Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Ustaad G Indian Cuisine (120th St)
Tel: (604) 497-1313
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
9436 120th St
Surrey, BC V3V 4B9
INSPECTION DATE
April 21, 2023
TIME SPENT
2.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Sumit Paul
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
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 39
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Observed a pot of curry sitting out at room temperature on bottom shelf of wire rack with no lid. A lid was placed on the curry at the time of inspection. Temperature was measured at 30C. Operator stated that curry was cooked approximately one hour ago and will be used for immediate consumption.
- Hot potentially hazardous food, such as curry, cumulatively held below 60C increases the risk of optimal bacterial growth and toxin production in the danger zone range (4C to 60C), which may lead to potential foodborne illness.
Corrective Action(s): - Operator placed curry on stove to reheat. Ensure curry is reheated to a minimum internal temperature of 74C before being served to the public or hot held at or above 60C.
Violation Score: 5

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Observed single use containers and clean dishes on a dirty shelf (dust, grease, and food debris) above the prep line/cooler.
- Single use containers and clean dishes not maintained in a sanitary condition increase the risk of biological contamination (food debris encouraging pathogen growth/survival) and physical contamination (grease and dust present on dishes when served with food), leading to potential foodborne illness or injury.
Corrective Action(s): - Single use containers and dishes were removed from shelf and staff began to clean at the time of inspection. Ensure clean single use containers and dishes are stored in areas such that they are maintained in a sanitary condition.
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Observed dishwashing staff removing wet dishes from dishwasher and transferring directly to dish storage in the kitchen without air drying.
- Dishes are to follow the proper cleaning and sanitizing process of washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying. Dishes that are not adequately air dried increase the risk of recontamination, leading to potential foodborne illness.
Corrective Action(s): Operator was informed of wet stacking observation and educated the dishwashing staff. Staff placed the wet dishes in drying racks to air dry before transferring to dish storage in the kitchen. Ensure dishes are properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the dishwasher and adequately air dried before use.
Violation Score: 5

402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Observed staff handling baked products from the oven and packing in aluminum foil. Staff touched their face and apron and continued to handle baked products without washing their hands.
- Staff not washing their hands in between food handling increase the risk of cross-contamination and pathogen growth/survival, leading to potential foodborne illness.

- Observed staff at cooking line handling food products and wiping their hands with a dirty cloth in between food handling.
- Staff using a dirty wiping cloth instead of washing their hands at the handsink increase the risk of cross-contamination and pathogen growth/survival, leading to potential foodborne illness.
Corrective Action(s): - Operator was informed and educated the staff on washing their hands in between handling of food products. Staff were prompted to wash their hands at the time of inspection. Ensure staff wash their hands properly using hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels at the handsink and at an adequate frequency, such as after touching their face.

- Operator was informed and educated the staff on washing their hands properly instead of using just the wiping cloth. Staff were prompted to wash their hands at the time of inspection. Ensure staff wash their hands properly using the handsink instead of a cloth, and at an adequate frequency, such as in between handling different food products.
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed the following:

- Observed staff at the cooking line using their hand to scoop a dry good (spice) and sprinkled into the cooking pan. Staff proceeded to touch multiple other dry goods with their hand to sprinkle in without the use of separate utensils.
- Staff not using separate clean utensils and instead directly using their hand increases the risk of cross-contamination, which increases the risk of potential foodborne illness due to pathogens transferred onto product and surviving.

- Observed staff at the cooking line using the cooking utensil to scoop other products into the cooking pan without using separate utensils.
- Staff not using separate clean utensils when cooking increases the risk of cross contamination of raw product being cooked and ready to eat products in separate containers, which may lead to potential pathogen growth and survival and foodborne illness.

- Observed scoops submerged in dry food products within pest proof containers in the dry storage area.
- Submerged scoops increase the risk of cross-contamination as staff may directly touch the food as they reach in for the scoop, leading to potential foodborne illness.

