INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection ADIG-CUKU4T

PREMISES NAME Lotus Garden Express Restaurant		Tel: (604) 856-8853 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS B - 26426 56th Ave Langley, BC V4W 3Z3		INSPECTION DATE August 10, 2023	TIME SPENT 1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Bang Cong Tran		NEXT INSPECTION DATE 1 Month
INSPECTION TYPE Routine
ACTION TAKEN		FOOD 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: High (≥30) Total Score = 32

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operator leaving various raw meats, recently received in 6 large cases and bags in middle of kitchen at room temperature. Meat intended to be redistributed and picked up. Corrective Action(s): Ensure all meat is stored at 4C. Pick up must be as soon as possible and temperature maintained at 4C. Violation Score: 5 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No soap at hand wash station. Dishsoap used as hand soap at one of the 2 compartment sinks. No soap at front end, service sink. Corrective Action(s): Soap was found and refilled during the inspection, thank you. Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Various items including meats, vegetables and fruit stored uncovered in line coolers. Raw meats are stored above ready to eat items. Corrective Action(s): Ensure raw meats are stored on the lowest shelf. Ensure all items are covered and protected from contamination. Date to be completed by: Today. Violation Score: 3 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)] Observation: Clutter in dry storage area. Containers and other items stored unorganized and unprotected. Pork blood and water in bucket with cutting boards sitting on top. Corrective Action(s): Ensure all areas are clean, organized. Dry storage area - all items need to be in covered, clean containers. Single use containers for customers - these need to be protected and clean condition. Do not store direct food contact surfaces inside blood; ensure these are cleaned and sanitized immediately. Date to be completed by: Immediately. Violation Score: 9

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

Comments

Food Handler Hygiene o Operators had clean clothing for food preparation Storage Temperatures o Cold holding Coolers are below 4C o Cold holding Freezers are below -18C o Hot holding food items are at 60C Food Processing and Food Protection o Cooling - soups recently made are 4C or older in buckets in cooler. o Approved Food Source - Operator keeps receipts of food ingredients from an approved source Maintenance and Sanitation o 3 compartment sink dishwashing - Sanitizer is mixed from a jug 200ppm or higher in 3rd sink. Recommend test strips as this is manually poured from the jug. Chemical dispensers from wall are not being used. o Sanitizer bottles have 200ppm Quats; Storage of chemicals is separate and away from food o Pest control - there are no signs of pests at the time of inspection.