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Little Minh's

7533 Market Crossing, Burnaby · Restaurant

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: One of the taps on the sink beside the dishwasher is not working. The paper towel holder is not operating smoothly. You have to press it multiple times to dispense enough paper towels to wipe your hands.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace/repair the tap. Ensure there's hot and cold running water at the hand sink at all times. Repair/replace the paper towel dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning required. Ice machine requires cleaning. Debris noted under the coolers, cooking equipment. Grease noted on ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean these areas.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: A thorough cleaning is required e.g. around and under the cooking equipment, around the 2-door cooler by the dishwasher, ceiling tiles around the vent. Some of the ceiling tiles are water stained and bulging.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean these areas. Replace damaged ceiling tiles.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The paper towel dispenser at the hand sink by the walk-in cooler is broken. Paper towel roll is being stored on the counter. The paper towel dispenser at the hand sink by the dishwasher is not operating smoothly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace/repair these dispensers.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The handsink beside the dishwasher is being used to store items. Access to the sink is blocked by a washing machine used for cleaning wiping cloths.
      • Corrective Action(s): This is not acceptable. This is a repeat infraction Relocate/remove the washer. Do not store items inside the hand sink. It must be accessible for handwashing at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Meat noted being thawed at ambient temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Foods must be thawed inside the cooler or under running water.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: There's a large floor tile missing in front of the dishwasher. There's water pooling along here.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the tile or seal the area with epoxy to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food was being thawed inside the hand sink by the walk-in cooler. This is a repeat offence.
      • Corrective Action(s): The handsink must only be used for handwashing purposes. Do not store anything inside it!!
      • Violation Score: 5
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked chicken in the broken cooler was probed to be between 10 and 12 degC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Chicken must be discarded.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Access to the handsink in the dishpit is blocked. The paper towel roll is being stored on top of the table instead of inside the dispenser.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the dish racks that are in front of the hand sink. Refill the paper towel dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Some renovations have been completed without approval from Fraser Health. There's a waiter's station that has been installed with a 2-compartment sink as well as a dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Revise the existing floor plan to reflect this and submit a copy to Fraser Health.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: The permit fee hasn't been paid yet. Letter delivered.
      • Corrective Action(s): You have until Sept. 30, 2024 to pay the fee or a Closure Order will be issued.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Rice scoop was stored in still water on the counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Always store rice scoops in ice water as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained. Temperatures haven't been recorded after Sept. 9th.
      • Corrective Action(s): Record all cooler and hot holding temperatures daily.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the grease buildup under the cooking equipment; clean under the prep counter and cooler that's beside it. Ensure that the date stamp on the exhaust hood is up to date as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Undercounter cooler across from the dishpit was at 12 degC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Get the unit repaired. Do not store PHF's in this cooler until it can maintain a temperature of 4 degC or below. Move all the vegetables to another cooler as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Manager was not onsite at the beginning of the inspection. None of the staff had Foodsafe Level 1 or equivalent certification
      • Corrective Action(s): At least one staff member on shift must be certified in the absence of the operator/manager.
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sprouts, broth, were stored at ambient temperature even after lunch rush.
      • Corrective Action(s): As discussed, move all foods inside the cooler after lunch/dinner rush.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Rice scoop was stored in water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Utensils must be stored in ice water.
      • Violation Score:
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Cooler and hotholding temperatures are not being recorded. This was mentioned in the previous report as well.
      • Corrective Action(s): Start recording all cooler and hotholding temperatures daily.
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: 1) Shelves inside the counter in the FOH is made of bare wood and not easily cleanable.
      • 2) Some of the floor tiles in the dishpit area are broken and no longer intact.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) As discussed, replace shelves with ones that are smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
      • 2) Replace all broken/cracked floor tiles.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bowls are being used to dispense dry foods like flour, rice, etc.
      • Corrective Action(s): Purchase scoops with handles for this purpose.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Cooler/hot holding temperatures are not being recorded.
      • Corrective Action(s): Start recording cooler and hot holding temperatures.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings noted under the counter by the cooking area and in the corner by the back hand sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean droppings and continue monitoring for mice.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all the dust/debris over the exhaust hood (along the ceiling and wall); clean the shelves inside the prep counter in the FOH, clean the inside of the ice machine.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator's FS level 1 certificate has expired.
      • Corrective Action(s): Get recertified.
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Violation from routine inspection which remains pending: Area adjacent to seating area used for storage of extra seats etc is cluttered and items not required for operation stored in this area including filling/sealing machine. Machine was being stored in area and not in use. Premises does not have approval or space for sauce packaging.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove filling/sealing machine and any additional equipment from this area which is not required for the operation of the food premises. To be corrected: 01-Mar-2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Accumulation of dust present on ceiling in ktichen
      • - Mouse droppings (minimal amount) present in cabinet area beneath handsink in front server area. Droppings appear to be from past issues.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Have ceiling cleaned to remove dust accumulation. To be corrected: 14-Feb-2023
      • - Clean up mouse droppings and sanitize area. Monitor for any additonal rodent activity. To be corrected: today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: - Area adjacent to seating area used for storage of extra seats etc is cluttered and items not required for operation stored in this area including filling/sealing machine. Machine was being stored in area and not in use. Premises does not have approval or space for sauce packaging.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove filling/sealing machine and any additional equipment from this area which is not required for the operation of the food premises. To be corrected: 14-Feb-2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Cooked meat, cooked noodles, and sliced vegetables were stored in line cooler which was not maintaining 4C or colder. Internal temperatures of food items were >4C. Cooked meat 13-15C, sliced cucumber 11.6C, cooked noodles 17-18C.
      • - Temperature of unit was being checked; however, thermometer which was in unit was not reading the temperature accurately
      • Corrective Action(s): - Discard potentially hazardous foods which have been stored in unit for >2hours or if time >4C is unknown. - Transfer potentially hazardous foods which have been in the cooler for < 2hours or foods which were recently cooked and are still within cooling time/temp parameters to an alternate cooler which is 4C or less. Continue to monitor temperature of food items which are cooling to ensure they cool to 4C within required time frame.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Handsink near back food preparation and dishwashing area was lacking paper towel
      • - Handsink near cooking line was lacking liquid soap
      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure all handsinks are supplied with liquid soap and paper towel.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Grease build up noted on exhaust canopy.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Clean exhaust canopy to remove grease build up. Ensure cleaning is completed at frequency specified in your sanitation plan/cleaning schedule. To be completed by: 08-June-2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Ambient temperature of interior of line cooler (adjacent to grill) was 11-12C
      • Corrective Action(s): - Adjust, repair or replace cooler so that it is able to maintain a temperature of 4C or colder. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in unit until it is at required temperature. To be corrected by: 08-June-2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: - Thermometer which was present in prep cooler adjacent to grill was reading the temperature accurately
      • Corrective Action(s): - Replace thermometer with one that is able to accurately provide temperature. To be corrected by: 09-June-2022
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions