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Akari Japanese Restaurant (Delta)

7261 120th St, Delta · Restaurant

23 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent Droppings observed.
      • Pest control services come on-site once a month.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please continue to work with pest control to eliminate pest issues.
      • Please have them come more often until there are no activities.
      • To be corrected by: Feb 6, 2026
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Rodent droppings observed in the corner area between the undercounter coolers in the sushi bar area.
      • 2. Rodent droppings observed underneath shelving in the hallway where dry goods are stored.
      • 3. Pooling grease observed under the cookline of the friers
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean facility. Please ensure all rodent droppings are removed and area disinfected as soon as it is spotted.
      • To be corrected by: Jan 13, 2026
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Ice machine observed with some mold/mildew growth in the inside compartment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please empty, deep clean, and sanitize the ice machine.
      • Please correct by: Sept 12, 2025
      • Please take a picture and email to EHO once complete.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed.
      • Operator stated they are aware and working with pest control company on eliminating pest issue.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please keep up with deep cleaning and working with pest control company.
      • To be completed by: 1month.
      • Please have the pest control company state in their service report what they have done and what you need to improve on.
      • Please have them identify areas of concern.
      • Please email EHO the next service report.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Cookline has grease and grime accumulation between the friers and grill equipment (between the gaps).
      • 2. Cookline has grease pooling underneath the frier/grill by the wall/floor joint
      • 3. Rodent droppings observed by the entrance of the kitchen; underneath the front service window on the floor.
      • 4. Debris observed underneath and behind prep coolers/shelving/tables.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. + 2. Please pull out the friers/stove/grill and scrap off the grease and grime accumulation. Please degrease all the grease. Routinely clean cookline so grease and grime do not accumulate.
      • To be corrected by: Sept 17, 2025
      • 3. Please remove the rodent droppings and disinfect contaminated areas with 1000ppm chlorine.
      • To be corrected by: Sept 12, 2025
      • 4. Please pull out the equipment so that cleaning, sweeping, and sanitizing can be completed underneath the equipment.
      • To be corrected by: Sept 17, 2025
      • Please email pictures of all the cleaning done to EHO.
      • Violation Score: 9
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach surface sanitizer in spray bottle at the sushi prep station measured at >200ppm (bleaching out).
      • Corrective Action(s): Dilute the bleach solution to 100ppm (1/2 tsp per liter of water).
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two packs of frozen raw beef slices found storing at room temperature in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff stored the beef slices back into the freezer. If food is being thawed, it must be in the cooler or under cold running water.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings observed in the following areas:
      • - in the corner between the coolers of the sushi preparation area
      • - next to the hot water tank
      • - under metal shelving in the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up mice droppings by soaking the affected areas in 100-200ppm bleach then wiping the droppings up with paper towels. Consult a pest control company to investigate and seal entry points. Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Shoes stored above food boxes.
      • Personal items stored amongst food that is used for food premises.
      • Broccoli stored near raw chicken and eggs stored above onions in the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Separate personal items from items used for the food premises.
      • Do not store shoes on top of food boxes.
      • Keep items like phones, chargers and headphones off food counters.
      • Keep raw meats, raw shellfish and eggs on one side of the walk-in cooler.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies observed throughout entire establishment, especially in the dry storage room. Pooling water noted in the space between walk-in freezer and dry storage room.
      • A few rodent dropping seen in dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean dry storage room. Clean up spills quickly. Remove any pooling water. Empty bottles and cans should be removed from premises routinely. Equipment/shelves/walls should be cleaned frequently so that they do not have any food residue on them.
      • Consult pest control company.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Sanitizer bottles are not labelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemical bottles are labelled. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Both Operators FOODSAFE Level 1 have expired.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please renew your training or complete equivalent training. Complete by November 4, 2024.
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In-use utensils such as ladles and rice scoops were stored in a container of room temperature water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store in-use utensils in ice water or dry, Refill with ice as it melts. Clean and sanitize utensils and container at least every 4 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Containers of food kept next to the two compartment ware washing sink. Paper towel rolls for drying hands were kept on top of clean dishes.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store food away from the two compartment sink area and paper towels away from clean dishes to prevent contamination from splashing.
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel dispenser at kitchen hand washing station was empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Supply this dispenser with paper towels.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Shelving next to dishwasher and wire racks above dishwashing sinks are rusty. Broken tiles underneath dishwashing sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove rust or replace shelving and wire racks and fix broken tiles. Ensure all surfaces are maintained and are durable, non-absorbent, and easy to clean.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice machine visibly dirty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean ice machine. Correct by March 27, 2023.
      • Clean on a routine basis.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Fruit flies observed in dry storage area and near the sushi rice counter.
      • Some rodent droppings observed along the wall beside the mop sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure premise is free of flies at all times. Clean up spills immediately. Consult pest control company regarding fly control.
      • Rodent droppings are to be cleaned daily.
      • Sanitize all surfaces prior to use.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Tiles are visibly dirty with dust; behind and underneath shelving and equipment have dirt and debris; walls adjacent to counters are sticky to touch.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all vertical and horizontal surfaces so that they are visibly clean. Correct by October 11, 2022.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Faucet at handwashing sink in sushi bar is dripping.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of shrimp (to be battered and fried) stored on counter in container with ice registered at 8 C. Operator stated it had been outside of cooler for 30 minutes.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator re-located shrimp to cooler. Only take out food prior to using to prevent food from sitting at room temperature.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 'Lemon-quat NCL' disinfectant/sanitizer used in sushi bar area. As per manufacturer's label, this product is not suitable for food service establishments.
      • Corrective Action(s): Only use an approved sanitizer for food contact surfaces. Operator made a bleach solution at 200 ppm for sushi bar area.
      • Violation Score: 5
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies in dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Premise must be free of pests. Continue to clean and sanitize all spills immediately to prevent them being an attract to flies. Keep facility in sanitary condition with work with pest control company to eliminate flies.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometers not available in all refrigeration units. This is a repeat violation.
      • Corrective Action(s): All refrigeration units must have accurate thermometers. Check temperatures daily and keep records. Start immediately.
      • Violation Score: 1
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Sticky fly trap with dead flies hanging above the food hand-off area.
      • 2. Ice machine visibly dirty.
      • 3. Portable fan was being used to cool down hot foods.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not place fly traps directly above food as dead flies can fall on top of food. Please remove.
      • 2. Ice machine must be cleaned and sanitized so that is visibly clean. Increase the frequency of cleaning ice machine.
      • 3. Do not place fans directly above food as fans can be contaminated with dust and physically contaminate the food. Discussed ways to quickly cool down foods. Do not use fan to dry dishes dishes should be air dried.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the corners of the dry storage area located adjacent to the exit door. Flies also observed in dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all rodent droppings and clean and sanitize the area. Clean and sanitize dry storage area so that is no longer sticky and acting as an attractant for flies. Correct immedietely.
      • Note. Pest Control services are in place.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Walls and floors behind and underneath equipment and shelves visibly dirty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all vertical and horizontal surfaces are cleaned and sanitized so they are visibly clean. Continue to clean these surfaces on a routine basis. Correct by July 30, 2021.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometers not available in all refrigeration units.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all refrigeration units have an accurate thermometer. Check and record temperature daily.
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection bleach sanitizer well over 200ppm in concentration in spray bottle for use at sushi bar.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitize all food contact surfaces with 100ppm bleach. As discussed in past inspections ensure bleach sanitizer is made by diluting 1oz of bleach to 1 gallon of water.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: At the time of inspection:
      • - Salad mix observed covered with a cloth.
      • - Tray of eggs stored on the floor underneath a shelving unit inside the walk in cooler.
      • - Uncovered food products observed in the lower section of the centre preparation cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is protected from contamination.
      • - Do not cover food products with cloth. Use saran wrap, foil, or tight fitting lids for containers.
      • - Store all food products off the floor.
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      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings still observed in the dry storage room underneath shelves and behind dry storage containers across from the walk in cooler. Clean and sanitize these areas immediately.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pest control services in place. Last servicing indicated 1 mouse being caught in the front area. No mice caught in traps in the kitchen. As discussed in previous inspection clean all spills quickly, store all food off the floor, clean premise on a frequent basis, and keep the back door to premise closed.
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection a large strainer basket with salad observed stored in the kitchen designated hand sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store anything in the kitchen designated hand sink. This hand sink is for hand washing purposes only.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bag of frozen beef observed thawing on counter in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all frozen potentially hazardous foods are thawed in an acceptable manner. Thaw under cold running water or in a cooler.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the dry storage area and around the hot water tank.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above noted areas immediately. Have your pest control technician place additional traps in the dry storage room, around the hot water tank, and in any other required areas. Latest pest control servicing was conducted on September 16th with no activity noted.
