Karis Sushi

504 Nelson St, Coquitlam · Restaurant

11 inspections

1. Routine InspectionSep 9, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
     • Observation:
     • Yearly health decal is expired (Mar-31-25) as yearly health permit fees, of $150, have NOT been paid. Hand delivered outstanding permit fees letter.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately pay the yearly health permit fees of $150. Failure to do so will result in the closure of the premises until they are paid in full.
     • **Correction date: Sept-12-25**
     • Violation Score: 1
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) Accumulation of grease on the floor beneath, behind and beside the deep fryers. The grease will attract mice.
     • 2) Old mice droppings found beside, behind and under the upright cooler in the waitress area; and on the floor in the front sushi bar around the compressor. Mice droppings carry germs and diseases that could contaminate food.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Wash and clean the floor around and beneath the deep fryers to remove the grease. Staff shall do this every night before they leave.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • 2) Clean up the mice droppings and sanitize all surfaces that came into contact with them.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation:
     • Cardboard and aluminum foil covering shelves have accumulated food stains and grease on them. This will attract flies and mice.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Cardboard and aluminum foil MUST be removed and thrown away at the end of the night, as they are not cleanable. Fresh cardboard and aluminum foil can be placed on these surfaces each day.
     • **Correction date: Today**
2. Routine InspectionMar 18, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Routine InspectionSep 17, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation:
     • Mice droppings found on the floor in the dry storage food area and under the fridge in the sushi bar. Mice droppings carry diseases.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Clean up the mice droppings and clean all surfaces with hot soapy water, and then spray with a bleach sanitizer solution.
     • - Hire a professional pest company to eliminate the mice and to block all openings or holes to prevent entry of the pests.
     • - Increase the frequency detailed cleaning is done, and of hard to reach areas.
     • **Correction date: Sept. 24/24**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) Accumulated grease and food on the walls and floors around, beneath and behind the deep fryers and cook stations. This provides food for mice and will attract them to the premises.
     • 2) Food debris and stains found on legs of equipment, tables and sinks; and spilt food on shelves and on the floor beneath & behind equipment. This will attract flies and mice.
     • 3) Too many items are being stored on the floor and in the premises, this makes it difficult to clean the floor correctly and it provides places for mice to hide.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Wash and scrub these areas EVERY night to remove all the grease and food. Use hot soapy water and degreaser to remove the food and grease. Move equipment and racks/shelves away from walls so the floor and wall can be scrubbed cleaned. Then sanitize with a bleach solution to kill germs and remove body oils left by mice.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • 2) Store all items 6" off the ground on racks, shelves, cupboards or cleanable platforms/pallets. Remove and/or discard excess items (boxes, containers, bages, cardboard, etc.) to make the premises less cluttered. This was mentioned in the previous inspection.
     • **Correction date: Sept. 24/24**
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • Grease accumulated on exhaust filters and canopy, which is dripping down onto the floor. This grease will attract mice.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Remove the exhaust filters and wash them, and wash all surfaces of the canopy to remove the grease. This shall be done every 2 weeks to prevent the accumulation of grease.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • Violation Score: 3
4. Routine InspectionFeb 5, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation:
     • Found some mice droppings and shredded paper in dry storage area and on various shelving units and racks. Mice and their droppings carry diseases.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Immediately clean up the droppings. Wash and sanitize all areas that have come into contact with the droppings, with hot soapy water and then spray with bleach sanitizing solution.
     • 2) Store all foods (packages of food, onions, squash, cabbage, etc.) in hard plastic, glass, or stainless steel containers with tight fitting lids.
     • 3) Throw away cardboard, magazines, newspapers, and any items that you do not need to store or use in the premises. The mice will shred these items and use it to make a nest.
     • 4) Remove and/or throw away extra items that do not need to be stored in the premises. Decluttered the premises to eliminate places for mice to live and hide, and to decrease the materials mice will use to make a nest.
     • 5) Detailed cleaning and cleaning of hard to reach areas require to be done more frequently. The legs of equipment, storage shelves, tables and sinks; floors and walls behind and under equipment, sinks, and shelving racks; and shelves and racks all require to be scrubbed clean with hot soapy water to remove food and grease. This shall be done at least weekly, if not daily.
     • 6) Contract a professional pest company to eliminate the mice problem, and to find and block entry points into the premises.
     • **Correction date: Feb. 12/24**
     • Violation Score: 3
5. Routine InspectionAug 29, 2023

