Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
ADIG-CETUSS
PREMISES NAME
Pho Aldergrove
Tel:
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
26533 28A Ave
Aldergrove, BC V4W 3A8
INSPECTION DATE
May 27, 2022
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Tran Ut
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
May 31, 2022
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD 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
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 27
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Rodent feces observed along window sills, along the entire length of the front window.
No rodents seen during the inspection.
Two customer seating areas in this section of the restaurant.
Feces observed behind the small drink display cooler.
Feces observed in the corners of the Men's Washroom.
Corrective Action(s): Operator said some feces in the back corners are old.
Note that rodent feces and urine attract other rodents.
All feces need to be cleaned with bleach solution and wearing mask and gloves.
Bleach mix was demonstrated during the inspection. You can follow HealthLink BC resources for more information.
Put all dry storage items in the closet AND in the kitchen in plastic, lidded containers.
Date to be completed by: May 31, 2022.
Violation Score: 9

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Back chest freezer and equipment storage area is cluttered and there are some candy wrappers on the floor.
Small amounts of rodent feces in this area.
Large gap between locked door (entrance to storage) and floor.
Vent has large size mesh that may allow entry into restaurant.
Floor has crack along floor boards that may allow entry through wall and opening around drains of 3 comp sink and the floor on the other side.
Corrective Action(s): Clear and clean back storage room; clean up any rodent feces by next week.
Remove unnecessary items and clutter or any harbourage materials.
Replace vent mesh with finer mesh by next week.
Seal all cracks and/or install firm baseboards. Put a rodent resistent sealant along baseboards and cracks or temporarily put steel wool in holes and cracks.
Install a firm, rodent resistent door sweep.
Date to be completed by: June 3, 2022.
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Food debris, grease and grime visible along front service area behind hand sink, garbage and recycling bin.
Grease behind grill area on the floor.
Grease along the walls and visible grease on the ventilation fume hood.
Fallen whole onions, garlic peels and noodles in various places especially under grill lines.

Dry storage area:
Mat in front has food debris that can attract rodents.
Some spilled food debris and bags piled at the bottom of this closet.

Mop sink area:
Sink has grime that needs cleaning. Room is cluttered and difficult to access for inspections and cleaning.

Under 3 comp sink and line cooler:
Dirt and grime build up that needs cleaning.
Corrective Action(s): Deep clean all areas mentioned with soap and hot water.
Thorougly sanitize all areas that we went through during the inspection that appeared to have rodent feces.
Use a commercial degreaser to remove grease.
Date to be completed by: May 31, 2022.
Violation Score: 9

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

Kitchen prep counters are generally clean.
Dining area tables generally clean.
Sanitizers including bleach mixtures are available.
Chlorine bleach sanitizer 100ppm.
Operator has plastic bins in the facility.

Operator agreed to clean mouse feces immediately today before supper time.
Operator agreed to be closed on Monday and complete deep cleaning of the premises.

Operator needs to call a pest control company for on-going rodent inspection and maintenance.
Operator has purchased sticky traps. Please note that boxed, caged traps are ideal.

Follow up inspection will be required on next Tuesday. Operator said he will be closed Monday for deep cleaning.