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I Am Pho

110 - 100 Schoolhouse St, Coquitlam · Restaurant

16 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation:
      • Some food debris and grease is accumulating on the floor along the base of walls; on walls under and behind equipment, tables & racks; on equipment surfaces between equipment; on shelves; on exterior surfaces of food containers; and on ceiling tiles. This will attract and harbor pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • A thorough, deep and detailed cleaning of the whole premises is required to be done. Scrub all surfaces with hot soapy water (degreaser). Move equipment, tables and racks so the walls and floors can be scrubbed. Remove all items off shelves before cleaning them. This requires to be done EVERY night to help eliminate pests.
      • **Correction date: Sept 18/24**
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Hot, cooked meat was being cooled in a sealed plastic bag in an ice bath, with a fan blowing on it. The meat was hot to the touch as the closed bag was not allowing the hot air out so the meat was not cooling down quickly. This will allow bacteria to multiply on the meat.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately remove the meat from the bag and place it in a metal insert. Place the metal insert into the ice bath and place in front of the fan. During the inspection, staff completed the changes.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Accumulation of food and grease found on the exhaust canopy; on the floor under and behind equipment, sinks, & shelving units; and between cooking equipment (deep fryer and flat grill). These conditions will attract mice and flies.
      • 2) Ice machine has mildew growing on the inner surfaces in the ice bin. The mildew could contaminate the ice and make patrons ill.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Wash and scrub the mentioned areas every day to remove the grease and food. Use degreaser on the exhaust canopy and cooking equipment to remove the food and grease.
      • 2) Turn off the ice machine and empty it. Wash the inside of the ice bin and the surface with hot, soapy water to remove the mildew. Rinse with hot water and then sanitize.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Paper towels was covering food inserts in the assembly cooler. Paper towel is not a material that is durable, sealed or cleanable. It could encourage bacteria to grow on food or transfer bacteria to other food items.
      • 2) Raw, unsealed wood storage shelves, in the front bar area, storing items that will touch food (take-out containers, straws, napkins, etc.). The wood will absorb spilt food and is not cleanable, this will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Immediately remove the paper towels and throw them away. Immediately stop using paper towels and newpapers to cover food or absorb moisture. Only cover food with lids. During the inspection, staff threw away the paper towels.
      • 2) Paint the wood storage shelves with a light colored paint to seal the wood so it is sealed, durable, and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Feb. 28/24**
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Accumulation of food debris and grease found on the floor along the base of walls behind cooking equipment, racks, and prep tables. This will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately wash and sanitize the floor along the base of walls by having staff move items off the floor EVERY NIGHT to clean the floor, and to reach the sweep and mop to the back walls. Staff shall use a flashlight and be on their knees to inspect the floors have been cleaned all the way to the back wall.
      • **Correction date: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation:
      • Tile on the base of the wall, by the 2-comp prep sink, is broken and these is a hole. The wall is no longer durable, sealed, cleanable, and is a possibly entry point for pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Repair the damaged tile with a new one, so the wall is durable, level, smooth, sealed and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Sept. 18/23**
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • There is accumulated dust on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen, and there is some grease and food debris on the exterior sides of cooking equipment (deep fryer, grill, etc.). The dust could fall into food and contaminate it, and the grease will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Clean the ceiling and the exterior sides of cooking equipment to remove the dust and grease. Increase the frequency the ceiling is cleaned (weekly) to prevent dust accumulation.
      • **Correction date: Mar. 3/23**
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: There is duct tape running the length of the upright freezer doors (exterior & interior). Unsure of its purpose, but duct tape is not food grade, durable or cleanable.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately remove the duct tape from the doors, and repair any damage correctly using food grade materials.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) The 2-comp prep sink, across from the dishwasher has constantly dripping cold water. The dripping water will harbor pests and is wasting water.
      • 2) There are damaged (cracked, chipped, melted, broken) plastic food containers, lids, and utensils (metal colindar). Pieces of metal and plastic could fall into food, and bacteria can grow in cracks.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair/replace the cold water tap, so the cold water can be fully turned off.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 12/22**
