Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
TGIL-C4NRXV
PREMISES NAME
Ambar Surrey Restaurant
Tel: (604) 591-8850
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
6914 King George Blvd
Surrey, BC V3W 4Z9
INSPECTION DATE
July 6, 2021
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Manpreet Khaira
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
July 12, 2021
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 = 28
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Multiple containers including flour containers had thick build up of dirt & filth.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all food contact surfaces/equipment/dishes are maintained in good sanitary condition. Wash & sanitize all the containers prior to reusing/refilling them.
TO BE CORRECTED BY - Immediately
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: Multiple hand wash stations throughout the facility were either lacking single use paper towels.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all hand wash stations ahve adequate supply of hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towels.
TO BE CORRECTED BY - Immediately
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bucket of flour had small cockroach (alive) in it.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the food is protected from contamination at all times. Use pest proof containers or keep the food covered at all times. Staff discarded the bucket of flour at the time of inspection.
Violation Score: 3

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door was found wide open at the time of inspection. Screen door was installed but was not closed.
Corrective Action(s): Keep the screen door closed to prevent the entry of pest/rodents into the facility.
Violation Score: 3

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Surface of chest freezer was used as food prep surface for making chapatis at the time of inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that a smooth, impervious and easy to clean surface is used for food preparation. Do not use chest freezer as a food contact surface for food preparation.
TO BE CORRECTED BY - Immediately
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: 1) Low temperature mechanical dishwasher did not dispense bleach even after multiple runs.
2) Multiple cutting boards for found worn out and stained.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all the equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are in good working order.
1)2-comp sink will be used as an alternative for washing & sanitizing the dishes until the dishwasher is fixed.
TO BE CORRECTED BY - July 12, 2021
2) Ensure that food contact surfaces are smooth, easy to clean and impervious. Staff discarded the worn out cutting boards at the time of inspection.
Violation Score: 9

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

Routine inspection conducted at food facility and the following observations were made during the inspection:

Temperature:
- Walk-in cooler recorded at -18C.
- Walk-in cooler at 3C.
- Prep cooler at 4C.
- Chest freezer at -21C.
- No hot holding was conducted at the time of inspection.
- Temperature logs were not maintained.
** It is recommended to record temperature of all refrigeration unit on daily basis and maintain logs.

Hygiene and Sanitizing:
- Sanitizer spray bottle available and the concentration of bleach noted ~ 200ppm.
- Low temp mechanical dishwasher in place. See violation above,
- Washrooms were maintained in good sanitary condition with supply of hot/cold running water, liquid soap and single-use paper towels.
- Vent hood was clean and had no visible sign of grease build up. Last service done in June 2021.

Pest Management:
- See violation above.

Storage:
- All food items were stored at least 6" off the floor.
- Storage area was well-organized.
- Chemicals and cleaners were stored separate from food preparation areas.

Administrative:
- Manager has valid FoodSafe Level 1 certificate. However, during the first half of inspection, only two staff were present and had no FOODSAFE Level 1 Certificate.
**Ensure that at least one staff has FOODSAFE Level 1 certification or equivalent during each shift.