INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection 259690

PREMISES NAME Veerji Fish 'N' Grill		Tel: (604) 776-1919 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 103 - 2494 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford, BC V2T 2Y2		INSPECTION DATE August 4, 2023	TIME SPENT 2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)		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 No Sanitation Plan [s. 24] Yes Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 21

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: During inspection hand washing stations were not equipped with paper towel. Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: Ensure all hand washing stations are adequately equipped with hot/cold water, paper towel, liquid soap. Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: 1) Observed products stored in walk-in fridge that were uncovered. 2) Observed food products stored on the ground throughout the facility. Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: 1) Ensure all food products in storage are held & covered with food-grade equipment (containers & plastics). 2) Ensure all food products are stored 6-inches above the ground. Violation Score: 3 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)] Observation: Observation: Observed a fixture (hand washing station) near the payment area with a non-functioning cold water tap. Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: Repair/replace the aforementioned fixture to be in good working order. Date to be corrected by: 1 week. Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

- Hand washing stations were not equipped during inspection - Washroom was equipped with hot/cold water, paper towel, liquid soap Temperatures: - Walk-in fridge was below 4C; internal probe temperature of curry 2.8C - Prep-fridge 1 was below 4C - Prep-fridge 2 was below 4C * Prep-fridge 3 was 12C, as per staff, unit is only used during lunch rush for a maximum time of 2 hours - Drink fridge was below 4C, no perishable products - Chest freezer was below -18C, internal probe temperature -23C - Upright freezer was at -14.4C, however, products were solid to touch - Thermometers present in all fridges and freezers - Red Bull fridge was below 4C; no perishable products General sanitation & Maintenance: - 3-compartment sink, plugs, & bleach available (was not in use during inspection) - Bleach sanitizer in buckets available & was measured at a concentration of 200ppm - Ventilation hood was in good order & maintained during inspection ~ Next service due Sept./2023 - No signs of pests during inspection - Washroom was clean & sanitary - Food products are from an approved source; staff on-site provided invoices Administration: - Permit is conspicuously posted; decal is up-to-date * Temperature logs are not available; ensure to start & maintain - FoodSafe Level 1, or equivalent was available during inspection - Pest control in place, records were not available as owner was not present during inspection.