Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
TGIL-C9G297
PREMISES NAME
Gurdwara Amrit Prakash Sikh Temple
Tel: (604) 600-7413
Fax: (604) 598-8581
PREMISES ADDRESS
7990 123A St
Surrey, BC V3W 3W2
INSPECTION DATE
December 6, 2021
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Holy Satsang Foundation
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
December 07, 2021
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]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 21
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer solution was available in the kitchen at the time of inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that an approved food grade sanitizer is available in the kitchen at all times to sanitize the prep tables and food contact surfaces.
One of the volunteer brought a brand new chlorine bottle and prepared bleach solution on site. The concentration of bleach solution was measured 200ppm.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: 1. Handwash station located at the entrance of kitchen was used for handwashing. No paper towels were provided at the sink.
2. Handwash sink inside the kitchen in food prep area did not have any water supply. No paper towels were observed. As per the staff, the handwash sink is not used by volunteers.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that adequate handwash stations are available for volunteers and each sink has supply of hot and cold running water, liquid soap and single use paper towels.
Staff stocked the handwash sink outside the kitchen with paper towels at the time of inspection.
TO BE CORRECTED BY - Immediately
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
Observation: The facility set up three burners outside the kitchen under the roof shed to be used for preparing curries. No plans were submitted prior to making the change in operation and no Health Approval was granted.
Corrective Action(s): DO NOT USE the outside area for food preparation. Health Approval is required prior to making any change to the facility operation.
A verbal ORDER was issued to immediately shut down the unapproved food prep area located outside.
Violation Score: 5

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Flour and rice bags were stored on the floor.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all the food items are stored at least 6" off the floor to prevent the risk of contamination.
TO BE CORRECTED BY - Immediately
Violation Score: 3

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Mouse droppings were observed behind the stainless steel cooler.
Corrective Action(s): Remove the mouse droppings with 1 part bleach to 9 part water solution. Use proper PPE and gloves during cleaning.
Maintain the facility in sanitary condition and clean the hard to reach areas such as corners, behind equipment.
Store food items at least 6" off the floor.
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 at the kitchen and the following observations were made during the inspection:

No person incharge was available on site. Few volunteers were making chapatis.

Temperature:
- Temperature of stainless steel cooler recorded at 0C
- Chest freezer at -17C
- 2 chest freezers were locked at the time of inspection. Temperature was not recorded.

Storage:
- Chemicals and cleaners were stored separate from food preparation areas.

Sanitation & Maintenance:
- Hot temp mechanical dishwasher was available. As per staff, the dishwasher requires 20-30min to reach the adequate temperature. The temperature of dishwasher will be confirmed during follow-up inspection.
- 3 compartment sink available inside the kitchen.
- Utensils were maintained in sanitary condition.

Pest Management:
- Professional pest control company conducts routine checks.

NOTE - A verbal ORDER was issued to the members of Holy Satsang Foundation to shut down the unapproved food preparation area located outside the kitchen until Health Approval is granted by Fraser Health. A follow-up inspection will be conducted to issue written order and to ensure compliance.