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      • Note: back door leading to common area hallway kept closed at time of inspection - good. Secure screen door available.
      • Violation Score: 9
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoops and other dispensing utensils stored in dry products. One bowl observed to be cracked.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all scopps and other dispensing utensils are stored outside of dry products and in a sanitary manner. Ensure all equipment and utensils are in good working condition. Damaged bowl discarded.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator has not renewed FOODSAFE level 1 certificate as discussed at the last routine and followup inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator must now retake the FOODSAFE level 1 course. Complete by April 30, 2019. Correction ORDER issued.
      • Violation Score: 1
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed several staff continuously using same disposable gloves and wash hands with gloves still on.
      • Corrective Action(s): The use of disposable gloves does not replace hand washing with liquid soap, warm water, then drying using single use paper towels. Instructed staff members to properly wash hands at designated hand sink. Further non compliance may result in the issuance of violation tickets.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Ambient air temperature of small under the counter freezer near the deep frying station ~ -3 to -5 degrees C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all frozen potentially hazardous foods are stored at or below -18 degrees C. Correct October 17, 2018.
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Ambient air temperature of small under the counter freezer near the deep frying station ~ -3 to -5 degrees C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust temperature setting or service if required. Ensure under the counter freezer is capable of maintaining -18 degrees C or less. Correct by October 17, 2018.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: New stainless steel backsplash installed by the utility sinks and hand sink. Paper towel holder not installed. Paper towels temporarily placed on counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Reinstall the paper towel holder and place paper towels inside. Correct by October 17, 2018.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator's FOODSAFE level 1 certificate has expired.
      • Corrective Action(s): Renew by completing the refresher course or retake coure by November 30, 2018. For more information visit www.foodsafe.ca.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: In operator's absence no staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Both staff member's FOODSAFE level 1 certificates expired on July 29, 2018.
      • Corrective Action(s): In operator's absence at least one staff on duty must have FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Send additional staff to refresher course or retake course by November 30, 2018. For more information visit www.foodsafe.ca.
      • Violation Score: 1
  20. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  21. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chopsticks and ladles observed stored in stagnant room temperature water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store utensils in luke warm water left out at room temperature. Use clean utensils that have been washed in the dishwasher or store frequently used utensils in an ice bath at or below 4 degrees C. Instructed owner to wash chopsticks, ladles, and scoosp in the high temperature dishwasher then stored in an ice bath.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Newspaper used to cover vegetables in the walk in cooler. Moistened cloth used to cover chopped vegetables.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use newspaper or cloth to cover foods. Ensure food is protected from contamination at all times.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: One mouse observed caught in mechanical trap that was placed underneath the shelf to the left of the high temperature dishwasher. Some droppings observed in the corner by the deep fryers. One caught in trap left in hallway. Reviewed recent monthly pest control reports. Pest control technicians report from February 7, 2018 stated one mouse caught.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep the back door leading to the parking lot closed at all times. Continue with regular cleaning underneath and behind all equipment on a frequent basis. Continue keeping the additional screen door to the main door leading into the premise from the hallway. Followup inspection March 29, 2018.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris accmulations observed inside of several freezers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the interior of the freezers. Focus cleaning efforts on the lowest shelf and the gaskets to the doors. Correct by March 8, 2018.
      • Violation Score: 3
  22. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  23. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knives stored in make shift knife holder soiled with food debris. Unable to adequately clean and sanitize on regular basis.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all knives and other utensils in a sanitary manner. Store in clean container, tray, or magnetic holder. Reminder not to line containers and trays with cloth. Clean and sanitize these items on a regular basis.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer solution in the kitchen 0ppm in concentration.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation an approved food contact surface sanitizer is available for use. General sanitizer formula: 1 oz of regular unscented bleach to 1 gallon of water.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen prawns observed thawing in the kitchen designated hand sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure designated hand sinks are used for hand washing only.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Alterations made to premise without approval from the health department. Walk in cooler installed in area that was once the dry storage area. Staff washroom changed into dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide updated floor plans by September 28, 2017.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Better organization is required in the new walk in cooler. Eggs and raw meat observed stored above vegetables.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all eggs and raw potentially hazardous foods below or away from vegetables and ready to eat foods. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3