Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
MUPN-CXKUTC
PREMISES NAME
Suzette's Cafe
Tel: (604) 464-1199
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
205 - 1530 Kingsway Ave
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6G5
INSPECTION DATE
November 14, 2023
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Kim, Me Sook
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
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
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 34
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: Spray bottles with sanitizer had no detectable level of sanitizer in it. Staff said they use bleach but proportion of bleach was too much. Dishwashing sign that was posted above two compartment sink was reviewed.
Corrective Action(s): Use only 5mL of bleach in a 1L bottle of water. Empty the bottles and replace with a new mixture of bleach and water. Recommend changing this every 2-3 days if it is not used up.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Only dedicated hand washing station in main food area was blocked with cutting board and there was no hand soap available for washing hands.
Corrective Action(s): Keep this sink clear at all times and also keep liquid soap here so staff can wash their hands whenever they need to.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Observed a live mouse go in and out of hole behind the "Suzette's Cafe" cooler. Also observed four dead mice in other parts of the restaurant. Several mouse droppings also observed throughout kitchen on the floor and bottom shelf of some shelving units.
Corrective Action(s): 1) Deep clean the restaurant (see notes on other violation)
2) Plug the hole behind the Suzette's Cafe cooler with a pest proof material
3) Have mouse traps set up to remove mice on site.
Due: November 20, 2023
Violation Score: 15

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Build up of grease and food debris observed on the floor and behind equipment.
Corrective Action(s): Pull out all equipment and remove all food debris and degrease floors in all harder to reach areas.
Due: November 20, 2023
Violation Score: 9

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

Note: Toilet in storage room is still functional and has toilet paper next to it. This toilet must not be used because this room is also used for food storage and the hand washing station is blocked with dry storage items. Staff said that this toilet is not being used.
**Remove the toilet paper and turn the toilet off (disconnect the water supply). Due: November 17, 2023

General observations:
√ Coolers ≤4°C, Freezers ≤ -18°C, Hot holding ≥60°C
√ Food up off floor ≥6”, good stock rotation noted
√ High temperature dishwasher sanitizing at ≥71°C
√ Two compartment sink stocked with dish soap, sanitizer, hot and cold running water
√ Equipment appeared to be in good working order
√ Staff with FoodSafe (or equivalent) present.
√ No concerns with staff hygiene or food handling noted during inspection
√ Permit posted in visible location