Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
253410
PREMISES NAME
Waves Coffee House (New West)		Tel: (604) 553-3953
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
599 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L 3B9		INSPECTION DATE
February 19, 2025		TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Himanshu Varshney		NEXT INSPECTION DATE
February 26, 2025
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: Low (≤15) Total Score = 6
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: - Ants observed around the dishwashing area.
Corrective Action(s): Corrective action: increase sanitation here. There is accumulation
of food debris and moisture that must be
minimized.
Date To Be Correct By : Feb. 26/25

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: - Food debris ( chocolate chips ) noted at the barista bar.
Corrective Action(s): Corrective action : clean up the chocolate chips. Food debris
will attract pests.
Date To Be Correct By : Feb. 26/25
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: - Hot water pressure at the back hand sink is low.
- Water was seen leaking from under the dishwasher

Corrective Action(s): Corrective action: repair handsink so there is adequate
hot water pressure for handwashing.
Ensure these are no leaks from
the dishwasher and other major
equipment ( coolers )
Date To Be Correct By : Feb. 26/25
Violation Score: 3

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

Initial Inspection for change of ownership. No changes to the layout
of the facility, menu, or overall operations.
- Received approved floor plan, food safety plan and sanitation plan.

Temperature controls :
- Reach in cooler : 3°C
- Reach in freezer : - 18°C
- Prep cooler : 3°C
- Display cooler : 4°C
- No hot holding at the time. Soup sales have been discontinued for
the season.

General :
- Running hot and cold water is available.
- Front hand wash station is supplied with liquid soap and
paper towels.
- Back hand wash station is fully supplied however the hot water
pressure is low and unable for facilitate proper handwashing.
( See violation 308 )
- High temperature dishwasher achieved 75.4°C for final rinse
temperature at the plate level.
- 200 - 400 ppm QUATS sanitizer is available.
* Have EcoLab recalibrate the concentration to fall between
200-400ppm, not above this range.
- Pest control contract is in place with Abell for monthly service.
-> Forward the last three reports to the EHO for review.
- Operator has valid food safety training.

Health approval is granted today.

This does not exempt you from obtaining
approval from other required agencies.

- Follow - up inspection to occur on February 26, 2025.