Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
ECAO-D4MTBS
PREMISES NAME
Gaya Korean Restaurant
Tel: (236) 520-1010
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
5240 Rumble St
Burnaby, BC V5J 2B6
INSPECTION DATE
April 24, 2024
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Jason Kim
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
May 01, 2024
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
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 21
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hydrated vermicelli noodles stored at room temperature below cooking line on the floor -worker indicates he added water there about 10 minutes ago

Double stacking of inserts at bar preparation cooler -one tray of bean sprouts
Corrective Action(s): Once noodles are hydrated they are potentially hazardous foods - store in the frige until needed

Do not double stack inserts -one layer only otherwise foods will be above the fill-line and not be kept below 4 deg C
Violation Score: 5

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knife stored between preparation coolers

Knife holder with more knives are food laiden -unsanitary
Corrective Action(s): Dishwash all knives and knife container

Area between prepration coolers cannot be cleaned and sanitized in a practical manner -do not store knives there!
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back kitchen designated handsink covered up with pots/gloves. Workers are using the adjacent utility sink for handwashing

NOTE: this has been cited previously -see November 22, 2022 routine inspection -Continued infractions will require increased enforcement (i.e. ticketing)
Corrective Action(s): Designated handsink must be clear for use and handwashing must be done only there not in the utility food sinks where foods can be contaminated
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Area behind cooking line is grease/food laiden
Floor area under dry storage shelves in back kitchen food laiden -foods such as the open batter powder, container of ginger stored on the floor
Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods on the floor it is harder to mop/clean there and monitor for pests

Once opened keep bulk foods like the batter powder in rodent proof containers

Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: 2 lights are burnt in the kitchen:
-one light at the exhaust hood
-one light in the Walk-in cooler
Corrective Action(s): Replace bulbs to properly illluminate foods
Violation Score: 3

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

Left side preparation cooler in kitchen 2 deg C
Right side preparation cooler 3 deg C
Walk-in cooler 3 deg C
Front Preparation cooler 3 deg C
1-door display 3 deg C

Steamed rice 68 deg C
High temperature washer final rinse at plate 79 deg C

Bleach sanitizer sprays >100ppm chlorine residual

No signs of pests observed -screen door in back intact