Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
248953
PREMISES NAME
Argo Greek Cuisine
Tel: (604) 428-9090
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
108 - 3790 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 1G4
INSPECTION DATE
May 10, 2021
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
George Kalpakis
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
6 Months
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
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 0
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Cooked foods (rice, meat stew) were being prepared to store in cooler but were probed to be 35 deg.C. Staff noted that only time is tracked for cooling items.
Corrective action: ensure proper cooling methos is followed
1) Cooked food must cool from 60 deg.C - 20 deg.C in 2 hours.
2) 20 deg.C to 4 deg.C in 4 in cold storage
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score:

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Marinated beef stored in walk-in cooler probed to be 7.8 deg.C
Corrective action: ensure cold stored foods maintin an internal temperature of 4 deg.C or colder. Move foods into another cooler if necessary or adjust walk-in cooler temperature.

*Note: beef probed at end of inspection to be 6.5 deg.C. Temperature is coming down.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score:

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Handsink by dishwashing area was obstructed by stacked buckets.
Corrective action: ensure all handsinks are accessible at all times. Move buckets elsewhere.
Corrective Action(s):

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
- Grease and oil buildup observed between cooking equipment
- Food debris noted under prep table and cooking line area.
Corrective action: ensure the above mentioned areas are clean and free of debris to avoid pests. Make sure all hard to reach areas are not forgotten.
Date To Be Corrected By: 05/12
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score:

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Walk-in cooler air temperature measured 6.3 deg.C as per probe thermometer.
Corrective action: ensure walk-in cooler is able to reach and maintain an air temperature of 4 deg.C or less. Temperature was adjusted during inspection to reach 4 deg.C
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score:

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

This inspection done by an EHO student.

Routine
- Walk-in freezer: -19 deg.C
- Walk-in cooler: 6.3 deg.C (see above violation)
- 2 door cooler: 3 deg.C
- Prep cooler (left): 4 deg.C
- Prep cooler (right): 4 deg.C
- Time tracking for insects level in place (every 4 hours)
- Beverage cooler: 2 deg.C
- Hot held items: 73 deg.C, 76 deg.C
- Low temp dishwasher: 50ppm chlorine detected at the plate
- 200ppm quats detected in spray bottles
- 100-200ppm chlorine solution with wiping cloths submerged in sanitizer buckets.
- Handsinks supplied with warm water, liquid soap, paper towels.
Dry storage of food satisfactory
No signs of pests during inspection
Back door equipped with a screen door in good condition
Overall storage and organization of food satisfactory.
Good thawing practice of shrimps noted.
FOODSAFE certified staff on site.

* Remind to store non-food items and chemicals away from stored foods.

COVID-19 control measures
- COVID-19 safety plan on site.
- Staff wearing masks
- Signage in place
- Sick policy is in place for staff.
- Hand sanitizer available for customers
- Operator disinfects high touch surfaces 3x daily.