Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
AHEN-BF8SXQ
PREMISES NAME
Bear Creek Market
Tel: (604) 591-6182
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
1 - 8776 140th St
Surrey, BC V3W 5L3
INSPECTION DATE
August 20, 2019
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Nirmalpal Kaur Pamma
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
August 23, 2019
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
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 = 12
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
Observation: Permit to operate was not available on-site. Operator stated that they have misplaced their permit to operate.
Corrective Action(s): Operator filled out the health operating permit replacement form and provided a $30.00 payment via cheque made to Fraser Health for the processing fee.
Violation Score: 1

212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
Observation: Kulfi was observed in an ice cream freezer without any labelling on it. Operator stated that they usually sell kulfi during the summer time only. Operator stated that the kulfi is prepared on-site using Meadowfresh milk that was available in the walk-in-cooler and washable stainless steel cone-shaped equipment to shape the kulfi on-site. Operator stated that they heat the milk until it boils, then cool it in the walk-in-cooler, then freeze it before packaging and selling it in a frozen state.
Corrective Action(s): This facility does not have health approval to make kulfi on-site at the time. Submit a food safety plan and sanitation plan specific to the kulfi processing and sale on-site for review and health approval; Correct within 2 weeks. In addition, refer to CFIA's labelling requirements as well to comply with them.
Violation Score: 1

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Rodent droppings were observed in the following areas:
1) Cabinet near the front service area
2) Shelving unit (2 areas) in the back storage area
3) 2 corners in the electrical room.
Corrective Action(s): Disinfect the affected areas with bleach water and remove the rodent droppings; Correct today. Monitor for signs of recent pest activity. Continue with the pest control program, keeping the doors closed, and keeping food covered in all storage areas.
Violation Score: 9

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: Light covers were not in place in the back food prep. area (in the ceiling) and back storage area.
Corrective Action(s): Replace the two light covers that are currently missing; Correct within 1 month.
Violation Score: 1

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

Food preparation area:
-Both handsinks were supplied with liquid soap, hot and cold running water, and paper towels.
-Walk-in-cooler (in the food store area), sweets display cooler, prep. cooler, under-the-counter cooler, and upright cooler were at or below 4 degrees C.
-Refrigeration units were equipped with thermometers.Two broken thermometers were removed however extra thermometers were available on-site.
-A probe thermometer was available on-site.
-2-compartment sink was supplied with hot and cold running water and drain plugs. 2-compartment sink dishwashing sign was provided to the Operator.
-100-200 ppm chlorine sanitizer was available inside two labelled spray bottles.
-Grease buildup was removed from the floor and sides of cooking equipment. Ventilation hood was in a clean condition.
-Extra garbage bags filled with waste on-site near the corner were removed.
-Person-in-charge has completed a FOODSAFE Level 1 course on March 21, 2019 based on a temporary certificate.

Food store area:
-Cleaning improvements were made.
-Freezers were at or below -18 degrees C.
-Walk-in-cooler was at or below 4 degrees C. Food products were covered in the walk-in-cooler.
-Pest control program via Citiwide pest control was in place. Pest control reports were dated August 19, 2019 and August 12, 2019. Snaptraps and glue board was in place.
-Backdoor had a screen in place.
-Hole in the wall near the other backdoor was sealed.
-Extra meat slicer was removed from the back storage area.