      • 2) Throw away all damaged food containers, lids and/or utensils. Purchase new ones to replaced all damaged ones. Inspect all cookware and dishware every day for damage, and throw away those found damaged.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 12/22**
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked chicken in the Altrosham hot holding unit was 50C. Bacteria will grow on the chicken at this temperature. The chicken was only in the unit for 1.5 hours.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately increase the temperature of the hot holding unit so the chicken is 60C or hotter. At time of the inspection, staff increased the temperature of the unit.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found an open tin can of oyster sauce being stored at room temperature. Open tin cans of food will allow rust to develop in the cans, and the rust will get into the food.
      • Corrective Action(s): Any left over food in a tin can, must be put into a food grade container (hard plastic, stainless steel, or glass), covered with a lid, and stored in the fridge. During the inspection, staff discarded the open tin can of sauce.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) There is accumulated dust on the ceiling tiles and air diffusers above the cook station, and along the upper walls in the kitchen. The dust will fall into food and contaminate it.
      • 2) There is accumulated food on the floor under all sinks, tables, storage shelves and racks, and equipment. The food will attract and harbor pests (cockroaches, mice, flies, etc.).
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Wash and clean the ceiling tiles, air diffusers, and upper walls to remove the dust. Ensure this is being done on a weekly basis to prevent dust accumulating.
      • **Correction date: Sept. 7/21**
      • 2) Vacuum, mop and scrub the floor under the mentioned items to remove all the food. Move equipment, tables, and storage racks away from the walls to clean the floors beneath them. Ensure this is being done every week to prevent the accumulation of food debris.
      • **Correction date: Sept. 7/21**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) The faucet in the 2-comp prep sink, across from the dishwasher, had continuously running cold water. Constantly running water is a source that pests will be attracted to. Staff explained that the tap is broken and on order.
      • 2) The assembly cooler, across from the deep fryer in the cook station, was 14C. Bacteria will grow in food at this temperature. Staff explained that the cooler is constantly being opened, to remove food for cooking, and that it is found very close to the hot cooking equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Replace the broken cold water tap, so that it can completely turn the cold water off and on.
      • **Correction date: Sept. 7/21**
      • 2) Immediately relolate all perishable food items (meats, seafood, dairy, RTE foods) to the walk-in-cooler. Do NOT store any perishable food items in the cooler, until it can maintain 4C at all times. Call a company to repair/maintenance/replace the assembly cooler, so that it can maintain 4C or cooler at ALL times. During the inspection, all perishable food items were moved into the walk-in-cooler.
      • **Correction date: Sept. 7/21**
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 5 large pieces of brisket cooling on the floor at the time of inspection. Brisket pieces were measured at 38C and the operator reports they have been cooked 30 min ago.
      • Correction: Operator relocated the brisket pieces into the walk in cooler. Hot potentially hazardous food must be cooled from 60C to 20C in 2 hours or less and from 20C to 4C in 4 hours or less to prevent the growth of pathogens and or formation of toxins.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pork ham, cooked brisket slices, and seasoned chicken in inserts on the top half of a prep cooler were probed to be at 7.2C, 6.6C and 6.2C respectively. Operator reports they were prepared 3.5 hours ago.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer bottle in the kitchen had 50ppm QUATS..
      • Correction: Quats sanitizer at 200ppm was made at the time of inspection. Sanitizer bottles must be at 200ppm Quats for proper sanitizing of food contact surfaces. Sanitizers should be replaced every 2 ro 4 hours.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s):
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    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Food cooling on the floor in the kitchen
      • 2) Scoops were found stored in bins with sugar, salt and rice
      • Correction: 1)Food should be stored off the floor to prevent potential contamination of food and to allow proper cleaning
      • 2) Scoops were removed from food bins. Ensure scoops are stored in a sanitary manner to prevent potential contamination of foods.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometer for walk-in cooler vents 6C when the walk in coller has been air pushed at 2.6C
      • Correction: Replace/repair thermometer so it is able to measure accurate temperature readings.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week
      • Corrective Action(s):
  12. Routine Inspection

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  13. Routine Inspection

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  14. Routine Inspection

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  16. Routine Inspection

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