INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection AKWN-B6VTZJ

PREMISES NAME Taqueria Playa Tropical		Tel: (604) 544-5006 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 334 6th St New Westminster, BC V3L 3A8		INSPECTION DATE November 26, 2018	TIME SPENT 1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Jose E Escobar		NEXT INSPECTION DATE November 27, 2018
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 No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 25

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)] Observation: 1. Mildew was found in the ice machine. 2. Mildew was found on almost all of the plastic cutting boards. Corrective Action(s): 1. Mildew in the ice machine can contaminate the ice. Ice machine must be cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner to avoid contaminating ice that is used for drinks. Operator discarded all of the ice and started cleaning the ice machine at tiem of inspection. 2. Mildew on the cutting boads can contaminate the foods that are prepared on them. Cutting boards shall be thoroughly washed and sanitized after each use. If the wear and tear on the cutting boards (e.g. deep cuts from knives) is too extensive and/or prevent adequate cleaning and sanitizing, then the cutting boards shall be replaced. At time of inspection, the operator started soaking the cutting boards in bleach. Date to be corrected: November 26, 2018 Violation Score: 15 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)] Observation: In-use wiping cloths not stored in a bucket of sanitizer. Corrective Action(s): In-use wiping cloths shall be stored in a bucket of sanitizer in between uses to prevent bacteria from growing on the cloths. Each work station (including the bar and dining area) shall be equipped at least one bucket of bleach sanitizer. Each bucket of bleach sanitizer shall be changed every 2 hours. Date to be corrected: November 26, 2018 Violation Score: 5 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)] Observation: Hand sinks in the kitchen are not adequately stocked for staff to wash hands. Corrective Action(s): The hand sink along the cook line requires a paper towel holder/dispenser. The other hand sink in the kitchen requires liquid hand soap. Date to be corrected: November 26, 2018 Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: There are no non-critical hazards.

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

Comments

General observations: Coolers were 4 degrees Celsius or less. Freezers were -18 degrees Celsius or less. Hot holding units were 60 degrees Celsius. Food storage areas were organized and foods were protected from contamination. Food handler hygiene appeared satisfactory. All sinks equipped with hot and cold running water. General sanitation was satisfactory. Chemicals were stored in a safe manner. Bleach sanitizer (spray bottles) were 200ppm. Low temperature dishwasher had a chlorine sanitizer concentration of at least 50ppm (as per test strips). No signs of pests - fruit fly problem in the bar appears to be under control through regular cleaning and the use of sticky traps. Reminded operator to maintain regular cleaning in the bar area. Note: Flooring and lighting have been replaced in the kitchen area. Drywalling has been completed. Operator is planning to replace lighting in the dry storage room. Reminded operator about ensuring hot foods undergo an adequate cooling process. Informed operator that hot foods placed into a cooler can cause inefficient operation of the cooler.

	TRANS FAT REGULATION ENFORCEMENT REFERENCE Health Protection Report #: AKWN-B6VTZJ
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: Reviewed food product information for cooking oil. No compliance issues noted.
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