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Healthy Soy Foods

1163 - 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

19 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Rodent droppings observed in the corners/floor at the back & by the 2 compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean all corners and hard-to-reach areas with bleach sanitizer.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Rodent droppings observed at the back behind the display coolers. They are observed in the hard-to-reach areas by the corners of the wall and inside the cardboard box holding power extension cords.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean & sanitize the areas noted above and ensure to routinely clean the areas.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Savoury sauce in warmer measured at 43C.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - It appears that the sauce was transferred when the warmer was not fully heated up, resulting in the temperature drop. Ensure the warmer is fully heated up before transferring the food items. Hot tofu sales began at 10am. Ensure to discard any left over by noon. Staff stated that it usually gets used up within 2 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Observed water pooling and rusting along the bases of the stand up coolers.
      • - Cooler containing "Smooth Tofu" have shelvings worn out. Surface prone to debris build up.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean the bases of all stand up coolers. Repair as needed to prevent moisture build up.
      • - Clean the shelvings inside the smooth tofu cooler. Recommend to replace the shelving units that has smooth and easy-to-clean surface.
      • Date to be corrected by: Aug 14, 2024
      • Violation Score: 5
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - One mouse capture observed on the sticky trap underneath 2 compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Replace the glue trap.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Spider webs observed on the wall in the 2 compartment sink area.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clear off the web.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Cooked peanut toppings are stored in room temperature - warm to touch.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Staff stated the peanuts are prepped in the factory store and delivered hot. They are cooled down and placed in cooler. However there is no cooling log to support this. Equip another hot holding unit to store the peanuts OR receive peanuts that have been fully cooled/chilled from the factory store. They should be either kept at 60C or above OR 4C or below.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed stained ice cream container being used to hold tofu spatula in use.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Do not re-use single use containers. Container discarded at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Accumulation of rust, water and biofilms observed on the base of the coolers (seen from the above).
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Remove the rackings and clean the interior.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 17, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cold toppings (tofu, peanuts) stored at 25C at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store small portions of toppings over ice, to ensure temperature control (ie <4C) is maintained, as per Food Safety Plan. This will be verified at the next follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No surface sanitizer at the time of the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff provided surface sanitizer at 100ppm chlorine bleach concentration at the time of the inspection. Operator must have sanitizer available at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Multiple sticky traps soiled with pests (droppings, bugs).
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the sticky traps with new ones.
      • Correct by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Missing thermometer inside the upright cooler (near the entrance to the store).
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide a working thermometer inside the noted cooler.
      • Correct by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 1
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Food Safety Plan missing temperature checks for hot tofu.
      • Corrective Action(s): Update your Food Safety Plan to include temperature checks for hot tofu. Hot tofu must be kept > 60C at all times.
      • Violation Score: 1
  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Four large metal storage containers of hot tofu on site. There was no hot holding units to keep the food items hot. Multiple hot tofu measured at <60C. There was no time tracking to ensure the food was sold for consumption within 2hrs.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all the contents inside the storage containers. As noted on the previous inspection report #SJEN-BH9PG8:
      • - only three containers per delivery
      • - serve all hot tofu within 2 hours
      • - hot tofu must be >60C at all times
      • - easy access to hand washing
      • - toppings must be > 60C or <4C
      • The operator has not met any of the conditions noted above.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: The main handwashing station was completely blocked by two large metal storage containers of hot tofu. The main handwashing station was in an area separated by a door from the food prep/handling area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the storage containers. Keep this area clear of any obstructions. The main handwashins tation must be easily accessible. Remove the door that is separating the food prep area and the handwashing station. Staff must be able to wash their hands as frequently as possible without any obstructions when handling food.
      • Correct by: August 3, 2021.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation: Observed staff handling cash and food without thoroughly washing their hands in between. Staff wore gloves.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff must wash their hands anytime after handling cash. Glove use does not substitute washing hands.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Unable to verify FOODSAFE training.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide a copy of the FOODSAFE certificate to the health inspector.
      • Violation Score: 1
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 coolers containing tofu products probed to be at 10C. These have been here since 11-12 am according to the operator. These foods state on the label to keep refrigerated. Ambient temperature measured 7-10C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all products measured 10C: fresh soy drink, black bean tofu, healthy soyfood, traditional tofu, deep fried tofu, smooth tofu, dried tofu, flavoured peppery tofu, flavoured dried tofu, flavoured soy milk skin, delicious suji, deep fried tofu, healthy peppery tofu roll. Date to be corrected: today
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 2 coolers: 1 island and 1 stand up style were measured 7C and 10C respectively. Coolers must maintain 4C or less to keep the product under temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix cooler to maintain 4C or less. Do not use coolers until re-inspection by Environmental Health Officer is done. Date to be corrected: today
      • Violation Score: 15
  19. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions