Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
DNGG-D3HSU4
PREMISES NAME
Bubble Waffle Cafe
Tel: (604) 428-9513
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
229 - 9855 Austin Rd
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N4
INSPECTION DATE
March 19, 2024
TIME SPENT
1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Grace Li
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
6 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
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 13
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - No chlorine (0 ppm) detected in sanitizer bottles (kitchen and bubble tea station).
Corrective Action(s): - 100-200 ppm chlorine bleach sanitizer required (1 tsp chlorine bleach + 1 water).
- Change sanitizer frequently (every few days) if not used up.
**Label sanitizer bottles.

[Correction Date: Immediately]
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Kitchen handsink inaccessible (blocked by cart and garbage can).
Corrective Action(s): - Relocate cart and garbage can.
- All handsinks must be accessible and provided with hot and cold water, liquid soap and papertowels at all times.

[Correction Date: Immediately]
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: - Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
- Floor/ wall edges around grease trap.
- Under kitchen counters.
- Under prep sink and around dishwasher area.
- Under and behind bubble tea station equipment (coolers, ice machine)
Corrective Action(s): - Remove droppings and thoroughly clean above noted areas.
- Use chlorine bleach solution (1 tsp chlorine bleach + 1 L water on affected areas).
- Do not use cardboard to line surfaces - areas lined with cardboard are not properly cleaned. Cardboard may also be used as potential nesting materials.
- Place glue traps and/ or snap traps throughout premises.
- Do not store items directly on the ground (e.g. beside kitchen upright double door freezer) as area cannot be properly cleaned and pest monitoring cannot take place.

[Correction Date: 26-March-2024]

Note: Premises does not have a pest control service. Operator is self monitoring. It is highly recommended that you obtain regular services from a pest control management company.
Violation Score: 3

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

- Handsinks (unless otherwise mentioned) are accessible and have hot and cold water, liquid soap and papertowels.
- Bubble Tea Station Under Counter Prep Cooler: 4C
- Bubble Tea Station Display Cooler: 4C
- Kitchen Single Prep Cooler and Inserts: ≤2C
- Kitchen Double Prep Cooler and Inserts: ≤4C
- Kitchen Sliding Door Display Cooler: 2C
- Single Door Upright Freezer: -10C (Food products maintained in a frozen state).
- Double Door Upright Freezer: -18C
- Hot Holding (rice, soups, sauces, fish balls): ≥60C

- Proper cooling method for fish soup reviewed with kitchen employee at time of inspection. ~12 L of fish soup in cooling process at time of inspection. Ice bath in use.
**60C to 20 C WITHIN 2 Hours
**20C to ≤4C WITHIN 4 Hours
- Kitchen employee stated that bulk fish soup is stored in cooler. Portions are reheated when ordered. *Ensure that soup is reheated to a minimum internal temperature of 74C.
- Operator states that an additional counter top hot holding unit has been purchased to hot hold larger portions of fish soup.

- Food storage practices have improved since the last inspection. Food is protected from contamination.
- Interior of ice machine appears maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Wiping cloths stored in 200 ppm chlorine bleach sanitizer solution.
- Low Temperature Chemical Sanitizing Dishwasher: 50 ppm chlorine residual
- General sanitation of premises appears satisfactory (unless otherwise mentioned).
- FOODSAFE Level 1 requirements are in compliance. Operator has valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate (expires 29-Jan-2029).
- Valid Permit to Operate posted.