOG-CR7UH2

PREMISES NAME Pho Hong Restaurant (Burnaby)		Tel: (604) 454-9727 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 5975 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5J 1H1		INSPECTION DATE April 24, 2023	TIME SPENT 1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Huong Thi Thuy Nguyen		NEXT INSPECTION DATE May 08, 2023
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 No Sanitation Plan [s. 24] Yes No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 43

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1.) Bean sprouts stored at 15C. 2.) Raw eggs stored at 22C. 3.) Presoaked noodles stored at room temperature. 4.) Cooked tapioca pearls stored at room temperature. 5.) Chopped vegetables stored at room temperature. Corrective Action(s): Discard the foods above. All perishable, potentially hazardous foods must be stored inside the cooler at < or = 4C. Bean sprouts must be stored over ice water. Cooked tapioca pearls must be time stamped with a maximum allowable time is 4 hours. Violation Score: 15 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)] Observation: The ventilation hood/exhaust system is filthy and caked with grease. Corrective Action(s): Call a professional cleaner to clean out the ventilation system. Correct by: prior to follow up inspection. Violation Score: 5 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1.) There was no liquid hand soap and paper towels in the dispensers at the middle handwash station. This is a repeat violation. 2.) Liquid hand soap and paper towels placed too far from the back handwash station. Corrective Action(s): Provide liquid hand soap and paper towels at all handwashing stations and placed in close proximity to the sinks. Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)] Observation: 1.) Flour stored in bin without cover. 2.) Fried onions and peanuts stored in bins without proper lids. Corrective Action(s): Store all dry foods protected with tight fitting lids. Violation Score: 3 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)] Observation: Build up of grease, moisture, dirt, and food debris in the following areas: - Underneath the dishwasher - Underneath the sinks - On floors around the deep fryer/stove top/ grill/ food prep tables - On the ventilation hood Corrective Action(s): Clean the areas noted above. Violation Score: 9 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19] Observation: Staff reusing plastic bowl to scoop out cooked rice. Corrective Action(s): Discard the plastic bowl. Use reusable bowls that can be adequately washed and sanitized. Violation Score: 3 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24] Observation: A professional pest control inspection scheduled every three months is inadequate. There must be at min monthly inspection to prevent and control pest activity. Corrective Action(s): Sign a new contract with monthly inspections. Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

- General sanitation is poor. - High temperature dishwasher achieved 71.9C at the plate's level during the final rinse cycle. - Surface sanitizer available in designated buckets at 100ppm chlorine bleach concentration. Ensure to keep sanitizer at the front/back of the kitchen. - Dry storage area has adequate space and wire racks. - No signs of pest activity. A third party pest control company inspects every three months, as per pest summary report. - FOODSAFE trained staff on duty. Verified at the time of the inspection. - Operating Permit posted in a conspicuous area. Ensure to post a valid decal once arrived in the mail. - Washrooms appear to be in clean, sanitary condition. Handwash sinks fully stocked. Temperature control: - All coolers at < or = 4C - Walk in cooler = 4C. - Walk in freezer = -18C - Thermometers available in all refrigeration units.