Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
MUPN-CLPRLJ
PREMISES NAME
Earl's Port Coquitlam
Tel: (604) 941-1733
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
5100 - 2850 Shaughnessy St
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6K5
INSPECTION DATE
December 1, 2022
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
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
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 17
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of raw tuna stored in ice bath however the ice was only approximately half way up container at just below surface level of tuna was 8C as measured by a probe thermometer.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all potentially hazardous foods (PHF), raw ready to eat proteins in particular, are kept 4C or less at all times. Remind staff of importance of keeping the container pushed down into the ice such that the ice level is as high or higher than the level of tuna (or similar PHF).
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1) Hand wash station in back prep area located directly adjacent to raw/ready to eat food assembly station and when washing hands, observed water splashing onto prep surface.
2) Ice scoop in bar observed laying in ice, the handle could contaminate the ice
Corrective Action(s): 1) Install a barrier between hand wash station and the food prep are to prevent contamination of food/contact surfaces. Due: Dec 15, 2022
2) Remind staff to store ice scoop in hold, not to lay in ice. (corrected during inspection).
Violation Score: 9

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Bar area cooler door not fully closing, temperature inside was approx 6C though most products were non-PHFs or lower risk
Corrective Action(s): Repair door seal so that cold air can be kept inside and keep all foods at or below 4C. Due: Dec 5th, 2022
Violation Score: 3

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

Note: Significant amount of rodent activity in outside shed. Several holes that were open have been patched and no unpatched holes into building observed. Recommend installing a more durable/pest resistant material from ground level to at least three feet up off ground to prevent pests chewing/entering through exterior wall in storage area. Also install a second level of weather stripping under back exterior door as some light was observed under door.

General observations:
√ Coolers ≤4°C, Freezers ≤ -18°C, Hot holding ≥60°C
√ Food up off floor ≥6”, good stock rotation noted, all products labelled and well organized, raw meats stored below/separate from all other foods
√ Hand wash stations fully stocked with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel
√ Quats sanitizer available at 200ppm
√ Low temperature dishwasher at 50ppm
√ Equipment appeared to be in good working order
√ General sanitation and maintenance is satisfactory
√ No signs of pest infestation noted inside
√ Thermometers present
√ Staff with FoodSafe (or equivalent) present.
√ No concerns with staff hygiene or food handling noted during inspection
√ Regrouting of areas noted on previous report has been done
√ Holes in staff washrooms upstairs repaired as required in last routine inspection.