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Healthy Soy Foods

6360 & 6380 Arbroath St, Burnaby · Other

19 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some rodent droppings observed in the room beside the main production area
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all droppings and clean affected areas. Traps have been placed in this room now.
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Hole in wall observed in room beside main production area. This can be leading to rodents entering your facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal all holes/entry points for rodents
      • Correct by: this week
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Roof is leaking (there is a water drip) above the tofu cooling area as shown to operator
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair leaking roof such that no water is dripping onto any food/food containers below
      • Correct by: this week
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some rodent droppings observed in the dry storage rooms near the entrance
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) remove droppings
      • 2) sanitize affected aras
      • 3) send copy of 2 recent pest control reports
      • Correct by: today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Sanitation of floors/walls/ceilings needs to be improved throughout as this is a very wet environment where dirt can easily be splashed onto food containers, surfaces, etc.
      • Corrective Action(s): Facility is not open everyday; when facility is closed, there should be thorough cleaning of all production room areas
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Mutiple metal dry storage racks throughout facility are severely corroded and rusty.
      • Corrective Action(s): These need to be replaced so that rust/metal pieces are not entering into any food /food packaging
      • Correct by: This month
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Moderate level of pest (fly) observed by the front entrance
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact Pest control company to have area serviced. submit pest control report to EHO.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1) 1-2 cm gap observed all around the chained front entrance
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to install screen door or wall off completely
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. Personal items observed inside the food processing area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all personal items in food processing area.
      • EMPLOYEES ARE NOT TO EAT/DRINK IN PROCESSING AREA..
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Multiple fly pest observed in the main waiting area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact Pest Control company to have area service. Submit pest control report to EHO.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Aug 5th
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1) 1-2 cm gap observed all around the chained front entrance
      • 2) Back door observed to be kept open with a bucket
      • 3) Soy beans observed scattered on the floor
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure to block off the gaps to remove any potential pest entrance
      • 2) DO NOT KEEP back door open. If it needs to stay open, must install a screen door
      • 3) Ensure to clean up all soybeans off floor to prevent any potential pest attractant.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Aug 5th
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Multiple areas around the facility observed to be very wet and have dust build up / grease build-up / food debris / mold.
      • 1) Shelves inside walk in cooler
      • 2) Fanguard in walk in cooler
      • 3) Under tofu skin table
      • 4) Oil filter machine
      • 5) Walls of the processing area
      • 6) ceiling panels in the main entrance area
      • 7) Most hard to reach places where there is little human traffic
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas on a regular basis
      • Date To Be Corrected: Aug 5th
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wooden frame used to press tofu visibly falling apart with wooden splinters coming off of the base body.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded wooden frame at the time of inspection. Do not use equipment that can introduce potential physical contaminants to the food products.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Wall opening observed in the staff room
      • 2) Ceiling panels missing in the staff room
      • 3) Shatter proof shield missing in the main waiting room
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure above areas are returned to their original state.
      • Aug 5th
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: back exit door from the warehouse -there is a gap if the door is not locked.
      • Corrective Action(s): Place an automatic self-closer mechanism on the door so it closes tight
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Large amount of personal employee foods at food preparation table in main processing area -mugs, chips, nuts.
      • Personal foods also observed in the Walk-in cooler: -raw eggs
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove ALL personal employee foods from the processing and food storage areas to your lunch room and fridge upstairs.
      • Workers are NOT to eat/drink in food preparation areas
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flying insects observed in front lobby area
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue with the sticky traps. Provide the last work report from your professional pest control. Clean and disinfect surfaces
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: -Back warehouse doors (where trailers used to be connected to in previous inspections) were observed wide open and wedged
      • -A few open bulk foods (food additive) not stored in rodent proof containers
      • Corrective Action(s): -Keep these back doors shut tight to better prevent the entrance of pests such as flying insects and rodents. If you need more ventilation you will need to install screen doors flush with the door frame
      • -Any open bulk foods must be stored in rodent proof containers (lids shut tight at the end of the day) to better prevent pest entry
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Exhaust hood vents where the fried tofu is cooked -there is no "next cleaning date" for the exhausts.
      • Some of the front vents are caked with grease
      • Corrective Action(s): Your exhaust hood vents must be professionally cleaned (exhaust all the way to the roof) at least once a year. You are to submit the next cleaning date contract to ensure it is cleaned (within 1 week)
      • Clean and sanitize the front vents more frequently to prevent the buildup of grease
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: -Chest freezer does not close properly and surface temperature of foods is only -1 deg C -there is a buildup of ice preventing the lid to close
      • -One of the Walk-in cooler compressors is leaking water
      • Corrective Action(s): -Defrost and remove the ice buildup of the chest freezer
      • -Repair the leak at the compressor
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed reefer truck at loading dock at time of inspection and its refrigeration unit not on -temperatures inside truck cargo area were 8-10 deg C for perishable foods there -operator indicates that approximate loading time is 20 minutes then 10 minute transit time to Healthy Soy Foods at Crystal Mall and Kings Market
      • Observed the walk-in cooler doors wide-open a number of times during the inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Leave the reefer truck on to maintain the foods cold at ALL times < 4 deg C
      • Keep the Walk-in cooler doors unless actively shipping goods
      • Operator to install cooling flaps at both Walk-in cooler doors to help maintain cold temperatures
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping towels for food contact surfaces left on counters between uses
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep your rinsed wiping towels in a sanitizer solution when not in use >100ppm chlorine residual
      • Operator to obtain Chlorine Test Strips for monitoring the concentration of the sanitizer solution
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Caustic Soda bulk bags stored next to Food Additive bulk bags
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep cleaning chemicals down and away from foods
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Light bulbs burnt in the following areas:
      • -2 bulbs in the Walk-in cooler
      • -2 bulbs in the storage trailers
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace bulbs when burnt
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bottles of sanitizer measured 50-100ppm quats.
      • Corrective Action(s): All bottles emptied and refilled with a 200ppm chlorine solution at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Mould observed on unused packaging. Owner stated that it was an old design and was not being used.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard packaging.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mould build up throughout building.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas where mould is found.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quat solution measured <50ppm quats in spray bottles. Quat solution from source bottle measured 50ppm quats.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator has decided to switch to bleach solution after discussion. Bleach available on-site. Ensure that all bottles are filled with a 100ppm solution (5mL bleach in 2.5L of water).
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Foods stored in bins directly on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Raise foods a minimum of 6 inches or 15cm from the floor to prevent contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings noted in the cooler, mainly in the corners. Clean and sanitize all areas with a 1:10 bleach water solution (1 cup bleach, 10 cups water). Amount of rodent droppings is less than previous routine inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue with pest control. Reminder that sticky traps are not effective in this premises as there is a lot of water.
      • Violation Score: 9
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Water still pooling throughout facility
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Water must not pool during food production to prevent cross-contamination. Ensure that all water drains quickly and in a sanitary manner.
      • - Staff stated that some of the equipment had just been power washed. Do not power wash equipment while other parts of the facility are in production so splashback is not introduced into the product.
      • Violation Score: 9
  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two bags of soy beans stored in storage container portion of premises is mouldy.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Soy bean discarded at the time of inspection
      • - All foods must be stored in the premises itself as the storage container is not adequate for food storage.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Rain water leaking into storage container has soaked boxes containing food storage containers.
      • 2) Water pooling on the floor throughout production area
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Discard all food packaging that has been contaminated by rain water. Bring packaging into the warehouse and store where there are no leaks.
      • 2) Water from steam tables cannot be allowed to directly drain onto the floor. Pooling water may be contamined by workers, and may splash up onto food. Repair the source of the leak.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant amount of droppings along the display doors of the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean and sanitize areas noted with a 1:10 bleach solution (1 cup bleach in 10 cups water)
      • - Ensure that all points of entry are sealed
      • - Store foods in pest proof containers
      • - Follow all recommendations from the pest control company
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Equipment underneath the vent hood in production area covered in grease.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas noted.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Storage containers used as store rooms leak. Rain water noted all along the floors and on shelves.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store any food products or food packaging in this trailer.
      • Violation Score: 5
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant fly activity at the front of the processing area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Call the pest control company for inspection and remediation actions. Provide pest control summary report during the next follow up inspection.
