Bluefin Japanese Restaurant

319 Columbia St E, New Westminster · Restaurant

24 inspections

Routine InspectionFeb 26, 2026
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some grease and other debris noted in hard to reach areas. e.g. under and behind coolers / fridges/ prep coolers, under shelving units, etc.
  - Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be cleaned. Follow your sanitiation plan.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 22, 2025
1 infraction
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Outstanding permit fee hand delivered for April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026.
  - Corrective Action(s): Permit fee in the amount of $150 made payable to Fraser Health Authority received. CHQ#003083
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some grease debris build up noted on door handles of coolers, fume hood, under equipment, etc.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) These areas need more attention to cleaning.
  - 2) Follow your sanitation plan
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Top of prep cooler in kitchen @ >4C at time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Do not use top of prep cooler to store cold potentially hazardous food items. Cold potentially hazardous food items must be held at temperatures 4C or less.
  - e.g. chopped vegetables / fruits, dumplings, tempura, etc.
  - 2) Repair prep cooler so it is able to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at or below 4C at all times.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMar 10, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionAug 28, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 22, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed in multiple areas in the kitchen, including but not limited to:
  - - Wall/floor joint along the back hallway
  - - Shelving at the back hallway
  - - Shelving inside the kitchen by the prep cooler
  - - Around the floor of the deep frier
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure rodent droppings are removed and area is sanitized with 1000ppm chlorine.
  - Please remove all the clutter inside the kitchen and back storage area.
  - Please monitor for pest activity.
  - Please contact pest control and have them assit you in eliminating the pest problem.
  - To be completed by: Sept 4, 2024
  - Please email EHO latest and next pest report.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Clutter observed in the main kitchen and in the back storage area. Many personal items observed stored on premises. Unable to inspect the back or under shelving units due to clutter. Pest may be harbouring inside the clutter.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please thoroughly declutter the kitchen and back storage areas. Do not store items not related to the buisness on premise.
  - You should be able to easily clean and inspect all areas of the kitchen to ensure there is no harbouring of pests.
  - To be completed by: Aug 28, 2024
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Observations include but not limited to:
  - 1. Exessive grease and grime accumulation around the deep frying area. Sticky pad filled with rodent droppings
  - 2. Rodent droppings observed along the wall/floor joint area in the back hallway where the containers of oil is stored.
  - 3. Rodent droppings observed on shelving units inside the kitchen next to the prep cooler
  - 4. Rodent droppings observed on shelving units in the back hallway
  - 5. High touch surfaces (cooler/freezer handles, food preparation surfaces) feels sticky and have a layer of dried grime
  - 6. Shelving where clean dishes and other dry goods are stored observed to have lots of dust/food debris/grime/grease accumulation
  - 7. Surfaces of equipment (coolers/ice machine) observed to be sticky with dried up grime/grease
  - Corrective Action(s): This kitchen and storage area needs a thorough deep clean. All rodent droppings MUST be removed and sanitized with 1000ppm chlorine.
  - To be completed by: Aug 28, 2024
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator does not have valid FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please renew FOODSAFE.
  - To be completed by: Sept 28, 2024
  - Please email EHO certificate or registration invoice.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionMar 11, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 7, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Prep cooler, insert level held chopped veggetables and uncooked gyozas. Probed chopped veggetables (bean sprouts, cabbages, onions, carrots) (14C) and uncooked gyoza (12.5C).
  - Corrective Action(s): All potentially hazardous food at insert level of prep cooler discarded.
  - Do not use this prep cooler as long term storage. Only use inserts for lunch or dinner rush. Once lunch or dinner rush is over, all leftover potentially hazardous food stored at insert level must be discarded.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach water sanitizer in spray bottle measure 0ppm chlorine. Operator stated the solution was mixed 7-10 days ago.
  - Operator indicated that they have been using Lysol spray to clean the customer dinning tables.
  - Corrective Action(s): Bleach water sanitizer in spray bottle needs to be mixed daily to ensure concentration is maintained at 100ppm.
  - Do not use Lysol spray on dinning tables, stick to bleach water sanitizer.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Ice machine observed to have mildew growth.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please discard all the ice and clean and sanitize ice machine. Please run a cycle and discard first batch of ice.
  - To be corrected by: March 11, 2024
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed along the back hallway along the wall behind the food containers and in the back storage room by the back door.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please work with pest control company to eliminate pests. Rodent droppings MUST be cleaned once spotted. Do NOT let droppings accumulate.
  - To be corrected by: March 11, 2024
  - Please email EHO lastest pest control report.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. High touch surfaces, cooler/freezer handles, are observed covered in grease and grime and feels sticky to the touch.
  - 2. Clutter obsereved in the back storage room by the back door.
  - 3. Surfaces of containers observed to have sticky dried sauce residue.
  - 4. Rodent dropping observed along the back hallway behind food containers and under the stairs leading to the backdoor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the kitchen.
  - To be corrected by: March 11, 2024
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Prep cooler in the kitchen measure 12-15 by probing food.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please have a techincian come service cooler, no long terms storage of food in the insert level. Only use insert level during lunch or dinner rush. No leftover from insert level are to be reused. All leftovers must be dicarded.
  - To be corrected by: Monday March 11, 2024
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJun 12, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 6, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Utensils in warm water bath measured at 21C.
  - 2) Ice scoop observed in empty ice bin
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator emptied out the warm water bath and washed knife at the time of inspection
  - 2) Ensure to keep Ice scoop outside of ice bin
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Microwave observed to have oil buildup on buttons.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize microwave.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two sinks observed to be covered up with cutting boards and does not provide adequate access.
  - Corrective Action(s): DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING ON TOP OF SINKS. Ensure all sinks are accessible as per the original approved floor plan.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 1, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 22, 2022
