Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
FEMI-CFCTJH
PREMISES NAME
Copa Cafe
Tel: (604) 944-8973
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
300 - 1175 Johnson St
Coquitlam, BC V3B 7K1
INSPECTION DATE
June 13, 2022
TIME SPENT
2.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Sherman Wong
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
June 16, 2022
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections, Issue Closure Order
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 94
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation: Fried fish (salty) noted at room temperaure.
Corrective Action(s): Discard it.
To keep PHF food (Potentially hazardous foods) at room temp , PH testing and water activity testing must be done - in the meantime keep them in cooler
Violation Score: 5

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: No sanitizer is being used for bar area, wet wiping rags are being used??
Corrective Action(s): -Keep all wiping towels in a bucket of sanitizer (bleach solution)
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: -Glass washer iodine tested twice and it was low even by changing the sanitizer bucket
Corrective Action(s): -Repair to provide 12.5 to 25 ppm
-Sanitize all glasses by soaking in sanitizer for 2 minute
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: -The only hand washing sink in the back kitchen was blocked by large pots and some utensils were stored inside at time of visit - violation ticket will be on hold
-Staff washroom: no liquid soap provided at the handwash sink (soap in dispenser was dry and crusty??
- No paper towel and liquid soap at hand wash sink in bar area
Corrective Action(s): -Hand washing sink must be accessible at all time and no utensil washing in the sink
-Provide paper towel and liquid soap in dispenser at all hand washing sink and ensure to resupply once it is low
Violation Score: 25

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: -Noted raw animal foods ( chicken, fish, raw eggs, meat) were stored above cooked/ready to eat products in walk in cooler, upright cooler and prep cooler
-Foods noted without proper cover
-Food containers were stacked on top of each other without lid
-Noted opened foods in open can
-Noted opened bags of dry goods, and dry goods in soft packaging without protection
Corrective Action(s): -Re arrange and store all raw animal products in lower shelf or designate on whole shelving unit for ONLY raw animal foods , store all cooked or vegetable and ready to eat products on upper shelf and away from raw products.
-Cover all foods by storing in proper container with lid
-After opening any can transfer the rest in a food grade container with proper lid
-Do not stack food containers without lid
-After opening dry goods transfer the rest in rodent proof container with proper lid
Violation Score: 15

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: -Rodent dropping noted in dry storage room, on some shelving in kitchen, behind equipment inside glass washer chemical storage...
-Noted a dead small mice in one of the sticky traps
Corrective Action(s): -Provide a detailed pest control report by doing a full assessment of the facility to identify issues contributing to the rodent issues
-Clean all dropping and have monitoring device and traps
Violation Score: 15

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: -There is large gap under back door screen which allows rodent entry
- Water leaking under cooking equipment
- Tiles are missing in kitchen
Corrective Action(s): -Fix the gap (Ie: install weather stripping)
-Fix the leak
-Replace missing tiles
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Poor cleaning noted in entire facility including under all equipment, shelving units ,behind and under all cooking equipment and shelving, walls ...
Corrective Action(s): Deep cleaning is required for entire facility
Violation Score: 15

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

Closure order is issued. Address all the noted issues and contact the area inspector once all issues are addressed for re-opening.

- Temp of coolers and freezers were satisfactory
-Dishwasher temp >71 oC at plate
-Bleach solution in bucket >100 ppm

Note: Signature of recipient on report not required at this time due to Covid19 safety protocols. Observation and issues are communicated with the manager and a copy is provided,