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Pho Saigon Restaurant

5024 48th Ave, Delta · Restaurant

22 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food Storage: Perishable food items being stored above prep line inserts. Storage containers uncovered. Utensils being stored inside of food items.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food/ingredients are being stored in covered, food grade containers. Utensils are not permitted to be stored inside of food items. Do not store any perishable food items ontop of prep line inserts - store items inside of refrigeration units.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent dropping noted behind/under rear dishsink, dry storage rooms, etc.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue an ongoing rodent control program within this facility.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent dropping noted below 2 cmpt rear sink, staff washroom, storage areas, etc.
      • Corrective Action(s): Refer to Sanitation violation notes. Implement an onsite rodent control program Ensure all entry points (ie: holes, plumbing, etc) are sealed. (ie: rear entry door - installation of door sweep may be beneficial ?)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings noted below rear 2 cmpt dish sink, staff washroom, dry storage rooms, etc.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean/organize areas. Remove all unused items - store items off of ground for effective rodent control.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mechanical dishwasher: No sanitizer detected.
      • Corrective Action(s): Monitor daily. Ensure chemical storage containers do not run dry - chlorine to be present at final rinse on utensil surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 5
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mechanical dishwasher - no sanitizer detected. Implements (knives/peelers, etc) soiled with food debris while being stored.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer pump on mechanical dishwasher functioning now. Sanitizer concentration noted. Ensure All food contact surfaces/implements are cleaned and disinfected after use. Store all items in a sanitary manner.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food storage containers being stored ontop of prep lines/ontop of uncovered food items.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure All food/ingredients are being stored i covered food, grade containers. All storage containers are to be kept inside of the prep cooler.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler 6.2 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Monitor - adjust. Maintain at or below 4 C.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food debris noted on stored utensils/meat slicer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food contact surfaces are cleaned/disinfected after use.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Single use towels not available at service handsink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replaced. Cloth towels are not permitted to be used - discontinue.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Storage of food items in opened metal containers noted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store food items in opened, original metal containers.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths not being properly stored on site.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wiping cloths are to be stored in a sanitizer at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food items are not covered during storage. Food items are being stored in opened, original metal containers. Implements are being stored in food storage containers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food/ingredients are being stored in covered, food grade containers. Do not store food items in opened metal containers. Implements are not permitted to be stored inside food storage containers.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Staff washroom currently under repair.
      • Corrective Action(s): Washroom handsink must be supplied with hot/cold running water.
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths are not stored in a sanitizer. Too many cloths noted. Utensils are being stored while contaminated with food debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wiping cloths are required to be stored in a sanitizer at all times. Ensure all food contact surfaces/implements are washed and disinfected after use and stored in a sanitary manner.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food Storage: Food items are being stored uncovered/utensils are being stored in the food storage containers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food items are being stored in covered, food grade containers. Do not store utensils inside the containers.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler not being maintained at or below 4 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust/Service asap. Maintain at or below 4 C.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Perishable food items are being stored ontop of inserts in the prep lines.
      • Corrective Action(s): Perishable food items are to be properly stored in covered inserts inside the prep line or inside the refrigeration units.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths are not being stored in a sanitizer. No sanitizer detected.
      • Corrective Action(s): New solution made on site. Tested.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: No towels noted in staff washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide single use towels, in a dispenser, in the staff washroom.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food Storage Areas: Area behind freezers is cluttered with debris/food. Prep lines are to be kept free of debris/chemicals and unused items are to be removed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pull all freezers away from the walls and clean. Recommend sealing all the existing holes noted in the walls, at this time. Clean and organize prep lines - remove all unused items. Store WD-40 in designated area away from food.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Soup cooked yesterday and cooled at 6pm was observed to be 11C in the walk in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Please cool your soup in smaller batches. The cooling wands are being used but are not cooling foods cold enough because the portions are too big. Obtain a 3rd cooling wand and fill soup pails only partway to assist with rapid cooling
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths were found sitting on counters and not stored in any sanitizer. Bucket that staff indicated was bleach did not contain any detectable level of sanitizer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that about 1/2 tablespoon of bleach is added to the cloth bucket. Cloths should be stored in the bucket when not in use. Corrected by staff refilling the cloth bucket with new water and the proper amount of bleach.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Overal sanitation is adequate but a large amount of food debris and grease was observed beneath the deep fryers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that area beneath deep fryer is cleaned out nightly.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 4 buckets of soup found cooling improperly in the walk in cooler (full 5 gallon pails, no cooling stick)
      • Corrective Action(s): You must cool soup from 60C to 4C within 4 hours. Use cooling sticks every time. Cooling sticks were stored away, not in the freezer and were not being used. Next time your soup will be discarded if it is found to be cooled unsafely.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Prep cooler with sliced meats (closest to the dishwasher) measured 10C
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately remove perishable foods from this cooler. you may store small amounts of food in this cooler (only what can be used up within 2 hours). Do not ever use this unit to cool hot foods - use the walk in cooler to cool, then you may store hot foods in the prep cooler.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher final rinse did not contain an acceptable level of sanitizer
      • Corrective Action(s): Bleach sanitizer measured less than 50ppm in dishwasher - adjust or repair dishwasher so that final rinse contains 50-100pm bleach solution. CORRECTED. sanitizer bucket was changed for a new one, and dishwasher final rinse measured 50ppm. DO NOT water down sanitizer.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Cloth that was previously being used in the kitchen is still in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard cloth used for rolling spring rolls and salad rolls. This is a repeat violation - remove cloth from the kitchen, this is not an approved or sanitary food contact surface.
