Thai New West Restaurant
424 Columbia St E, New Westminster · Restaurant
18 inspections
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Observation: Premise does not have hot water.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair or replace hot water tanks.
- 2) Ensure all sinks and dishwasher is supplied with running hot and cold water at all times.
- Violation Score: 25
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation: Premise does not have hot water.
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair or replace hot water tank.
- 2) Ensure all handsinks are supplied with running hot and cold water at all times.
- Violation Score: 25
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink not accessible at time of inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure handsink is accessible and supplied with running hot and cold water at all times. Review best handwashing practices.
- Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: High temperature dishwasher does not work consistently throughout operation of premise.
- Corrective Action(s): Dishwasher needs to be repaired so that it can run consistently during operation with a final rinse of at least 71C at the plate and 82C at the gauge Repairman will be on-site this evening or tomorrow.
- When the dishwasher does not operate, dishes may be manually washed following the 3-compartment method.
- Violation Score: 15
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: Old coffee cups, cans etc. stored in kitchen area.
- Corrective Action(s): Remove items not required for operation of the premise.
- Violation Score: 3
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Bean sprouts observed at room temperature - surface temperature 16C
- - Rehydrated noodles, raw eggs, pinapples, all observed at room temperature - surface temperature 16C.
- Corrective Action(s): - Bean sprouts -discarded
- - Staff stated noodles are recently rehydrated, returned to cooler.
- - Staff stated raw eggs recently delivered in the hour, returned to cooler
- - Staff stated pineapple just takenout to make a dish for customer, returned to cooler.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1. Mold/mildew observed growing along the flaps of the ice machine.
- 2. Double stacking observed in insert level of prep cooler. Bottom of top container touching food in the bottom container. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Empty, clean, and sanitize ice machine. Discard first round of ice.
- To be corrected by: April 18, 2024
- 2. Do not double stack containers without covering. Do not double stack containers in insert level as that hinders cold air flow and prevent food from maintaining proper temperatures.
- Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1. Food debris observed:
- - under the dishwashing station behind the chemcial storage
- - under the cook line
- - on the floor of the dry storage.
- - between equipments
- 2. High touch surfaces (cooler handles and cooler doors) feels sticky.
- Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the kitchen and ensure general sanitation is maintained.
- To be corrected by: April 19, 2024
- Violation Score: 9
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tofu and chopped carrots stored ontop of designated hand washing sink
- Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated above items at the time of inspection. Ensure the hand washing sink is ALWAYS accessible during all times of the business hours.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1) THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION: Inserts of food stored ontop of food in the prep cooler
- 2) THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION: Raw eggs stored on top shelf above ready to eat food
- 3) Utensils kept in warm water bath
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Inserts were relocated at the time of inspection
- 2) Ensure to store eggs on the bottom shelf to prevent potential cross contamination.
- 3) Ensure to store kitchen utensils in either dry conditions or in ice water.
- Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1) Food debris observed in the following locations:
- - Under grill
- - Under fryer
- - Under prep cooler
- 2) Grease accumulation observed on overhead vent above the grill/fryer area
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure the above locations are kept in a clean and sanitary manner. Start a cleaning log to record that cleaning is being done on a routine basis.
- Date To Be Corrected: Mar 28
- Violation Score: 3
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Inserts of food stored ontop of food in the prep cooler
- 2) Raw eggs stored on top shelf above ready to eat food
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Inserts were relocated to bottom shelf of the cooler at the time of inspection
- 2) Raw eggs were relocated to bottom shelf at the time of inspection
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Food debris observed in the following location
- - Under Grill
- - Under Fryer
- - Under counter to the left of grill
- - Under prep cooler
- - Under left cooler
- - Inside prep cooler
- - Inside freezer
- - Under dry storage outside of kitchen
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure above mentioned locations are cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner.
- Date To Be Corrected: Sept 16
- Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: High temperature dishwasher observed to be leaking
- Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace dishwasher so that it does not leak.
- Date To Be Corrected: Sept 19
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: 2 compartment sink access blocked due to cans of beer and fan
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure both sinks of the 2 compartment sinks are accessible.
