Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
260500
PREMISES NAME
Basil Pasta Bar
Tel: (604) 564-9325
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
4091 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 1Y9
INSPECTION DATE
May 18, 2023
TIME SPENT
2.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Sefi Domb
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
May 25, 2023
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
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 50
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1.) Potentially hazardous foods such as cheese, cooked chicken meat, sliced cucumbers and other sliced vegetables were stored in Fridge #3 with ambient temperature of 8 degrees C. Noted items were probed and had internal temperatures between 6 - 8 degrees C. All foods were stored in fridge #3 within 2 hours.
2.) Mini fridge in front of house measured 10 degrees C. Ice build up was observved inside the fridge. Tiramisu cakes had internal temperature of 5 degrees C and were stored in the mini fridge within 4 hours.
3.) Cheese, sliced sausages, and sliced vegetables were sotred on top of metal inserts (double-stacking) in the prep cooler (kitchen area). Noted items were probed and had internal temperatures between 19 to 22 degrees C. These items were stored in the prep cooler for more than 2 hours.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
1-2) Tranfer all noted foods in a different cooler with ambient air temperature at or below 4 degrees C.
3.) Discard noted foods. Do not double stack items in the prep cooler. ** Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at or below 4 degrees C at all times to prevent pathogen growth.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cut cooked bacons were stored at room temperature. Bacon was probed and had an internal temperature of 30 degrees C.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Discard bacons. Ensure to store food at or above 60 degrees C at all times.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1.) Grease accumulation was observed on the grates of exhaust canopy over the cook line.
2.) Mould growth was observed in the ice machine. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)

Date to be Corrected By: May 25th, 2023 (1 week)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.) Properly clean the grates to prevent grease from dripping on foods ** NOTE: Vents will be serviced on June 10th, 2023
2.) Turn-off ice machine, remove all ice, and properly clean and sanitize ice machine. (Staff cleaned and sanitize the ice machine during the inspection).
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In use wiping cloths were visibly soiled and not soaked in the QUAT sanitizer buckets.

CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Properly wash and clean the wiping cloths; then, soak in QUATS sanitizer buckets prior to sanitizing food contact surfaces.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation:
1.) Liquid hand soap was not available in the hand sink station in front of house (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)
2.) Front of house handsink station was obstructed with disposable plates (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)
3.) Hot water in the handsink at the back of house was turned off (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)
4.) Running water in the handsink at the dry storage area was not available. Water was shut off due to broken pipes for that sink. As per staff, no food preparation was being done in the dry storage area.

Date to be Corrected By: May 25th, 2023.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
1.) Supply liquid handsoap at the noted sink at all times.
2.) Remove disposable plates away from the sink. Handsink must be easily accesible at all times.
3.) Turn on the hot water value. Running hot water must be adequately supplied in all handsinks at all times to accomodate proper hand washing.
4.) Repair the handsink; Alternatively, you may remove the handsink but you need to resubmit an updated floor plan. For review and approval.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Personal items of staff, such as cellphone and personal drink, were stored in the food prep area.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remove personal items from the food preparatio area. Dedicate an area for staff personal items to prevent the contamination of foods.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 3

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: 1.) Back door was open at time of the inspection (No door screen observed when the inspector arrived).
2.) Door screen was pulled and it was noted to be broken

Date to be Corrected By: May 25th, 2023 (1 week)

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
1.) Back door must be kept close at all times (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)
2.) Repair the door screen (May 25th --> CORRECTION DATE) ** NOTE: These corrective actions will prevent the entry of pest in the premises.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation:
1.) Dishwasher was broken at time of the inspection (REPEAT VIOLATION)
2.) Fridge #3 and mini fridge in front of house measured 8 and 10 degrees C respectively. Temperature log sheets noted increase in temperatures since May 7th, 2023, which were above 4 degrees C (for fridge #3); no temperature records for mini fridge.
3.) Hand sink in the dry storage area had no running water.

Date to be Corrected By: May 25th, 2023 (1 week)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.) Repair dishwasher. As per staff, dishwasher is scheduled to be fixed on June 1st, 2023. Use single-use utensils for customers and sanitize pots and pans in the 3-compartment sink (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)
2.) Repair or make necessary adjustments to bring the temperature down to or below 4 degrees C. Store potentially hazardous foods in a different cooler with temperature at or below 4 degrees C until the noted fridges are repaired.
3.) Repair hand sink plumbing.

Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 9

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

* General Comments

> Sanitation and Hygiene
- All handsink station, except the noted ones in violation 401, were adequately supplied with liquid hand soap, paper towels, and running hot and cold water.
- no pest activity observed during the inspection. * Please provide pest control report to EHO on the follow-up inspection.
- Adequate supply of QUATS were available; QUAT spray bottles measured 200 ppm.
- 3-compartment sink was available and in use. Manual warewashing was discussed with the operator. Sink plugs were available and functional
- General sanitation was satisfactory
- Hot and cold water was provided in the facility.

> Temperature Control
1.) Coolers and freezers measured during the inspection:
a. Front of house
- beverage cooler measured 4 degrees C
b. Back of house and dry storage area:
- 1 door chest freezer measured -32 degrees C
- 2 slidingdoor chest freezer measured -26 degrees C
- 1 steeldoor upright freezer measured -18 degrees C
- 2 door (sliding glass) upright cooler measured 3 degrees C
- 1 steel door upright cooler measured 3 degrees C
- 1 steel door upright cooler measured 4 degrees C
- Prep cooler measured 4 degrees C
- Temperature log sheets were available and in-use
* NOTE: Record temperature of mini fridge in front of house. Cool sauces at room temperature within 2 hours in a ice bath to bring down temperature from 60 degrees C to 20 degrees C quickly.
2.) Foods such as soups and sauces in the hot-holding units were probed and had internal temperature between 61 to 67 degrees C.

> Administrative
- FOODSAFE equivalent training certified was available during the inspection. Operator (owner) FOODSAFE training is valid until January 18th, 2026
- Permit was posted in a conspicuous location