Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
ABAI-BKTSHZ
PREMISES NAME
Cucina
Tel: (604) 291-9373
Fax: (604) 291-1333
PREMISES ADDRESS
4150 Hastings St
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J4
INSPECTION DATE
January 14, 2020
TIME SPENT
1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Rino Cioffi
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
5 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
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 9
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted 2 boards of puff pastry with meat in it stored at room temperature behind sneeze guard. Staff said these items are for display and they have the prepackaged ones for customers to take themselves. Staff member added signage 'display only' at time of inspection. Inquired if someone wants the item reheated for immediate consumption how it is provided and staff said that the customers take one of the packaged ones from the retail cooler and the staff heat it up for them.
Corrective Action(s): All cold potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 4C or less. Potentially hazardous foods are not to be stored at room temperature. In order to display foods as room temperature signage must be available to clearly indicate the items are for display purposes only. This issue was noted on the previous reports.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted pastries at the front counter by the cash register were uncovered. This was noted on the previous inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Keep all displayed pastries where customers dispense themselves covered/protected at all times.
Violation Score: 3

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: A) Noted burned flooring by the hand sink/back oven area.
B) Hand wash station in the back preparation area has been relocated further down the wall. Health approval not obtained for this change.
Corrective Action(s): A) Repair/replace damaged flooring as part of ongoing maintenance. All surfaces are to be smooth, durable and washable.
B) Submit floor plans for formal approval. Ensure all necessary permits from the City of Burnaby have been obtained.
Violation Score: 1

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

All hand wash stations fully equipped with soap, paper towel, hot and cold running water.
All coolers 4⁰C or less (upright two door in the back, under counter coolers, upright one door cooler, open face display in retail area...etc)
Freezers less than -18C (three door freezer in retail area, undercounter freezer...etc)
Hot holding higher than 60C (ie. soup, foods on hot table...etc).
Premises makes sauces in batches (not taking place at time of inspection). Reviewed proper cooling procedures. Operator said foods are cooled quickly using an ice bath then transferred to the cooler unit. Ensure hot foods are cooled from 60C to 20C within 2 hrs then transferred to cooler to cool from 20C to 4C within 4 hrs.
Probe thermometer available on site to check internal temperature of foods. Ensure probe is sanitized between uses.
No obvious sign of pest infestation noted. Back door to premises was closed at time of inspection.
Ice machine appeared clean with scoop for ice stored outside of the ice in a separate container.
Manual ware washing procedures reviewed at time of inspection – no concerns. Drain plugs available.
200ppm quat sanitizer available at source dispenser, in sanitizing compartment of warewashing sinks and in spray bottles. Reminded staff to keep reusable wiping cloths stored in a container of sanitizer to prevent microbial growth.
Ceiling tiles appeared clean. Light covers in place. Washroom door is still self closing.