Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
DSEA-CSKVCH
PREMISES NAME
Kirin Seafood Restaurant (Starlight)
Tel: (604) 528-8833
Fax: (604) 527-3838
PREMISES ADDRESS
350 Gifford St
New Westminster, BC V3M 7A3
INSPECTION DATE
June 7, 2023
TIME SPENT
3 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Chris Yeung
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
June 09, 2023
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]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 71
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues:
1) mildew found growing on ice machine well and dripping onto ice
2) Rodent droppings noted on various foods in the walk-in cooler, particularly:
-peeled onions
-various sweet peppers
-potatoes
-dried shrimp
-cabbages
-dried figs
Corrective Action(s): All products discarded.
Clean the ice machine on a more frequent basis.
Conduct a thorough clean and check of all items in the walk-in cooler. Discard any foods suspected of being contaminated by rodents.
Violation Score: 15

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 issues:
1) Rodent droppings noted on various food contact surfaces including plates, steamer baskets, and countertops.
2) Soda wand at the bar was found to have heavy mildew build up in the nozzle
3) ice machine well found to have mildew growing on its walls
Corrective Action(s): Premises must conduct a full and thorough cleaning of the facility
All food contact dishware must be washed and sanitized
All food contact and food prep surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized
Staff must wash and sanitize soda wand daily
Staff must wash and sanitize ice machine on a more frequent basis.
Violation Score: 15

303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer solution in spray bottles (3X) found around the kitchen did not have any detectable concentration of chlorine. 1X bottle found to contain 100 ppm chlorine.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that staff are making fresh bottles of sanitizer solution daily. Sanitizer solution must be maintained at 100 ppm chlorine.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Rodent droppings found throughout the premises as facility is experiencing a pest infestation.
Droppings noted behind doors, in corners, on and under various equipment, in the walk-in cooler, in the dry storage room, in the bar, behind the service bar (behind the seafood containers), etc.
This is not an exhaustive list
Corrective Action(s): Conduct a full and thorough cleaning of the facility.
Equipment must be pulled back from walls and cleaned.
All dishware must be cleaned and sanitized through the dishwasher.
Storage rooms must be fully cleaned and all excess or unused equipment must be removed.
Professional pest control service must set new traps immediately
Violation Score: 15

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: shredded insulation and paper found in various areas throughout the premises:
-in the dry storage room
-in various dish storage areas in the dishwashing area
-in the room partition closet of the back area private dining room
-in areas connected and around Shang's noodle restaurant
this is not an exhaustive list

Also: noted one hole in the room partition closet of the back area private dining room
Corrective Action(s): Conduct a thorough and deep clean of the facility. Fill all entrance holes. Follow recommendations of the pest control service.
Violation Score: 15

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Aluminum foil lining shelving near the dimsum station was deteriorating and flaking.
Corrective Action(s): remove the aluminum foil. clean the shelves thoroughly
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Sliding door to walk-in cooler found to be cracked but sealed with duct tape.
Corrective Action(s): Replace/repair the cracked sliding door glass. Equipment and surfaces on site must be maintained in good working order.
due 1 month.
Violation Score: 3

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

=BOH and FOH handwash stations stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water
=All cooler units on site measured < 4 degrees C
=All freezer units on site measured < -18 degrees C
=No hot holding at the time of inspection
=High temperature dishwasher had a final rinse temperature of 74.6 C at the dish surface (minimum 71 C required for proper sanitizing)
=Low temperature dishwasher measured 100 ppm chlorine at the glass surface (minimum 50 ppm chlorine required for proper sanitizing)
=Staff hygiene satisfactory at the time of inspection; assistant manager FOODSAFE level 2 certification verified.
=Permit was stored in a binder, ensure it is posted in a conspicuous location