Cheam Sushi Inc.

1 - 7010 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz · Restaurant

23 inspections

1. Routine InspectionApr 16, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Produce cooler measured at 10.4C
     • Corrective Action(s): THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION
     • Operator stated he adjusted the cooler because they didn't want their whole produce to get freeze burn
     • Salmon filets observed stored inside the cooler but it was still frozen during inspection, operator moved all salmon filets to other cooler
     • Please always ensure all cooles are below 4C
     • Violation Score: 25
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw poteins stored in container with lid observed stored above ready to eat food
     • Corrective Action(s): Operator moved all raw poteins to the bottom of the cooler
     • please ensure all meats are stored on the bottom to prevent any contamination
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Hard to reach areas (behind the deep fyers, dishwashing area, dry storage room) observed to have accumulation of grease and food debris
     • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean and organize the kitchen and dry storage area (date to be corrected by: April 24, 2026)
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Produce cooler not in good working order, measured at 10.4C
     • Corrective Action(s): Please repair the cooler (date to be corrected by: April 24, 2026)
     • Whole produce is allowed to be stored in the cooler, please do not stored any protentially hazardous foods (all cut vegetables, seafood, meats, eggs etc) until the cooler is fixed
     • Violation Score: 3
2. Follow-Up InspectionDec 24, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Follow-Up InspectionNov 20, 2025

   0 infractions

4. Routine InspectionNov 19, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glass door prep cooler was measured at 7-10 deg C at the time of the inspection. Using the IR thermometer and multiple products (e.g. Kimichi) were measured. The calibrated probe thermometer was used to measure and placed inside the items. This probe thermometer was sanitized each time. Cooler temperatures were not dropping even after leaving the thermometer in product for extended period of time.
     • Corrected During Inspection (CDI): After observing no change in cooler temperatures indicating any cooling down to the 4 deg C. Any potentially hazardous food items were discarded and other recently prepared products (indicated) were moved to one of the other working coolers. Other items prepared past the allowed time in the morning and before were discarded. Meat products were discarded and prepared sauces also discarded. Whole vegetables were moved to the working coolers. Operation did have 3 other coolers with space and these measured 4 deg C and colder at the time of the inspection. The operator agreed and had completed the corrective actions. This unit will not be used. Operator had called service tech and will have the unit serviced tomorrow Nov 20, 2025. Operator will not use this unit until EHO has verified it can maintain required temperatures.
     • Corrective Action: Ensure that the cooler is repaired and/or replaced so that it is working order and maintaining temperatures of 4 deg C and colder.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score: 15
   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: The glass door cooler was not in working order and not maintaining temperatures of 4 deg C or colder at the time of the inspection. The operator was ordered to stop using this unit until it can be repaired or replaced to be working and maintaining temperatures of 4 deg C or colder.
     • Corrective Action:
     • - Operator called service tech to repair this unit during the inspection. The operator must only use this unit once it maintains temperatures of 4 deg C or colder. At the time of the inspection all potentially hazardous food items were discarded and the unit not being used. Other nearby cooler unit was being used instead.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score: 9
5. Routine InspectionJan 13, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer bucket with chlorine bleach solution was measured at 10 ppm.
     • Operator added more bleach to the solution; concentration was measured at 200 ppm.
     • Ensure the chlorine bleach sanitizer solution is between 100-200 ppm.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Containers of gyozas and edamame in the stand up freezer by the deep drying area was stored uncovered.
     • Staff covered the containers with a lid.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score: 3
6. Follow-Up InspectionOct 16, 2023

   0 infractions

7. Routine InspectionOct 5, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Lots of fish fillets were out being waiting for preparation, getting prepared, and already prepared.
     • 2. Boxes of shipment have came and just sitting on the floor.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Do let keep so much fish at room temperature. Work on one tray at a time. This raw fish is served raw and must adhere to strict temperature control. Staff returned fish to cooler.
     • 2. Do not let shipment sit out for too long. Please immediately return cold food to proper cold holding as soon as possible. Staff immediately placed food back into coolers.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: 1. Some food items not in pest proof containers stored on the ground in the dry storage room.
     • 2. Containers in freezer not covered.
     • 3. Ice machine observed to have mildew growth.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please ensure food are stored 6in above the ground unless they are in pest proof containers
     • 2. Please cover all food in coolers/freezers.
     • 3. Please empty out ice, clean, and sanitize ice machine.
     • To be corrected by: Oct 6, 2023
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Food debris, grease, and grime observed behind and between equipment and under shelving.
     • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the kitchen. To be corrected by: Oct 10, 2023
     • Violation Score: 9
8. Routine InspectionAug 18, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several packages of still frozen shrimp were thawing in a sink.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure thawing occurs in the cooler or under cold running water.
     • Violation Score: 3
9. Follow-Up InspectionAug 23, 2021

   0 infractions

10. Follow-Up InspectionAug 19, 2021

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Ice machine not fully clean and sanitized. There was still mold growth was still observed at the back where the water and lines are.
      • Corrective Action(s): -Operator has discontinued the use of the ice machine until it is completely cleaned and sanitized.
      • -Please completely clean and the sanitize the inside of the ice machine
      • Date to be corrected by: Aug. 23, 2021
      • Violation Score: 3
11. Routine InspectionAug 16, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -No sanitizer observed at the beginning of the inspection
      • -Operator made a bleach solution at 200ppm chlorine when instructed
      • -Always have sanitizer at all times when food is being prepared
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: -Ice machine observed to have mold growth
      • Corrective Action(s): -Please empty the ice machine, clean and sanitize. Then make one cycle of ice, empty that ice. Next cycle of ice can then be used.
      • Date to be corrected by: Aug 19, 2021
      • Violation Score: 3
12. Follow-Up InspectionAug 5, 2020

