Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
DNGG-CW3V4U
PREMISES NAME
Thai Express (Lougheed)
Tel:
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
910 - 9855 Austin Rd
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N4
INSPECTION DATE
September 27, 2023
TIME SPENT
1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Wonsik Woo
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 = 14
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Kitchen handsink not accessible for handwashing. Food stored inside handsink.
Corrective Action(s): - Remove food from handsink. [Correction Date: Immediately]

- All handsinks must always be accessible and provided with hot and cold water, liquid soap and papertowels to facilitate handwashing.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: - Rice scoop stored in room temperature water between uses.
Corrective Action(s): - Store rice scoop in ice water between uses. Replace melted ice. Wash and sanitize rice scoop every 4 hours.
OR
- Ice scoop to remain dry. Wash and sanitize rice scoop every 2 hours.

[Correction Date: Immediately]
Violation Score: 3

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: - Rodent droppings noted under front service counter.
Corrective Action(s): - Remove droppings and thoroughly clean above noted areas.
- Use 100-200 ppm chlorine bleach solution (1 tsp chlorine bleach + 1 L water) on affected areas.
- Do not store items directly on the ground. All items must be stored at least 6" (15 cm) off the ground to facilitate cleaning and pest monitoring.
- Continue monitoring for pest activity. Use glue traps and/ or snap traps.
- Keep back door closed at all times to avoid potential pest entry.

[Correction Date: 04-October-2023]

Note: Premises is not serviced by a pest control management company. It is highly recommended that premises obtains regular pest control services from a pest control management company.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: - Heavy grease and dust accumulation observed on exhaust ventilation unit and filters.
Corrective Action(s): - Thoroughly clean above noted areas and all other surfaces and hard to reach areas.

[Correction Date: 04-October-2023]
Violation Score: 3

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

- Handsinks (unless otherwise mentioned) have hot and cold water, liquid soap and papertowels.
- Walk-In Cooler: 3C
- Upright Freezer: -18C
- Undercounter Prep Cooler: 4C
- Prep Cooler and Inserts: ≤4C
- Rice Hot Holding: 66C
- Countertop Hot Holding Unit for Fried Items: >71C
- Food storage practices appear satisfactory. Food is protected from contamination.
- Interior of ice machine and ice storage bin appears maintained in a sanitary manner. **Ensure that ice scoop handle is not touching ice or submerged in ice when stored in ice machine.
- Wiping cloths stored in 100 ppm chlorine bleach sanitizing solution.
- High Temperature Sanitizing Dishwasher: 76.6C at dish surface.

**Proper cooling procedures for soups reviewed with operator:
--> 60C to 20C WITHIN 2 Hours
--> 20C to ≤4C WITHIN 4 Hours

**Obtain 2-3 Cooling Wands to facilitate rapid cooling. Ensure that cooling wands are clean and sanitized EACH time before use.