Hirame Sushi

4139 200th St, Langley · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. Routine InspectionJan 12, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Various in-use utensils were kept in a container of water in the kitchen.
     • Corrective Action(s): Keep in-use utensils in ice water. Wash and sanitize these utensils and container at least every 4 hours. Refill the ice as it melts.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Few rodent droppings observed on top of bulk food bins at dry storage area.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean up droppings and sanitize affected surfaces. Clean and sanitize food prep surfaces before starting food prep each day. Seal holes and gaps if observed to prevent rodent entry. Correct as soon as possible.
     • Violation Score: 3
2. Follow-Up InspectionJul 31, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Routine InspectionJul 9, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In-use rice scoop was stored in a container of room temperature water.
     • Corrective Action(s): Store in-use rice scoop in ice water. Wash rice scoop and container in dishwasher at least every 4 hours.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on shelving and floors.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean up droppings and sanitize surfaces regularly. Sanitize all food prep surfaces each morning before starting food prep. Seal gaps and holes if observed. Consult pest control services as necessary. Correct as soon as possible.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door was open and screen was not in use.
     • Corrective Action(s): Use screen or keep back door closed to prevent pest entry.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
     • Observation: No FOODSAFE Level 1 certified staff present at the time of inspection.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure there is at least one FOODSAFE Level 1 certified staff present while business is in operation. Ensure certficates are available on-site for review. Correct within 1 month.
     • Violation Score: 1
4. Routine InspectionJan 22, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sliced yam, cucumbers, and zucchini were kept at room temperature. These items were not being used for food prep at the time of observation.
     • Corrective Action(s): Keep all cold perishable food items in the cooler at <= 4°C when they are not being used.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bowl of murky water in kitchen area, which was explained to be used for washing hands.
     • Corrective Action(s): Discontinue this practice. Wash hands properly at hand washing station only using liquid soap and clean running water.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Rodent droppings observed underneath dry storage shelving and behind chest freezer.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean up droppings and sanitize affected surfaces. Store items off the floor to allow cleaning to be done easier. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces prior to starting food prep each day. Consult pest control company as needed. Correct as soon as possible.
     • Violation Score: 3
5. Routine InspectionAug 29, 2024

   0 infractions

6. Routine InspectionOct 19, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Employee did not change gloves between the use from handling dirty dishes to plating fresh prepared dish and touching clean utensils
     • Corrective Action(s): Remove gloves and adequately wash hands between uses and after touching dirty dishes or surfaces and before touching clean surfaces
     • Violation Score: 5
7. Routine InspectionMar 27, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Box of avocado, potato and other foods observed stored directly on the floor of walk in cooler and also inside walk in freezer. All food must be stored atleast 15cm or 6 inch above the floor in sanitary condition.
     • Corrective Action(s): Store all food above the ground on shelvings. Ensure food is at least 6 inch above the floor.
     • Date to be corrected by: Today, March 27th.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Suchi display cooler sliding doors noted with broken corners on 3 of the doors. This increases the ambient air temperature inside the cooler. Also exposes food to dust and other potential contaminants.
     • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace sliding doors so that they close properly.
     • date to be corrected by: Next routine inspection.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Small single use food container was used more than once. Containers apeared to be washed and reused multiple times. Importance of using single use containers was discussed with the operator and staff at the time of this inspection. All used containers were discarded at the time of inspection. Good stock of new unused containers available for use.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score: 3
8. Routine InspectionNov 29, 2022

   0 infractions

9. Follow-Up InspectionApr 19, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Frozen Shrimp noticed in bucket on the floor.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that thawing is either done in fridge or under cold running water. Make sure that food is kept covered.
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation: Food prep counter in the back has been taped. This is not approprriate.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that counters are repaired/replaced so they are easy to clean and sanitize. Please provide timeline on when this work will be completed.
     • Violation Score: 3
10. Routine InspectionMar 30, 2022

