Skip to content
Loading map…

Delicious Pho

160 - 1169 Pacific St, Coquitlam · Restaurant

17 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Noted stuff stored directly on the floor in storage area in the corner near hand washing sink- Creating harboring/breeding for pests
      • Corrective Action(s): -Organize and store all stuff on shelving units at least 6" off of floor to prevent breeding/hiding places for pests and aid cleaning
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach in spray bottle in front registered 0 concentration at time of visit
      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure bleach solution has enough concentration ( check daily ) 1 teaspoon in 1 liter of water = 100 ppm
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Broken tiles noted in corner of the dry storage area ( near dish washer
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/ replace the broken tiles
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: - Raw meat/chicken noted above soup/cooked foods and vegetable in walk in cooler
      • - Foods noted without proper cover/lid
      • -Bucket of foods noted on the floor
      • Corrective Action(s): - Store all raw animal origin foods in one shelving unit or ONLY ON LOWER SHELF
      • - Cover all foods either by lid or food grade wrapping material
      • - Keep all food products off of floor in walk in cooler / freezer or kitchen
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: A lot of stuff stored in the corner of the facility ( dry storage near hand washing sink) creating a possible harborage area for pest
      • Corrective Action(s): - Organize store on shelving units off of the floor to aid cleaning and monitoring for pest activity
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Poor cleaning noted in cabinet under sink and behind/under beside equipment
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted hot food being cooled at room temp of food still very hot 70 oC- staff is not familiar with proper cooling procedure ( time- temp)
      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure to follow proper cooling procedure :
      • Cool from 60 to 20 oC in less then 2 hrs, from 20 to 4 oC in less then 4 hrs
      • use : Cooling stick/cooling wand- use ice water bath- use small SS containers
      • Due to nature of this facility( lots of stock/soup) provide cooling stick ( enough number) to aid cooling
      • Violation Score: 5
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Noted raw meat/shrimp ... are stored above veg/ready to eat products or cooked foods in walk in cooler and prep cooler
      • -Noted foods being prepared on floor in kitchen ( dumpling)
      • Corrective Action(s): - Store raw animal products on lower shelf or a designated shelf away from any veg/cooked foods and ready to eat products
      • - All food prep must be done on a clean sanitized work table /counter - NO FOOD PREP ON FLOOR - Last warning
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Too much clutters noted in kitchen, storage area and counters
      • Corrective Action(s): Organize to aid cleaning and monitoring for pest activity
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Too many empty buckets, pots noted in storage area
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard/remove items that are not used in daily operation to provide more space
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Foods (sugar ) in kitchen and food containers ( buckets ) in walk in cooler noted on the floor
      • Corrective Action(s): -Store all food products on shelving unit at least 6 " off of the floor
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Too much clutter noted in facility- stuff stored on the floor
      • Corrective Action(s): -Organize the facility store all items off of the floor to aid cleaning and preventing harboring for pests
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Items that are not used in daily operation (extra buckets, large pots) noted in facility
      • Corrective Action(s): -Remove these items to have more storage.
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Poor cleaning still noted for under/behind cooking equipment, under sink and back storage area
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the areas
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Broken slicer and some other items are stored in the back area
      • Corrective Action(s): -Remove/discard items that ar not used on daily operation.
      • - Organize the area to aid cleaning and monitoring for pests.
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Noted dirty wiping cloths on counters.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wiping cloths to be washed, rinsed and stored in a sanitizer buckets between uses.
      • Provide bucket of sanitizer at each prep area and store wiping cloths in them.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation: Noted food handler wiping her hands with dirty cloths during food handling instead of proper hand washing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Food handlers to wash their hands properly after any possible contamination.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Raw meat/animal origin foods are stored beside or above vegetable and cooked foods in walk in cooler.
      • -Buckets of foods were stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): -Store raw meat/animal origin foods in lower shelf and away from any vegetable, cooked foods or ready to eat products.
      • - Store buckets of foods off of the floor
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: A lot of items are stored directly on the floor in kitchen, too cluttered.
      • Corrective Action(s): Organize and store all items off of the floor to aid cleaning and monitoring for pests and preventing harboring areas for pests
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Poor cleaning noted for under/behind equipment, under sink , flooring, walls, walk in cooler door/ walk in freezer door, and floors
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all areas.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No one with FS training was available at time of visit. Staff called the owner with FS to come.
      • Corrective Action(s): Register enough staff for FS training so there is always a staff with FS training available at each food prep area.
      • Violation Score: 1
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spring rolls layered up inside baskets and on tray to be cooled. Temped @ >36 degrees Celsius. Operator indicated that they have been there half an hour ago. Operator indicated that usually cool for 1 hr and then put in freezer.
      • Corrective actions: Cool spring rolls in single layer so that the inside of the spring roll is also cooled before storing inside freezer. Ensure to always monitor the temperature and follow the cooling curve strictly by cool from 60 degrees Celsius -- 20 degrees Celsius in 4 hrs and 20 degrees Celsius -- 4 degrees Celsius in 2 hrs to prevent microbial growth.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths were stored on counters, no sanitizer was available in the back kitchen. Operator prepared sanitizer solution of 100ppm - 200ppm Chlorine at time of inspection and stored cloths in solution.
