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Hiroshi Japanese Ramen

19531 Fraser Hwy, Surrey · Restaurant

17 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 large pots of ramen broth measured at 15.9C, 24.4C, 51.5C internal temperature. Staff informed that it was sitting on the stove range overnight. Stove range was off during the night.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard aforementioned items. Soup broth must not be at room temperature overnight. Either soup broth must be in cooler able to hold an air ambient temperature of 4C or lower or hot held at 60C or higher. Ensure cooking of broth must be cooled from 60C-20C within 2 horus and 20C-4C within 4 hours prior to cold holding.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on floor and food containers in dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize aformetioned area. Corrected by: April 23, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on-site with valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certiifcation or equivalent on-site during pre-opening hours.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure one staff must be on-site at all times pre/post-operation and during operation at all times able to present certification to inspector. Enroll kitchen staff in FOODSAFE Level 1 certification or equivalent. Corrected by: April 23, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice measured at 42.8C internal temperature in the rice cooker.
      • Corrective Action(s): Reheat rice to an internal temperature of 74C or higher prior to hot-holding at 60C or higher. Hot-holding units not intended to reheat foods but only hot-hold foods.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen handwashing sink lack liquid soap and was obstructed with strainer. Front handwashing sink lack paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handwashing sinks are well equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels. All handwashing sinks must be unobstructed to facilitate hand hygiene.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 4-5 cuts of frozen pork observed to be thawing at room temperature on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thaw all frozen products in cooler able to hold an air ambient temperature of 4C or lower, under cold running water, or under direct cooking.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rodent dropping observed on floor and food containers in dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean aformentioned area.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice guard inside ice machine observed to have built-up debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize. Regularly monitor status.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1 chlorine sanitizer bottle in the kitchen measured >200ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chlorine sanitizer bottles are measured between 100-200ppm (1 teaspoon to 1L water). Ensure all santizer bottles are properly labelled.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Observed built-up of debris underneath workstation where the 2-compartment sink and microwave is situated.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean aforementioned area. Email pictures to inspector once rectified. Corrected by: August 1, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing sink next to the deep fryer area obstructed with strainer of scallops being thawed under cold running water. 2 kitchen handwashing sinks lack liquid soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handwashing sinks are well equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels. All handwashing sinks must be well equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Exhaust hood vents observed to have built-up of grease. Next service date noted on the decal to be conducted on January 21, 2025. Built-up of soot observed underneath stove area at the cookline.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean aforementioned area. Ensure to have regular cleaning frequency of exhaust hood vents to prevent grease build-up. Start out with 1x/week. Depending on volume may warrent increase in cleanign frequency. Cleaning underneath the cookline daily. Email pictures of having it rectified to inspector. Corrected by: January 28, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation:
      • A bowl of ramen observed stored in a handwashing sink in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action:
      • Handwashing sinks must be accessible at all times for adequate hand washing by food handlers to prevent potential food contamination. Staff removed the bowl of ramen from the sink and stored appropriately.
      • Corrective Action(s):
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation:
      • Bowls used as scoop stored in dry ingredients.
      • Corrective Action:
      • Scoops should have handles which should not be in contact with food to prevent potential contamination. If scoops without handles are used, they should be stored outside food items and washed and sanitized after each use. Bowls were removed from dry ingredients by staff.
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      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation:
      • 3 boxes of frozen ramen observed thawing on the counter in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action:
      • Food items need to be thawed appropriately to prevent growth of pathogens and/or production of toxins that can cause illness. Staff provided with education on thawing methods and the boxes of frozen ramen were stored in the cooler to thaw.
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Observation:
      • Operator added sushi to menu item without an approved food safety plan.
      • Corrective Action:
      • Food Safety Plan is required to ensure food is handled in a safe manner. Operator to submit updated food safety plan
      • Date to be corrected by: 2024/08/16
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observation:
      • Mice droppings observed in dry storage were under the storage racks.
      • Corrective Action:
      • Mice droppings can potentially contaminate food. Operator to clean and sanitize aforementioned area and engage pest control company for more frequent services.
      • Date to be corrected by: 2024/08/16
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Observation:
      • Cardboard observed in the walk-in freezer, and on top the chest freezer.
      • Corrective Action:
      • Surfaces in food facilities must be impervious to moisture and easy to clean and sanitize. Staff removed and discarded all cardboards.
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  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: A bowl was still noted being used as a dispenser and stored improperly within a large container of broth.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the bowl and use a proper dispenser, with a handle or one that does not come into contact with hands that may contaminate the broth.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Minor amount of mouse droppings noted on the floor below the microwave and in the dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all areas noted with mouse droppings. Continue to work with your pest control company to address the pest issue.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Cardboard noted being used to line the freezer and shelves.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all cardboard. All surfaces in the facility must be smooth, imprevious to moisture and easy to clean and sanitize.
      • Purchase liners instead if you wish to line the abovementioned areas.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 1
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): **This is a repeated violation** A pair scissor was noted stored wedged in between a cooler and wall.
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected during the inspection** Operator removed the scissor and rewash and sanitize the scissor before the next use. Do not store any food contact items/ utensils in an unsanitary manner, in a location that is hard to clean and sanitize.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Missing paper towel by the server handwash station.
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected at the time of inspection** Operator placed a roll of paper towel by the front handwash station. Please ensure that all handwash stations must be equipped with liquid soap and paper towel at all time to allow staff to perform proper handwashing when required.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: A bowl was noted used as a dispenser and sitting within a bulk container of broth.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the bowl and use a proper dispenser with handle and store the dispenser in a way where the handle does not come into contact with the food to prevent potential cross-contamination.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Overall cleanliness of the facility and number of mouse droppings noted have definitely improved. The following minor cleanliness issues were still noted during the inspection:
      • - Small amount of mouse droppings noted below the rack holding dry food and pots.