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping clothes observed to be on the food contact surfaces and not inside the sanitizer solution. too many wiping clothes are used and they are scattered over the food preparation area. Operator placed the wiping clothes in the bleach solution at the time of inspection. Wiping clothes are to be kept in the bleach solution (100 ppm) at all time. Ensure your staff follow the same procedure in sanitizing food contact surfaces. Ensure cutting boards are clean, washed and sanitized frequently.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw meat, chicken and fish stored above the cooked food and vegetables in the walk-in cooler. Operator separated the food in different shelves at the time of inspection. Raw food is to be kept separated from cooked food and ready to eat foods.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Fridge handle, cabinetry handles and faces and all cooling and hot holding units are soiled. Some door handles are wrapped with duct tapes and are greasy to touch. Corners on mobile prep tables are wrapped with duct tapes that is impossible to clean.
      • - Grease from cooking is observed on the splashes and walls. Grease and food debris accumulated on the floors in the kitchen and storage area also underneath the equipment.
      • - Many items stored in the kitchen that are not in use.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Thoroughly clean cabinet faces and handles, fridges and coolers as well as hot holding units and rice cookers. They must remain free of food splatters and grease.
      • - Remove all duct tapes. Repair door handles so that they are easy to clean and sanitize.
      • - Remove all duct tapes from tables and ensure tables are easy to clean and sanitize.
      • - Thoroughly clean walls, back splashes and floors so that they are free from grease and food splatters.
      • - Do not oil saturated cardboard behind and side of the equipment. This is unsanitary as well as a fire hazard.
      • - Remove unnecessary items from the premises so that storage shelves are easy to clean and maintain.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Counter top finishes in the kitchen are worn out and not easy to clean. Finishing material, laminate, is peeling off from the counter top in multiple spots. Accomulation of soil and grease is obvious.
      • - Raw Wooden shelves observed in the kitchen and above hand washing stations.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace the counter tops so that they are easy to clean and in good working condition.
      • - Seal wood shelves so they are impervious to moisture and kitchen humidity so that they are easy to clean.
      • Violation Score: 3
11. Routine InspectionJan 8, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler shelving soiled
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect walk-in cooler shelving
      • Violation Score: 9
12. Routine InspectionJun 28, 2019

    0 infractions

13. Follow-Up InspectionNov 23, 2018

    0 infractions

14. Routine InspectionNov 21, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walkin cooler at elevated temperature, observed temperature at 6.5 to 9.5 Celsius. Possible defrost cycle, monitor unit and service if required. Foods to be kept at 4 Celsius or below.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure perishables maintained at or below 4 Celsius, temperature decrease after being adjusted.
      • The condensation drain freezing can be corrected by in stalling defrosting coil or wire on drain line.
      • Violation Score: 9
15. Follow-Up InspectionAug 24, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: New residential bar fridge is not capable of maintaining high hazard foods like sashimi at 4 Celsius or lower
      • Corrective Action(s): Store potenially high hazardous foods in commericial refrigeration unit, these units are designed to maintained temperature with repeated opening and closing
      • Violation Score: 9
16. Routine InspectionJun 20, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation: Processing raw / sashimi fish at elevated temperature, this product was to be served in a raw state.
      • Corrective Action(s): All fish meant for raw consumption must be kept processed using the Food safety plan. Strict temperature controls must be followed along with sanitary handling methods.
      • Re implement food safety plan, Re-train staff, submit food safety plan for review.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Salmon fillet at 16 Celsius, Whole salmon at 16 Celsius. This fish was intended for raw consumption.
      • Corrective Action(s): Salmon products discarded. Discussed hazardous involved with temperature abuse of foods meant for raw consumption.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler not organized to prevent contamination.
      • Corrective Action(s): Organize walk-in cooler
      • Violation Score: 3
17. Follow-Up InspectionAug 15, 2017

    0 infractions

18. Routine InspectionAug 10, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer not in use, wiping clothes tested for presence of sanitizer, none detected.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer prepared once informed of inspection, solution at +100 ppm Chlorine
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing station used to defrost shrimp, hence not accessible.
      • Corrective Action(s): Food produce removed from had washing station, unit available for handwashing
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Thaw frozen foods under cold running water
      • Corrective Action(s): Frozen foods observed on bottem shelf for defrosting
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris accumulations under and behind 2 compartment sink.
      • Debris observed in walk-in cooler shelving and cooling unit fan covers
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean under and behind equipment.
      • Clean walk-in cooler and disinfect.
      • Violation Score: 9