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Zhou's Chinese Restaurant

130 - 1960 Como Lake Ave, Coquitlam · Restaurant

16 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

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  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Open tin cans of condensed milk, coconut milk, and cream corn were found in the cooler. There was some rust forming on the tin cans which could contaminate food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Transfer food out of tin cans and store it in food grade containers with tight fitting lids to prevent contamination. During the inspection, staff transferred the food into food grade containers.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • There is accumulated grease and dust on the exhaust canopy filters, and the service sticker indicates the exhaust canopy and filters were required to be professionally cleaned in December 2023. The accumulation of grease and dust is a fire hazard and it could contaminate food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately schedule the exhaust canopy and filters to be professionally cleaned. Ensure ALL exhaust filters are washed and sanitized on a weekly basis to remove grease and dust. During the inspection, the owner stated they have scheduled the exhaust canopy to be professionally cleaned this week.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation:
      • No running hot water in the premises as the hot water tank's thermostat is malfunctioning. Staff are unable to wash and sanitize surfaces properly. At time of inspection, a plumber was present to fix the hot water tank.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Repair/replace the hot water tank so running hot water exits all taps. Failure to do so will result in the closure of the premises until running hot water exits all taps.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation:
      • No running hot water at hand washing sinks, as the hot water tank's thermomstat is malfunctioning. Staff are unable to wash their hands correctly. At time of inspection, a plumber was present to fix the hot water tank.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Repair/replace the hot water tank so running hot water exits all hand washing sinks.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 25
  7. Routine Inspection

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  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Screen door at the rear of kitchen is damaged (holes/tears in mesh) and doesn't create a tight seal to the doorframe (gaps underneath)
      • Corrective Action(s): Holes/gaps in the screen door are large enough to allow entrance of mice and other pests.
      • *Repair/replace the screen door to create a tight seal in the doorframe.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer pail had 0ppm chlorine at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm was made at the time of inspection. Sanitizer must be changed every 2-4 hours or as needed. Chlorine must be at 100ppm for proper sanitizing of food contact surfaces. Wiping towels must be stored in sanitizing pail when not in use.
      • Violation Score:
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) metal bowls are placed in flour/starch pails to use as scoops
      • 2) Raw proteins stored on top shelf in walk in cooler
      • 3) Knives stored in cracks between two tables
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove all metal bowls in flour/starch pails
      • 2) All raw protein in walk in cooler were relocated at the time of inspection
      • 3) All knives were removed and washed in dishwasher
      • Violation Score:
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: A large hole (appox 4cm in diameter) has been observed on the screen door at the back of the kitchen
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Corrective Action(s): Service the screen door so that there are no possible entrances for pests
  10. Routine Inspection

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  11. Routine Inspection

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  12. Follow-Up Inspection

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  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General sanitation poor throughout facility
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize entire premise
      • Violation Score: 9
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  16. Routine Inspection

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