      • - Black buildup noted in the interior door of the dishmachine.
      • - Food soil/ buildup noted on the handle of the food prep handwash station - hot water faucet handle.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the aforementioned areas and maintain in a sanitary condition at all time.
      • Date to be corrected by: Aug 21, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator's FOODSAFE certificate expired.
      • Corrective Action(s): Renew the FOODSAFE certificate and present it to the area Inspector.
      • Date to be completed by: Aug 24, 2023
      • Violation Score: 1
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The storage of a knife and scissor was noted wedged in between a stainless steel cooler and the wall.
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected at the time of inspection** Operator removed the scissor and knife for an alternate storage location. Do not store utensils in any hard to clean places or places where you can not guarantee their cleanliness.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Mouse droppings were noted in the following areas:
      • - On the stainless steel shelf below the prep sink that is along the cookline.
      • - In the dry storage room; On top of the large soy sauce containers.
      • - In the dish washing area - below the 2-compartment sink and by the door to the dinning area.
      • 2. Debris and buildup noted on the floor beside the stainless steel coolers along the cookline.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean, sweep and sanitize the aforementioned areas and maintain in a sanitary condition at all time. Facility has an external pest company that comes in monthly for inspection and to set traps. Continue to work with the pest control company to mitigate and eventually eliminate the pest situation. Continue to implement your Sanitation Plan and pay special attention to the aforementioned areas and sweep and clean as often as you see droppings to help deter the pests from coming back.
      • Date to be corrected by: Jan 22, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Noted 3 opened cans of corn in the reach-in cooler.
      • 2. Cutting board stored in a cabinet noted with mouse droppings.
      • 3. A large bowl of shredded lettuce being washed in running water in the mop sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Staff placed content of the open cans into a food safe container during the inspection. Once cans are opened, the contents must be emptied to avoid the potential of metal leaching into the food.
      • 2. Staff removed the cutting board from the cabinet for washing in the dishmachine and will be storing the cutting board in another area until the droppings have been removed and the cabinet washed and sanitized. Do not store any open food or utensils/ equipment in an area contaminated by mouse droppings.
      • 3. Staff remove the bowl of shredded lettuce and placed in a prep sink for washing. Do not process food in the mop sink as this is a dirty sink and should not be use for food preparation.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted frozen meat (still frozen when touched) thawing on the countertop at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff return the frozen meat to the refrigerator at the time of inspection.
      • Ensure to use an acceptable method to thaw food at all time to prevent potential foodborne illnesses. Acceptable method includes storing in a refrigerator overnight or placing under cold running water.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Missing ceiling tile noted by the fume hood.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the missing ceiling tile to seal off any potential entry site for pests as there is a known pest issue at the facility.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 9, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings noted in many areas of the premises - including but not limited to the following areas: Behind the broken freezer, below the 2-compartment sink, below the metro shelving in the dry storage area, in the cabinet below the prep station.
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas noted with mouse droppings must be sweeped up, cleaned and sanitized. Pests are attracted to their own fecal material and will feed on it as a food source. Clean all areas to remove the droppings as a food source. This will also help monitor if the mouse droppings noted is an pre-existing or existing issue. If after cleaning, droppings are noted again, contact an external pest control company to help with the mouse issue.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 9, 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: A freezer unit noted unplugged and emptied at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): As per staff, freezer has been broken as of last night. A food service establishment has been approved by the specified number of equipment (i.e. refrigerator and freezer units) that are adequate to meet business need as per the floor plan. Please fix the freezer as soon as possible.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 16, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff has FOODSAFE level 1 certificate or equivalent in the absent of the owner.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff on-site has FOODSAFE level 1 certificate or equivalent in the absent of the owner. Have a staff register for FOODSAFE.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 2, 2022
      • Violation Score: 1
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food contact surface sanitizer in kitchen is measured at less than 10ppm chlorine residual at the time of inspection. Sanitizer solution is not available in the front area
      • Corrective Action(s): - Fresh prepared solution is measured at 100ppm chlorine residual. Ensure that spray bottle is refilled fresh everyday with sanitizer solution prepared by mixing one teaspoon bleach in one litre of water
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Clean utensils and dishware from dishwasher was kept away by staff the dirty gloves on. Staff member didn't change/remove gloves or washed hands after touching dirty dishes and before keeping clean dishes away
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove gloves and wash hands after handling dirty dishes and before touching clean dishes
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink in the kitchen area was blocked with a large garbage can in front
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the garbage can to the back area and replace with a small garbage receptacle near the handsink. Ensure that the access to the handsink is not blocked, and handwashing station is available for employees to wash hands
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Storage freezer in dry storage room is not working and is unplugged at this time
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace the storage freezer and ensure that the temperature is measured at less than -18C
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw meat in refrigerator stored above sauces.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all raw meat in the refrigerator below all ready-to-eat foods like sauces. Corrected at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Front of house handwashing sink lack paper towels. Back of house handwashing sink lack liquid soap and paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator stocked paper towels at the front of house handwashing sink at the time of inspection. Back of house handwashing sink lack paper towel dispenser and liquid soap dispenser. Corrected by: February 22, 2021.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw fish are stored beside dumpings and sticky rice cakes in the cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all raw meat/fish undernealth all ready-to-eat foods like dumpings and sticky rice cakes. Corrected at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3