Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
TCHN-C2AUU9
PREMISES NAME
Golden Medal Restaurant
Tel: (604) 363-8816
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
5619 176A St
Surrey, BC V3S 4G8
INSPECTION DATE
April 21, 2021
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Ruolei (Jean) Huang
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 = 21
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Many items in storage observed to be uncovered in walk-in cooler and chest freezers. Covering food will protect food from physical contamination
2. Utensil used to scoop product (e.g. sugar, flour) stored in container; utensil does not have handles (e.g. mixing bowl)
3. Greasy and food laden cardboard used to line floors and shelves holding sauces
4. Food observed in upright fridge/freezer in opened can
Corrective Action(s): 1. Cover food with lids or store in food-grade bags
correct by: immediately
2. Remove utensils stored in containers; utensils used to scoop food should have handles and be stored outside the container so it can be cleaned regularly
correct by: immediately
3. Remove soiled cardboard. If cardboard is to be used, arrange/organize so cardboard is not cluttered throughout kitchen area
correct by: April 28, 2021
4. Canned food must not be stored in the original can that has been opened; opened can can develop rust. Store in clean food-grade container
correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 9

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Rodent droppings observed in dry storage area, under shelf and between shelf and chest freezer.
Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings with appropriate PPE (gloves, mask) and sanitize area with bleach sanitizer (100-200ppm). Monitor area for reoccurrance of droppings. If there is an active pest issue, contact professional pest control company.
Correct by: Immediately
Violation Score: 3

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Gaps observed around dry storage door. This may be a potential entryway for pests.
Corrective Action(s): Seal door so that light cannot be observed coming in from the outside.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: 1. Grease build up in range hood baffles. Operator stated it is cleaned every 2 months.
2. Clutter throughout kitchen prep area. Cardboard, stationary and tools observed.
3. Build up of food debris and grease under cooking line
Corrective Action(s): 1. Baffles will need more frequent cleaning; recommend to try and clean every 4 weeks and monitor for build up. Clean as necessary.
Correct by: May 5
2. Remove unnecessary items from restaurant. If items are to be used, ensure it is stored in a designated area and not become a potential harbourage area for pests.
Correct by: May 5
3. Area needs to be cleaned immediately. Include area in regular cleaning.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Utensils (e.g. mixing bowls) observed to be used as scoops for powdered food/ingredients (e.g. flour, sugar) and stored in the container of the product.
Corrective Action(s): Use scoops that have handles to avoid contaminating food in the container; handles may fall into the product if stored in the container, and hands may need to reach through the product to find handle-less scoop
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine inspection conducted
Dining area closed since start of COVID; restaurant open for take-out only.

Temperatures:
walk-in cooler: 4.0°C
upright fridge/freezer #1: 1.0°C, -11.4°C
upright fridge/freezer #2: 3.6°C, -14.0°C
upright fridge/freezer #3: 4.0°C; -11.0°C
chest freezer #4: -12.0°C
chest freezer #5: -18.0°C
chest freezer #6: -18.8°C
rice cooker: 63.8°C
hot holding (sauces): 62.8°C

Sanitation:
handwash stations equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel
bleach sanitizer measured at 200ppm
- spray bottle at front measured >200ppm; if used for food contact surfaces, dilute to 100-200ppm (1/2 tsp household unscented bleach (5.25%) / 1L water)

General:
all food kept off floor
back doors closed at time of inspection