Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Kerala Kitchen
Tel: (778) 988-7190
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
103 - 9386 120th St
Surrey, BC V3W 4B9
INSPECTION DATE
March 5, 2019
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Sujith Raj Rajasekharan
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
March 06, 2019
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: High (≥30) Total Score = 30
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher is unable to sanitize equipment properly.
Corrective Action(s): Manually sanitize all equipment until dishwasher has been repaired and a reinspection has been conducted by the health inspector.
1. Prepare 100 ppm bleach sanitizer in a clean sink by mixing 1/2 teaspoon unscented household bleach per 1L water.
2. Wash equipment in dishwasher.
3. Submerge equipment in the bleach sanitizer for 2 minutes.
4. Air dry equipment before using.
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Buckets of paint were stored on a shelf above food items and single use utensils.
Corrective Action(s): Remove the buckets of paint. Do not store chemicals or similar items together or above food.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Accumulation of debris observed at the following areas:
- Floors and walls underneath equipment and tables
- High contact surfaces such as handles and knobs
- Storage racks in the walk-in cooler and in dry storage area
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all noted areas. Clean regularly to avoid accumulation of debris.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Low temperature dishwasher was unable to dispense chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. 0 ppm detected using test strips. Operator has test strips and uses them to ensure dishwasher is working properly. However, the operator's test strips produce a false result (They produce a purple colour even when testing plain water).
Corrective Action(s): Repair the dishwasher so it is able to dispense chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. Obtain new chlorine test strips that are able to accurately test chlorine concentration between 0-200 ppm. Date to be corrected by: March 6, 2019
Violation Score: 9

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

- Hand washing stations are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels
- Coolers (walk-in, prep) at < or = 4C
- Stand-up freezer at < or = -18C
- Hot holding units (rice, soup) at > or = 60C
- 100 ppm bleach sanitizer is available in spray bottle
- Ventilation hood is maintained. Professional company provides services every 6 months.
- No signs of pests observed during inspection. Kwality Pest Control provides services monthly. Reports available for review.
- Premise is well lit. Lights are equipped with shatterproof covers
- Washroom is equipped with adequate hand washing station
- Permit is posted

Note:
- Ensure all food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized every morning before any food prep starts.