This feels wrong but I’m not sure. I can’t find any standards regarding this but just wanted to make sure. seems like a large pot of water boiling might affect the outlet
Design issue, no need for code. Just use common sense 
Of course if that burner is blasting with a pot over the burner, the heat is likely to melt the faceplate. People will also plug a cord in and not think it thru when using the rear burner. What’s going to happen to the cord? Keep faceplate replacement on hand
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Terrible place for an outlet. Any appliance cord will drape,across the burner. Outlet was probably there before the cooktop but should have been moved when it was installed.
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Potential safety hazard…is how I would write it.
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I would also call it out as a potential safety hazard, for a few reasons.
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I agree, common sense goes a long ways, but for some people not so much, to install an outlet in that location.
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Kitchen remodeled? I see stuff like this and assume kitchen got moved around a bit. I don’t think you’ll get too much pushback on writing that one up 
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This is one of those cases where if we could, we would just say what we are thinking.
"Receptacle placement is obviously stupid. Whoever thought this was a good idea should not be in the construction industry. Recommend fixing this dumb*ss crap.
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I would consider copywriting that narrative before anyone else claims it.
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What’s stopping you, except your own ego, (and your business partner)??
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Too late!
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It’s all about managing expectations, right? Nothing is stopping me from letting my clients know that my style is a bit of southern fried country and Atlanta West End Urban dialects. Straight shootin’ with a few colorful words for effect. As my grandson might say, “Dude, that report was filthy!” which actually means it was really good.
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Yeah, terrible place for an outlet. This is is one of those instances where we are (thankfully) not bound by rules/codes (assuming there isn’t one). Put a wide diameter pot or pan on that burner and that thing is going to melt in a quick minute as the heat and flame escape. In these instances I always wait for my phone to ring with someone trying to defend the installation… it never does.
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Brian, I like your style. I once wrote in a report that whoever designed a wood window in a full shower deserved a Darwin Award. Turns out the installer was the listing agent Realtor who was flipping the house. She was pissed and demanded an apology. Well bless her heart she never got one. Keep it up!
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From what I recall, normally, usually, typically, an outlet/receptacle must be installed; at least 12" inches above the floor, while maintaining a ‘minimum clearance’ of 6" inches from the edge of a countertop. In your case the receptacle is beyond safe clearance by bypassing the edge of the countertop.
Robert,
Is that in the Canadian electrical code?
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I doubt it Robert. 
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He is normally, usually, typically mistaken.
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It’s a normally, usually, typically, code… 
Morning, Robert. Hope to find you well.
Not a Canadian Code thing but something I read from a licensed electrical contractors website.
Building Code Requirements.
Height and Clearance.
Building codes often specify the [height and clearance requirements for electrical outlets in the kitchen…
Typically, outlets must be installed at least 12 inches above the floor and maintain a minimum clearance of 6 inches from the edge of the countertop. However, these requirements may vary depending on your local building codes, so it’s essential to consult with a professional electrician or your local building department.