Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
SDHI-C8KV9H
PREMISES NAME
Curry Lounge
Tel: (604) 538-7333
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
130 - 16030 24th Ave
Surrey, BC V3Z 0R5
INSPECTION DATE
November 8, 2021
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Jatin Sharma
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
November 10, 2021
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
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 52
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mold observed on sliced vegetable salad (bell peppers) in sandwich cooler top insert in front of cooking line. Operator voluntarily discarded the vegetables during time of inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Foods contaminated with mold can potentially cause foodborne illness. Ensure staff is trained on proper food handling procedures to prevent cross-contamination which can lead to mold growth in ready-to-eat foods.
Violation Score: 5

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sliced lemons and limes observed stored at room temperature in the bar in a tray insert container. Staff voluntarily discarded the fruits during time of inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Sliced vegetables and fruits are considered potentially hazardous foods. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are stored over an ice bath or in a cooler which is able to maintain 4'C at all times to prevent pathogen growth and foodborne illness.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: 1. Hand sink in front of kitchen not functioning. Replacement parts are available on premises and staff is aware that it is not functioning.

2. Hand sink in front obstructed by garbage can. Staff moved the garbage can during time of inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handsinks remain unobstructed at all times to facilitate adequate handwashing by food handlers. Repair the hand sink at the front of the kitchen to ensure it is able to dispense both hot and cold running water at all times. In the meantime, the other hand sink in the kitchen in front of the cook line may be used temporarily as the hand washing station, ensuring that it is supplied with liquid soap, paper towel, hot and cold running water at all times.

To be corrected by: immediately
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Eggs observed on second shelf from the bottom in walk-in cooler next to produce. Operator moved the eggs to the bottom shelf during time of inspection.

2. Plastic container of food observed stored directly on raw vegetable salad in the sandwich cooler top insert. Operator moved the container to the bottom portion of the cooler.

3. Two dry storage bin containers observed with missing lids. Operator placed the lids on the dry storage containers during time of inspection.

4. Boxes of food observed stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all foods are protected from contamination by storing ready-to-eat foods seperate from raw foods, avoid double-stacking containers directly on top of food in inserts, store all food at least 6 inches off the floor and cover all foods in coolers and dry storage with food grade material. Remove all foods off the floor (in walk-in coolers and freezers) and avoid over-stocking in coolers to prevent contamination.

To be corrected by: November 15, 2021
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
General sanitation of premises is not satisfactory during time of inspection. The following areas require deep cleaning and sanitizing:

1. Behind and around all cooking units and coolers in the kitchen
2. All cooler and freezer door handles
3. Floors of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer
4. Walls/backsplash in kitchen
5. Handsink in back area near storage area
5. Back dry storage area (floors)
6. Ventilation hood and cooking stove tops
Corrective Action(s): Ensure the above mentioned areas are degreased, deep cleaned and sanitized to prevent pest harbourage and potential contamination to food. Clean and sanitize these area more frequently (as per approved sanitation plan) to prevent food debris and grease build up and to maintain a sanitary facility.

To be corrected by: November 15, 2021
Violation Score: 9

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Handwashing station observed not functioning (not able to dispense hot or cold water) during inspection. Operator mentioned that handsink parts are available and the handsink will be repaired immediately.
Corrective Action(s): Repair the handsink so that it is able to supply hot and cold running water at all times and to ensure food handlers are able to adequately wash their hands.

To be corrected by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer spray bottle in kitchen observed unlabelled. Staff labelled the spray bottle during time of inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemicals are labelled to prevent chemical contamination to foods.
Violation Score: 3

403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
Observation: Food handler observed with soiled clothing.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff is aware of good personal hygiene to wear clean clothing to prevent potential contamination to food.

To be corrected by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine Inspection Conducted:

1. Temperatures:
- Walk-in cooler at 4'C
- Walk-in freezer at -19'C
- Chest freezer in kitchen at -19'C
- Under-counter cooler in kitchen at 3'C
- Sandwich cooler #1 in front of cooking line at 4'C (top and bottom)
- Sandwich cooler #2 in front of cooking line at 4'C (top and bottom)

2. Sanitation:
- Hand washing station in front of cooking line and in washrooms adequately supplied with liquid soap, paper towel, hot and cold running water
- Bleach sanitizer spray bottles (X2) measured at 200 ppm chlorine concentration with test strips
- High-temperature dishwasher reached 72'C at plate surface
- Ice machine at bar kept in sanitary condition
- Iodine glass washer at bar reached 25 ppm iodine concentration at glass surface
- Tandoori rods kept in good sanitary condition
- No signs of pests during time of inspection

3. Administration:
- FOOD SAFE Level 1 trained equivalent staff available on premises
- Operating permit visible during time of inspection

Notes:
- No signature required due to COVID
- Inspection report will be emailed the operator

Please contact the health inspector for any questions or concerns.