Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JSAS-BGSS39
PREMISES NAME
Blenz Metrotown - North
Tel: (604) 336-9588
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
E21 - 4700 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1
INSPECTION DATE
October 9, 2019
TIME SPENT
1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Heng "Catherine" Ma/ Yun Yun "Alicia" Mu
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
October 16, 2019
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 48
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: Staff using soiled rag to wipe down beverage steamer tip.

Staff placing dishware given to customer back together with clean dishware.

Staff rinsing food equipment in handsink between uses and not using dishwasher. Food equipment washed in dishwasher at closing.
Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (100 ppm chlorine, 1 tea spoon of bleach per 1 litre of water).

All food equipment, food utensils and food contact surfaces must be cleaned of all debris, then sanitized after use. Food equipment, utensils and work surfaces in constant use for the same purpose must be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of every 4 hours or when changing uses.

All food equipment and utensils where possible are to be cleaned and sanitized after use, using the dishwasher equipment.
Violation Score: 15

402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple staff on duty performing multiple tasks including storing deliveries, preparing menu items, cleaning tables, loading and unloading the dishwasher without any handwashing.
Front handsink has no waste receptacle to dispose of used papertowels following handwashing.
Corrective Action(s): Food handlers are to thoroughly wash their hands before commencing work. In particular, food handlers shall wash their hands each time after using the washroom, when returning from a break, after eating, after handling raw food products, or after any other activity where hands may become soiled (handling money, garbage, touching hair/eyes/mouth/nose etc.)
Food handlers are to wash their hands with warm water and liquid soap and afterwards dry their hands with single use towels.
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Food and product inventory stored directly on the floor in dry storage area under shelving.
Corrective Action(s): Food items / food containers are to be stored off the floor. Foods should be placed on shelves that provide 6” clearance from the floor.
If current storage capacity is insufficient then additional storage locker will be required.
Violation Score: 3

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Door sweep at front entrance gate has been chewed through by mice allowing free entry of pests into kitchen.
Corrective Action(s): Replace door sweep.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Mouse droppings observed in the following areas: behind dishwasher, in staff washroom between wall and grease trap, in corners under dry storage shelving, throughout cabinet below front handsink, on floor between display cooler and adjacent cabinets, inside cabinet below espresso machine, and under ice machine.

Food debris build-up on interior of coffee prep cooler.
Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.

Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
Violation Score: 9

403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
Observation: Staff preparing food with long hair with no hair restraint.
Corrective Action(s): Staff with long hair must use a form of hair restraint when working in food handling areas of the premise such as an elastic, hat or hair net.
Violation Score: 3

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

Handwashing facilities maintained.
Professional pest control service in place.
High temperature sanitizing dishwasher 73 C achieved.
Upright freezer -21 C
Upright 2 door cooler 2 C
Mini freezer -18 C
Prep cooler 4 C,
Display cooler 0 C
Note: Frozen foods are to be thawed safely in a cooler unit at 4 C, in a clean sink under flowing cold water or using a microwave (small portions only).