Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
TCHN-DFCQ2B
PREMISES NAME
Pho Tau Bay Restaurant
Tel: (604) 503-1221
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
110 - 7322 King George Blvd
Surrey, BC V3W 5A5
INSPECTION DATE
April 2, 2025
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Tim Le
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
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 11
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Meat slicer observed to have dried food debris (dark red/pink meat) on rear of blade.
**Corrected during inspection** Staff instructed to dismantle clean and sanitize when identified by inspector.

Please educate staff on importance of properly cleaning and sanitizing equipment.

2. Pink sludge observed inside ice machine, along lip of plastic where ice is formed.
**Corrected during inspection** Staff cleaned and sanitized unit after identified by inspector.

Please educate staff on importance of properly cleaning and sanitizing equipment.

Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: *REPEAT* (Since Oct 2024) Cups observed to be stacked while wet in bar/drink area.
Corrective Action(s): Please educate staff to ensure all cups are dry before stacking to prevent bacteria/mould growth and contaminating food/drinks.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: *REPEAT* (Since Oct 2024) Cleaning is needed in various areas. Moderate/Heavy food build up observed in the following areas:
- Under tables and shelving in storage area and preparation areas
- Walk-in cooler shelving, walls and ceilings
- Under and behind meat slicer
Corrective Action(s): Please clean identified areas
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine inspection conducted

Temperatures:
2 door freezer (Patriot): -15.2°C
Walk-in cooler (Norbec): 2.4°C
Walk-in freezer (Norbec): -16.6°C

Rice cooker (nearest dishwasher): 82.0°C
Prep table (ATOSA): 2.4°C
Prep table (unlabeled): 3.4°C
Rice cooker (nearest entrance): 60.0°C

2 door undercounter cooler (drink bar): 3.6°C

Sanitation:
Handwash station equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, paper towels, and garbage receptacle.
High temperature dishwasher measured 74.8°C
Bleach sanitizers in buckets measured between 100-200ppm
Overall sanitation of facility adequate
Washrooms well maintained

Storage:
All food items were stored at least 6" off the floor.
Most products were either in original packaging or covered inside coolers.
Storage area was well-organized.
Chemicals and cleaners were stored separate from food preparation areas.

General:
Staff with valid FOODSAFE level 1 certification on site
Valid Permit to Operate and decal displayed.

Please let your district inspector know if there are any changes to your operation
Operator requested to have report emailed.