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Nam Vegan Express

8681 10th Ave, Burnaby · Restaurant

8 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soup on stove measured 47C
      • Corrective Action(s): Hot held foods to be held at 60C or higher
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Vegan/vegetarian shrimp and pork defrosting at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Items must be defrosted under cold running water or cooler overnight.
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spring rolls kept at room temperature
      • Corrective Action(s): Move spring rolls to cooler.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Foods were being thawed by being stored on countertop
      • Corrective Action(s): Foods must be thawed under cold running water or in cooler overnight.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings noted behind work table in the hallway. Unable to tell if droppings are fresh or old.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize area noted. Ensure sanitation of kitchen is upkept to prevent pest entry. Pest report reviewed - report stated that no droppings were found; change pest technician if they are not able to identify issues.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Various foods stored at room temperature:
      • - spring rolls
      • - bean sprouts
      • - bao buns
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • This is a recurring issue and must be addressed. Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 4C or colder until use. Frozen water bottles are inadequate to keep these foods at 4C or colder
      • You must either:
      • a) always store these items at 4C or colder OR
      • b) use smaller portions and have them time-stamped; these foods must be discarded and not returned to the cooler after 2 hours. Records must be available for review.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Small amount of rodent droppings on white feather duster behind storage boxes at POS counter
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas where droppings are found.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bean sprouts noted at 18C
      • Corrective Action(s): Hold bean sprouts at 4C or colder.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink has items and food debris inside.
      • Corrective Action(s): Handsink is for handwashing ONLY
      • Violation Score: 5
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • 1) Buns with filling noted at 30-35C on the counter. Staff said they were made at opening, around noon. The time is now 1500.
      • 2) Several foods noted on the counter, with frozen water bottles. Foods measured from 6-8C:
      • - spring rolls
      • - noodles
      • - vegetables
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Discard buns.
      • 2) Return these items back to the cooler. Only take out as much as necessary for orders.
      • Violation Score: 15
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Vegetable broth was at 57 degC over the stove (stove had been turned off). Vegetable broth must be maintained hot above 60 degC or below 4 degC once cooked. Operator is cooking the broth then turning off the stove and letting the soup cool until closing (over 8 hours). She takes broth from the larger stock pot when an order comes in and reheats it again in a smaller pot before serving.
      • Corrective Action(s): This practice is unacceptable. Broth must be kept hot (over 60 degC) or cold (below 4 degC) at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some mice droppings noted in the kitchen and hallway area. Operator no longer has a pest control company coming in regularly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean droppings using bleach as discussed. Contract out another pest control company as discussed. Have them coming in for servicing at least monthly.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Excessive mice droppings noted throughout the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Thoroughly clean the entire premise as discussed. Contract out a professional pest control company weekly for the next 2 months or until pest activity is severely reduced. Service reports must be provided.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Both the back and front door were open during the inspection. The screen door at the back entrance is loose and does not tightly fit against the door frame.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal all gaps/holes around plumbing. Fix the screen door so that it fits tightly against the door frame or keep both doors closed at all times. Ensure there's no gap under both doors that can allow pest entry.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The cooler beside the dishwasher is not working. Food observed thawing at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace/fix the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1) The kitchen flooring is lifting in several areas; flooring has been damaged in some areas as well.
      • 2) The pipe under the kitchen handsink is leaking.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Replace the flooring in the kitchen as discussed.
      • 2) Fix the leaky pipe.
      • Violation Score: 5