      • Violation Score: 9
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) One line cooler (closest to dishwasher) was 11 Celsius in main compartment. All perishables moved to working fridge.
      • 2) Large bowl of sprouts in tepid water; 18 Celsius. Keep sprouts cold; <4 Celsius. Ice is okay but make sure ice is added frequently. Discarded sprouts.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Spring rolls were being made on cloth. Cloth appears clean but can harbour bacteria. Use approved wood or other food-grade surface.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Line cooler is warm; see #305.
      • Call for inspection when repaired. 604-507-5429
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 eggs observed out at room temperature. 25.9C internal temperature. Discarded
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Worker observed cleaning cutting boards and counters with cloth - no sanitizer. Cloths are kept out on counters between uses and prepared bucket of sanitizer had less than 10 ppm chlorine. Keep cloths in sanitizer at all times between uses. Change sanitizer often.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Food items observed stacked one on top of each other without a protective barrier.
      • 2. Raw beef in prep coolers is stored in an insert, piled high and immediately next to cooked meats. Raw meats are stored above ready to eat foods in the fridge.
      • 3. Dry ingredients are stored in re-used food containers that are not easy to wash.
      • 4. Broth in buckets cooling on floor was uncovered at start of inspection; then covered with colanders. Colanders have holes and are not protective (Broth temp was 67C).
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Kitchen requires an overall cleaning on shelves, walls, floors corners etc.
      • Corrective Action(s):
  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Metal dish and weighing scale in the dry storage room had significant amounts of sugar caked on.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the metal dish and weighing scale of the caked on sugar. Ensure cleaning and sanitizing is performed after using any equipment. Leftover food debris on equipment can promote bacterial growth and be a food source for pests. Date to be completed by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bucket of bleach sanitizer in the kitchen was measured to be 50 ppm. Operator states that the bleach sanitizer is prepared fresh every morning. Test strips are available.
      • Corrective Action(s): Prepare a new batch of bleach sanitizer at 100 ppm. This can be achieved by mixing 1/2 teaspoon of bleach and 1L of fresh water. Ensure that this is prepared regularly and measured with the test strips to maintain adequate concentration. Date to be completed by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop was stored inside the ice machine and in direct contact with the ice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the ice scoop from the ice machine and store in a separate location. Scoops should not be store directly with any food/ice to avoid contamination from the handles. Date to be completed by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  20. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  21. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: This work is in progress - see inspection report LTHN-AQKTEL for work required to be completed
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: This work is in progress - see inspection report LTHN-AQKTEL for work required to be completed
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: This work is in progress - see inspection report LTHN-AQKTEL for work required to be completed
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  22. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two containers of shrimp, one peeled and one not, on pallet on floor, 25C - 31C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Make sure that if this task is left both containers of shrimp are placed in the cooler in a covered container. Do not leave cooling shrimp unattended at room temperature.
      • Make sure that shrimp are placed in shallow pans, no more than two inches in thickness, covered to protect from contamination, and placed in the cooler as fast as possible to maximize cooling.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Inserts of raw beef, cooked beef, mushrooms, lettuce etc. in condiments cooler overfill. In some cases foods exceeded not only the fill line but the top of the container as well.
      • Corrective Action(s): Inserts must not be overfilled.
      • Any product exceeding the fill line and which has been above 4C for greater than 2 hours is to be discarded.
      • Make small portions at a time that can be used within a short period of time and have back-up inserts stored in the walk-in cooler.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation: Plastic grocery bag of 5 ziploc bags of cut up sausage with no visible labels
      • Corrective Action(s): Invoices for this food to be provided to ensure it has been purchased at a licensed premises.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: .
      • 1) Foods being stacked one on top of the other without proper lids in place to prevent contamination of food from dirty bottoms of containers on top.
      • 2) Food worker handling both raw and cooked beef while wearing the same gloves.
      • 3) Dry goods, sugar, salt and rice in non-food grade containers.
      • 4) Meat slicer being used as hanger to dry plastic bags/cloths
      • Corrective Action(s): .
      • 1) Do not stack any foods on top of each other unless proper lids are in place to prevent the food on the bottom becoming contaminated by either physical or microbial contaminants
      • 2) Food workers must pay attention and must not use the same gloves for handling both raw and cooked foods, and must change gloves between and after each task.
      • 3) All food must be kept in food grade containers, any potentially contaminated food is to be discarded and proper food grade containers used.
      • 4) Make sure that the meat slicer, once cleaned and sanitized is protected from contamination until needed again. Recommend that food workers sanitize the meat slicer before commencing slicing each day.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Paint on walls beside and behind dishwashing area and meat slicer is peeling off. The bottom base board and kick plate under drain boards warped and lifting away from wall.
      • Flooring in freezer room (second room) is lifting, torn and has a large hole in the center of the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Walls surrounding the dishwashing area and meat slicer storage need to be repaired so that they are smooth, impervious, and easily cleanable, both above and under the drainboards
      • Flooring in freezer room (second room) needs to be repaired/replaced so that the flooring is continuous throughout the room, sealed in place, and has baseboards at least three inches in height that are continuous throughout the room.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food splatters, spills, encrusted food and food waste throughout the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Premises needs a thorough cleaning and sanitizing, including, but not limited to:
      • - dry storage room - behind freezers, shelves, ceiling, interior of freezers
      • - Food prep area including rangehood canopy and filters; inside and outside of both condiments coolers including all shelves, doors, door seals etc.; inside and outside of both microwaves, all shelving ( unfinished shelves to be finished so that they are smooth, impervious and easily cleanable); inside and outside of dishwasher; behind, under and inside all equipment etc.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: One person on duty at all times must have a valid FOODSAFE Certificate
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1