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. Vegetable tempura prepared at 6 hours ago were stored in room temperature measuring at 15C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator voluntarily discarded all vegetable tempura items at the time of inspection. Ensure to keep tempura items inside a working cooler (below 4C).
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. Strainer with vegetable bits observed to be placed inside the hand washing sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator removed all objects in the hand washing sink. Ensure hand washing station is available for employees during all business hours.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionMay 10, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 28, 2022
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. Vegetable tempura were stored in room temperature during inspection. Operator reports tempura was made 1.5 hours ago (2pm).
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated vegetable tempura in a working prep cooler at the time of inspection. Ensure to store cold potentially hazardous food at temperatures below 4C.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Strainer with vegetable bits and raw fish slices observed to be placed inside the hand washing sink
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure hand washing station is available for employees during all business hours.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Personal items stored next to kitchen utensils.
  - 2) Utensils kept in warm water bath (20C)
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Dedicate a space in the kitchen to store personal items and keep them all there.
  - 2) Operator placed kitchen utensil (rice scoop) in dishwasher at the time of inspection. Ensure to keep utensils in either ice water bath or dry conditions.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent dropings observed in the following locations:
  - - On a Wooden Board to the right of the sushi prep cooler
  - - In front of the dishwasher by the soy sauce container
  - - To the left of the dishwasher under the counter.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure the above areas are cleaned and sanitized.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris and/or grease build up observed in the following location:
  - - Near fryer
  - - On back shelves
  - - Under sushi bar prep cooler
  - - Under Hot holding units
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure above noted areas are cleaned and sanitized.
  - Date To Be Corrected: May 9th
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Both prep cooler were not equipped with working thermometers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all cold holding units are equipped with working thermometers to facilitate in proper temperature monitoring.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator unable to provide evidence of FoodSafe Level 1 certification.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the FoodSafe level 1 certification on site.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 18, 2020
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Prawn and vegetable tempura were stored at room temperature during the inspection. It was during lunch rush, however there weren't many customers in the restaurant.
  - Corrective Action(s): When the restaurant is not busy, store all tempura inside the cooler.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some mice dropping observed in the back storage room under the shelves.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the droppings. Organize the back storage area better. Storage space is an issue.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General cleaning required.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the grease buildup under the fryer and the surrounding areas. Get the grease trap serviced.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 30, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 27, 2019
1 infraction
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Observed frozen fish being thawed at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thaw fish in the cooler or under running water, not at room temperature.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: The front prep cooler is at 9.7 degC. This is too high. The cooler was being used for storing some cut and whole vegetables only.
  - Corrective Action(s): Get the cooler fixed. The temperature should be 4 degC or below. After lunch/dinner rush, move the cut vegetables into another cooler.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Owner/Operator does not have a valid Foodsafe Certificate, even though the manager does.
  - Corrective Action(s): The owner/operator must retake FS level 1 in Korean as discussed. Information provided.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionJan 11, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 7, 2019
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tempura is being kept out at room temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): After lunch/dinner rush, move tempura inside the coolers.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Utensils are being stored in plain water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Always store utensils in ice water.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: The upright cooler in the back is at 10 degC. Move the imitation crab and raw meat into another cooler. The prep cooler in the front is at 8 degC.
  - Corrective Action(s): Get both the coolers fixed by Friday.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator has not gotten recertified.
  - Corrective Action(s): As discussed, get recertified before Feb. 28, 2019.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionOct 31, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 11, 2018
1 infraction
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
  - Observation: Delivered outstanding permit fee letter. You owe $150.00 in permit fees.
  - Corrective Action(s): Pay the permit fees within 10 working days or a Closure Order will be issued.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some mice droppings noted in the back dry storage room under the shelves.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the droppings and continue to monitor.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General cleaning required.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean under and beside the fryer and handsink in the kitchen.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 7, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 28, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foods were being stored at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): After lunch rush, move all potentially hazardous foods inside the cooler.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General cleaning required.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the fan hood in the kitchen, behind and under the dishwasher.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Prep cooler in the front is at 7.6 degC.
  - Corrective Action(s): Get the temperature adjusted to below 4 degC.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 4, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 2, 2017
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: The hand sink in the sushi prep area is broken. The sink is not available for hand washing.
  - Corrective Action(s): Get the tap fixed.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Chicken wings in the freezer are uncovered. Scoops are being stored in water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store foods in proper foodgrade containers. Store all scoops in ice water. When the ice melts, add more ice to the water.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some general cleaning required.
  - Corrective Action(s): Move and clean the grease under fryer; clean doors of all coolers.
  - Violation Score: 3