Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
ALUI-D4KMBC
PREMISES NAME
Blend Bubble Tea
Tel: (778) 385-9342
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
A - 3266 Coast Meridian Rd
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 3N4
INSPECTION DATE
April 19, 2024
TIME SPENT
1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Ken Buencamino/Yoseb Vardeh
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
April 25, 2024
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections, Issue Correction Order
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
No
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 39
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No bleach present to sanitize dishware
Corrective Action(s): Manager purchased bleach during inspection
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 6
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoop for ice machine is sitting int he ice machine with the handle touching the ice
Corrective Action(s): Remove the scoop and place it in a separate container
Violation Score: 3

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Rodent droppings observed udnerneath the dry food storage rack and in the cabinets under the coffee machine
Corrective Action(s): Remove the droppings by performing a deep clean and clean these areas with a bleach solution
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 9

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Large hole found in the drywall next to the handwashing station
Corrective Action(s): Repair the hole to prevent pest infestations
Correct by: two weeks
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Grease and food debris accumulating under equipment, grease buildup on the ventilation hood filters
Corrective Action(s): Perform a deep clean of hte kitchen and celan the filters in the ventilation hood
Correct by: Thursday
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Faucet for handwashing sink is still loose and difficult to operate (turn on/off)
Corrective Action(s): A correction order has been issued; have the faucet repaired immediately
Violation Score: 15

501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
Observation: Manager on duty does not have FOODSAFE and is the only person on shift during time of inspection
Corrective Action(s): Obtain FOODSAFE Level 1 certification
Correct by: 1 week
Violation Score: 1

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

General Comments:
-Upright cooler in back of kitchen at 4 deg C or less
-Upright freezer at -18 deg C or less
-Chest freezer at -19.1 deg C
-Mini fridge at 3.9 deg C
-Overcounter and undercounter coolers at 4 deg C or less