Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Jimoco Cafe & Pasta
Tel: (604) 655-7171
Fax: (604) 357-5040
PREMISES ADDRESS
A - 1046 Austin Ave
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P3
INSPECTION DATE
September 7, 2022
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Jay Kim
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
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 13
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Raw seafood, in covered food containers, were being stored above RTE foods in the walk-in-cooler. The RTE foods could be contaminated, if water/juices from the raw seafood drip/fall into the RTE foods.
Corrective Action(s): Rearrange the walk-in-cooler so raw seafood is stored below or separate from RTE foods.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Accumulated food and grease on the exhaust hood canopy and filters; legs of tables and equipment; and walls below and beneath equipment, tables, and sinks. The food and grease will attract and harbor pests.
Corrective Action(s): Clean the mentioned areas on a regular basis to ensure no food and grease accumulate on them.
**Correction date: Sept. 14/22**
Violation Score: 3

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cardboard and aluminum foil is lining shelves and catch trays of equipment. These materials are not durable or cleanable; have accumulated food on them; and are changed every 2 weeks. These conditions will attract or harbor pests.
Corrective Action(s): Cardboard and aluminum foil must be discarded at the end or each night, and new materials used the next day. If this is not done, then discontinue the use of cardboard and aluminum foil lining/covering shelves and catch trays of equipment. Staff will discard at the end of today.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: There is duct tape covering counter tops. Duct tape is not food grade, durable or cleanable. This material will encourage bacteria to florish on it.
Corrective Action(s): Remove the duct tape and use durable, sealed, smooth, food grade materials to replace the duct tape (silicone sealant, plexiglass, etc.).
**Correction date: Dec. 1/22**
Violation Score: 3

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: Some of the walls in the kitchen area have exposed drywall and peeling paint. These areas are not smooth, sealed or cleanable. Food will accumulate and not be able to be cleaned away, this will attract pests.
Corrective Action(s): Repair all damaged walls so they are smooth, level, durable, sealed and cleanble. The use of FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic), stainless steel, or diamond plate could be used on high traffic areas.
**Correction date: Dec. 1/22**
Violation Score: 1

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

A routine inspection was completed, the following observations were made:
- Coolers 4C or colder; freezers -17C or colder; thermometers present; and temps recorded daily.
- Low temperature dishwasher had [Cl] of 50ppm during the rinse cycle. Test strips present and used every day to monitor the strength. Good.
- Quats sanitizer in spray bottle had a strength of between 200-400ppm. Good.
- Hand sinks stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and running hot and cold water.
- All foods stored in food grade containers; covered; foods stored in groups; and foods stored 6" off the floor.
- No expired foods found. FIFO rules being followed.
- Batch cooking done for sauces, batches last 2 days and a new batch made.
- No raw shellfish is offered or served.
- FoodSafe certified staff present. Owner's FS certificate expires in 2027.
- General sanitation level is satisfactory. Improvement needed in the mentioned areas.
- No signs of pests.