Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
LQUN-CXRRBD
PREMISES NAME
Kook's Cooks
Tel: (604) 262-2440
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
2120 Austin Ave
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3R8
INSPECTION DATE
November 20, 2023
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Tae Kyoung Lee
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
5 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
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 0
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation:
The back door has a space between the door frame and the bottom of the door. This could allow pests to enter the premises.
Corrective Action(s):
Purchase and install and door guard or door sweep to the base of the door to prevent the entry of pests. This can be purchased at most hardward stores.
**Correction date: Nov. 24/23**

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

A routine inspection was completed:
- Coolers 4C or colder; freezers -21C or colder; hot holding unit above 60C; and thermometers present.
- Ensure foods are only stored on the counter no longer than 2 hours. Have staff store less amount of food in food inserts and replenish it more often.
- High temperature dishwasher had rinse cycle temperature of 79.9C at the plate's surface, as per max/min thermometer.
- Hand sinks stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and running hot and cold water.
- Bleach sanitizer in spray bottles had [Cl2] of 200ppm.
- Dirty wiping cloths stored in a bucket of sanitizer during the day. At the end of the night the dirty cloths are washed and sanitized at the end of each night
- All foods stored in food grade containers; covered; labelled; date coded; foods stored in groups; raw proteins stored below RTE foods; and all foods stored 6" off the floor on shelves, racks, and platforms.
- No expired foods in use or for sale. FIFO rules being followed.
- General sanitation level is good. Exhaust canopy was professionally serviced in June 2023, next service is due next month. Ensure to schedule this to be done as the exhaust canopy filters have accumulated grease on them.
- No signs of pests.
- Valid, FoodSafe certified staff present. Owner and one chef possess the certificate (expires in 2024).
- All equipment in good working order.

NOTE: The floor in the back food prep area is worn away. The floor is no longer sealed or cleanable, and there are areas that have accumulated debris as it is difficult to clean. Plan (save money, research contractors, discuss with building's owner) to repair/replace the floor so it is durable, smooth, level, durable, and cleanable.