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Hitori Japanese Restaurant

206 - 22259 48th Ave, Langley · Restaurant

17 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mould observed inside ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard the ice. Clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine. Ensure this is done regularly. Correct as soon as possible.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several cutting boards appear to be heavily worn and stained.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace these cutting boards. Operator discarded old cutting boards at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of tempura was stacked on top of another container of tempura without lids.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cover food containers with lids before stacking on top of one another to prevent contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cracked plastic takeout container was used as a scoop for the rice bin.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard this container. Use durable scoops for this purpose to prevent contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Observed raw prawns stored next to and above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Reorganize food items so raw prawns (and any raw animal food product) are stored on the lowest shelf and away from ready to eat foods. Correct as soon as possible.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Bleach sanitizer spray bottles are unlabelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Label spray bottles to indicate their contents. Correct as soon as possible.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple in-use rice scoops were stored in a bucket of room temperature water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the bucket and rice scoops in the dishwasher. Ensure the rice scoops are stored in ice water. Change the ice water and clean and santiize the bucket and rice scoops at least every 4 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Old rodent droppings observed in dry storage room. Dry storage shelves are too close to the floor so cleaning is difficult.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust shelves so there is at least 6 inches space from the floor. Clean all rodent droppings and sanitize the affected surfaces. Monitor for pest activity and contact pest control accordingly. Correct as soon as possible.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Observed hole on the wall leading to the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal hole to prevent pest entry. Correct as soon as possible.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Plastic mat lining the top of the chest freezer appears to be very worn. This surface is used for preparing sushi rice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace plastic mat. Correct as soon as possible.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottle in the kitchen is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace spray bottle.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Owner is not certified in FOODSAFE Level 1.
      • Corrective Action(s): Obtain FOODSAFE Level 1 certification. Ensure there is at least one certified staff present while business is in operation. Correct as soon as possible.
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sushi is premade and held in containers at room temperature (15-20C) until this is used up during lunch hour (between 1-2hrs).
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that ready to eat foods such as sushi is held at 4C. Operator corrected this during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Extra tuna is thawed on a tray on a cart.
      • Rest of tuna is thawed in the cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all thawing is done in the cooler.
      • Operator corrected during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Atlantic salmon is used fresh and not previously frozen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator is receiving fresh fish and using for sashimi.
      • Pictures taken of source and farm - operator mentioned farm provides treatment to fish and may be exempted. EHO to inquire.
      • Best practice is to freeze fish for parasite destruction following guidelines from BCCDC:
      • -20C for 7 days OR
      • -35C for 15hrs or until solid and then stored at -20C or lower.
      • Date to be completed by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Presence of some rodent droppings at the back (staff storage area and behind some food carts/sealed storage).
      • Flour, rice and other items are not in pest proof containers in this storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas where droppings appear (potentially old) and observe if these re-appear.
      • Call a pest control contractor.
      • Ensure all areas are clean and free of food debris and grease.
      • Place flour, rice and other dry storage items in bags into pest proof containers.
      • Date to be completed by: Today.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: 1. Freezer top has been entirely covered by duct tape. Seams of duct tape does not make this a smooth surface for sanitizing.
      • Food preparation does occur here. This is not a suitable or food grade surface for food preparation.
      • 2. Dish area only has one small rack/tray for drying. Dishes are being stacked wet and not given adequate space for drying before they are put away.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure all surfaces are made of durable, non-porous and easily cleanable materials.
      • Replace with a surface that is intended and safe for food preparation. (1 month)
      • Use a different surface in the meantime until this is replaced. (Immediately)
      • 2. Install or have an additional rack for drying dishes.
      • Ensure dishes are dry before stacking. (Immediately)
      • Date to be completed by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grill vents are greasy. Some food debris underneath grill lines.
      • Missed vent hood cleaning September 2023.
      • Corrective Action(s): Call and have vent hood cleaned.
      • Ensure to clean underneath grill lines in the meantime.
