Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
230385
PREMISES NAME
House of Tofu Soup
Tel: (604) 420-5254
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
1&2 - 4563 North Rd
Burnaby, BC V3N 4J5
INSPECTION DATE
July 5, 2018
TIME SPENT
2.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
1 Month
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: 2
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tofu, chopped onions, green onions, pepper noted on prep table and next to stove. Tofu was at 6 deg. C.
Corrective Action(s): Do not store cold potentially hazardous foods in temperature danger zone (4 deg. C - 60 deg. C). You may have foods out in the danger zone but no more than 2 hours & only during lunch/dinner rush.
Violation Score:

206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked dumpling noted in the microwave. Internal temperature 30.8 deg. C. Cook informed us that it has been in room temperature since 11:30 a.m. (Tim of inspection 3:00 pm)
Corrective Action(s): Discarded dumplings
Violation Score:

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Following conditions were noted during inspection:
1) raw chicken stored on top of other produces in the walk in cooler
2) mushroom insert stacked on top of another mushroom insert without a lid in between.
3) In use utensils stored in water with food debris floating.
4) Multiple food items in walk-in cooler and sliding door cooler (BiBimBap station) were not covered
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score:

210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
Observation: uncooked dumpling noted on the prep table. We were told they were thawing them
Corrective Action(s): Use proper thawing techniques. Following methods are recommended for frozen dumpling:
1) thaw in cooler
2) microwave
Violation Score:

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: rodent droppings noted throughout the premise. Kitchen to dry storage area.
Corrective Action(s): Remove the mouse droppings then clean and sanitize the area with >= 100 ppm bleach solution. Bleach will deactivate bacteria, viruses and pheromones which attracts more rodents. Continue with pest control contract.
Violation Score:

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Large chest freezer near the dish washing station was covered with fake floor tiles.
Corrective Action(s): Replace the cover with a material that is easily cleaned and sanitized. Stainless steel is recommended.
Violation Score:

315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
Observation: All refrigeration units lack working thermometers. Temperature records not maintained.
Corrective Action(s): Purchase food grade thermometers for each refrigeration unit. Record cooler temp.'s once a day.

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

This inspection done by EHO student.
Comments:
*Foodsafe level 1 certified before 2013 will expire on July 29, 2018.
-Handwashing stations in the kitchen and customer washrooms are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel.
*Note: staff washroom handsink was blocked off by carboard container. Staffs used kitchen handsink instead. Do not block any handsinks. Provide soap.
-Small prep cooler: 3 deg. C, inserts: 4 deg. C
-Up right 1 door freezer: -10 deg. C
-Sliding door cooler: 4 deg. C
-Large cabinet freezer: -11 deg. C
-Small cabinet freezer next to stove: -12 deg. C
-Small cabinet freezer next to sliding door cooler: -16 deg. C
-2 door upright cooler (hall way): 4 deg. C
-Prep cooler next to server station: 5.5 deg. C, inserts: 5 deg. C
-Rice warmers: 63 deg. C, 69 deg. C, 70 deg. C
-Tofu cooler (dining area): 8 deg. C in front, 2.5 deg. C in back
-Sanitizer bottle: >= 100 ppm
-Sanitizing cycle: 50 ppm
-Backdoor was closed.