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Fancy Sushi

144 Columbia Street, Vanderhoof, V0J 3A0 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Fancy Sushi has been inspected 5 times by Northern Health Authority since July 7, 2022. The most recent inspection, on July 22, 2025, found no infractions.

3 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 15, 2024. For example: 305 - Repeat Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on June 1, 2024. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on June 1, 2024. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 15, 2024. For example: 306 - Repeat Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on June 1, 2024. For example: 202 - Critical Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]

About this data

These results come from Northern Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 305 - Repeat Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: During the follow-up inspection equipment/boxes were found stored on the food premises that is not required for business operations.
      • Corrective Action: Remove the equipment/boxes that are not required for food facility business operations. Organize the required equipment and boxes.
    • 306 - Repeat Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: During the follow-up inspection the kitchen floors still had food debris/grime along the walls and underneath kitchen equipment.
      • Corrective Action: Remove the debris/grease along the walls and underneath the kitchen equipment. Ensure to maintain your food establishment as per your approved cleaning and sanitation plan.
  3. Routine Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 202 - Critical Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) A torn cloth was held inside of the white sushi rice.
      • Corrective Action: Throw away the rice that has been physically contaminated by cloth fibers. Do not store or cover your rice with non-food grade objects.
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Open dry food products were stored on the floor.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure all food products are stored 6-inches above the ground.
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Operator has a plumbing issue in the basement of their food facility. The plumbing was repaired; however, the holes were not repaired in the basement allowing pest access. Additionally, food debris was found on the floor acting as a pest attractant.
      • Corrective Action: Repair the holes in the basement wall. Remove the food debris, clean and sanitize the area.
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Observed grease and grime in areas holding clean dishes. Observed food debris on the floor in the basement. Observed a build-up of grime along the walls and underneath kitchen equipment. Food facility back of house requires deep cleaning.
      • Corrective Action: Remove all grime, food debris, grease. Clean and sanitize the kitchen and basement of your food establishment. Ensure to maintain your food premises, as per the submitted cleaning and sanitation plan.
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Basement freezer is not in good working order.
      • Corrective Action: Repair/replace your basement freezer.
    • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Found a chest freezer in the basement with severe mould growth and a putrid smell. Operator said that this chest freezer is not used.
      • Corrective Action: Remove the chest freezer from the food facility if it is not in use.
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

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