Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JSAS-B3LTBM
PREMISES NAME
Thai Express (Metrotown)
Tel: (778) 379-7131
Fax: (604) 496-2058
PREMISES ADDRESS
318 - 4820 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4P1
INSPECTION DATE
August 13, 2018
TIME SPENT
2.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Tho Cung
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
August 20, 2018
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
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: High (≥30) Total Score = 106
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): several large volume plastic bins of cooked chicken and beef 7 - 22 C.
Cooling records for cooked foods discontinued as of March 21, 2018.
Corrective Action(s): Cooked foods must be rapidly cooled using a combination of small portioning of food, shallow metal containers and use of an ice bath or equivalent method.
Foods must cool from 60 C to 20 C in less than 2 hours and following, from 20 C to 4 C in less than 4 hours.
Cooling rates must be verified using a probe thermometer and documented by staff according to premise Food Safety Plan.Products discarded.

Violation Score: 25

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): upper level food inserts of grill prep cooler - food items 15 C
top food inserts of grill prep cooler 15 C
salad rolls 15 C
gyoza 14 C

Corrective Action(s): All food product discarded.
To prevent microbial growth potentially hazardous foods such as meat products, cut vegetables, eggs and high moisture grains (soft noodles, soft rice) must be stored at 4 C or colder, unless needed for immediate preparation.
Violation Score: 25

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: Soiled wiping rags in front service area in use without sanitizer solution.
Vegetable peeler stored with visible food debris.
Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (100 ppm chlorine, 1 tea spoon of bleach per 1 litre of water).
All food equipment, food utensils and food contact surfaces must be cleaned of all debris, then sanitized after use. Food equipment, utensils and work surfaces in constant use for the same purpose must be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of every 4 hours or when changing uses.
All food equipment and utensils where possible are to be cleaned and sanitized after use, using the dishwasher equipment.
Violation Score: 15

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: front handsink papertowel dispenser is empty.
Corrective Action(s): Hand-washing stations must be equipped with a stocked liquid soap dispenser, warm water and single use hand drying towels from a dispenser.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Rice scoop stored in stagnant water.
Heat lamp located on front counter beside cash register. (not in use)
3 metal cans used at grill to store water for cooking.
Corrective Action(s): Food utensils in use are to be stored dry or on ice.
Relocate hot holding equipment to a location away from customer access.
Discard metal containers and replace with stainless steel containers.
Violation Score: 3

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Premise has cockroach activity.
Corrective Action(s): Premise sanitation is to improve immediately to eliminate potential food sources for cockroaches.
Water leaking from front prep cooler is to be repaired.
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Premise sanitation is poor. Grease and food debris collecting on floor, shelves, under equipment, and hard to reach areas.
Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine) after cleaning.
Violation Score: 15

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: grill prep cooler top inserts and upper level 15 C
Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler unit to maintain 4 C or colder.
Violation Score: 9

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

Professional pest control service in place.
High temperature sanitizing dishwasher 71 C achieved.
Walk-in Cooler 4 C
soups 85 C, 61 C
rice warmer 67 c
mini freezer -5 C, beverage cooler 4 C
small prep cooler 4 C , large prep cooler 1 C (lower section only)
TRANS FAT REGULATION ENFORCEMENT REFERENCE
Health Protection
Report #: JSAS-B3LTBM
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD PREPARED, SERVED OR OFFERED FOR SALE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES OF A BC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT:




Compliance

Date to be corrected by


1.

Documentation for food is kept on site and provided to the EHO upon request.

Yes



2.

All soft spreadable margarine and oil meets the restriction of 2% trans fat or less of total fat content.

Yes



3.

All other food meets the restriction of 5% trans fat or less of total fat content.

Yes

Time Spent: 0.25 hour
Specific comments:
Food exempt from the regulation includes:
  • Pre-packaged food with a Nutrition Facts table sold directly to the consumer without alteration
  • Food with the sole source(s) as naturally occurring trans fat (i.e. beef, sheep, lamb, bison and dairy products)
  • Employee lunches not purchased from the food service establishment