Chow's Kitchen
B - 2579 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant
14 inspections
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Rice scoop was observed placed on top of the rice cooker.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to place the rice scoop in a clean, dry container and wash + sanitize every four hours or place in an ice bath. This is to ensure germs do not grow on the utensil that comes into contact with food.
- Date to be corrected by: immediately
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: At the time of inspection, no sanitizer was observed. Operator had prepared a sanitizer bucket that was measuring 10 ppm chlorine.
- Corrective Action(s): A sanitizer bucket of 200 ppm chlorine was prepared with EHO's test strips. Ensure a sanitizer bucket or bottle is always prepared and being used to sanitize food contact surfaces during operation. Ensure to obtain chlorine test strips to measure the sanitizer concentration is at 100-200 ppm chlorine at all times.
- Date to be corrected by: immediately
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1. Oil drippings were observed on the edge of the ventilation hood.
- 2. Dust accumulation observed on the fan of the walk-in cooler.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Corrected During Inspection: Staff member has cleaned the oil dripping. Ensure to have cleaning done for the entire ventilation hood on a routinely basis.
- Date to be corrected by: immediately
- 2. Ensure to clean the dust on the walk-in cooler fan so it does not contaminate food items in the walk-in cooler. Ensure food items are covered adequately.
- Date to be corrected by: Today
- Violation Score: 3
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Ongoing mouse activity in the premises. A small number of mouse droppings were visible on the floor behind the cooking equipment.
- Corrective Action(s): *Protect food ingredients with soft packaging (eg. flour, sugar, rice, etc) from mice by storing them in rigid plastic bins with lids.
- *Inspect the premises for holes/cracks/gaps that could serve as entry points for mice and seal them with rodent-resistant material.
- *Follow any/all recommendations of your pest control technician towards eliminating mouse activity in the premises.
- Violation Score: 9
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw eggs (>10) placed at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Staff had moved the eggs into walk-in cooler at this time.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have raw eggs stored in cooler at all times. Any cold potentially hazardous food stored above 4'C for more than 2 hours must be discarded.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer bucket had 0ppm chlorine measured. 200ppm chlorine was prepared and staff was advised to have all food contact surfaces sanitized at this time.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the sanitizer solution prepared and food prep surfaces sanitized BEFORE initiating any food prep in the morning.
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A cardboard box was placed inside the handwashing sink at the beginning of the inspection. Staff had removed the box. Handwashing sink was adequately supplied with liquid soap, paper towels and hot/cold running water.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the handwashing sink accessible for use at all times, as this is the ONLY handwashing station available in the kitchen.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Rice scoop stored directly above rice cooker.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the scoop stored in a sanitized container, not directly above the rice cooker or counter-top. Obtain proper scoops for dry storage bins.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Mouse droppings (<5) observed on floor behind a chest freezer and underneath 2 comp sink. Traps in place. Professional pest control company contracted for a monthly visit.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have all droppings removed and affected areas sanitized.
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings observed on floor beside the chest freezer (at the end of kitchen by the grill)
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove droppings
- 2) Sanitize areas with bleach
- 3) Contact pest control
- Correct by: Immediately
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1) Significant debris/dirt underneath 2 compartment sink
- 2) Blackened thick grease buildup on floor underneath cooking line
- 3) Various surfaces are not clean and food containers are stored right next to them (ie. old receipt machine, old boxes, old cardboard, etc).
- 4) Strong odour from grease trap throughout entire kitchen
- Corrective Action(s): Clean all above mentioned areas thoroughly. De- clutter kitchen and remove any items not needed for kitchen. Have grease trap serviced/emptied
- Correct by: today
- Violation Score: 15
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Various counters/shelves/tables used to store food containers are made of unfinished wood that is prone to moisture/mold if left unsealed
- Corrective Action(s): Paint/finish all raw wood surfaces that are used for any food storage/container storage/kitchen use.
- Correct by: this week
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Various surfaces are not smooth/easy to clean. Flooring underneath 2 compartment sink is not smooth, ceiling area near stovetop has insulation coming out of tiles
- Corrective Action(s): Continue to work on and repair kitchen areas to be mainted per the original approved plans.
- Correct by: This week and ongoing
- Violation Score: 1
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
- Observation: Operator's FOODSAFE certificate has expired
- Corrective Action(s): Operator is to retake FOODSAFE or valid equivalent immediately
- Correct by: This week
- Violation Score: 1
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): utensils kept in dirty bin
- Corrective Action(s): all utensils removed, washed by hand and bin was thrown out.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: wall behind 2 comp sink is dirty
- Corrective Action(s): wall needs to be washed and/or covered with a non permeable material.
- Violation Score: 5
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions