Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
ECAO-AR6TZB
PREMISES NAME
Pho Century Fine Vietnamese Cuisine
Tel: (604) 828-1116
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
6701 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5E 1E4
INSPECTION DATE
September 13, 2017
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Hiep Nguyen (Phillip)
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
September 15, 2017
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 = 44
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 large buckets of beef bone stock broth observed cooling at room temperature with just a fan -temperature of broth 40.1 deg C

Worker indicates the broth has been there for about 1 hour after cooking
Corrective Action(s): IMPROPER COOLING

You must use ice baths &/or cooling wands for large buckets of soup to meet

Step 1: 60 deg C to 20 deg C within 2 hours
Step 2: 20 deg C within 4 hours

Operator recooked 2 of the buckets and 1 bucket was placed in an ice bath -OK

Place Cooling Signs at the back as a reminder
Violation Score: 15

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): knife stored under microwave -uncleanable area
tong stored on post -not a regularly sanitized area
Corrective Action(s): Store your utensils in clean and sanitized areas such as your magnetic strips, or washable containers

Dishwash these implements immediately
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A number of handsinks deficient at time of inspection:

-front handsink blocked off with soaking mint leaves, worker was using a hanging towel for wiping hands
-back handsink next to washer has no single drying method -no paper towel dispenser available, and sink was blocked off with buckets
-upstairs washroom has no single drying method -paper towel dispenser empty, no single dispensing soap available -remove the bar soap -not allowed

Workers are NOT washing their hands after contamination points
Corrective Action(s): -ALL designated handwash sinks must have

1. single drying method: paper towels in a dispenser
2. single dispensed soap: pumped soap
3. clear for use
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Onions, flour stored directly under sinks

2. Preparation cooler has foods stored above inserts and air vents

3. hose bib at dishwash sink has no backflow prevention device

4. Food workers are eating/drinking in the kitchen -drink cups observed

Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not store foods directly under sinks

2. Do not exceed the fill-lines in your preparation cooler: i.e. must be below air vents for the top

3. Place a check valve / vacuum breaker before the hose to protect the water supply

4. No eating/drinking in kitchen -remove all employee cups
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Some food debris under shelves upstairs storage areas
Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect these areas today and more regularly
Violation Score: 3

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. One shelving rack next to public washroom -lowest level is too close to the ground: uncleanable area

2. Daily temperature/concentration logs are not being maintained

3. Overstuffing the Walk-in cooler: foods are being stored directly on the ground in the "walk-in" area

Corrective Action(s): 1. increase the height of the lowest level to at least >15cm

2. maintain temperature logs for fridges daily
-maintain chlorine concentration logs for washer daily

3. Do not store foods on the floor in the "walk-in" area unless they are on carts
Violation Score: 3

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

NOTE: this restaurant is designated for 50 seats or less -there are 48 seats in the main floor and over 30 seats upstairs in the banquet room -You may only use one area at a time. Your Permit will be amended to indicate this.
NOTE: operator will be adding additional refrigeration space upstairs to supplement existing refrigeration -okay

Temperature Controls:
-Walk-in cooler 2 deg C (meat)
-1 door display kitchen 3 deg C (orange juice)
-preparation cooler 3 deg C (meat)
-1-door display front 2 deg C (drinks)

Chemical Controls:
-Low temperature dishwasher chlorine residual >50ppm
-Sanitizer bucket for wiping towels at >100ppm

Reused wiping towels for food contact surfaces maintained in sanitizer buckets when not actively used

General Sanitation
-all goods maintained off the floor >15cm to facilitate cleaning and monitoring pests underneath
-no signs of pests
Professional pest control comes on a regular basis: Poulin Pest Control

Follow-up inspection on Friday for infractions cited