Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Blue Mountain Produce - Food Service
Tel: (604) 931-7111
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
B - 1041 Ridgeway Ave
Coquitlam, BC V3J 1S6
INSPECTION DATE
May 15, 2024
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Daniel Kwan
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
2 Months
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
No
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 30
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
The hand washing station in the produce processing area has empty hand soap & paper towel dispenser. Staff are unable to wash their hands correctly prior to making salads or cutting veggies. Bacteria from their hands will contaminate the food.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately fill up the soap dispenser and the paper towel dispenser. Keep these full at all times. During the inspection, staff filled the dispensers.
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
Observation:
Business is moving out of unit C and will continue to operate from unit B. As well, new deli food services (making sandwiches) will be offered once the move is completed. Health and City approvals and permits must be obtained prior to starting any renovations.
Corrective Action(s):
Submit a floor plan drawing, for approval, showing the layout of unit B and the proposed deli area. The floor plan shall show all coolers, freezers, sinks, counter tops, tables, shelves, etc..
**Correction date: May 31/24**
Violation Score: 1

212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
Observation:
Sandwiches are being made on-site for immediate consumption. This is a new food item added to the menu.
Corrective Action(s):
Develop a FoodSafety Plan for the sandwiches, and submit it to our office for approval.
**Correction date: May 31/24**
Violation Score: 1

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
The walk-in-cooler floor, ceiling, walls; shelving racks; and the cooling fan & covers have accumulated dust, mould and food on them. The dust & mould can fall onto food and contaminate it, and the accumulated food under the floor pallets will attract pests.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately wash the floors, walls, ceiling, shelving racks, and cooling fans & covers to remove the food, dust and mould. Use hot soapy water and a scrub brush, then sanitize with a bleach & water solution (1 Tbsp bleach to 4L of hot water). Remove the shelving racks and pallets from the walk-in-cooler before cleaning.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation:
The walk-in-cooler was 20C and is not working as a part requires to be installed. The repair company will be coming today to install the part. Minimal, whole produce (non-perishable) is being stored in the walk-in-cooler until it is fixed.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately repair the walk-in-cooler so it can maintain 4C of colder at all times.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 9

502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
Observation:
The staff making the sandwiches does not possess a valid FoodSafe level 1 certificate. There must be a person present, at all times, that possesses the certificate so they have the knowledge to safely process and make food.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately have staff obtain the FoodSafe Level 1 certificate or equivalent one. Ensure there is always one person working in the premises, that possesses a valid certificate.
**Correction date: May 31/24**
Violation Score: 1

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable): No corrections entered
Comments

A routine inspection was completed:
- Coolers 4C; freezers -22C or colder; and thermometers present.
- 3-comp sink present in produce processing area for dishwashing and food processing. Bleach present for sanitizing.
- All foods stored in food grade containers; covered; labelled; date coded; foods stored in groups; and foods stored 6" off the floor on shelves and racks.
- No expired foods in use or for sale. FIFO rules being followed.
- General sanitation level is satisfactory. Improvement needed in the mentioned areas.
- No signs of pests.
- Alcohol used a surface sanitizer in non-food areas.

ACTION
Submit a floor plan drawing of the space and include the proposed deli counter area, to our office for approval PRIOR to doing any renovations.
The deli counter area MUST have a separate hand sink installed, and a minimum 2-compartment sink for ware washing and food processing.
Develop and submit FoodSafety Plans for the sandwiches added to the menu items, to our office for approval.
Fix the walk-in-cooler so it maintains 4C or colder at all times.
Clean the floors, walls, ceiling, cooling fans & covers, racks in the walk-in-cooler. Remove all racks and pallets from the walk-in-cooler prior to cleaning it.
Have staff, working at the deli counter (sandwich making area), obtain the FoodSafe Level 1 certificate or equivalent one.
The paper towel and soap dispenser, in the produce processing area MUST be filled and kept full at all times.
Store all wiping cloths (at the deli counter and produce processing area) in a bucket of bleach sanitizer at all times (1Tbsp bleach to 4L of hot water). Change the bleach sanitizer every 2-4 hours.
Use a bleach sanitizer solution in spray bottles, to sanitizer surfaces. Mix 1tsp of bleach in 500mL of water in a spray bottle. Change this solution every 2-3 days with a new batch.