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Woorinara Korean Restaurant

102 - 5499 203rd St, Langley · Restaurant

11 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed behind dry storage rack in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the area with 1000ppm chlorine solution. Dampen the area and do not sweep/vaccuum to avoid inhaling dust. Call pest company as needed and fill any holes that may have allowed entry
      • Complete by: Feb 1, 2026
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

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  3. Routine Inspection

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  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Large amount of frost buildup noted in the upright freezer in the cooking area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all food in this upright freezer and store in another functioning freezer.
      • Defrost the freezer.
      • Clean and sanitize the interior of the unit before returning frozen food into this unit.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 8, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

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  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A bleach sanitizer spray bottle was noted with over 200 PPM chlorine residual (test strip bleached out).
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected at the time of inspection** Operator diluted the bleach sanitizer spray bottle. Reviewed proper dilution factor needed for 100 - 200 PPM chlorine residual. After the dilution, 200 PPM chlorine residual was detected.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A bag of rice cake was thawing in room temperature. As per operator, this was brought out not too long ago from the freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected at the time of inspection** Explained to operator that thawing cannot occur at room temperature and must use an acceptable method such as thawing in a refrigeration unit or under cold running water. Operator moved the bag of rice cake to a functioning upright cooler to finish the thawing process.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Cardboard was noted in-use as a liner below the prep counter for food equipment or food contact items.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard the cardboard as cardboard may not be used in the cooking and storage areas as liners. All surfaces in the facility must be imprevious to moisture, smooth and easily cleanable. As discussed, operator may buy anti-slip mats to use in place of cardboard.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 30, 2023
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 knives noted with dried on food debris on the magnetic knife holder.
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected at the time of inspection** Staff rewash the knives during the inspection. Please do a visual check on all washed utensils and equipment after washing to ensure there are no more debris or dried on food materials on the cleaned items to ensure they are truly cleaned and sanitized before storing away.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Noted cartons of raw eggs stored on top of produce and ready-to-eat food in 2 separate cooler units.
      • 2. Some food noted in the refrigeration and freezer units were stored unprotected with no lid or cover.
      • 3. Over 200 PPM noted on a chlorine sanitizer spray bottle.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. **Issue corrected at the time of inspection** Operator moved the eggs to the bottom shelf in the refrigeration units. Please remember to follow proper storage hierarchy and store raw meats and raw eggs on the lowest shelf or away from produce/ cooked and ready-to-eat food to avoid potential cross contamination.
      • 2. All food in storage in a cooler unit must be protected with a lid/ plastic wrap to avoid potential contamination.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • 3. **Issue corrected at the time of inspection** Chlorine spray bottle was diluted. 200 PPM chlorine residual was detected after the dilution. Remeber to only use 2 mL of bleach per 1 L water to make 100 - 200 PPM chlorine residual in order for it to be effective as a food contact surface sanitizer.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

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  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Raw meats stored above ready-to-eat items and vegetables in the sliding glass door cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Always stare raw meats below ready-to-eat foods. Please re-organize coolers such that there is a clear separation between raw and ready-to-eat food items and vegetables.
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

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  11. Routine Inspection

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