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Pho Binh Minh

5790 203rd St, Langley · Restaurant

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sugar bags stored on the floor
      • Corrective Action(s): Store food items off the ground to avoid attracting pest activity.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temperature dishwasher is measured 0ppm chlorine sanitizer after the final cycle
      • Corrective Action(s): Call for service, ensure that concentration after the final cycle is measured at atleast 50ppm. Use manual warewashing method with final sanitizing step until the dishwasher is fixed.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Frozen broth left out at room temperature for thawing
      • Corrective Action(s): Defrost frozen foods inside cooler at temperature less than 4C or smaller portions under running cold water
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Holes in the baseboard observed near the back door and in front area near freezers
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal of all gaps and holes to prevent the pest entry
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large pots of beef stock and chicken stock are left at room temperature for more than 6hours
      • Corrective Action(s): Cool food items from 60C to 20C in 2 hours and from 20C to 4C in 4 hours in the cooler. Portion food in smaller buckets and use ice wands to cool faster
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Vietnamese buns left outside on the counter, temperature is 10C
      • Corrective Action(s): Store potentially hazardous food in the cooler and temperature less than 4C
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer is measure at 0ppm chlorine
      • Corrective Action(s): Fresh prepared solution is measured at 100ppm chlorine residual. Do not mix detergent with bleach when preparing bleach solution
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest droppings observed in backstorage area and near front wall with cooler and freezers
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the droppings and clean and sanitize the area. Provide adequate traps and control measures to pest activity
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: - Base board missing on the back wall
      • - Holes or damage observed on the wall near the front with cooler and freezer
      • Corrective Action(s): - Move heavy equipment, find holes and seal them. Clean and sanitize the area. Install baseboard on the back wall
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Prep cooler with raw meats measured at 15C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move meats to the working cooler (walk-in cooler) at less than 4C. Service the prep cooler and ensure that temperature is maintained at less than 4C
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Ice machine has build up of mold and mildew on the inner walls
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all ice, clean and sanitizer the machine to remove all mold and mildew growth. Air dry the machine before making ice again
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest droppings observed in dry strorage area and near back door
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove the droppings, clean and sanitize the area
      • - Provide adequate control measures to control the pest activity
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Holes near back door in the wall and base board observed
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal off all holes and gaps to ensure that the pest don't enter the facility
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Pest droppings observed in the area near back door, in dry storage area and in the storage area for take out containers
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the droppings, clean and sanitize the area.
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bucket full of bean sprouts is stored at room temperature, temperature noted at 22C
      • Corrective Action(s): Store bean sprouts in the cooler at temperature less than 4C
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing station in the front area is missing paper towel
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace paper towel and ensure that handsink is fully stocked at all times
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Several pots of soups left uncovered near cookline
      • Corrective Action(s): Cover all the containers and pots pf food (soup) to protect from contamination
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed near back entrance door, storage area, storage area converted from walk-in and near staff wash room
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove all droppings, clean and sanitize the area. Seal off all holes. Store all food items in pest proof containers. Ensure that adequate pest control measures are provided to control the pest activity
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Holes observed near the back entrance door ( near parking) and near staff washroom
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal off all holes to prevent any new rodents from entering the premises
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on old furniture near back entrance, droppings observed in back storage area, in dry storage room (converted from walk-in)
      • - Grease build up is observed all behind the cookline
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove all furniture, remove the droppings and clean and sanitize the areas noted above
      • - Remove the grease near cookline and maintain sanitary conditions in the premises
      • Violation Score: 9
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bean sprouts stored in water at 13°C. Operator states there was ice earlier but has melted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Refill with ice or store in cooler at <= 4°C. Ensure you take out only enough for the lunch period.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher is unable to sanitize properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the nearby sink and fill up with 100-200 ppm bleach sanitizer. After washing utensils, dishes, and equipment in the dishwasher, manually sanitize by soaking in the bleach sanitizer for 30 seconds. Air dry before using.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bag of onions stored on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store bag of onions off the floor to avoid contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on the floors along the perimeter of the premises as well as on shelving. Pest control company provides monthly service. Traps are in place.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up all droppings and sanitize the affected areas with bleach sanitizer. This must be done regularly. Correct by: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 25 ppm chlorine residual detected at dishwasher. Sanitizer jug is running low.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace sanitizer jug and run the dishwasher. Use test strips to measure the sanitizer concentration and ensure it is 50-100 ppm. Repair the dishwasher if it still cannot produce 50-100 ppm chlorine with a new sanitizer jug.
      • Violation Score: 15
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bean sprouts kept at room temperature for lunch period.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store bean sprouts on ice and have only enough for lunch period.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food (various packaged meats) kept on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep all food off the floor to prevent contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on the floors along the walls and on shelving throughout premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean up droppings and sanitize affected surfaces with bleach sanitizer.
      • 2. Seal any holes and cracks to prevent entry of rodents.
      • 3. Contact a pest control company and have them service the premises.
      • 4. Sanitize all food contact surfaces (cutting boards, knives, etc.) with bleach sanitizer every morning before starting food prep.
      • Correct by: Mar 8, 2023
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Sugar spills and other food debris observed in dry storage areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up all food spills and debris. Correct by: Mar 8, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9