Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
255516
PREMISES NAME
The Taphouse Coquitlam
Tel: (604) 492-4055
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
405 North Rd
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3V9
INSPECTION DATE
May 24, 2022
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Sean Roden
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
May 26, 2022
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: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 0
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: Both glasswashers were not able to have a residual of 12.5 ppm iodine at plate level. Manager contacted repair person at time of inspection. (0ppm)
Corrective actions: Rewash glassware in the back kitchen dishwasher. Do not use glasswasher until it is able to leave a sanitizer residual of greater than or equal to 12.5 ppm Iodine. Use the dishwasher at the kitchen for glasswashing. Manager relayed information with staff.
Date To Be Corrected By: May 26, 2022
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score:

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. One container of breaded chicken strips found uncovered inside chest freezer at the back of the kitchen prep area. This is open to contamination from the freezer lid when opening and closing, as well as cross-contamination from other items around it inside freezer resulting in potential foodborne illness, physical hazards in foods or allergants in foods.
2. Two large containers of tortilla chips found uncovered on a table beside the hand sink at the kitchen entrance. This may result in water and soap being splashed into the container, bring in microbial and chemical contaminants on to the food, jeapardize food safety/quality leading to potential foodborne illnesses.
Corrective actions:
1. Chef put lid on the container with breaded chicken at time of inspection, and sealed tightly. Ensure food containers are always covered. Retrain staff members to ensure consistency.
2. Chef covered the containers with tortilla chips and moved the containers away from the sink. *Splash guard/divider recommended to put beside hand sink to protect water getting into food.
Corrective Action(s):
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306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: 1. Some debris build ups at back kitchen floor accross the dishwashing area, under prep coolers, under cooking line.
2. Bottle caps found on floor at bar area, debris build up on the floor in between coolers, on the surface of coolers.
Corrective action: Thouroughly clean and sanitize the areas mentioned above. Ensure to pay extra attention to hard to reach areas.
Date To Be Corrected By: May 26, 2022
Corrective Action(s):
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308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Glasswashers is not dispensing sanitizer. Manger contact the repair company at time of inspection.
Corrective actions: Fix the glasswashers. Do not use until it is able to dispense sanitizer and leave a residual of greater than or equal to 12.5 ppm iodine sanitizer at plate level. Ensure to check lines for air bubble or small cracks.
Date To Be Corrected By: May 26, 2022
Corrective Action(s):

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

Other observations:
- Hand wash stations stocked with hot + cold running water, soap and paper towel.
- Sanitizer available (surface and sink sanitizer from Ecolab), test strips available.
- low temp dishwasher in kitchen had a residual of 50 ppm Chlorine.
- all coolers <4 degrees Celsius, all freezers <-18 degrees Celsius. Temp. log maintained.
- food stored off ground, labeled, covered, follow FIFO. Raw meat stored below RTE.
- No signs of pests during inspection, pest control company visits twice/month.
- Foodsafe level 1 staff on site.