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Chan's Garden

441 Columbia St E, New Westminster · Restaurant

21 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food, grease and other debris noted under cookline, around cutting boards, food storage containers, etc.
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be washed and sanitized. Review and follow your sanitation plan.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Shelving in walk-in cooler lined with carboard and / or tin foil. Cardboard is mouldy.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Discard cardboard and tin foil.
      • 2) All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
      • Violation Score: 9
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Grease still noted under cookline and back wall behind cookline
      • 2) Rats dropping noted under cookline
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) These areas need to be cleaned. Follow your sanitation plan.
      • 2) This area needs to be washed and sanitized immediatly. Continue to monitor the premise for evidence of pests.
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Some cleaning has been completed. More cleaning required:
      • 1) Grease accumulation still noted on fumehood.
      • 2) Some grease and food accumulation still noted under cookline and sides of cooking equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be cleaned. Continue to monitor the premises for evidence of pests and clean and sanitize as needed. Follow your sanitation plan.
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rat droppings noted near back door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize as needed. Continue to monitor premise on a regular basis. Noted pest control records submitted to inspector via email.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease and other debris noted under cookline, noted between equipment on cookline and the fumehood / filters.
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be cleaned. Follow your sanitation plan.
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No liquid soap at designated handsink in kitchen. Prep sink is supplied with liquid soap and paper towel, but raw meat preparation taking place at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) The designated handsink in the kitchen must be supplied with liquid soap and paper towel at all times.
      • 2) Review best handwashing practices with staff. Reminder, gloves do not replace handwashing.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted frozed block of prawns cooled in a bucket of water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Follow your food safety plan. Frozen foods must be thawed under running cold water, in the coolers or small amounts in the microwave.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher @ 0 ppm chlorine
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure dishwasher has a final rinse of at least 50 ppm chlorine at all times.
      • 2) Use chlorine test strips to test the chlorine concentration of the final rinse on a daily basis.
      • Violation Score: 25
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: low temperature dishwasher @ 0 ppm Chlorine
      • Corrective Action(s): This is a repeat offence. Dishwasher must maintain a final rinse of at least 50 ppm chlorine at all times. Note: test strips available on-site. Maintain daily logs of the final rinse concentration.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No liquid soap provided at handsinks in kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure liquid soap is provided at handsinks at all times. Review best handwashing practices. Note: handsanitizer does not replace handwashing and cannot be used in place of liquid soap.
      • Violation Score: 15
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Front right mini cooler measure ambient temperatures at 11C.
      • 2. Approx 8boxes of meats being left at room temperature as they are preparing the meats.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. All hazadous foods in this cooler are discarded. Only canned/boxed drinks left
      • 2. All boxes of meats are returned to the cooler. Please take out one box at a time as meats are being prepared. Do not take out excessive amounts of food just for it to sit at room temperature.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach water sanitizer in the bucket measure 10ppm at the begining.
      • Corrective Action(s): Instructed more bleach to be added. Chlorine measure 100ppm once more bleach is added.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Most containers that hold chopped vegetables and prepared meats observed stored without lid or cover.
      • 2. Bowl used as scoop observed.
      • 3. Ice machine observed to have mildew growth.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please ensure ALL containers that is not in active use is stored with a lid or have a cover
      • 2. Please ensure all scoops stored inside the food bin have handles. Please ensure handles do not touch the food
      • 3. Please empty the ice machine, clean and sanitize. Please discard the first round of ice.
      • To be corrected by: Jun 28, 2024
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed:
      • - behind the dry noodle bin by the cabinet by the kitchen door.
      • - under the dishpit area
      • - by the hallway in front of the staff washroom (where all the sticky traps are placed)
      • Corrective Action(s): Please work with pest control company to eliminate the pests.
      • Please email latest pest control report to EHO
      • To be corrected by: July 17, 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Rodent droppings observed along the dishpit area. Behind the dry noodle bin by the cabinets by the kitchen entrance.
      • 2. Taps and faucet of the handwashing sink in the kitchen observed to be sticky and grimy.
      • 3. Wire shelving observed to be sticky, grimy, and dusty
      • 4. Handles of coolers/walk in coolers observed to be sticky
      • 5. The following areas also need to be deep cleaned:
      • - Area around the handles of the walk in cooler - observed with dried grease/sauces
      • - Wall by the chopping board - accumulation of meat juices observed dried onto the wall
      • - Shelving/cupboard that holds all the sauces by the cookline - accumulation of grease and grime
      • - Wall/floor joints of be dry storage area - dusty with debris accumulation.
      • - Seams and seals of the two door cooler - grease and grime accumulation.
      • - Shelving and fan guard of the two door cooler - grease, grime, and dust accumulation
      • 6. Ventilation hood observed to have grease accumulation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the kitchen, especially the noted areas.
      • To be corrected by: July 3, 2024
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Left Mini cooler in the front not holding 4C and below.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please service the left mini cooler to maintain 4C and below.
      • OR
      • Place up a sign saying "Canned drinks and Non-perishable only. No perishable foods." for both mini coolers.
      • Right mini cooler also not at 4C and below, however it is only storing canned drinks.
      • To be corrected by: July 3, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Wooden cutting block concaved in and is no longer suitable to be disinfected adequately
      • 2) Back flow preventer behind dishwasher leaking 1 drop every 3-5 seconds
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) REMOVE WOODEN CUTTING BLOCK FROM PREMISES
      • 2) New backflow preventor ordered and testing scheduled on Oct 31st
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temperature dishware washer measured to have 0 ppm chlorine on final rinse
      • Corrective Action(s): Perform alternative dishware washing as discussed.
