Hanwoori Korean Restaurant

5740 Imperial St, Burnaby · Restaurant

32 inspections

Routine InspectionJan 27, 2026
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishware observed on dishracks improperly washed -overly stacked dishware with sometimes 3 to 4 layers. This will inhibit the ware inbetween from being washed properly
  - Corrective Action(s): One layer of dishware only stacked appropriately so all parts of the dishware are cleaned and washed by the nozzles
  - Violation Score: 5
- 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upright freezer in the back only at 1 deg C. Operator indicates the door was slightly ajar when discovered in the morning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure the door is always closed -frozen foods should be maintained at or below -18 deg C otherwise quality, taste, texture and colour may be adversely affected
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor area under cooking woks filthy with food debris/grease
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect NIGHTLY
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 13, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 30, 2025
2 infractions
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): pork bone in chest freezer near back door has no covering
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard the pork bone
  - Protect foods from contamination
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat slicer is only being taken apart and cleaned/sanitized at the end of the day as per operator
  - Ice Machine walls have mold growth
  - Corrective Action(s): Any in-use equipment must be cleaned and sanitized at minimum every 4 hours -post the signage
  - Discard all the ice and clean/sanitize the ice machine
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink at dishwasher and handsink in employee washroom has no paper towels in dispenser
  - Corrective Action(s): Refill the dispenser
  - Handsink must be adequately stocked with paper towel, pumped soap at all times
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Poor organization in the Walk-in cooler -ready-to-eat foods observed below raw meats
  - Observed pots of cabbage on the floor in the employee washroom
  - Corrective Action(s): Store raw meats/seafoods/eggs down and away from ready-to-eat foods
  - Operator to designate an entire multi-level shelf for raw meats/seafoods/eggs and label the shelf as well
  - Do not store foods on the floor
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Large container of frozen squid defrosting at room temperature -surface temperature at 3 deg C
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not defrost at room temperature -defrost safely overnight in the fridge or under cool running water
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Operator was preparing large amounts of cabbage for kimchi processing in the back. There is insufficient space there to do this sort of food processing. You need more dry storage space for the storage of the potatoes/onions that are currently occupying preparation table space
  - Corrective Action(s): Either provide more food preparation space/dry storage in the back kitchen otherwise discontinue the processing of kimchi (buy from grocery stores)
  - Operator suggested to remove the employee washrom and convert to dry storage room
  - -you will need to remove the toilet/sink and provide multi-level shelving there in order to do this
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 7, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 5, 2025
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two large buckets of pork broth in the Walk-in cooler measured at over 40 deg C
  - Operator indicates it was cooked approximately 1 hour ago and placed in the fridge
  - Corrective Action(s): Improper cooling -either use an ice bath or ice wand to cool the broth quickly from 60 deg C to 20 deg C within 2 hours
  - then place in the fridge to cool 20 deg C to 4 deg C within 4 hours
  - Do not place any hot foods over 20 deg C inside fridges otherwise the whole fridge will heat up
  - Operator placed the broths in ice bath/wand
  - Provided signs as reminders for proper cooling
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): High temperature washer tested at plate level:
  - First Cycle: 55 deg C
  - Second Cycle: 58 deg C
  - Third Cycle: 59 deg C
  - (minimum temperature at plate level must be >71 deg C)
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair washer immediately -you will need to manual wash ware and sanitize with bleach according to the signs posted in the meantime
  - Violation Score: 25
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher not in good working order -the rinse temperature is not hot enough and the digital readout is giving false readings (false positive)
  - Multiple lights in the back kitchen (near the back door) are burnt out
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair washer so as the minimum rinse temperature of >82 deg C at manifold or >71 deg C at plate level is achieved
  - Replace the burnt bulbs to properly illuminate the foods below
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionSep 17, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Pest control report from Westside Pest Control from last month in August indicates 3 mice caught
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator to increase services to twice a month checks
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: The back screen door -the corner is starting to peel outwards and the gap may permit rodent entry
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the screen door so it is flush with the frame
  - Confirm within the week (email)
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Concrete floor pad next to 2-compartment sink and back door -portions are cracked and water is pooling
  - Handsink next to washer is leaking underneath
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the concrete so it is smoothened over and sealed -no pooling of water should occur
  - Repair the handsink pipes
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 27, 2024
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooling cut sweet potato pieces in a large container internal temperature at 40 deg C and -layer thickness is > 3 inches
  - Corrective Action(s): Reduce layer thickness to between 1 to 3 inches to increase cooling and meeting the following cooling requirement:
  - Step 1: 60 deg C to 20 deg C within 2 hours
  - Step 2: 20 deg C to 4 deg C within 4 hours (transfer to fridge)
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice machine inner walls, condenser visibly stained/grimy
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard all ice -clean and sanitize
  - NOTE: use a high powered flashlight not the phone light it is too weak when cleaning
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Onion bag on the floor in the back
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep foods off the floor on your shelves
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 10, 2024
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A few trays of cut raw beef observed in the cupboard below the meat slicer area -temperature at 9 deg C -operator indicates the worker forgot to place it back in the fridge after processing
  - Corrective Action(s): Place the meat in the fridge -do not store potentially hazardous foods at room temperature!
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Employee washroom has no paper towels or pump soap available
  - Corrective Action(s): Adequately stock your designated handsinks
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionOct 3, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: See Code 308 for details
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Tile work under cooking line near the wall has come undone -there are gaps between tiles -food debris accumulating
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect
  - Repair the tile work so it is sealed and grouted inbetween
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 31, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 30, 2023
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked cut potatoes are not being cooled properly -a large container left at room temperature was observed at 25 deg C
  - Cooked cut ribs in a large container at 25 deg C in the Walk-in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator cooked cut ribs about an hour ago -placed the cut ribs on a large baking pan to cool
  - You must cool foods health safely:
  - Step 1: 60 deg C to 20 deg C within 2 hours
  - Step 2: 20 deg C to 4 deg C within 4 hours
  - Operator to provide Food Safety Plans for both food items for review
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked cut potatoes stored at room temperature next to preparation cooler -internal temperature at 25 deg C and have been there >2 hours as per operator.
  - Operator is not cooling the cut potatoes properly.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded potatoes.
  - Operator to provide the Food Safety Plan for cooked cut potatoes for review
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): individual bowls of steamed rice internal temperature at 47 deg C in rice warmer -operator indicates the bowls of rice have been there an hour ago
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator recooked the rice
  - Adjust/repair the warmer to maintain foods >60 deg C
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Large vat of cooling soup (ice wand use) on the floor uncovered.
  - Onion bag stored on the floor in front of the washroom and next to cleaning chemicals
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  - REPEAT infraction from August 2022, May 3, 2022 routine inspections
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods on the ground
  - Do not store foods next to cleaning chemicals. Cleaning chemicals are to be stored down and away from foods
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: See Code 306 for details
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: See Section 306 for details
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings AGAIN observed in the majority parts of the kitchen:
  - -dry storage area behind the rodent proof containers on all shelves
  - -preparation area shelves behind equipment
  - -cooking line area shelves amongst the dishware and foods are
  - -area outside employee washroom -equipment stored and accumulated where I cannot inspect
  - Unknown if these are fresh droppings from the morning or from last month as the operator is not maintaining the DAILY cleaning schedule
  - Last Atlas Pest Control report May 10, 2023 indicates 7 mice being caught
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator is to close the restaurant immediately to conduct the cleaning and sanitizing of the facility.
  - Ensure all lightly packaged foods are in rodent proof containers
  - Have your pest control come in for reinspection and work report ready for follow-up inspection
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionFeb 7, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): sprouts and mushrooms in a large bucket stored at room temperature at cooking line longer then 2 hours -internal temperature measured at 17 deg C
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded the food
  - SMALL AMOUNTS of potentially hazardous foods are permitted to be stored at room temperature during lunch/dinner rushes. Any leftovers after 2 hours MUST be discarded. Do not put these foods back in the fridge.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed mold growth inside the ice machine on the walls. As well observed beer cans in the ice machine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard the ice in the machine. Clean and sanitize the ice machine regularly to prevent contamination such as the growth of mold.
  - DO NOT STORE FOOD IN THE ICE MACHINE! Ice is consumed by the customers and foods such as beer/pop are not regularly sanitized.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: The 2-door display fridge next to cooking line observed wedged wide open
  - Corrective Action(s): DO NOT WEDGE fridge doors otherwise the entire fridge will get too warm
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen meats defrosting at room temperature near the back door:
  - -2-slabs of meat -surface temperature at 8 deg C
  - -a container of meat -surface temperature at 2 deg C
  - REPEAT infraction also cited:
  - -July 21, 2021 Routine Inspection
  - -March 29, 2021 Routine Inspection
  - Correction Order issued, final warning until you will be ticketed/closed
  - Corrective Action(s): Defrost health safely:
  - -overnight in the fridge
  - -under cool running water in original plastic packaging
  - -as part of the cooking process
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 20, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Light bulbs at cooking line STILL does not have shielding -there are now 6 bulbs
  - Corrective Action(s): Place the tube covers or standard cover today! -operator to verify by tomorrow (email date stamped pictures)
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 23, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bulk food scoops are filthy -encrusted with food and/or buried in the bulk food
  - Corrective Action(s): Use scoops that hang from the side or store the scoopers outside of the container in a washable container
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Employee washroom has no handsoap
  - NOTE: this is a REPEAT infraction from the May 3 Routine Inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Adequately stock your handwash sinks: dispensed soap/paper towels, hot/cold water and clear for use
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foods stored on the floor without covers unattended:
  - -a large vat of soup being cooled
  - -soaking rice in a large bowl
  - NOTE: this is a REPEAT infraction from the July 20, 2021 Routine Inspection -Correction Order issued
  - -Frozen shrimp under running water observed in the mop sink
  - -2 flourescent bulbs in the cooking line area have no shatter shields
  - Corrective Action(s): -Do not leave foods on the floor uncovered
  - -Do not process foods in the mop sink!
  - -Place shielding on all light bulbs
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 4 large (~25kg each) frozen boxes of meat stored in a lower cupboard -surface temperature at 3 deg C
  - Operator indicates one worker will process all the meat
  - NOTE: this is a REPEAT infraction from the July 20, 2021 Routine Inspection -Correction Order issued
  - Corrective Action(s): Place all frozen meats in the fridge. Work on ONE box at a time
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Water heater area is cluttered with boxes and equipment
  - Extra cleaning chemicals are being stored in the washing area floor
  - Corrective Action(s): Organize, clean and sanitize this area
  - Remove all extra cleaning chemicals into your storage area
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Double stacking or elevating of inserts observed at bar preparation cooler
  - NOTE: this is a REPEAT infraction from May 3 Routine Inspection -Correction Order issued
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not double stack or elevate the inserts otherwise this may affect the temperatures of the foods stored there and foods will be above the fill-line
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 1, 2022
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: STILL some grease buildup under the cooking line due to the broken tiles
  - Corrective Action(s): See Code 307 for further instructions
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: STILL a few tiles under the cooking broken/not replaced -only partially covered with a tile board.
