Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
DSEA-B5FUEJ
PREMISES NAME
Met Bar & Grill
Tel: (604) 520-1967
Fax: (604) 520-3116
PREMISES ADDRESS
411 Columbia St
New Westminster, BC V3L 1A9
INSPECTION DATE
October 11, 2018
TIME SPENT
1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Robert Klaus
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]
No
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 17
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glasswasher measured 0 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection. Sanitizer supply bottle was empty.
Corrective Action(s): restocked. glasses run through machine measured ~50 ppm chlorine at the glass surface.
Check sanitizer concentration daily.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station in the bar missing paper towel dispenser and paper towels.
Corrective Action(s): restocked. Ensure that all handsinks are stocked with paper towels, liquid soap, and hot/cold running water at all times.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Deep cleaning required under the bar and under kitchen prep table adjacent to deep fryer
Corrective Action(s): pull back equipment and clean floors thoroughly. this must be conducted on a more frequent basis.
Violation Score: 3

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Tongs stored in sanitizer solution at grill, knife stored between coolers.
Corrective Action(s): discontinue this practice.
Violation Score: 3

501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
Observation: kitchen manager was the only kitchen staff on duty; FOODSAFE level 1 was expired
Corrective Action(s): Provided FOODSAFE refresher course material.
Minimum 1 staff member must have a valid FOODSAFE level 1 certificate during operation
Violation Score: 1

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

=Kitchen handwash station stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water
=Walk-in cooler (2C), prep coolers (4C both), upright cooler (4C), and bar cooler (3C) measured < 4 degrees C
=mini chest freezer (-18C) and walk-in freezer (-19C) measured < -18 degrees C
=Soup hot holding (71C) measured > 60 degrees C
=Low temperature dishwasher measured >50 ppm chlorine at the plate surface
=Bar glasswasher measured >50 ppm after replacing bottle
=Sanitizer solution approximately 200 ppm QUATS available in spray bottles
=General sanitation was satisfactory at the time of inspection, with exception of the violation noted above. Some cleaning required in ice machine
=General food storage practices satisfactory at the time of inspection. Foods properly stored off the floor and covered and raw meats stored below ready-to-eat foods.
=No evidence of pest activity noted at the time of inspection
=Health operating permit not available at the time of inspection. locate permit and have it posted in conspicuous view of the public. If lost, order a new copy from Fraser Health at 604-918-7677
TRANS FAT REGULATION ENFORCEMENT REFERENCE
Health Protection
Report #: DSEA-B5FUEJ
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD PREPARED, SERVED OR OFFERED FOR SALE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES OF A BC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT:




Compliance

Date to be corrected by


1.

Documentation for food is kept on site and provided to the EHO upon request.

Yes



2.

All soft spreadable margarine and oil meets the restriction of 2% trans fat or less of total fat content.

Yes



3.

All other food meets the restriction of 5% trans fat or less of total fat content.

Yes

Time Spent: 0.25 hour
Specific comments: Lynch brand maple chili sauce audited. product meets transfat restrictions
Food exempt from the regulation includes:
  • Pre-packaged food with a Nutrition Facts table sold directly to the consumer without alteration
  • Food with the sole source(s) as naturally occurring trans fat (i.e. beef, sheep, lamb, bison and dairy products)
  • Employee lunches not purchased from the food service establishment