Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JSAS-BETR58
PREMISES NAME
Thai Express (Metrotown)
Tel: (778) 379-7131
Fax: (604) 496-2058
PREMISES ADDRESS
318 - 4820 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4P1
INSPECTION DATE
August 7, 2019
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Tho Cung
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
August 13, 2019
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 21
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Rice scoop for rice warmer at front service area stored in container of stagnant water.
Corrective Action(s): Do not store food utensils in stagnant water as bacteria can quickly grow on surfaces.
Store food utensils in constant use on ice.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Walkin cooler 6 C
Front prep cooler 7 C
Grill prep cooler 8 C
Corrective Action(s): Repair or adjust all coolers to maintain food at 4 C or colder throughout the day.
Violation Score: 15

309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Jug of windex stored in front cupboard with single use cups.
Disinfectant wipes in kitchen - label indicates food surfaces must be rinsed after contacting wipes.
Corrective Action(s): Relocate windex.
Chemicals are to be stored separate and away from food and food equipment.
Discontinue use and remove wipes as surfaces require additional rinsing after use.
Violation Score: 3

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

Handwashing facilities maintained.
Premise sanitation is satisfactory.
Professional pest control service in place.
No signs of pest activity observed.
Wiping rags in use stored in dilute bleach sanitizer (100 ppm chlorine)
High temperature sanitizing dishwasher 75 C achieved.
Rice cooker 73 C
Upright freezer -3 C
Rice warmer 61 C
front mini cooler 3 C, Pepsi cooler 8 C (no Potentially Hazardous Foods)
Counter top warmer units: left warmer 67 C, right warmer 69 C
Left soup warmer 74 C, Right soup warmer 78 C, hot food inserts 72-88 C
No cooling of cooked food items observed as per condition of Permit to Operate.