Akasaka Japanese Restaurant (Pitt Meadows)

19175 122nd Ave, Pitt Meadows · Restaurant

16 inspections

Routine InspectionJan 28, 2026
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Found newspaper in the cooler, cardboard lining shelves and egg cartons used to absorb grease.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use newspaper or cardboard on shelves, to cover food or to absorb grease.
  - Remove all newspaper, cardboard and egg cartons from the above areas.
  - CORRECT: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 11, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found washed rise draining in the back area without being covered
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all processed foods are covered when put away to prevent contamination.
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Notice grease build up on handles, and inside upright coolers.
  - Corrective Action(s): A deep clean to remove build up on all handles and knobs, and cleaning inside coolers is required.
  - CORRECT: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Found 2 deep freezers in the back that are heavily damaged and fiber glass is exposed in the lid.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use these freezers, remove from premises as they are no longer repairable. Have units replaced.
  - CORRECT: 1 month
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: There are a lot of items being stored onsite (used containers, old equipment )
  - Corrective Action(s): As space is small remove all unused broken equipment, and recycle all old containers and boxes, this will help with ensuring there is space to handle food in a safe manner.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 4, 2025
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Deep freeze in the corner of the main kitchen has insulation and wires exposed,
  - Corrective Action(s): Freezer unit needs to be repaired, replaced or removed from use.
  - Ensure all food is properly covered when being stored.
  - CORRECT: 1 month.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 22, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 25, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 1, 2023
1 infraction
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Premises has a lot of equipment (including old dishwasher), and containers which are not being used making storage and access to areas difficult.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove items that are not used any more and clean out back storage room as well as end of sushi bar to free up more space and make it easier to clean. Due: 1 month.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 20, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 21, 2021
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found hot water tap blocked by cutting board at the sushi bar.
  - Corrective Action(s): Must have access to the hot water when washing hands. Corrected during inspection
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease and debris build up noted in hard to reach areas under equipment and shelving units, especially under cooking area.
  - Corrective Action(s): A deep clean is required throughout to remove all grease and debris from the floors and surfaces.
  - CORRECT: 2 weeks
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Found cardboard, newspaper and egg cartons lining shelves throughout premises.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all cardboard and paper products from shelving units throughout premises, as material is not easily cleanable.
  - CORRECT: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Premises has a lot of equipment, and containers which are not being used or is found to be in excess making storage and access to areas difficult.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all items that are no longer required, and reduce purchasing items in large volumes which cannot be easily stored.
  - CORRECT: 1 month
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 12, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 28, 2020
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Bowl of raw chicken stored on top shelf above other ready to eat foods (box of lettuce, sauce, shrimp, etc)
  - 2) Found used single use gloves stored for reuse. These can only be used once and when they are taken off must be thrown into the garbage.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Store all raw meats below/separate from ready to eat foods. Move raw meat to bottom shelf
  - 2) Throw away all used gloves and use clean ones each time.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Deep clean of premises needed, especially under deep fryer/grill area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Give kitchen a deep clean. Due Feb 11, 2020
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Storage areas (one with hot water tank across from waitress station and main storage area with two large chest freezers) becoming difficult to access because of storage of items no longer used for operation.
  - Corrective Action(s): Go through all items stored in kitchen and storage areas and remove items that are not required for operation of restaurant and/or items that have not been used in over a year. All areas of the restaurant must be accessed easily for ease of cleaning and monitoring of pests. Due: Feb 11, 2020
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 19, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 17, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 8, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 15, 2018
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer measured 0ppm at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that sanitizer is made fresh daily and changed out after lunch/dinner rush or when the solution gets cloudy. Use a 100ppm solution (5mL unscented household bleach in 2.5L of water). Staff made fresh solution at the time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General sanitation (under, behind and between equipment) needs attention.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize kitchen area. De-clutter back area to facilitate cleaning and prevent pests from nesting.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Newspapers and cardboard used to cover foods in the cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use newspapers and cardboard to cover foods in the cooler as these are not easily cleanable surfaces. Purchase food grade containers/lids.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 29, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 18, 2017
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: (1) Fluorescent light just above the chest freezers in the back area is uncovered and unprotected. If the bulbs are accidentally bumped they could break and possibly contaminate food.
  - (2) Three knives found stored between the pages of a magazine. Magazines are not intended for food equipment storage and cannot be easily cleaned.
  - Corrective Action(s): (1) Cover lights to protect them and to contain glass in the event they shatter. Due: Sept 22, 2017
  - (2) Magazine removed during inspection and placed in an appropriate storage area.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Shelves across from chest freezers in back area have not been resurfaced or covered to make them easily cleanable. Shelf surface is crumbling and small pieces of wood are flaking loose. *this was noted in the last inspection*
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace, resurface or cover these shelves to make them durable and easily cleanable. Due: September 29, 2017
  - Violation Score: 3