Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
MLOO-BGHT69
PREMISES NAME
Mercado
Tel: (778) 991-3109
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
16 - 2565 Barnet Hwy
Coquitlam, BC V3H 4E2
INSPECTION DATE
September 30, 2019
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Estaban Cuevas
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
4 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
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 12
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen hand washing station was not supplied with paper towels.
Corrective Action(s): Supply this hand washing station with paper towels. Ensure all hand washing stations are fully equipped at all times.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff belongings were kept together with food items for the public.
Corrective Action(s): Store all staff belongings separately from food items for the public to avoid potential contamination.
Violation Score: 3

210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen meats were thawing at room temperature.
Corrective Action(s): Thaw frozen foods in a cooler at ≤ 4°C or under cold running water.
Violation Score: 3

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: Holes observed on the floor underneath the wooden counter at the front area.
Corrective Action(s): Fix the holes.
Violation Score: 1

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

- Hand washing stations are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels
- Coolers (walk-in, prep, drinks) are ≤ 4°C
- Walk-in freezer is ≤ -18°C
- Hot holding units are ≥ 60°C
- Three compartment sink is available for manual dishwashing. Reviewed manual dishwashing method.
- Dry storage is satisfactory
- No signs of pests observed during inspection
- Premise is well lit
- Permit is posted

Note:
- Ensure temperature logs are being maintained for coolers and freezers