- Date To Be Corrected: Sept 16
- Violation Score: 1
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was no sanitizer on-site at the time of the inspection. Operator sent a staff to buy some during the inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): Always store wiping cloths INSIDE a pail of sanitizer solution as discussed. Do not leave wiping cloths on the countertops.
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There is no separate handsink in the kitchen. The 2-compartment sink is being used for handwashing as well as a prep sink. During the inspection, two tubs of noodles were being soaked in then sink and chopped up cabbage was also stored in the sink. The sink was not available for handwashing.
- Corrective Action(s): DO NOT store foods inside the sink. Keep extra food items inside the walk-in cooler and only bring them out as needed.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: The rice cooker with rice was stored on the dishwasher counter.
- Corrective Action(s): Foods shouldn't be stored where dirty dishes are stored. Keep the rice warmer on the table beside it.
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Some general cleaning required.
- Corrective Action(s): The exhaust hood is overdue for servicing. Clean the baffles and get the hood serviced.
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Half of the kitchen ceiling lights have burnt out bulbs. Replace all of them.
- Corrective Action(s): Always have bright lighting in the kitchen as discussed.
- Violation Score: 1
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): PHF's were stored at room temperature at the time of the inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): After lunch/dinner rush, move all PHF's inside the cooler.
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Some mice droppings observed under the dry storage shelves.
- Corrective Action(s): Move and clean under all the shelves in the hallway and in the dry storage room. Monitor using traps as discussed.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Some general cleaning required.
- Corrective Action(s): The exhaust hood is overdue for servicing. The baffles are greasy. There's buildup under the storage shelves, beside and under the cooking equipment. Clean all areas.
- Violation Score: 3
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
- Observation: There's no thermometer inside the walk-in cooler.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure there's thermometers in all coolers.
- Violation Score: 1
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
- Observation: No one on-site had a valid Foodsafe Level 1 certificate.
- Corrective Action(s): The manager requires a valid FS level 1 certificate and in her/his absence one other employee on duty must have FS level 1 certification. YOU HAVE UNTIL MAY 31, 2019 TO GET RE-CERTIFIED OR ELSE A CORRECTION ORDER WILL BE ISSUED.
- Violation Score: 1
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked chicken was stored at room temperature across from the stove. Temperature of the chicken was 28 degC.
- Corrective Action(s): Chicken was discarded. After lunch rush, move all PHF's into the cooler.
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Some general cleaning required. Clean the baffles on the exhaust hood. Remove all the items from the cooler being used for dry storage and clean the inside of it.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean the baffles on the exhaust hood. Remove all the items from the cooler being used for dry storage and clean the inside of it.
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Some mice droppings observed beside the cooler that doesn't work and the hallway storage area.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean the droppings using bleach and water solution. Place traps and monitor for mice activity. If the problem persists, contract out a pest control company.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: General cleaning required.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean under and around stoves and cooking equipment, Clean the floor under the hallway shelves, clean under the dishpit area, clean the baffles on the exhaust hood. Sweep and mop the kitchen floor.
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: The wooden shelf coded in the last inspection report is still in use. As per operator, they'll need to custom design it.
- Corrective Action(s): As discussed, replace the shelf by July 31, 2018 or a correction order and/or a violation ticket will be issued.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Some general cleaning required.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean beside and inside the "fridge" that isn't plugged in but is being used for dry storage. Clean under the cooking equipment. Clean the floor and walls in the walk-in cooler, especially the areas under the shelves. Clean the dried up blood at the base of the upright freezer.
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: There's a wooden shelving unit in the kitchen which is being used to store equipment and food on. The shelf has sauce drips, etc caked on. You cannot clean wood shelving adequately.
- Corrective Action(s): Replace the wooden shelf with one made from material that can be wiped down i.e. stainless steel, etc.
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: The tap in the women's washroom is leaking. The operator has turned the hot water off to prevent it from dripping.
- Corrective Action(s): DO NOT TURN THE HOT WATER OFF DURING OPERATING HOURS. Get the leak fixed.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]