Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
RWOG-CPKUMM
PREMISES NAME
Dahlak Mediterranean and East African Restaurant
Tel: (604) 515-7774
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
7868 Edmonds St
Burnaby, BC V3N 1B8
INSPECTION DATE
March 3, 2023
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Mihrteb Kidan, Amanuel
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
March 06, 2023
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
No
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 62
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foods within broken prep cooler measured 7C.
Corrective Action(s): Move all foods to working cooler.
Violation Score: 15

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer available. Staff did not know proper concentration of sanitizer.
Corrective Action(s): Make sanitizer solution. Use 1 tbsp per 4L of water.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
1) Kitchen and bar handwashing stations do not have paper towel.
2) Bar handwashing sink has an empty Coke can in basin
Corrective Action(s):
1) Handwashing stations must be fully stocked at all times.This is a repeat violation.
2) Handwashing stations are for HANDWASHING ONLY.
Violation Score: 15

402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Employee observed to rinse hands in bar basin and did not use soap.
Corrective Action(s): Re-train all staff to wash hands properly.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 6
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Ice scoop stored directly in the ice.
Corrective Action(s): Do not store ice scoop directly in ice to prevent cross-contamination.
Violation Score: 3

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Rodent droppings noted in kitchen.
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all areas where rodent droppings are found.
Violation Score:

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Large gap underneath back door.
Corrective Action(s): Seal gap with weatherstripping.
Violation Score:

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Facility requires deep cleaning, especially in hard to reach areas.
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize kitchen.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation:
1) Prep cooler measured 9C.
2) Dishwasher is not working as per owner. Repair technician has been called.
Corrective Action(s): 1+2) Repair or replace cooler/dishwasher.

Until Monday March 6, 2023 ONLY, you may use a modified warewashing method.
1) Wash and rinse in the dishwasher.
2) Manually sanitize in one of the compartments by soaking equipment for 2 minutes in 200ppm chlorine.

If the dishwasher is not fixed by Monday March 6, 2023, a Closure Order will be issued.
Violation Score: 15

502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
Observation: No FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent certified staff on-site. Staff did not know what temperature cooler needs to be at.
Corrective Action(s): At least one staff member must have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent when operator is not present.

Have receipt for at least one staff member signed up food FOODSAFE available on Monday March 6, 2023.
Violation Score: 1

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

General
- food handling practices require major improvement; many of the same infractions are repeated
- hookah area is separate from kitchen area
- single-use hookah mouthpieces available

Temperatures:
- upright cooler: 2C
- beer cooler: 4C
- other cooler: off, only beer
- bar cooler: 4C
- keg cooler: 3C