  - Operator indicates more time is needed to replace the tiles there
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace broken tiles as the food debris will get stuck inbetween
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 4, 2022
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease buildup and food debris under the cooking line -also due to the broken/missing tiles there
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the tiles, clean and disinfect
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Some flooring tiles under cooking line missing/broken -cannot be adequately there
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace tiling under the cooking line
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 3, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed next to plates/saucers at shelves across the cooking line
  - Corrective Action(s): Dishwash ALL dishware there
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Employee washroom has no paper towels at dispenser
  - Corrective Action(s): Adequately stock all handsinks
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Onion bag on the floor outside of the employee washroom, Bottled water stored on the floor
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods on the ground
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings AGAIN observed in the majority parts of the kitchen:
  - -dry storage area behind the rodent proof containers on all shelves
  - -preparation area shelves behind equipment
  - -cooking line area shelves amongst the dishware and foods are
  - -area outside employee washroom -equipment stored and accumulated where I cannot inspect
  - Unknown if these are fresh droppings from the morning or from last month as the operator is not maintaining the DAILY cleaning schedule
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove, clean and sanitize all areas
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: See Code 304 for details
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operator is double stacking inserts in preparation cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not double stack inserts -may effect the temperature of the foods
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 21, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 20, 2021
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large container of cooked cut potatoes stored at room temperature next to the preparation cooler -temperature of potatoes at 27 deg C. No time-in time out log sheet maintained, no timer maintained to ensure 2 hours is not exceeded at room temperature.
  - This is a REPEAT infraction from previous visits
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard the cooked cut potatoes
  - Store potentially hazardous foods either cold (<4deg C) or hot (>60 deg C)
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer was available at time of inspection. Wiping towels for food contact surfaces left on counters when not actively used
  - REPEAT infraction
  - Corrective Action(s): Store your rinsed towels in the bleach solution >100ppm as per test strips when not actively used.
  - Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Foods observed again stored on the ground unprotected in the drainage area next to the back exit:
  - An extra large vat for hydrated cabbage being processed
  - A large bucket of hydrated vermicelli
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods on the ground.
  - Keep foods covered.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A large frozen stored in room temperature.
  - 2 large boxes of frozen beef stored at room temperature
  - REPEAT infraction from last inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not defrost at room temperature. Thaw in the fridge overnight, under cool running water in the original plastic packaging and/or as part of the cooking process
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: See Code 306 for further details
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back screen door leading to the dumpsters observed open at time of inspection. No active shipping of goods observed.
  - This is a REPEAT infraction from previous visits
  - Corrective Action(s): This door needs a self-closing mechanism to keep it shut tight (no gap) when not in use. Otherwise the main doors must be closed all the time.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Dry storage area has mouse droppings behind the buckets, containers, bags on most shelves and the floor areas.
  - Open bulk food bags not in rodent proof containers
  - Westside Pest Control report from July 8, 2021 shows high rodent activity indicating rodents caught in almost every control trap
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator is to close the premise immediately and address these issues:
  - Discard the open bulk food bags
  - Place all lightly packaged foods in dry storage (paper, soft plastic) in rodent proof containers.
  - Clean and disinfect all shelving and floor areas of the dry storage area
  - Have your Pest Control conduct another inspection -submit the pest control report for review
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: extra large vats in use -too large to fit in the dishwasher or wash sinks (must fit the sink compartment)
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove these vats from the premise. All dishware must not exceed the size of the dishwasher or wash sinks
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 29, 2021
2 infractions
- 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Peeled potatoes and vermicelli noodles soaking in water near the back door -operator indicates they have been there >2 hours.
  - NOTE: this is a REPEAT infraction since the April 24, 2019 routine inspection -Correction Order issued
  - Corrective Action(s): Once potatoes have been peeled and/or soaked it is a potentially hazardous food.
  - Once dry vermicelli noodles are soaked they are a potentially hazardoes food.
  - Discard foods immediately
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A few wiping towels stored in just water in the back kitchen -used for cleaning counters
  - Corrective Action(s): Store your rinsed wiping towels in the bleach sanitizer solution -ready for use
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: A number of foods in Walk-in cooler and display fridges not covered or only partially
  - Corrective Action(s): Cover foods to protect from contamination
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw chicken thawing on the counter -temperature measured at 4 deg C
  - Corrective Action(s): Thaw potentially hazardous foods health safely:
  - -Overnight in the fridge
  - -under cool running water
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed in dry storage shelves outside the Walk-in cooler
  - NOTE: did not observe foods contaminated
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect daily
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Dry storage shelves outside Walk-in cooler are filthy -sticky, food debris -attractant for pests
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect daily
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -Mouse droppings observed in dry storage foods area outside Walk-in cooler.
