INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection JCHW-BFFSX6

PREMISES NAME TAQWA HALAL FOODS		Tel: (604) 572-8950 Fax: (604) 572-8952
PREMISES ADDRESS 200 - 8462 162nd St Surrey, BC V4N 1B4		INSPECTION DATE August 27, 2019	TIME SPENT 0.75 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) 0862766 BC LTD		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] Food Safety Plan [s. 23] Yes Yes Sanitation Plan [s. 24] Yes Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 8

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen meats were stored at room temperature and were beginning to thaw. Staff stated the meat was taken out to clean the cooler units. Corrective Action(s): Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at or below 4C to prevent the growth of pathogens and or the formation of toxins. If frozen foods are removed from the cooler unit, ensure they are returned to the cooler as soon as possible or place foods in another cooler unit when cleaning cooler units. Foods were returned to the cooler at the time of inspection. Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)] Observation: Packaged ready-to-eat sausages were stored below raw meats. Corrective Action(s): Ensure raw meats are stored below ready-to-eat foods to prevent potential contamination of foods and outside packaging. Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

-Walk-in cooler (cutting area) was at 4C. -Walk-in freezer was at -18C. -Back storage area cooler units were at 4C. -Back storage area freezer units ranged from -11C to -18C. -Front area walk-in cooler was at 4C. -Front display coolers were both at 4C. -Front beverage cooler (yogurt beverage) was at 4C. -Front display freezer was at -13C. -Cleaning and sanitizing carried out in 3-compartment sink. -Quats sanitizer dispenser and spray bottles were at 200ppm. Quats sanitizer spray bottle properly labelled. -Equipment sanitized between cutting jobs (approximately 30-40 minutes). Deep cleaning and sanitizing carried out at the end of the day. -Handwash stations accessible and supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid hand soap, and single use paper towels. -Foods produced for the facility are from approved sources. -Random selection of foods in the front storage area were in good condition and within their best before dates. -General sanitation good at the time of inspection. -A few droppings were observed in the facility. Facility serviced by a professional pest control operator on a monthly basis. Significant improvement observed regarding pests. -Washroom clean and well maintained. -Please contact the inspector if you have any questions or concerns.