Corrective Action(s): - Operator was educated about separate utensil usage, staff were told to use separate utensils for the dry goods (spices) next to the cooking line. Separate clean utensils were provided for each spice. Ensure separate clean utensils are used for dry goods to protect food from contamination.

- Operator was educated about separate utensil usage during cooking, staff were told to use separate utensils instead of the same cooking utensil when adding other food products to cooking pan. Separate clean utensils were provided for food products and products inside the undercounter prep cooler. Ensure separate clean utensils are used for food products when cooking to protect food from contamination.

- Operator was informed of submerged scoops, scoops were removed and placed in a sanitary manner. Ensure scoops are accessible without directly touching the food to protect food from contamination.
Violation Score: 9

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

Temperatures:
- Pickled vegetables in hot holding unit (under microwave) turned off measured at 13C. Operator stated that product is placed in unit from cooler and is used during lunch/dinner rush. Leftover product is discarded. Ensure product is held at room temperature for no more than 2 hours and leftovers are discarded. Do not place in cooler as cumulative time at room temperature results in cumulative pathogen growth, which can cause potential foodborne illness.

- Onions submerged in liquid in container next to pickled vegetables measured at 14C. Operator stated that product is used during lunch/dinner rush and leftovers are discarded. Ensure product is held at room temperature for no more than 2 hours and leftovers are discarded. Do not place in cooler as cumulative time at room temperature results in cumulative pathogen growth, which can cause potential foodborne illness.

- Large pots of curry stored outside walk in cooler measured at 55C. Operator stated that product has sat outside for 25 mins and will be reheated/cooked in 30 mins. Operator described the appropriate steps for adequate cooling, including the use of a cooling wand to rapidly cool the food, and the use of separate shallower containers before placing in the walk in cooler. Ensure potentially hazardous food is cooled from 60C to 20C in 2 hours and 20C to 4C in 4 hours.

- Prep line inserts measured at 3.6C

- Prep line undercounter cooler measured at 2.2C - products are in clean containers with lids and raw products are below and away from ready to eat products.

- Standing double door freezer measured at -19C

- Both chest freezers (outside dry storage and opposite cooking line) measured at -21C

- Hot holding (next to prep line) measured at 71.6C

- Standing triple door cooler measured at 3.3C - products are in clean containers with lids and potentially raw products are below and away from ready to eat products

- Walk in cooler measured at 3.7C. Food products in large containers found stored on the floor, operator stated that is prepared in advance for a local festival the following day. Remainder of food is stored in containers with lids, raw products are stored below and away from ready to eat products. General sanitation is okay, light bulb is in shatter proof cover and no dirt/debris/condensation found on fans.

- High temperature dishwasher measured at 73.8C on the plate surface during the final rinse cycle


Sanitation:
- Kitchen handsink supplied with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and single use paper towels. Front of house staff observed to be washing their hands at this sink.

- Handsink (dishwashing area) supplied with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and single use paper towels. Kitchen staff observed to be washing their hands at this sink.

- Staff washroom (inside dishwashing area) supplied with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and single use paper towels.

- Ventilation hoods had an okay amount of grease, areas below and behind cooking line had a low amount of grease and debris. Ensure ventilation hoods are serviced regularly and areas behind cooking line are cleaned regularly. Overall sanitation of the facility is okay.

- Three bleach sanitizer containers with wiping cloths available in the kitchen area, measured at 200 ppm chlorine using test strips. One container found on floor underneath a shelving unit, staff replaced container with fresh sanitizer and placed on the top of the shelving unit table next to a prep table. Ensure bleach sanitizer is available within reach and eyesight of staff such that it is used by staff to sanitize food contact surfaces.

- Pest traps present throughout facility. Operator stated that pest control inspects and monitors facility approximately every 20 days. No signs of pest activity at the time of inspection.

- Operator stated that white wiping cloths are laundered by an external company and are thrown into dirty laundry bin when visibly soiled.

- Dry storage - food is minimum six inches off the floor and in appropriate pest proof containers


General:
- Operator has valid FoodSafe Level 1 equivalent - expires February 2, 2028

- Health permit and business license posted in conspicuous place (front of house)