Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
DSOG-CTNUY8
PREMISES NAME
Pearl Hot Pot
Tel: (604) 516-0238
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
7154 Sperling Ave
Burnaby, BC V5E 2W5
INSPECTION DATE
July 12, 2023
TIME SPENT
1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
1 Month
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 = 18
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Sliced green onions stored at room temperature.
- Raw eggs stored at room temperature.
Corrective Action(s): Discard all foods noted above. All cold potentially hazardous foods must be stored at < or = 4C at all times.
Violation Score: 5

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer in designated white bucket in the main kitchen measured 0ppm chlorine bleach concentration. Staff prepared new sanitizer at 100ppm chlorine bleach concentration.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that sanitizer is available at all times.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towels missing inside dispensers at front/back handwashing stations. Staff provided new rolls of paper towels.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure to fully stock all dispensers with paper towels. Replace existing dispensers if unable to stock them with paper towels.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: - Build up of grease on the ventilation hood/exhaust system. Service date is overdue (February 2023), as per service stamp.
- Build up of grease and dirt on ceiling tiles in the main kitchen.
Corrective Action(s): Schedule for a professional cleaning of the noted equipment above. This will be verified during the next follow up inspection.
Violation Score: 3

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

- General sanitation is satisfactory.
- High temperature dishwasher achieved 71C at the plate's level during the final rinse cycle.
- Dry storage area has adequate space and wire racks.
- No signs of pest activity at the time of the inspection. A professional pest control company inspects the premises on a monthly basis. Submit the latest three pest control summary reports to the health inspector.
- FOODSAFE level 1 trained staff on duty. Verified at the time of the inspection.
- Operating Permit posted with a valid decal.
- Washrooms appear to be in sanitary condition.

Temperature control:
- All coolers < or = 4C
- Walk in cooler = 3C
- Walk in freezer = -18C
- Warmers/hot holding units > 60C.
- Working thermometers inside all refrigeration units.