   0 infractions

6. Routine InspectionJan 13, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: 1) Food debris found on shelves and floor in sushi making area. This will attract pests.
     • 2) Accumulation of grease found on the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (flat grill, deep fryers, etc); on the wall behind the cooking equipment; and on the floor beneath the cooking equipment. This will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove all items off the shelves and floor int he sushi making area, and wash all these surfaces with hot water and soap to remove food debris. Rinse with hot water and then sanitize. Ensure this is being done weekly.
     • 2) Scrap and wash exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, walls and floors beneath & behind cooking equipment to remove the grease. Use hot water, soap/degreaser and scraper/brush. Rinse with hot water and sanitize. Ensure this is being done at least twice a month, ideally every week.
     • **Correction date: Jan. 31/23**
     • Violation Score: 3
7. Follow-Up InspectionJun 28, 2022

   0 infractions

8. Routine InspectionJun 10, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation: The two hand sinks in the sushi making area have no running water that exits the faucets. Staff are unable to wash their hands correctly, this will allow pathogens to be transmitted via staff hands.
     • Corrective Action(s): Immediately call a plumber to determine and fix the two hand sink faucets, so that hot water exits the faucets.
     • **Correction date: June 17/22**
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: There is accumulated grease and food on exhaust hood and filters; on the walls adjacent to the deep fryers; the floor under the deep fryers; the exterior surfaces of the deep fryers & flat grill; and on the decorative rocks at the base of the walls adjacent to the deep fryers. The grease and food will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s): Immediately wash and sanitize these surfaces to remove the grease and food. Using a degreaser (Vim, Power & Shine Kitchen cleaner) will make it easier and faster to remove grease on surfaces. The exhaust hood filters should be cleaned at least once a month (or more).
     • **Correction date: June 17/22**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation: 1) Found protective plastic covering the ice machine and the back kitchen assembly cooler. The plastic is not cleanable and its purpose is only to protect the machines from scratches during transit.
     • 2) Found a metallic type material or wall paper covering the counter tops around the two, front hand sinks; the top and sides of the dishwasher; and on the wall above the 3-compartment sink. This material is not food grade, durable, sealed, or cleanable.
     • 3) Found wall paper covering the wall adjacent to the deep fryers, and the wall paper is covered in food. The wall paper is not food grade, durable, sealed, or cleanable.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1) Immediately peel off all the protective plastic covering the mentioned surfaces, and use a degreaser to clean and remove the glue.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • 2) Immediately remove the metallic type material from the mentioned surfaces. Repair or replace any damaged surfaces with food grade materials (stainless steel, drywall, FRP, etc.).
     • **Correction date: Sept. 1/22**
     • 3) Remove the wall paper covering from the mentioned surfaces. Repair or replace any damaged surfaces with food grade materials (stainless steel, drywall, FRP, etc.).
     • **Correction date: Sept. 1/22**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
     • Observation: There are large openings and missing areas of drywall in the walls adjacent to the deep fryers. The metal studs are showing and the exposed drywall is not sealed and have accumulate grease and food. This makes it difficult to clean the surfaces and it will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s): Repair the walls so that they are durable, smooth, level, sealed and cleanable. Install drywall to cover all the openings and the studs. Seal the cracks between the drywall sheets with drywall mud; sand; and then paint.
     • **Correction date: Sept. 1/22**
     • Violation Score: 5
9. Routine InspectionFeb 28, 2020

   0 infractions

10. Routine InspectionMar 25, 2019

    0 infractions

11. Routine InspectionSep 12, 2017

    0 infractions