  - -Oil deposits and food debris observed under cooking line -equipment stored under there
  - Corrective Action(s): -Clean and disinfect all shelving area in dry storage areas daily
  - -Remove all equipment from under cooking line -clean, disinfect and mop under cooking line daily
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 18, 2020
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw eggs stored at room temperature (25deg C) approximately for 1 hour as per worker
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard the eggs after another hour if there are any leftovers -do not place it back in the fridge
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station in employee washroom has no paper towels in dispenser
  - Corrective Action(s): Refill
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionOct 23, 2019
1 infraction
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: Still awaiting updated Food Safety Plans -operator has not started working on it and it has been over a month
  - Corrective Action(s): Submit updated Food Safety Plans within 2 weeks
  - Increased enforcement will occur if this is not corrected: i.e. ticket(s)
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Observed a dead mouse in one of the live traps next to the water heater
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard the dead mouse and inform your pest control -check daily as dead mice will decompose and attract flies
  - Pest Control is due in tomorrow -operator to email me this report for review
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
  - Observation: Updated Sanitation Plans have not been submitted
  - Corrective Action(s): See Code 212 for further direction
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 23, 2019
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked sweet potatoes are being held out at room temperature for 2 hours then placed in the fridge.
  - This is a repeat infraction from the January 2019 routine inspection -Correction Order issued
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator is not following Food Safety Plan
  - The cooked sweet potatoes are to be cooled on the wide pans for 2 hours then placed in the fridge in the preparation cooler
  - Violation Score: 5
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: Operator is unable to locate the Food Safety Plan for the restaurant
  - Corrective Action(s): Re-submit -it must cover the entire menu.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Droppings observed in dry storage room and outside employee washroom
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect
  - Maintain your pest control services and follow and action items on their work reports
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Pest entry points noted behind water heater, behind the silver fridge -other issues as per last pest control work report as well
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal all pest entry points and correct all issues from the pest control work report
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed in the dry storage area behind the bins and outside employee washroom under wash sinks
  - NOTE: did not observe foods contaminated or packaging opened
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect areas with droppings every morning.
  - Keep all lightly packaged foods such as paper, nylon or soft plastic in rodent proof containers
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
  - Observation: Submit your Sanitation Plan
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionApr 26, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 24, 2019
2 infractions
- 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): potatoes in a bucket of water at room temperature in excess of 2 hours
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded the potatoes
  - Once potatoes are hydrated they are perishable (noodles as well) and must be processed as soon as possible or placed in the fridge.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): High temperature dishwasher final rinse not reaching adequate rinse temperature:
  - At plate temperatures showing 66, 67, 68, 67 deg C -cycles in a row -verified with thermolabel
  - Thermostat readings showing pass however >82 deg C
  - Corrective Action(s): Have the dishwasher serviced -operator called serviceman coming later today
  - Calibrate the thermostat as it is showing false positives
  - Manual Wash in the meantime.
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food workers are not handwashing properly or on a timely basis -disposable gloves are rinsed under the faucet for a few seconds and some are re-put on after removing
  - Corrective Action(s): Once the glove/hand is contaminated it must be properly handwashed at designated handwash sinks with soap, hot/cold water and paper towels. Discard the disposable glove and place new ones.
