Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
FEMI-CX8Q34
PREMISES NAME
Gong Cha
Tel: (778) 285-2888
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
290 - 1175 Johnson St
Coquitlam, BC V3B 7K1
INSPECTION DATE
November 3, 2023
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Xiaoyu Kong
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
November 06, 2023
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 28
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wet wiping rags noted on counter
Corrective Action(s): -After using wiping rags, rinse and store in a bucket of sanitizer- Corrected at time of visit.
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: -3 comp sink is dirty and dirty dishware in two sinks.
Corrective Action(s): -Staff did not know the proper manual dishwashing
-Follow the proper 4 steps for manual dishwashing - wash-rinse- sanitize- air dry
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: -No paper towel note for the back hand washing sink
-Utensils noted in sink in the back
Corrective Action(s): -Provide paper towel with holder for the back sink
-Hand washing sink is for hand washing ONLY
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Noted a lot of boxes on floor and storage room
Corrective Action(s): -Organize store all off of the floor to aid cleaning and reduce harboring for pests and a
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Poor cleaning noted for the facility, accumulation of dirt noted beside/under and behind equipment , floor and edges , 3 comp sink , cloth curtain ...
Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the facility
Violation Score: 3

502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
Observation: Staff has expired FS training
Corrective Action(s): There must be at least one person with valid food safe training on duty at all time.
-Register for FS training immediately

This is a ticketable offense ($230) - will be hold on file
Violation Score: 1

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

-Temp of all coolers are satisfactory
-Bleach solution in bucket ( made at time of visit) >100 ppm
-Overall sanitation is satisfactory

Not able to verify pest free conditions due to boxes on the floor

** Remind staff to follow good personal hygeine ( control hair, hand washing, clean apron/uniform)

All noted issues to be fully addressed prior to the follow up inspection.