    0 infractions

13. Routine InspectionJul 29, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer was not available.
      • Corrective Action(s): Prepare 100 ppm bleach sanitizer for use on food contact surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 5
14. Follow-Up InspectionFeb 4, 2020

    0 infractions

15. Routine InspectionJan 28, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed rice scoop stored in dirty stagnant water; discussed with operator that rice scoop must be kept in ice water when in use or put away for dishwashing when not in use. As the ice machine needs to be cleaned and sanitized at the time, operator should follow the latter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to clean and sanitize the rice scoop, and keep it in ice water when in use. Wash and sanitize until ice machine is cleaned.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation: Observed ice machine to be quite mouldy; discussed the frequency of cleaning ice machine with operator
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to empty out the ice machine, discard all ice. Clean and sanitize the machine prior to re-using the machine
      • Date to be corrected by: Jan 30 2020
      • Violation Score: 5
16. Routine InspectionAug 16, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Observed open bags of dry goods not in containers
      • Corrective Action(s): Obtain bins to store open dry goods
      • Violation Score: 3
17. Routine InspectionMar 29, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One sanitizer spray bottle observed at 100ppm Quats, the other >400ppm Quats.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer is maintained at 200ppm Quats.
      • Spray bottles were re-made at time of inspection. Obtain test strips to test Quats sanitizer.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Observed dust build-up on diffusers at ceiling
      • 2. Observed grease build-up at hood fan closed to wall
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean diffusers - be sure to do so safely as they are quite high.
      • 2. Clean hood fan - ensure this is maintained regularily and professionaly serviced at least every 6 months
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: No probe thermometer on-site
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure a probe thermometer is always on-site.
      • Violation Score: 1
18. Follow-Up InspectionAug 21, 2018

    0 infractions

19. Routine InspectionAug 13, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1.No sanitizer prepared for kitchen
      • 2. No detergent or rinse aid available at dishwasher
      • 3. Observed two sanitizer spray bottles with 0ppm Quats. After discussion with operator, noted that a cleaner was inside the spray bottle - not sanitizer.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure sanitizer is prepared at all times in the kitchen at 200ppm Quats.
      • 2. Operator stated that detergent and rinse aid are on order. In the interim, all dishes are pre-washed prior to putting them into the dishwasher. Rinse aid and detergent are to be on-site by follow-up inspection or a Correction Order will be issued.
      • Ensure spray bottles are available with sanitizer at 200ppm Quats. Be sure to read your dispenser and only put "Multi-Quat Sanitizer" in sanitizer spray bottles.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Observed meat thawing in prep sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure meat is thawed under cold running water or in a cooler at 4C. Operator placed into cooler at time of inspection
      • Violation Score: 1
20. Follow-Up InspectionMar 9, 2018

    0 infractions

21. Routine InspectionMar 5, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Ice machine requires cleaning and sanitizing
      • Corrective Action(s): this is a repeat violation. be sure to keep your ice machine maintained in a sanitary manner.
      • Cleaning frequency is dependant on keeping the equipment in a sanitary manner. Clean as often as necessary to maintain equipment.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Observed chemicals, cleaners and cleaning equipment not separated from food storage in dry storage area .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure chemicals, cleansers, and cleaning equipment are stored separately and/or on bottom shelf in dry storage area
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: A few coolers are missing thermometers
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all units are equipped with independent thermometers
      • Violation Score: 1
22. Follow-Up InspectionJul 28, 2017

    0 infractions

23. Routine InspectionJul 25, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler and 2 sliding door cooler tested at >4C. Prep cooler at 14C and 2 sliding door cooler tested at 11C
      • Corrective Action(s): All products are to be discarded. Do not use these coolers until they have been serviced and are able to maintain foods at an internal temperature of 4C.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Ice machine and dishwasher require a thorough cleaning and sanitizing
      • Spray bottles at 100ppm
      • Corrective Action(s): Turn off the ice machine and clean and sanitize the ice machine. Be sure to rinse prior to turning it back on
      • Clean and sanitize interior of dishwasher to remove scum
      • Spray bottles refreshed at time of inspection - thank you
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleanliness is to be improved in the kitchen at the following areas
      • Corrective Action(s): - Floors, walls, under equipment, etc.
      • - All shelves to be cleaned and sanitize - be sure to remove shelf liner and clean underneath. also, wash and sanitize shelf liners.
      • - All sinks
      • - All coolers, inside & out.
      • - Remove all cardboard - including in cooler.
      • - Ensure all items are 6" off the floor
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler operating at >4C
      • 2Dr undercounter cooler - left door's seal is not keeping the door closed
      • Paper towel dispenser at hand sink is contiuosly jammed
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the prep cooler to maintain foods at 4C or below
      • Repair or replace the seal at the 2dr undercounter cooler
      • Repair or replace the paper towel dispenser at hand washing sink
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Three spray bottles with no labels
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all spray bottles are properly labelled with their contents
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometers missing or broken in coolers
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all coolers are equipped with a working thermometer
      • Violation Score: 1