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Proviant International Foods

5 - 2773 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam · Store

9 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Wiping towels noted on counter and hanging beside 3 comp sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Wiping towels must be in a bucket of sanitizer when not in use.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Vacuum packed Smoked fish with keep it frozen till consumption label noted in display cooler - repeated violation
      • Corrective Action(s): -Discard these immediately-
      • Store as per label instruction- violation ticket is waved this time, but be issued for any repeated violation
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Noted rodent dropping in storage room under shelving and beside back door
      • Corrective Action(s): -Clean and monitor - put sticky traps and snap traps for monitoring , notify pest control company
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap noted under back door which can allow entrance of pests
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide weather stripping to seal the gap.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Flooring in back room is in a bad condition
      • Corrective Action(s): Floor in back room require re-finishing/repair.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometers are missing in some unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide accurate thermometers for all coolers.
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: -No sanitizer and no hot water - vinegar being used as a sanitizer
      • -Staff found a bottle of quats sanitizer at time of visit.
      • Violation ticket will be on hold.
      • Corrective Action(s): -Provide hot water and sanitizer for washing any utensils ( cutting board, knifes etc)- wash ( warm water and detergent)- rinse (clean water)-sanitize ( soak in sanitizer for 2 minute) -air dry
      • -Approved surface sanitizer must be used. Vinegar is not a Sanitizer!!
      • -Use approved surface sanitizer in spray bottle with paper towel to wipe all counters during re-packaging.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation: Noted frozen barley soup made by the owner - home made carrot, and home made cabbages not sure about supplier ( owner verified for these products at the end of inspection it is from Zakuson Toronto..
      • Corrective Action(s): This facility is approved to sell prepackaged food products from approved supplier and re-packaging of some of these products to be sold in smaller package. Remove those noted products immediately and stop processing any foods.
      • Note: Health approval is required for any additional food processing ( chopping, rinsing , cooking, cooling ...)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Noted food products in walk in cooler and walk in freezer ( in boxes and buckets) were stored directly on the floor
      • Corrective Action(s): -Store all products off of the floor ( at least 6 inches) to prevent potential contamination and aid cleaning
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted smoked frozen fish ( 29 package Cahta Emperor, 5 Fisher kings ) Mackerel Cold Smoked - Need to kept frozen in cooler temp 4 oC
      • Removed from the display cooler to be discarded at time of visit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all noted products ( risk of Clostridium botulinum)- and ensure to follow the manufacturing instruction regarding storage of products.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Unapproved food processing on-side - cooking- cooling of barely soups
      • Corrective Action(s): For any additional processing on site, a FoodSafety plan is required and approval from local health department
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Noted something that appears to be rodent dropping in corner of dry storage room
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up and put monitoring device such as sticky traps to monitor for any rodent activity
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Clutter noted in back area ie:dry storage room, under sink, beside hand sink, under prep table ....
      • Corrective Action(s): Organize and store all products (even in boxes) off of the floor at least 6 inches off to aid for cleaning and preventing any potential for harboring /breeding pests.
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions