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Ikoi Sushi

105 - 450 Columbia St E, New Westminster · Restaurant

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher @ 0 ppm chlorine
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair dishwasher to ensure a final rinse of at least 50 ppm chlorine
      • 2) Ensure final rinse concentration is checked daily
      • 3) Dishes, utensils and equipment may be washed in the dishwasher and sanitized in the sink.
      • Note: manual dishwashing sign posted
      • Violation Score: 25
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 207 - Previously served food not discarded [s. 15]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Acidified sushi rice observed 4 hours prior to opening. Operator reports the rice was made yesterday.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded acidified rice at the time of inspection.
      • Sushi rice, once acidified to a pH of 4.2 or below can be held at room temperature, and leftovers are discarded at the end of the day.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front sushi bar hand washing station was observed to be obstructed with food items inside the sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated all food items into the back 2 compartment sink at the time of inspection. Ensure front hand sink is available for hand washing at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that cooler/hotholding temperatures are checked and recorded daily.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some mice droppings noted along the back of the bottom shelves behind the sushi prep area and on the lids and floor of the dry food containers in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wash all the lids. Clean all the droppings using a bleach solution and monitor for mice activity. Set traps and/or contract out a pest control company for servicing.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Atlantic salmon had been delivered an hour ago and the fish was being stored inside a styrofoam box at room temperature. There was no ice inside the box. Operator mentioned that he was going to be processing it in an hours time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Once fresh fish is received, either process it right away and put it away inside the cooler or store it in the refrigerator. Placing ice in the icebox is another option. Talk to supplier about putting ice in the box during delivery.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Tuna in the freezer isn't wrapped or covered.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store fish in the freezer without properly wrapping it.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Sanitizer bottle is not labeled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Label sanitizer bottle.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning required
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the inside of the microwave
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Raw meat was being stored above vegetables in the display cooler in the back.
      • Corrective Action(s): Always store raw meats and seafood below vegetables and cooked foods.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Frozen tuna in the chest freezer is not covered.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cover fish before storing in the freezer.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The sanitizer concentration in the container used for storing wiping cloths was 50ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Add more bleach to increase the sanitizer concentration to 200ppm.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning required
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the flour around the dry storage bins under the rice cooker in the kitchen. Clean grease behind the stoves and cooking equipment.
      • Violation Score: 3