  - If workers cannot follow this then do not use disposable gloves as this adds another step
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Fluourscent bulbs missing shatter shield overhead grill area
  - Corrective Action(s): Place the standard cover or tube covers like your other lighting in this area
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Cardboard used as floor mats to soak up excess water near dishwasher
  - Corrective Action(s): Use plastic reusable mats for this purpose
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher not achieving adequate rinse temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair washer
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJan 25, 2019
2 infractions
- 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed worker eating in the back food preparation area and not wash hands after
  - Corrective Action(s): Workers are not to eat while food preparing and must:
  - -discard disposable gloves then
  - -wash hands at handsink then
  - -put new disposable gloves (if workers cannot do this then do not use gloves at all)
  - Violation Score: 5
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Chlorine Test Strips not available for testing sanitizer solutions
  - Corrective Action(s): Obtain test strips
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 17, 2019
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pork Bone Broth at 20.1 deg C in the Walk-in cooler -operator indicates it was cooked last night
  - NOTE: ice wand not being used. This is a repeat infraction from the June 19, 2017 routine inspection -further infractions here will require ticketing
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard broth.
  - You must cool foods fast:
  - 60 deg C to 20 deg C within 2 hours using the ice wand for soups
  - then
  - 20 deg C to 4 deg C within 4 hours -store in the fridge
  - Post Cooling signs at Walk-in cooler door
  - Operator to rewrite the Food Safety Plan for the Pork Bone Broth + translate to Korean
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operator is putting back perishables back in the fridge that were brought out for the rush hours: mushrooms, cut peppers
  - Corrective Action(s): Once perishables are out at room temperature in excess of >2 hours they MUST be discarded.
  - Only take out small portions that will be used up within 2 hours.
  - Operator to rewrite Food Safety Plan for perishables at room temperature and translate to Korean
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping towels for food contact surfaces left on counters
  - Corrective Action(s): Store the towels in the bleach sanitizer buckets after rinsing to better prevent microbial growth
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bowls in use for bulk foods
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove the bowls -only use scoopers stored in the food handle-up to better prevent contamination of the food
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back screen door has about a 2 to 3 inch gap on the bottom.
  - NOTE: This was cited in the last routine inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Must be tight fitting -door must fully shut -place a door sweep as well there
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 14, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 7, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front preparation cooler internal temperature of noodles at 8.8 deg C
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all perishables from this unit into another fridge.
  - Adjust/repair fridge to maintain foods at or below 4 deg C
  - NOTE: this is a repeat infraction from June 2017 routine inspection and daily temperature logs were not being maintained -Correction Order issued
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Utensils/tongs being hung on stove pipes and against the wall which are not regularly sanitized surfaces
  - Corrective Action(s): Dishwash utensils.
  - Store your in-use utensils such as clean washable containers
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some droppings found in back storage areas near employee washroom. Last pest control report from Orkin indicates mice activity.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect areas with droppings daily. Maintain your pest control.
  - NOTE: if your the pest control is not meeting your expectation then I suggest you change pest control companies
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: The back screen door must be bottom locked each time as there is a sufficient gap for entry of rodents/flies.
  - A large hole under 2-compartment kitchen sink observed -possible pest entry point
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep back screen door closed and bottom locked.
  - Seal hole under 2-compartment sink
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Front preparation cooler too warm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust/repair unit to maintain foods at or below 4 deg C
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Daily temperature logs not being maintained for fridges and dishwasher.
  - Corrective Action(s): Maintain daily.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJan 10, 2018
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: -2 hoses for food preparation still do not have backflow preventers -mentioned in previous report
  - -Mouse activity as per last week's Pest Control report and droppings found in dry storage room -no foods found contaminated or food packaging altered by pests
  - -Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in Walk-in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): -Install backflow preventers on all hoses.
  - Correction Order issued -final warning
  - -Any lightly packaged foods (paper, soft plastic packagin) in Dry Storage room are to be kept in Rodent Proof Containers until the infestation is eradicated
  - -Store raw eggs below ready-to-eat foods like your raw meats/seafoods
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed in room next to employee washroom, under 2-compartment sink, and on shelves in dry storage room
  - Corrective Action(s): You must be checking your facility each morning for any droppings -clean and disinfect immediately
  - Increase your Professional Pest Control to bi-weekly until the infestation is eradicated.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Disposable bottles used for water and vinegar used in cooking.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard -use only dishwash safe containers.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJan 18, 2013
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 17, 2013
0 infractions