      • - Fill half of the sink with 100 ppm chloine solution
      • - Run all dishware in the dishwasher for the soap and rinse step
      • - Submerge all dishware in sink with 100 ppm chlorine solution
      • - Air dry
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sauce kept on floor level
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated sauce above floor level at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Box of frozen meat observed to be thawing in room temperature. Contents measured to be at 0C at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated frozen meat into walk in cooler. Thaw frozen items in walk in cooler or under running cold water.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Wooden cutting block concave in and is no longer suitable to be disinfected adequately
      • 2) Backflow preventer behind the dishwasher observed to be leaking 1 drop every 3-5 seconds.
      • 3) Low temperature dishwasher measured to have 0 ppm chlorine.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) REMOVE wooden cutting block from kitchen.
      • 2) Repair/replace backflow preventer so that it does not leak
      • 3) Use low temperature dishwasher only for the soap and rinse cycle.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Temperature log not maintained or updated since Aug.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to maintain and update temperature log on a daily basis.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked noodles observed to be cooling on metal table beside the dishwasher pit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Counter space next to dishwasher pit is not for food prep, DO NOT DO FOOD PREP THERE.
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION: Following food items observed to be kept in room temperature:
      • - 4 tubs of noodles at 21C (prepared more than 4 hours ago)
      • - Bean sprouts at 18C (prepared 30 min)
      • - Cut vegetables 17C (prepared 1 hour ago)
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator voluntarily discarded noodles at the time of inspection. Bean sprouts and vegetables were relocated into the walk in cooler.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer pail measured to have 0 ppm chlorine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator restocked pail with 100 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 30 bags on jasmine rice and a tub of sauce observed to be kept on floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure food is not kept directly on the floor.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One box of frozen squid observed to be thawing at room temperature measured to be at -2C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated frozen squid box into the walk in cooler.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back screen door observed to have an opening on the top part of the door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure there are no potential entrance for pests.
      • Date To Be Corrected: May 9th
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: 1) Wooden cutting block observed to be chipped.
      • 2) 2 door cooler racks observed to be rusted.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator agreed to cover wooden cutting block with metal sheet ontop to ensure the surface is suitable for food prep.
      • 2) Repair or replace racks so that they are durable, non-absorbant, and easily cleanable material.
      • Date To Be Completed: Jun 2nd.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
      • Observation: Multiple single use containers from ice cream boxes observed to be used as storage.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all single use containers and replace them with reusable ones.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Temperature log not maintained or updated.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure Temperature logs are updated on a daily basis.
      • Date To be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knives stored in crevices (wooden chopping block)
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated all knives to the dishwasher. Ensure to educate ALL STAFF on required practices.
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Following Food items observed to be kept in room temperature:
      • - 4 Tubs of Noodles at 14C (prepared 1.5 hours ago)
      • - Chopped lettuce at 11C (prepared 1 hour ago)
      • - Bean sprouts at 13C (prepared 3 hours ago)
      • - Cooked chicken at 11C (prepared last night, and pulled out of the walk in cooler 3 hours ago)
      • - Multiple frozen fried items under 0C
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated noodles, lettuce, and fried items into the walk in cooler. Bean sprouts and cooked chicken were voluntarily discarded by the operator at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff observed attempting to washing hands directly over top of thawing shrimps in the sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): EHO stopped staff from washing hands ontop of food. Ensure hand washing sinks are used and staff does not wash hands over top of food items in the kitchen.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) THIS IS A REPEAT INFRACTION: Several containers of food stored on floor without covers.
      • 2) Raw eggs stored on top shelf over ready to eat items
      • 3) Food observed to be prepped in dishwasher area
      • 4) Knives stored in crevices (wooden chopping block) and rice scoops stored in warm water baths
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure food items are covered and stored off floor level
      • 2) Ensure raw proteins are stored on bottom shelf
      • 3) DO NOT prepare food in dishwasher area
      • 4) DO NOT keep knives in crevices that cannot be sanitized.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Old rodent droppings observed in back storage area to the right of the staff washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Oct 25
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back screen door observed to be open at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator closed back screen door at the time of inspection. Ensure back screen door is closed at all times when there is no need to leave it open.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk in cooler first measured to be at 9C. Operator reported that the cooler fans shut off without warning and he had to turn on the cooler 5 min prior to the start of the inspection. Temperature measurement taken after 10 min resulted in 3C inside the walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair / Replace walk in cooler fans so that it is able to provide 4C or lower at all times. ENSURE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE LOG AT LEAST 3 TIMES A DAY.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator unable to provide FoodSafe level 1 certificate at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Certification could not be verified. Have certification on site at all times.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  19. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 tubs of deep fried prawns and 1 tub of cooked rice was cooling from the previous evening (measured 17C internal at the time of inspection, 11:20 am)
      • Corrective Action(s): discarded. ensure that all hot potentially hazardous foods are cooled quickly (60C to 20C in 2 hours, then down to 4C in 4 hours)
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach water sanitizer solution not available at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): made 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution at the time of inspection.
      • Operator will keep buckets of bleach water for sanitizing during work shift.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Several containers of food stored on the floor and without covers in the walk-in cooler and freezer
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store food products on the floor, must be stored on shelves 15cm from the ground
      • Ensure that all food products are covered and protected
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: rodent droppings and shredded insulation found in the following areas;
      • -in the bottom of the white shelves near the kitchen/bar door
      • -around the back door (between wall and floor)
      • -around the dishwasher (between wall and floor)
      • Corrective Action(s): remove the rodent droppings and clean area using bleach water
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food splatter and build up observed around central cutting block and knife holder, as well as on cooking area shelves
      • Corrective Action(s): clean the areas on a more frequent basis.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: black garbage bags used for storing portioned frozen meats
      • Corrective Action(s): do not use garbage bags for storage of food products
      • Violation Score: 3
  21. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions