Pho 99 Vietnamese Noodle House

13/14 - 228 Schoolhouse St, Coquitlam · Restaurant

19 inspections

1. Routine InspectionFeb 9, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) Gap at the base of the back, kitchen door and at the base of the electrical room door. Mice can get into the premises, and/or live in the electrical room.
     • 2) Gaps found around pipes in the wall around the map sink and in the dry storage room. Mice could enter into the premises through these gaps.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Install door guards/door sweeps to the base of the doors to keep mice out.
     • - Fill gaps around pipes with expanding foam.
     • **Correction date: Feb. 11/26**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) Food debris found on the floor in the walk-in-cooler, especially under storage racks and along the base of walls. This will attract mice.
     • 2) Mice droppings found on the floor around the buckets of dishwasher chemicals; and on shelves in the dry storage room. Droppings carry germs.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Remove items off the floor in the walk-in-cooler and wash the floor with hot soapy water. Ensure the wash along the base of walls and around legs of shelving racks.
     • - Clean up the mice droppings; wash the surfaces with hot, soapy water, and then sanitize with a bleach solution.
     • - Check for new mice droppings every morning and clean them up. New droppings indicate active mice problem in the premises.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation:
     • The waste pipe under the dishwashing rinsing sink is leaking. Water and food debris is accumulating on the floor and on the pipe. This will attract flies and mice.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Contract a plumber to replace the broken pipe and clean up the water and food debris from the floor and pipes.
     • **Correction date: Feb. 16/26**
     • Violation Score: 3
2. Routine InspectionDec 8, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation:
     • Mice droppings found in the kitchen on the floor under the central assembly coolers; on the floor along the base of walls under the 2-comp sink in the kitchen; and 2 dead mice found on a glueboard under the central assembly cooler.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Clean up the mice droppings and dispose of the dead mice immediately.
     • - Wash and sanitize all surfaces that have come into contact with mice droppings.
     • - Hire a professional pest company to complete a thorough inspection to find entry points, and to eliminate the mice.
     • - Contract a professional pest company to monitor the premises for pests, and eliminate the mice.
     • - Follow all recommendations made by the professional pest company.
     • **Correction date: Immediately**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation:
     • Found opening around a pipe in the wall, beneath the 2-comp prep sink in the kitchen. The opening will allow pets to enter the premises.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Block the opening around the pipe by installing metal cover or metal meash (1/4" or small holes) over the opening.
     • **Correction date: Dec. 15/25**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • - Exhaust canopy filters have accumulated grease on them. This will attract pests.
     • - Floors and surfaces are slippery and feel oily. Domestic floor cleaners and soap are being used to clean the premises. They are not strong enough to remove all the grease.
     • - Food stains found on the walls and floors inside the walk-in-cooler. This will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Remove the exhaust filters and clean them, to remove the accumulated grease. This shall be done once a week.
     • - Purchase and use "commercial" level cleaners and degreasers in the kitchen to remove food and grease. - Wash and scrub the walls and floors inside the walk-in-cooler to remove the food stains and debris. Move all items off the floor of the walk-in-cooler so propoer cleaning of floors under shelving units is done.
     • **Correction date: Dec. 15/25**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
     • Observation:
     • Unsealed, rough, cement found around the grease trap as floor tiles have not been installed yet. The floor is not durable, smooth, level, sealed or cleanable. This is contributing to the mice problem, as the floor is not cleanable. Staff explained that it is difficult to find a company to resonable install the tile.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Hire a certifide company to install the floor tiles so the floor is are durable, smooth, level, sealed, and cleanable. A correction order has been issued.
     • **Correction date: Jan. 30/26**
     • Violation Score: 5
3. Follow-Up InspectionSep 22, 2025

   0 infractions

4. Routine InspectionSep 22, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) The exhaust canopy and filters have accumulated grease and dust on them. They are required to be cleaned on a regular basis by staff. As well, they are required to be professionally cleaned and serviced by a company. The service sticker states it should of been done in July 2025.
     • 2) There is accumulated dust on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen. The dust could fall into food and contaminate it.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Immediately schedule the cleaning and service of the exhaust canopy and filters to be done this month.
     • **Correction date: Oct. 1/25**
     • 2) Immediately wash the ceiling tiles, or replace with new ones, to remove all the dust. The cleaning of the ceiling tiles shall be done weekly to prevent the accumulation of dust.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • Handwashing sinks do not have liquid soap adjacent to the the sink, so staff can wash their hands properly.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately place a full, soap dispenser beside each handwashing sink so each staff can wash their hands. During the inspection, staff filled and placed soap dispensers beside each sink.
     • Violation Score: 15
   • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • Premises does not hold a valid health permit decal, as owner has failed to pay the yearly health permit fees of $250. Hand delivered outstanding fees letter.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately pay the outstanding permit fees of $250. Failure to do so will result in the closure of the premises until they are paid in full. During the inspection, a cheque for $250 was provided for the fees.
     • Violation Score: 1
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) The low temperature dishwasher had a [Cl2] of 0ppm. No chlorine was exiting the tube into the dishwasher, so dishes are not being sanitized. During the inspection, the manager called a company who is sending out a technician today.
     • 2) The prep sink in the kitchen has a leaking faucet, and a piece of cloth has been tied around the leak to lessen the water flow. The constantly dripping water will attract mice and harbor flies.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Immediately stop using the dishwasher and call a company to repair the machine so the rinse cycle has [Cl2] between 50-100ppm. Only offer food in take-out containers. Call our office to schedule a follow-up inspection when the dishwasher is fixed.
     • **Correction date: Immediately**
     • 2) Call a plumber to repair or replace the broken faucet so it no longer constantly leaks.
     • **Correction date: Sept-29-25**
     • Violation Score: 15
5. Routine InspectionJan 28, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) Found mice droppings on some lower shelves and around rodent tin boxes.
     • 2) Observed two mice caught on traps.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Clean up all mice droppings. All surfaces that came into contact with droppings shall be washed with hot, soapy water and then sanitize with a bleach and water solution.
     • 2) Remove the mice from the traps and dispose correctly. Check rodent traps every day to remove any caught rodents immediately.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) Dry storage room has openings around pipes, that are coming out of walls. Mice may enter the premises via these openings.
     • 2) Dry storage room has boxes and packages of food items that mice have gnawed on. Mice could contaminate these items.
     • 3) Dry storage room has gnaw holes in wood boards along the base of walls. Mice have chewed through the wood and entering the premises.
     • 4) Back door, opening into the bowling alley, is propped open. This may allow mice to enter your premises from the bowling alley area.
     • 5) There is a space at the bottom of doors (electrical room and door to back of kitchen) that will allow mice into these area.
     • 6) Unused, extra or broken items being stored on the premises. Mice will live in these areas, or use materials to make a nest.
     • 7) Opening found at base of seat in the last booth near the back door. Mice may enter the premises through this opening.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Purchase "Expanding Foam" from Home Depot and spray in the openings to plug them up.
     • 2) Purchase clear, large storage bins with tight fitting lids. Store all items in the dry storage room, in a storage bin to protect them from mice.
     • 3) Purchase wire metal mesh (1/4" or smaller) or steel sheets from Home Depot. Seal and screw the metal mesh or sheets to the wall so mice can't chew through it.
     • 4) Keep the back door, leading into the bowling alley, closed at all times.
     • 5) Purchase "Door Guards or Door Sweeps" from Home Depot. Screws on the base of the doors to block mice from entering.
     • 6) Throw away all unused, extra, or broken items from the premises. This will eliminate areas mice will hide and live in.
     • 7) Tightly pack, the opening at the base of the booth seat, with steel wool, and then spray with Expanding Foam.
     • **Correction date: Feb. 10/25**
     • Violation Score: 9
6. Follow-Up InspectionApr 25, 2024

   0 infractions

7. Routine InspectionApr 18, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Rodent and cockroach droppings observed in food storage cupboards, cabinets and shelving racks.
     • Corrective Action(s): Remove the droppings and clean these areas with a bleach solution. Date to be corrected by: Immediately
     • Violation Score: 15
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation: Handwashing station next to the dishwasher and mop sink lacks liquid hand soap.
     • Corrective Action(s): Stock this hand washing station with liquid hand soap. Date to be corrected by: prior to reopening
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Rodent droppings and cockroach droppings observed underneath the ice machine, dishwasher and in multiple areas of the floor in the dry storage room; live cockroaches were observed running around during time of inspection; dead cockroaches were observed under the dishwasher and on shelving racks in the dry storage room; both adult and baby cockroaches were observed in hard to reach areas.
     • Corrective Action(s): A Closure Order has been issued, immediately close the premises; perform a thorough deep clean of the premises from top to bottom; contact your pest control company to eradicate all cockroaches until there are no more living rockroaches; contact the district EHO after all cleaning and pest control are done for a follow up inspection in order to re-open. Date to be corrected by: Immediately
     • Violation Score: 15
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation: A large hole in the wall in the dry storage room by the doorway was found.
     • Corrective Action(s): Patch this hole to prevent and limit pest infestations. Date to be corrected by: prior to re-opening
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Dust observed on kitchen ceiling, grease and food debris observed under cooking equipment, grease build-up on ventilation filters.
     • Corrective Action(s): Perform a deep clean of the kitchen and clean these areas thoroughly. Date to be corrected by: Prior to re-opening
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Low temperature washing machine observed dispensing bleach sanitizing solution, however, no concentration was detected at the plate level.
     • Corrective Action(s): Contact the repair technician and repair the dishwasher in order to adequately dispense the proper concentration of bleach solution. Date to be corrected by: prior to re-opening
     • Violation Score: 9
8. Follow-Up InspectionDec 7, 2023

   0 infractions

9. Follow-Up InspectionNov 24, 2023

   0 infractions

10. Routine InspectionNov 24, 2023

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • The 2 handwashing sinks in the kitchen were blocked with food containers and lids in the sink basin. Staff are unable or encouraged to wash their hands when the sink is not accessible at all times.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Remove all items inside and on top of the sink basin, and remind staff not to block the sinks. During the inspection, all items were removed and the handsinks were accessible.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Found open tin can of Oyster sauce being stored at room temperature and the sauce is remaining in the tin can. The is unsafe, as bacteria can grow in the unsealed sauce and metal/rust can contaminate food as it's stored in the tin can.
      • 2) Packages of food and/or food contact items (containers, etc) are being gnawed by rodents. The foods and food contact items could be contaminated by bacteria from the rodents hands and mouth.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Immediately transfer the Oyster sauce into a food grade container (stainless steel, hard plastic or glass) and cover with a lid, and store in the fridge at all times. During the inspection, staff transferred the sauce into a food grade container.
      • 2) Immediately throw away all packages of food and items that will contact food, that have been gnawed on and/or droppings have come into contact with. Purchase large, hard plastic containers with tight fitting lids. Store all packages of food and food contact items in plastic containers and cover with lid to prevent rodents accessing these items.
      • **Today**
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • Mice droppings found in the dry storage room and near the bag of rice in the cook station area. Mice and their droppings contain germs which could contaminate foods.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean up the droppings and sanitize all surfaces and ares that came into contact with the droppings.
      • - Increase the frequency the pest company is servicing the premises, every 2 weeks.
      • - Follow all recommendations and instructions the pest company provides.
      • - Continue to keep up the sanitation level of the premises.
      • - Store all packages of food, and items that will touch food (take-out containers, chop sticks, etc.) in tight fitting, hard plastic containers.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The dry storage room has food debris and rodent droppings on the floor under shelving racks and pallets, and on the shelves. Food debris will attract pests, and droppings could contaminate food.
      • 2) There is accumulated dust on the ceiling tiles and around air diffusers. The dust could fall into food.
      • 3) The exhaust hood and filters have accumulated grease. The service sticker indicated a professional cleaning should of been done in June 2023. Accumulation of grease could drop into food and it is a fire hazard.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) A thorough, deep cleaning of the dry storage room is needed. Remove all items off the floor and shleves, and remove the pallets from the room. Scrub and clean the floor and shelves to remove food and droppings.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 27/23**
      • 2) Wash the ceiling tiles to remove the dust. Ensure this is done on a regular basis.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 27/23**
      • 3) Contact a professional company and schedule the exhaust hood and filters to be cleaned.
      • **Correction date: Dec. 15/23**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • The low temperature dishwasher had a [Cl2] of 0ppm, dishes are not being sanitized. Owner called a repair company who stated they will arrive today in 1-2 hours to fix.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately stop using the dishwasher and set dirty dishes aside until the dishwasher is fixed. Or, run the dishes through the dishwasher and manually sanitize the dishes in the 1-comp sink beside the dishwasher. At time of inspection, staff are collecting dirty dishes and will run them through the dishwasher once it is fixed.
      • **A follow-up inspection will occur later today, to ensure the dishwasher has been fixed**
      • Violation Score: 15
11. Follow-Up InspectionAug 2, 2023

    0 infractions

12. Routine InspectionMay 29, 2023

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing sink in the main kitchen, by the mop sink, had empty paper towel and soap dispenser. Staff are unable to wash their hands correctly to remove germs.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately fill the paper towel and soap dispenser, and ensure it remains full at all times. During the inspection, staff filled the paper towel and soap dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: The premises has an expired health permit decal as they have NOT paid the yearly permit fees of $250. The invoice was mailed out in April and required to be paid upon receipt.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately pay the permit fees of $250 and obtain a new health permit decal. Failure to do so, will result in the closure of the restaurant until full payment is received.
      • **Correction date: June 5/23**
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen cuts of meat were being thawed under running hot water in a prep sink. This is unsafe as the outer layers of meat will thaw quickly and be at room temperature while the centre is still frozen. Germs will grown on the outer surface of the meat.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately turn off the hot water and turn on the cold water. Frozen foods shall ONLY be thawed under running cold water to ensure the outer layers of meat are maintained at 4C at all times during thawing. During the inspection, staff turned off the hot water and turned on the running cold water.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Found mice dropping in the dry storage room on shelves and on the floor under shelves and platforms. Mice droppings contain germs which will contaminate food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Scrubbing and cleaning of the dry storage room surfaces (floors, shelves, walls, outside of food containers, etc.) requires to be completed to remove mice droppings and food stains. Take all items off the shelves and move all platforms so the shelves and floors can be properly cleaned.
      • 2) Buy food containers with tight fitting lids, and place ALL foods (open and unopened) in containers to prevent mice contaminating the food.
      • 3) Contract a professional pest company to eliminate the mice problem using non-chemical means (traps, glueboards, etc.). A thorough inspection of the dry storage room and all other areas (interior and exterior) of the building shall be done to determine entry points and elimination strategies.
      • **Correction date: June 5/23**
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The u/c cooler door seals/gaskets are damaged and duct tape has been stuck to the gaskets, as a means to repair them. Duct tape is not food grade, durable or cleanable. There is accumulated food debris on the duct tape and chemicals from the tape can get into food. Staff indicated that the door seals/gaskets can't be replaced as they don't make them anymore.
      • 2) Cardboard lining shelves is soaked with oil, grease and food debris. Cardboard is not food grade, sealed, durable or cleanable. This will attract pests (flies and mice) and is a fire hazard.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Replace the whole door and gasket with a new one, if you are unable to just replace the gaskets. OR, replace the whole u/c cooler unit with one that has intact door gaskets that can be cleaned, and can keep food below 4C/40F at all times.
      • **Correction date: Sept. 15/23**
      • 2) Immediately throw away all cardboard lining shelves and cupboards, this must be done every night. Wash the shelves and place new cardboard on the shelves in the morning. You may wish to use metal pans to line the shelves and cupboards, as they can easily be placed in the dishwasher at the end of the night to be cleaned.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The faucet, for the handwashing sink in the front service counter, is not secured or sealed to the counter top. Water is leaking and pooling in the cupboard below the sink. This will attract and breed flies and mice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately secure the faucet to the counter top and seal around the faucet so water can't leak and pool in the cupboard below.
      • **Correction date: June 5/23**
      • Violation Score: 3
13. Routine InspectionDec 1, 2022

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The handwashing sink, by the walk-in-freezer, had items in the sink basin and the paper towel dispenser was empty. Staff are unable to wash their hands when the sinks basin is blocked, and unable to dry their hands correctly without paper towel.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Immediately remove all items from the sink basin and inform staff that no items shall block or be placed infront of the sink or in the sink basin.
      • - Immediately fill the paper towel dispenser and ensure it is always kept full.
      • During the inspection, staff cleared the hand basin of items and filled the paper towel dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed mice droppings on floor and lower shelves in the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): -Immediately clean up the mice droppings and sanitize all surfaces the droppings came into contact with.
      • - Immediately complete a thorough cleaning of the dry storage room's floor, walls, and shelves to remove all food debris. Take everything out of the dry storage room and wash from floor to ceiling.
      • - Replace any shelf or food container that can NOT be cleaned.
      • - Immediately clean the exterior surfaces and lids of all food containers in the dry storage room to remove food debris.
      • - Immediately place all open packages of food in food grade containers and cover with a tight fitting lid.
      • - Block any opening/holes found in walls or around pipes, in the dry storage room.
      • - Contact a professional pest company to inspect, monitor and eliminate the mice.
      • **Correction date: Dec. 15/22**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Food debris found under equipment, shelving unit, racks, and tables in the kitchen and waitress area. Staff are cleaning exposed surfaces, but are not moving or lifting items up and/or away from walls to clean the surfaces under them. The food debris will attract pests.
      • 2) The ceiling tiles in the kitchen have accumulated dust on them. The dust will fall into food and contaminate it.
      • 3) The dry storage room floor, shelves, and walls have food debris on them. This will attract pests.
      • 4) The exhaust canopy has accumulated grease on the filters and canopy. The service sticker indicates that the next service is overdue (Nov. 27/22). The grease will attract pests and it also is a fire hazard.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Wash and sanitize the mentioned areas every day. Instruct staff to move equipment, tables, and shelves so the surface underneath is exposed for cleaning. Instruct staff to remove all items off table, shelves and counter tops, so the surfaces underneath are exposed for cleaning. Do NOT just clean around items.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • 2) Wash the ceiling tiles to remove the dust and grease, OR purchase and install new ceiling tiles.
      • **Correction date: Dec. 8/22*
      • 3) Take every item out of the dry storage room and wash all floors (under the shelves), walls, and the shelves themselves to remove food stains. If the food stains can NOT be washed off of shelves, replace the shelves with new ones that are sealed, durable (hard plastic or metal) and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Jan. 2/23**
      • 4) Contact a professional company to clean the exhaust canopy and chimney.
      • **Correction date: Dec. 15/22**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The door seals/gaskets of the prep coolers (6x door seals), across from the cook station, are broken. Cold air is constantly leaking out of the cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace all the broken door seals/gaskets with new ones. Contact a refrigeration company to order new door seals/gaskets.
      • **Correction date: Jan. 31/23**
      • Violation Score: 9
14. Follow-Up InspectionApr 19, 2022

    0 infractions

15. Routine InspectionApr 11, 2022

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Dishwasher not dispensing adequate sanitizer solution. Chloring was measured at 0ppm at time of inspection. This may allow harmful bacteria to survive the dishwashing process and potentially result in foodborne illness.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Corrected during inspection: Tubing for sanitizer solution replaced by repairman during inspection. Chlorine re-measured at 75ppm.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Handwashing sinks were being used to store plastic lids. Sink was not stocked with paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Staff should be washing hands regularly to limit spread of illness. Corrected during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Foods inside of walk-in-cooler and freezer found open and not in enclosed containers. Potentially hazardous foods such as beef were found stored above raw ready-to-eat foods.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Separate raw meals from ready-to-eat foods such as fruit and vegetables. Make sure that food is stored in food-grade containers and covered.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Ground beef seen being thawed at room temperature for over 2 hours. This puts foods at risk of supporting growth of harmful microbes at the surface of the food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Corrected during inspection: ground beef was placed in fridge for cooling.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • General sanitation within walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer not good. Food debris built-up along the walls and on the floors under the shelving represent a cross-contamination hazard and may attract pests. Sides of prep coolers and tables need cleaning, as well as the ceiling tiles and diffusers inside the kitchen overlooking food prep areas.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Clean the mentioned areas.
      • **Correction date: Apr. 18/22**
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • FRP wall lining seen peeling off of the wall near mop sink area.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Re-peel or replace FRP.
      • Violation Score: 1
16. Follow-Up InspectionOct 6, 2021

    0 infractions

17. Follow-Up InspectionSep 28, 2021

    0 infractions

18. Routine InspectionSep 27, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Bean sprouts were found to be sitting in clean water at 17C. Bacteria and viruses can contaminate and grow in the bean sprouts at this temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately throw away the bean sprouts, staff completed this. Bean sprouts must be stored in an ice-water bath or in the cooler at 4C at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • There is food debris and grease accumulated on racks, shelves in the dry storage room, equipment, the undersides of sinks and tables, and on the exterior surfaces of food containers. This will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • A thorough cleaning of the mentioned areas is required. Use hot water, soap, and a scrub brush to remove all the food and grease.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 4/21**
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation:
      • The low temperature dishwasher had a [Cl2] of 0ppm during the rinse cycle. Dishes are not being sanitized. There is only a 2-compartment sink available for warewashing.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately stop using the dishwasher and call a repair company to fix the dishwasher. Increase and maintain the [Cl2] between 50-100ppm. Immediately stop dine-in service and only offer take-out, as there is inadequate warewashing facilities. Manually warewash cookware using the 2-compartment menthod until the dishwasher is fixed. Contact our office when the dishwasher is fixed, to schedule a follow-up inspection.
      • **Correction date: Immediately**
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation:
      • Paper towel missing from hand washing sinks in the kitchen. Staff are not able to properly wash and dry their hands.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately refill the paper towels dispenser, and place paper towels at each hand sink (waitress area and 2 in kitchen).
      • **Correction date: Immediately**
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Premises has not paid the yearly permit fees, and therefore does not have a valid operating permit. Hand delivered the outstanding permit fees letter to the owner.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately pay the yearly permit fees, in the amount of $250. Failure to do so, will result in the closure of the facility until they are. At time of the inspection, the owner provided a cheque (#1591) for the full amount outstanding.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • There is a large fly infestation in the premises. Flies will contaminate food and surfaces when they land on them.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • A thorough cleaning of all surfaces is required to be done to remove all food and grease. Cleaning and scrubbing with hot water and soap is needed of: racks, shelves, outside of food container; legs of tables & equipment; undersides of sinks and tables; all surfaces and sides of equipment; walls beneath and behind tables and equipment.
      • Contact a professional pest control company to treat the flies.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 4/21
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) There is dust accumulated on the ceiling tiles and upper walls of the kitchen. The dust will fall into food and contaminate it.
      • 2) There is accumulted food and grease of walls below and beneath sinks, equipment and tables; on the legs of tables and equipment. The will harbor and attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Wash all the mentioned areas to remove the dust, food and grease. Ensure this is done on a regular basis.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 4/21**
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The dishwasher rinse cycle had [Cl2] of 0ppm. Dishes are not being sanitized.
      • 2) The u/c cooler, across from the deep fryer, was 15C. Bacteria and viruses will grow on foods at this temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Immediately stop using the dishwasher and call a repair company to increase the [Cl2] to 50-100ppm. Only offer take-out until the dishwasher rinse cycle has [Cl2] between 50-100ppm.
      • 2) Immediately remove all perishable food items (meats, spring rolls) from the u/c cooler and place in a working cooler. Call a repair company to fix the cooler so that it can maintain 4C of colder at all times.
      • **Correction date: Immediately**
      • Violation Score: 9
19. Routine InspectionJan 7, 2020

    0 infractions