Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
YTAN-C4VPHU
PREMISES NAME
Pho Newton
Tel: (778) 593-1828
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
170 - 7488 King George Blvd
Surrey, BC V3S 3A6
INSPECTION DATE
July 13, 2021
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Nguyen Kim Hang
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
July 21, 2021
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
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 = 21
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A knife was stored in the gap between the counter/cutting board and prep cooler.
Corrective Action(s): Discontinue this practice. The space between countertops/prep coolers cannot be easily cleaned.
Knife placed in sink to be washed at time of inspection.
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No food-contact surface sanitizer available in the front.
Corrective Action(s): Mix 1/2 tsp of bleach per litre of water in a spray bottle or bucket.
Ensure to store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution in between uses and change the solution every 2 hours.
Corrected at time of inspection.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink in kitchen was not accessible, as a frying pan was drying in it.
Corrective Action(s): Corrected at time of inspection. Ensure hand sink is always accessible for hand washing.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer solution was too strong and bleached out the test strip. This can potentially chemically contaminate food.
Corrective Action(s): For proper concentration, mix only 1/2 tsp of bleach per litre of water.
Operator diluted solution at time of inspection.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Cleaning and sanitizing required in hard-to-reach areas, including under cooking equipment, in dry storage room (floors), and for shelving under dishwashing sinks.
Corrective Action(s): Deep cleaning must be done on a regular basis.
Correct by: 1 week
Violation Score: 3

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

- Hand sinks were supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels.
- High-temperature dishwasher reached 71C at the dish surface during the sanitizing rinse cycle.
- Coolers measured at 4C or colder.
- Freezer temperatures satisfactory.
- All food stored in coolers were properly covered. Discussed cooling procedures at time of inspection.
- Rice hot-held at 60C or hotter
- Small portion of bean sprouts was held in ice water at time of inspection. Operator stated bean sprouts are returned to cooler if not finished after 2 hours.
- Proper thawing of frozen food observed at time of inspection (in walk-in cooler, and packaged, in cold water changed frequently).
- Food equipment maintained in sanitary conditions (ice machine, scoops, insides of coolers and freezers, ventilation canopy, etc.). Meat slicer was in use at time of inspection - ensure to thoroughly clean and sanitize all parts of the slicer after use.
- Dry storage areas satisfactory (floors require cleaning - see violation code 306 above).
- Reminder to replace any cardboard used for lining floors/shelves on a daily basis. Surfaces underneath cardboard must still be cleaned and sanitized.