Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Wild Thyme
Tel: (604) 363-6513
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
705 12th St
New Westminster, BC V3M 4J7
INSPECTION DATE
January 31, 2024
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Marwan Kanj
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
1 Month
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
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 17
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back dough area handsink and hot area handsink missing paper towels.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all handsinks are stocked with paper towels in paper towel dispensers
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Rodent droppings noted in the following areas:
-POS area cubbies
-around the grease trap at the 2 compartment sink
-under the POS area countertops across from the yogurt refrigerator
-along the back wall in the back dough prep area
-in the storage cubbies around the dough flattener
Corrective Action(s): Clean the above area and sanitize with 100 ppm chlorine
Violation Score: 9

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: POS area handsink does not have cold water
Corrective Action(s): Repair the handsink and ensure that all handsinks are stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water.
due: 4 days
Violation Score: 3

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

=BOH and FOH handwash stations stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water
=Walk-in cooler (2C), prep coolers (R: 0C and L: 0C), POS 2 door cooler (2C), dishwasher area undercounter cooler (0C), new bar prep cooler (1C) measured < 4 degrees C
=Storage room chest freezer measured -15C and rice hot holding measured 65C
=Kitchen high temperature dishwasher had a final rinse temperature of 71.9 C at the dish surface (minimum 71 C required for proper sanitizing)
=Bar high temperature dishwasher had a final rinse temperature of 77.0 C at the dish surface (minimum 71 C required for proper sanitizing)
=Surface sanitizer solution approximately 200 ppm QUATS in spray bottles
=General food storage practices satisfactory at the time of inspection. Foods properly stored off the floor and covered and raw meats stored below ready-to-eat foods.
=Ice machine was maintained in a sanitary manner
=Staff hygiene satisfactory at the time of inspection, operator's FOODSAFE level 1 expired. Take FOODSAFE level 1 and ensure that certification is on site for review.
=Permit posted in a conspicuous location

Operator has expanded into the furthest south unit in the building and added a bar. Reviewed bar layout and floor plans, operator must submit updated floor plans with added seats (36/20), bar handsink, washing machine relocation, and storage room freezer.
Reviewed with operator that any and all future changes to the facility must be applied for and given approval prior to commencing changes/renovations. Ensure that operator obtains health approval in writing prior to any changes being made.