INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection 258251

PREMISES NAME Patel Supermarket		Tel: (604) 441-4301 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 6922 King George Blvd Surrey, BC V3W 4Z9		INSPECTION DATE August 2, 2022	TIME SPENT 3 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Snehal Patel		NEXT INSPECTION DATE August 09, 2022
INSPECTION TYPE Routine
ACTION TAKEN		FOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE Information Provided	ENFORCEMENT Require Corrections	Comply In Use Food Safety Training [s. 10] Food Safety Plan [s. 23] Yes Yes Sanitation Plan [s. 24] Yes No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 0

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13] Observation: Rotten white guava and yellow onions observed at the front of the store. Corrective action: Discard all rotten fruits and vegetables. Ensure to monitor condition of produce regularly. Health rationale: rotten food may be contaminated and contain possible pathogens and/or toxins that may lead to potential food borne illness. Date to be corrected by: 2022-08-02 Corrective Action(s): Violation Score: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation: Parwar was observed to be in water at 5.5C in the front display cooler. Corrective action: Move Parwar to a working cooler at or below 4C (walk-in cooler) to main, 4C or less. Keep smaller amount of parwar in the display cooler to be able to maintain 4C or less. Health rationale: Cold potentially hazardous food kept at 4C - 60C (danger zone) may lead to potential pathogen growth/or toxin production. Date to be corrected by: 2022-08-02 Corrective Action(s):

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)] Observation: 1. Mice droppings observed at back of the facility in the following areas: on wooden pallets, near garage-style back door and throughout walls of back area. Operator informed that pest company is contracted via the landlord. No recommendations made by the pest control company. 2. Flies and fruit flies observed throughout the facility. Corrective action: Contact pest control company and inform them about the pest activities. 2. Request recommendations to mitigate pest issues from the pest control company. 3. Follow the recommendations and monitor for pest activity. Date to be corrected by: 4 months Corrective Action(s): Violation Score: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)] Observation: 1. Garage-style back door was observed with gaps at the bottom. 2. Spoiled produce was in Styrofoam containers on the floor near back door. Corrected during inspection. 3. Wooden pallets and large plastic pieces were left near back staircase. Corrective actions: 1. Seal the gaps of back door. 2. Remove rotten produce from the premises routinely without letting them accumulate at the back area. 3. Remove any items from the back door area that might aid potential pests from entering the facility. Ensure to speak with the pest control company and follow their recommendations. Health rationale: Any small gaps and crevices may lead to the potential entrance of pests. Spoiled food may attract and lead to breeding of potential pests. Any items stored at the back area my aid pest to climb and enter the premises. Pest may carry pathogens which may lead to food borne illness. Date to be corrected by: 4 months Corrective Action(s): Violation Score: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)] Observation: *REPEAT* 1. Food stored on the floor throughout back area and coolers/freezer. 2. Spoiled food stored at the back area (corrected during inspection). Corrective actions: 1. Store all food at least 6 inches above floor. 2.. Remove spoiled food from back area routinely without accumulating refuse. Health rationale: Food/equipments must be stored above floor at least 6 inches to facilitate proper cleaning. Spoiled food must be removed to prevent pest attraction and contamination of other foods. Date to be corrected by: 2022-08-09 Corrective Action(s): Violation Score: 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19] Observation: 1. Styrofoam container was observed to be holding parwar in water in the produce display cooler as it is not non-porous or easy to clean. 2.. Produce were observed to be wrapped in packaging paper tin the walk-in cooler. Corrective actions: 1. Remove the Styrofoam container and place parwar and water in a food-grade container. 2. Remove all paper from produce. Health rationale: 1. All food contact surfaces must be smooth, durable, non-porous & easy to clean to properly sanitize and facilitate reduction of pathogen growth. 2. Packaging paper may chemically contaminate food. Date to be corrected by: 2022-08-03 Corrective Action(s): Violation Score: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)] Observation: 1. Walk-in freezer measured at -9.1C. Observed ice formed on the door seal and the door was not properly closing. 2. Far-left display freezer measured at -8.1C. Corrective action: 1. Clear the ice on the door of the walk-in freezer and service the unit to maintain -18C or less. 2. Service the display freezer to maintain -18C or less. Ensure all freezers at -18C or less. Health rationale: Freezers must be able to keep foods at -18C or less to maintain the quality of food. Corrective Action(s): Violation Score:

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

Comments

Routine inspection conducted. 1. Temperatures Walk-in cooler at 3.7C Middle display freezer at -14C Display cooler at 3.2C All cold-holding units were equipped with an accurate thermometer. 2. Sanitation Hand washing station was accessible and equipped with hot & cold running water, liquid soap and paper towels. General sanitation of the facility was satisfactory. 3. Pest activity Pest control company contracted.