Happy Chinese Restaurant

B - 3266 Coast Meridian Rd, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

14 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionJan 23, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 15, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - 1. Multiple dry storage containers observed stored directly on the floor and uncovered in the storage area. Operator covered all dry storage containers during inspection.
  - 2. Bag of raw meat observed stored above a cardboard box of brocolli in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the bag of meat to the bottom shelf during inspection.
  - 3. Multiple open cans of food observed in the 2-door glass cooler and walk-in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded all open cans of food during inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - 1. Place dry dry storage containers on top of shelving units and cover all dry storage containers to prevent potential contamination.
  - 2. Raw meat must be stored away from ready-to-eat foods and on bottom shelves to prevent contamination.
  - 3. Do not store open cans of food in the cooler. All open cans of food must be transferred to food grade containers to prevent metal leaching into food.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
  - - On the floor behind the dishwashing area
  - - On the floor underneath the open area of the 2-door glass cooler
  - Snap traps are observed on site. No professional pest control company is contracted.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean and sanitize aforementioned areas to remove rodent droppings. DO NOT VACUUM OR SWEEP DROPPINGS. Spray affected areas with 1:10 bleach to water solution wearing appropirate PPE.
  - 2. Hire a professional pest control company to visit, assess rodent activity and apply traps/treatment as necessary. Maintain reports on site for verification by the health inspector.
  - To be corrected by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation:
  - 1. Dirty mop water observed stored in the mop bucket.
  - 2. Dirty water observed leaking into a tray below the 2-door glass cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): DO NOT store water in buckets or pails on site as these act as breeding/harbouring areas for rodents and other pests. Dump all water from mop immediately into grey water disposal.
  - To be corrected by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: The following areas are observed with heavy grease/food debris and/or mildew build-up:
  - - All floors throughout the kitchen
  - - Stainless steel backsplashes and walls in the kitchen
  - - All cooler and freezer door handles
  - - All shelves in coolers and freezers
  - - Ventilation canopy
  - - Basins of both 2-compartment sinks
  - - Rice cooker handle and inside compartments
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean, degrease, and sanitize aforementioned areas to remove grease and/or food debris. Remove ALL ITEMS which are stored directly on the floor to facilitate PROPER cleaning of the facility. Refrain from storing any items on the floor to maintain the facitliy in a sanitary condition.
  - To be corrected by: Jan 22, 2025
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 2-door glass cooler observed open at the bottom and leaking into a large tray. Large pool of water observed in the tray. Operator stated that they have tried to repair the refrigerator themselves.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the refrigerator adequately to ensure it is not leaking water which is open and accessible to pests. Have the refrigerator professionaly repaired OR replaced to ensure it is in good working order.
  - To be corrected by: Jan 22, 2025
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: No staff on site has valid FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent training.
  - Corrective Action(s): Have at least 1 staff member on site apply for FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent training and submit proof of training to the health inspector via email.
  - To be corrected by: end of day Jan 15, 2025
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionDec 21, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 14, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed:
  - -on floor in the corner area underneath the stove
  - -On floor in dry storage area
  - -Underneath the sinks/dishwashing area
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) remove all droppings and sanitize thoroughly
  - 2) Operator will be placing more traps throughout kitchen to monitor issue. As discussed, any holes that could be rodent entry points must be sealed off/closed
  - Correct by: today and ongoing
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) multiple surfaces throughout kitchen have food debris and/or dirt
  - 2) Rodent droppings observed (see code 304 for details)
  - Corrective Action(s): Do a thorough cleaning of kitchen. This must include the shelves above the dishwashing sink area, the floors underneath the stove, the dry storage floors, and general sanitation throughout. Failure to properly clean will result in closure.
  - Remove all droppings and follow up with corrective actions per code 304.
  - Correct by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionJul 14, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 10, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Various containers of dry goods not covered in dry storage area
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all dry foods (flour, sugar, etc) are covered to protect them from contamination.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor underneath cooking equipment has buildup of oil/grease/debris
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean underneath cooking line thoroughly and remove debris
  - Correct by: This week
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 4, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some rodent droppings observed on shelf behind tools
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) clean/remove droppings
  - 2) Sanitize areas
  - 3) If problem persists, you will need to contact pest control
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) Fumehood has considerable grease buildup
  - 2) Shelves need to be cleaned thoroughly
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean surfaces in kitchen thoroughly
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Various containers used to hold sauces had deteriorated/rusted or had thick crusted buildup.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard all used containers and use new ones immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 15, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 31, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach water surface sanitizer not available at time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator prepared bleach water sanitizer at 100 ppm chlorine residual. Ensure this is available as soon as your kitchen is open for service.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No Soap available at handwash station in front area
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator placed soap at handwash station. This must be available at all times during kitchen operation.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some rodent droppings observed at:
  - -back exterior entrance
  - -Behind chest freezer in back area
  - -a few on the floor in the dry storage area
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) remove all droppings and sanitize areas with bleach
  - 2) implement a pest control system
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris observed on:
  - -Sliding glass door cooler seal
  - -Underneath cooking line
  - -Caked onto pot on stove
  - -In between some equipment
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean all above mentioned areas thoroughly
  - Correct by: today
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionMar 3, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 23, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No surface sanitizer available at time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator made bleach solution: 1/2 tsp bleach per 1 liter of water (100 ppm chlorine residual)
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed by back entrance (behind and underneath chest freezers) as well as in the tool storage room area underneath the racks.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove all roden droppings
  - 2) Sanitize all affected areas
  - 3) Contact pest control company
  - Correct by: today
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food Debris/dirt/grease observed in multiple areas of kitchen:
  - 1) between grills
  - 2) On floors underneath grills
  - 3) On refrigerator doors
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean kitchen thoroughly.
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Pot used for sweet and sour sauce had buildup of blackened debris caked onto the item
  - Corrective Action(s): Either replace the pot or remove and scrub off all the debris immediately before using it
  - Correct by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 6, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 24, 2021
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer at the time of inspection. Operator produced 200 ppm chlorine sanitizer.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The hand washing station in the kitchen did not have single use paper towels at the time of inspection. Operator resupplied single use paper towels at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Raw proteins (beef) kept on top shelf over multiple salad ingredients. Operator relocated raw proteins to the bottom shelf and washed the vegetables.
  - 2) Rice scoop was observed to be kept in a warm water bath of 20C. Operator clean and sanitized the rice scoop and reported that the rice scoop will be kept under dry conditions from now on.
  - 3) Food found on floor. Operator relocated food items on to dry storage shelves
  - 4) Black mold found to be growing on walk in cooler inner walls.
  - 5) Knives observed to be kept in crevices.
  - Corrective Action(s): 4) Clean and sanitize walk in cooler walls
  - 5) Clean and sanitize knives and store them in a sanitary manner.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen raw proteins (shrimp and pork) were observed to be thawing in room temperature and measures at -4C. Operator reports the two items were moved out of the freezer 30 min ago. Operator relocated both items into the walk in cooler for proper thawing practices.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris, grease, and dust build up found on the following locations:
  - - Black grease build up puddle to the left of gas ranger
  - - On the sides and under fryer
  - - On the sides and under gas ranger
  - - On the walk in cooler fan guard
  - - Food scraps found on kitchen shelving
  - - Hand washing faucet handles
  - - Freezer, cooler, and walk in cooler handle
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above mentioned areas
  - Date To Be Corrected: Oct 1
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 3, 2020
0 infractions