Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
YTAN-CV6S39
PREMISES NAME
Clove - The Art of Dining
Tel: (604) 547-3501
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
101/102 - 14310 64th Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 1Z1
INSPECTION DATE
August 29, 2023
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Sukhvinder Kang
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
September 06, 2023
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
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 42
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Sink + Surface sanitizer spray bottles measured 0 ppm. Sanitizer dispenser was not working properly.
2) Bar glasswasher had no sanitizer (bottle was empty). 0 ppm iodine detected.
Corrective Action(s): 1) Have your dispenser serviced. As previously discussed, ensure to check the sanitizer concentration with your test strips on a DAILY basis. Staff manually mixed Sink + Surface sanitizer in the meantime.
2) Iodine bottle was replaced with a new one at time of inspection. As discussed, ensure to use your test strips for monitoring on a daily basis. 12.5 - 25 ppm iodine required.
Violation Score: 15

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Hand sink in dishwashing area had a broken paper towel dispenser.
2) Hand sink next to prep cooler was missing easily accessible liquid hand soap (wall-mounted soap dispenser was not in use and the additional soap pump was stored in a corner behind other items).
3) Hand sink in the corner next to frying area was storing equipment and was inaccessible as a trolley/cart was stored in front of it.
4) Hand sink at bar was missing paper towels.
Corrective Action(s): ALL designated hand washing sinks must be properly equipped with liquid soap and paper towels in properly working dispensers. Staff supplied all hand sinks and cleared obstructions at time of inspection.
Any broken dispensers are to be repaired or replaced within 1 week.
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Significant fruit fly/drain fly activity at the bar and in the back area.
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all surfaces at the bar on a daily basis (counters, fridge handles, soda gun nozzles, beverage dispensers/spouts, etc.). Also ensure to keep all food/ingredients in the back area properly covered/in pest-proof containers with secure lids.
Correct by: Immediately.
Violation Score: 3

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: One section of the door sweep for the back door had broken off.
Corrective Action(s): Replace entire door sweep with a more durable one (such as steel).
Correct by: 1 week
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: 1) Ventilation hood filters were dusty/greasy.
2) Some deep cleaning required in hard-to-reach areas under/around cooking equipment and around spice stations.
Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure staff are cleaning and sanitizing ventilation hood filters regularly in between professional cleanings. Filters should be washed weekly or bi-weekly, depending on need.
2) Ensure deep cleaning is done at least once a week.
Correct by: 1 week.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: 1) Sink + Surface dispenser was not working. Sanitizer dispensed measured 0 ppm (lactic acid/DDBSA).
2) Some hand sinks had broken soap or paper towel dispensers.
Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace all dispensers.
Correct by: 1 week.
Violation Score: 3

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

- Routine inspection conducted.
- Only one hand washing sink in the kitchen was easily accessible and properly stocked. See violation code 401 above.
- Sink + Surface sanitizer was manually mixed and tested to be within acceptable range (lactic acid/DDBSA). Dispenser was not working and test strips were not being used daily. See violation codes 302 and 308 above.
- High-temperature dishwasher reached 73C at the dish surface during rinse cycle. Good - minimum of 71C required at the dish surface.
- Ensure to monitor glasswasher at bar with test strips daily. See violation code 302 above.
- Coolers measured 4C or colder. Each equipped with accurate thermometers.
- Freezers measured -18C or colder.
- No hot-holding at time of inspection.
- Food properly stored in prep coolers and walk-in cooler. All food stored in coolers covered and off the floor, with good separation between raw and ready-to-eat food items.
- Dry storage areas organized, however, ensure all bins are properly covered with secure lids to prevent attraction of pests.
- General sanitation satisfactory. Some deep cleaning required, as noted in violation code 306 above.
- Staff onsite had valid FoodSafe certification.
- Regular pest control servicing is still in place. As discussed, continued servicing for fruit flies/drain flies is needed, and back door sweep to be replaced. See violation codes 304 and 305 above.