Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JSAS-AX4Q8D
PREMISES NAME
Thai Express (Metrotown)
Tel: (778) 379-7131
Fax: (604) 496-2058
PREMISES ADDRESS
318 - 4820 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4P1
INSPECTION DATE
March 22, 2018
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Tho Cung
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
5 Months
INSPECTION TYPE
Follow-Up
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
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 3
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Front food warmer compartment offline.
Corrective Action(s): Repair warmer unit to ensure it is capable of maintaining food at 60 C
Violation Score: 3

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable)
Code 203 noted on Routine inspection # 230455 of Jun-30-2017
Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)] (Tom Yum/thai soup base was in a very large pot. Temperature was 60 deg. C; Manager reported she was going to transfer entire pot to cooler. This is improper cooling . Portion is too large and will not cool fully with required time.)

Code 401 noted on Routine inspection # JSAS-AWVT8J of Mar-15-2018
Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)] (Papertowel dispensers at both handwashing stations are empty.)
Comments

Reviewed cooling procedures: cooling rate temperature logs are now in place and have been documented since previous inspection. Ensure cooling rate is logged for each batch of food product cooled.
buckets of noodles no longer soaking at room temperature or outside the premise.
heat lamp warmer relocated to back counter top away from customer access.
wiping rags stored in dilute bleach sanitizer throughout premise.
both handsinks equipped with stocked papertowel dispensers.