Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
DNGG-DB6UJP
PREMISES NAME
Pho 99 (SFU)
Tel: (604) 423-2699
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
8901 Cornerstone Mews
Burnaby, BC V5A 4Y6
INSPECTION DATE
November 19, 2024
TIME SPENT
1.33 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Tien Ryder Tran
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
November 26, 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
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 19
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - "Mixed Rice Paper" prepared on-site and offered for sale. Product is vacuum packaged and displayed at ambient temperature.
*Product preparation and finished product safety has not been reviewed. Health Approval to prepare this product at the premises has not been granted.
Corrective Action(s): - Remove product from display. Sale of this product is not permitted until a Food Safety Plan and finished product lab analysis for water activity has been conducted.

- In order to prepare product on-site and offer it for sale, written Health Approval is required. Submit the following information for review for Health Approval:

1. Ingredient List
2. Food Safety Plan
3. Lab Analysis Results for Water Activity.

[Correction Date: Immediately]

"Mixed Rice Paper" Ingredient List: rice flour, tapioca flour, dry shrimp, seasoned fried onion, peanut, Vietnamese coriander, salt, sugar

Violation Score: 5

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Bean sprouts stored in water at ambient temperature: 8C
Corrective Action(s): - Bean sprouts are considered a potentially hazardous food and must be stored/ displayed at or below 4C. Bean sprouts are served raw and/ or are minimally cooked.
- Store bean sprouts in the cooler (≤4C) or in ice water. Replace ice frequently throughout the day as it melts.
- Food handlers state that bean sprouts were stored in ice water; however, ice melted. Replace ice water.

[Correction Date: Immediately]
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: - Food debris, grease, and grime accumulation observed in the following areas:
- Under and behind all coolers and freezers (especially floor/ wall edges) in the kitchen and dining room.
- Around all grease traps and dishwashing area.
- Under kitchen food preparation tables.
- Under and behind ice machine.
- Floors and walls in kitchen.
Corrective Action(s): - Thoroughly clean above noted areas and all other surfaces and hard to reach areas.

[Correction Date: 26-Nov-2024]
Violation Score: 9

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

- Handsinks are accessible and provided with hot and cold water, liquid soap and paper towels.
- Cold Holding Equipment are maintaining acceptable temperatures (≤4C):
- Walk-In Cooler: 4C
- Prep Coolers and Inserts: ≤4C
- Beverage Cooler: 3C
- Freezers are maintaining food in a frozen state:
- Ice Cream Freezer: -14C
- Chest Freezer (1): -19C
- Chest Freezer (2): -23C
- Chest Freezer (3): -27C
- Double Door Freezer (near dishwasher): -20C
- Double Door Freezer (beside walk-in cooler): -18C
- Frigidaire Single Door Upright Freezer: -22C
- Temperature monitoring record for November 2024 for coolers and freezers appear maintained daily.
- Hot potentially hazardous foods are being hot held at acceptable temperatures (≥60C):
- Rice: 71C
- Spicy Broth: 62C
- Beef Broth: 88C
- Food storage practices appear satisfactory. Food is protected from contamination.
- Interior of ice machine appears maintained in a sanitary condition. Ice scoops are stored in a clean container outside ice machine.
- Wiping cloths stored in 100-200 ppm chlorine bleach sanitizing solution.
- Low Temperature Chemical Sanitizing Dishwasher: 50 ppm chlorine residual
- Chlorine test strips available to verify sanitizer concentration.
- Employee states that regular pest control services are provided by a pest control company.
- Permit to Operate posted.