Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Shawarma House
Tel: (604) 553-2744
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
136 - 1301 Lougheed Hwy
Coquitlam, BC V3K 6P9
INSPECTION DATE
August 27, 2024
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Salim Hamad
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
6 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]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 15
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Cooked lamb & beef donair meat, in the hot holding unit, was 35C. The hot holding unit temperature is set too low. Bacteria will multiply and grow at this temperature and patrons may become ill from eating the food. Staff stated the meat was less than 2 hours old.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately discard the lamb and beef or reheat the meat to 74C on the flat grill. Increase the temperature of the hot holding unit to keep food at 60C. Purchase and keep a thermometer in the premises at all times, so staff can check the temperature of the food throughout the day. At time of the inspection, staff reheated the lamb and beef and increased the hot holding units temperature setting.
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: There are no non-critical hazards.
Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable): No corrections entered
Comments

A routine inspection completed:
- Coolers 4C or colder; freezers -11C or colder; and thermometers present in coolers and freezers.
- Hand sinks stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and running hot and cold water
- Bleach sanitizer in spray bottles and manual 3-comp sink had [Cl2] of 200ppm.
- All foods stored in food grade containers; covered; date coded; raw proteins stored separately from RTE foods; and all foods stored 6" off the floor on shelves or racks.
- Aluminum foil lining donair machines and drip trays are being changed every night.
- No expired foods in use or for sale. FIFO rules being followed.
- General sanitation level is good. No signs of pests.
- Exhaust canopy is clean and was professionally done in July 2024. Next professional service due in January 2025.
- Valid, FoodSafe certified staff present.
- Secondary cook step, on the flat grill, is being done to all meats (beef, lamb & chicken).
- Raw, marinated chicken shawarma and beef donair is frozen on the spit, and placed on the rotating broiler to cook from frozen.
- Fresh beef and lamb kebabs are wrapped in saran wrap while being stored in the fridge for protection.
- All surfaces, equipment, and utensils are in good working order.
- Valid health permit and decal posted.

ACTION:
Discard or reheat the cooked lamb and beef meat in the hot holding unit to 74C, as has been sitting in the danger zone (less than 2 hours).
Increase the temperature setting of the hot holding unit so it maintains all cooked meats at 60C or hotter.
Purchase a probe thermometer and keep it at the premises, so staff can check the temperature of hot holding foods throughout the day.