Report No. LQUN-D8SQA5

INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
LQUN-D8SQA5

PREMISES NAME
I Am Pho

Tel: (778) 928-6083
Fax:

PREMISES ADDRESS
110 - 100 Schoolhouse St
Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V9

INSPECTION DATE
September 4, 2024

TIME SPENT
1 hour

OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Hoang Anh Quoc

NEXT INSPECTION DATE
6 Months

INSPECTION TYPE
Routine

ACTION TAKEN

FOOD 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: Low (≤15) Total Score = 3

Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation:
Some food debris and grease is accumulating on the floor along the base of walls; on walls under and behind equipment, tables & racks; on equipment surfaces between equipment; on shelves; on exterior surfaces of food containers; and on ceiling tiles. This will attract and harbor pests.
Corrective Action(s):
A thorough, deep and detailed cleaning of the whole premises is required to be done. Scrub all surfaces with hot soapy water (degreaser). Move equipment, tables and racks so the walls and floors can be scrubbed. Remove all items off shelves before cleaning them. This requires to be done EVERY night to help eliminate pests.
**Correction date: Sept 18/24**
Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

A routine inspection was completed:
- Bar coolers 4C; far freezer -10C; walk-in-cooler 3C; cook-line coolers 4C; walk-in-freezer -21C; upright freezers -19C or colder; hot holding units above 60C; and thermometers present.
- Low temp dishwasher had [Cl2] of 100ppm during the rinse cycle, as per test strip.
- Quats sanitizer in spray bottles had a strength of 200ppm.
- Hand sinks stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and running hot and cold water.
- All foods stored in food grade containers; covered; date coded; labelled; foods stored in groups with proteins separate or below RTE foods; and foods stored 6" off the floor.
- Aluminum foil lining surfaces are changed nightly.
- No expired foods in use or for sale. FIFO rules being followed.
- General sanitation level is satisfactory, but improvement needed in the mentioned areas to eliminate pests.
- Exhaust canopy and filters professional service and cleaning done in May 2024, next service due in November 2024. Canopy and filters are clean, keep up the frequency you are cleaning them.
- No signs of pests, but staff explained that the premises is being treated for cockroaches. A professional pest company is treating the premises.
- Valid FoodSafe certified staff present.
- Valid health permit and decal posted.

ACTION:
A thorough, detailed cleaning of hard to reach areas requires to be completed to help eliminate the pest problem. Use hot soapy water, degreaser and scrub brush to remove food and grease from floors, walls, tables, and racks. This shall be done every night until there are no longer any pests.