      • Corrective actions: Ensure sanitizer solution is always available and at correct concentration (100 - 200ppm Chlorine or 1/2 cup Cl2 and 1 bucket of water)
      • Wiping cloths need to be stored in solution at all time. Change solution every 4 hrs/as needed (when dirty). Clean wiping cloths as needed. wipe down all the food contact surfaces again as they were not being cleaned properly.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Multiple containers for food items, veggies, soup found uncovered inside walkin cooler and walkin freezer, prep cooler, and the front cooler.
      • 2. Food items and food containers found being stored on the floor inside walkin cooler and walkin freezer,and back storage area (rice, container of sugar)
      • Corrective actions:
      • 1. Food containers must be covered to prevent cross contamination. Operator covered all the foods at time of inspection.
      • 2. Food items need to be stored at least 6 in (15 cm) above ground to prevent being contaminated. Operator lifted food up from the floor at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. The sanitation of the premises was kept poorly, debris build up on the shelfings, door handles of coolers and freezer, surfaces on cooking equipments and prep cooler, wall surfaces at kitchen area, and underneath cooking station.
      • 2. Minor slime build ups inside ice machine at ice dispatch area, and on the inside of the lid.
      • Corrective actions: 1. Thoroughly clean and sanitize the entire premises, pay extra attention on hard to reach areas. Ensure regular cleaning is done.
      • 2. Thoroughly clean and sanitize the areas mentioned above for the ice machine. Ensure ice machine is cleaned regularly.
      • Date To Be Corrected By: May 24, 2022
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Rubber/wooden hammer used to smash ginger was worn out. The Rubber head had cracks and was chipped.
      • Corrective actions: Discard the hammer and obtain a new hammer to prevent rubber particles getting into foods.
      • Date To Be Corrected By: May 20, 2022
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Both side of the back dry storage area at the kitchen were cluttered. There were unused machines, tools, pots and pans being stored. Floor covered with debris.
      • Corrective actions: Remove all the items that are not used during daily operation. Better organize both storage areas. And once organized, thoroughly clean and sanitize the shelfing and floor, pay extra attention to the corners.
      • Date To Be Corrected By: May 24, 2022
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A bowl containing cooked noodles was observed inside the handwash station by the grills
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action: Do not place any objects inside the handsink. This practice discourages staff from frequently washing their hands.
      • Corrective Action(s):
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Cardboard boxes of food are directly placed on the floor inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action: Place all boxes of food at least 6 inches (15cm) off the floor to protect the food from contamination
      • 2) Raw meats are stored on top of fresh produce inside the walk-in cooler. Raw meat juices could drip onto the fresh produce below
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action: Place all raw meat products below fresh produce and cooked meats
      • 3) Raw meat was placed directly on top of containers inside the walk-in freezer. The raw meat could be contaminated if the exterior of the container is dirty
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action: Place the raw meat inside a container with a tight fitting lid. The operator placed the raw meat inside the container at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Grease and food debris are observed under the grills. Dried food debris also observed on the handles of the prep cooler.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action: Deep clean under the grills and the handles of the prep cooler to maintain the premises in a sanitary condition
      • 2) Dust accumulation is observed on the fans inside the walk-in cooler
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action: Remove the dust from the fans inside the walk-in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Food inside the walk-in cooler and freezer is being stored inside Rona and Home Depot buckets. these buckets are not made out of food grade material and contain chemicals that potentially leach into the food. This is a repeat violation.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 31, 2019
      • Corrective Action: Discontinue the use of Rona and Home Depot buckets to store food. Purchase food grade containers to store food in.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths not stored directly in bleach solution
      • Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloths must be stored in a 100ppm bleach solution when not in use
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: A drink can was being stored directly in the ice (in the ice machine)
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods in the ice machine as it may contaminate the ice
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Frozen beef was being thawed in a sink of warm water
      • - Frozen meat was being thawed in a bucket of water
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Frozen foods must be thawed in either cold running water, or in the cooler
      • - Staff put meats under cold running water at the time of inspection
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Pho broth was being stored in Rona and Home Depot buckets
      • Corrective Action(s): All foods must be stored in food grade containers. Discontinue using Rona and Home Depot buckets as they may contain chemicals that could leach out into the food
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Appropriate food grade sanitizers were not present. The operator used ACCEL as a sanitizer in the premises which is not a food-grade sanitizer that can be used in food service establishment.
      • Corrective Action(s): The operator prepared a container of chlorine sanitizer at the time of inspection and stored some clean cloths. The operator shall make fresh batch of 100ppm chlorine sanitizer every day in a container with cloths stored in it or in a spray bottle. The sanitizer is to be used to sanitize all food contact surfaces, such as countertops and meat slicers. 200 QUAT sanitizer may also be used in the premises. Do not use ACCEL on food contact surfaces. Label sanitizer containers or spray bottles. DATE TO BE COMPLETED: July 14th 2017
      • Violation Score: 5