      • Date to be completed by: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: No staff with their food safe or food safe has recently expired.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have minimum one staff on site at all times with their food safe.
      • Date to be completed by: end of Oct. 2023.
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop observed stored in a container with chopsticks and other items. Ice scoop must be in a separate sanitary container to be protected from contamination. Operator provided a separate clean container only for ice scoop.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Limited number of mice droppings observed only on the floor behind the hot water tank.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the area and sanitize with bleach solution. Monitor the area for mice activity. If problem persist hire a pest control company. Ensure to use PPE for cleaning and sanitizing the area.
      • date to be corrected by; Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach water spray was not labeled. Operator did label the spray bottles at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Accumulation of dust and grease on the kitchen ceiling tiles was observed
      • 2. Build up of grease and food debris was observed under equipment in front/underneath the prep line coolers
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Thoroughly clean the ceiling tiles or replace with new tiles. Date to be corrected by: Next inspection
      • 2. Clean the floor and under the equipment more frequently and ensure to maintain the floor free of dust and debris. Date to be corrected by: Next inspection
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator Food Safe Training is expired
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to renew the certificate and ensure that least one staff on duty has Food Safe training in the absence of the operator. Date to be corrected by: Next inspection
      • Violation Score: 1
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Operator has been using water immersion process for cooking chicken for their kitchen special..
      • Corrective Action(s): If you plan to continue with this menu item, then you must submit a food safety plan for this process by Feb. 10. Operator was provided with the link to the BCCDC document for the Guidelines for restaurant sous vide cooking safety in BC. Include the time and temperature of cooking along with the cooling and reheating process. Note: Chickens breasts are placed in foodgrade bags but are not vacuum sealed during the process.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust build up found on ceiling tiles.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and maintain.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw chicken found thawing directly on a bucket of soy sauce.
      • Ice machine has a build up of debris inside of it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all raw meats are stored below ready to eat meats and also that foods are not stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler.
      • Do not use ice machine ice until it has been emptied, cleaned and sanitized. Recommend a professional.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris build up noted under all shelving, on shelving, under and behind equipment, on walls, along floor to wall coving and in fridges.
      • Corrective Action(s): A thorough cleaning of premises is required and is to be maintained. Correct by Sept 4.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Lighting in front sushi area is not adequate.
      • Front handsink faucet is broken and requires a pen lid to turn it on and off.
      • Shelves are sitting directly on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide better lighting in the front area during food service to allow for better visibility for proper cleaning and organizing .
      • Repair or replace front handsink faucet that is broken.
      • Ensure that all shelving has legs to keep it at least 6 inches off the floor to allow access for cleaning..
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Minor cleaning required in and under the preparation coolers in the sushi area. Recommend improving lighting in sushi area in order to see for cleaning purposes.
      • Floors around hot water tank have build up of debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and maintain these areas.
      • Violation Score: 9
  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Foods inside a food insert were stored inside a secondary food insert
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods in inserts in another insert on the line coolers. Double inserts do not allow proper cold air flow into foods. Foods are 6-7C in inserts and 2C underneath.
      • Date to be corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Upright freezer requires defrosting.
      • Corrective Action(s): Defrost upright freezer - major ice built up is blocking the fan. Currently -9C.
      • Date to be corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Corners of kitchen and wall behind cest freezer are dirty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean corners of kitchen and servery. Clean walls behind chest freezer.
      • Date to be corrected by: 2 days
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Faucet on sink in servery is broken
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or repalce broken facuet on sink in servery.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink in kitchen being used for peeling potatoes.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the handsink is not used for food preparation in order to allow for convenient use by foodhandlers for handwashing.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Floors under all equipment, shelves, ceiling tiles and canopy have a build up of debris and are in need of cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and maintain these areas. Note: Company expected this evening to clean canopy and vents.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometer for back kitchen preparation fridge is inaccurate.
      • Corrective Action(s): Acquire a thermometer to place in fridge to monitor temperature.
      • Violation Score: 1