      • Correct by: Today.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap at the bottom of the delivery gate, and front door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal the gap with door sweeps or other devices. Seal ALL cracks and crevices to prevent pest entry. Follow the recommendations by the pest control company.
      • Correct by: One week.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Significant pooling of water in the front of the store and in the processing area. The operator stated that cleaning is done at the end of the day and during the days when the business in closed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Prevent accumulation of water in the areas noted above. This will attract more pests. Improve on sanitation. This will be verified during the next follow up inspection.
      • 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): Multiple perishable food items stored at > 4C:
      • - milk = 10C
      • - soft tofu = 10.3C
      • - tofu pudding = 16.2C
      • - soy milk cream = 10C
      • Corrective Action(s): The following items were discarded at the time of the inspection:
      • - milk x 100 crates
      • - tofu x25 crates
      • - tofu pudding x22 crates
      • - soy milk cream x 4 baskets
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Missing temperature logs
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately begin daily temperature logs for ALL refrigeration units.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant amount of flies throughout the facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install more fly traps.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler measured at 14C at the time of the inspection. Significant build up of ice on the fans.
      • Corrective Action(s): Call the technician to repair the walk in cooler. The cooler must maintain < or = 4C at the time of the follow up inspection. Failing to meet this requirement will lead to a CLOSURE ORDER.
      • Correct by: Tomorrow morning before operation.
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Large round tofu trays soaking in caustic soda, detergent and bleach.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all cleaning and sanitizing are done separately. The bleach and detergent will break each other down and not be as effective at cleaning and sanitizing the dishware.
      • Follow manual dishwashing method:
      • 1.Wash (Caustic soda & detergent)
      • 2.Rinse (fresh water)
      • 3.Sanitize (Bleach: at least 50 ppm chlorine)
      • 4. Air Dry
      • Correction date: immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Some black flies noted by tofu press unit.
      • 2. Some mouse droppings noted by front hallway before processing room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all pest activity is controlled, pest control is informed, and all recommendations by pest technicians are followed. Clean up all mouse droppings and monitor activity.
      • Correction date: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Required cleaning:
      • 1. Walk in cooler door and handles are covered in dried food debris
      • 2. Rollers in tofu squeeze unit appear black on the edges and white on the center of the roller
      • 3. Tofu drying fans covered in dust and food debris
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all equipment and surfaces are maintained in sanitary condition.
      • 1. Clean the cooler doors, handles and walls to prevent food accumulation.
      • 2. Clean tofu squeeze unit rollers completely - do not leave unclean surfaces or then can be transferred to food contact surfaces or food directly
      • 3. Ensure all fans are properly cleaned and do not blow dust and debris on drying food.
      • Correction date: 2 day
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: 1.Insulation around PVC pipes over hot pipes next to tofu skin right unit is falling apart
      • 2. Wooden press tray - raw wood splitting and rusted metal brackets
      • 3. Food contact of black waste pipe used as funnel for bottom of soybean machine moving soybeans into a collection container under machine
      • 4. White cloth used to hold metal trying rack above tofu skin machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food contact surfaces and equipment are smooth, durable and easy to clean.
      • 1. Repair/replace insulation material around PVC pipe. Insulation could end up falling into the food. Repair/replace.
      • Correction date: 1 week
      • 2. Raw wood can not be cleaned and sanitized as it is a porous material. Replace equipment. (REMOVED DURING INSPECTION)
      • 3. All equipment and materials in contact with food must be food grade. Black waste pipe is not food grade and must be replaced.
      • Correction date: 1 weeks
      • 4. Avoid using cloths as repair materials as they absorb moisture and are difficult to clean in place. All repairs must be done with appropriate material that meet the above requirements. (REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION)
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1.6 inch hole in back side of building near waste collection shelter. Hole goes to the centre of dry storage room.
      • 2. Gaps around back loading bay door at the bottom and the sides - rollers seem to have fallen off lower tracks.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1.Ensure hole is completely sealed to prevent possible pest entry into building. Owner says the grate on the inside has already been sealed with concrete. He will also seal the outside entry point as well.
      • Correction date: 1 month
      • 2. Loading bay door needs to put back into tracks and gaps around door sealed to prevent pest entry.
      • Correction date: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 1
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions