Kibo Japanese Restaurant

267 King St, Hope · Restaurant

14 inspections

Routine InspectionMar 18, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 27, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 22, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer in the spray bottle for back of the house measured above 200ppm chlorine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Dilute sanitizer so that it measures 100-200ppm chlorine. Obtain chlorine test strips to verify the concentration of each solution made.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice scoop is stored in a bowl of still water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Rice scoop must be stored in a dry bowl or on ice.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 16, 2023
1 infraction
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen meat was stored in a container under the dishwasher to thaw.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff relocated container to the cooler. Do not thaw frozen food in room temperature.
  - Frozen food must be defrosted in the cooler or under cold running water in the sink until they are ready to use.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Vent hood filters appear greasy. Professional cleaning is scheduled for this month.
  - Corrective Action(s): Vent hood filters should be cleaned and sanitized frequently in addition to the professional cleaning.
  - Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 19, 2022
1 infraction
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator cannot remember when he had taken course
  - Corrective Action(s): FOODSAFE- Online, foodsafe.ca. Check website to take the ocurse/refresher if needed.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 16, 2020
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: All new wooden shelving is unsealed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal/paint all wooden shelving. To be done tomorrow.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: 1. Floor drain in kitchen missing cover.
  - 2. Back splash missing behind sink in deep fry area.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Obtain floor drain cover and install.
  - 2. Tiles to be installed when up cabinets have been installed.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Undercounter cooler on cookline lacks thermometer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Obtain a thermometer for this cooler.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionSep 16, 2019
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Lower shelf in tempura corner has plastic coating starting to peel off.
  - Corrective Action(s): Monitor this coating and remove plastic coating on this shelf and re-coat or paint as needed.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Domestic fridge and bar fridge in kitchen lack thermometers
  - Corrective Action(s): Obtain thermometers for both of these fridges. Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionApr 12, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 15, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Track of sliding door cooler has food debris.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure this track is cleaned on a regular basis as it is consistently dirty. Correct today.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: 1. Backsplash behind prep sink/tempura prep counter has peeling tiles.
  - 2. Duct tape used to hold side of main prep table to the top.
  - 3. Small low shelf behind prep table is partially covered properly, but a portion of it is covered with fabric table cloth and duct tap. The other shelves have been replaced as per the last routine inspection report.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Operator informed that it is to be replaced with stainless steel. Measurements have already been taken. Correct within one month.
  - 2. Remove duct tape. It cannot be on top of prep table. Correct within one month.
  - 3. This top shelf to be re-surfaced. Correct within one month.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 21, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 7, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Sliding cooler door handles have food debris build up on them.
  - 2. Mould growth and soap build up to right of two compartment sink in kitchen.
  - 3. Food debris and spill in track of sliding glass door cooler.
  - 4. Light switches and wall behind sauce hot holder unit has food splatter on it.
  - 5. Debris build up on floor and lower shelves in kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean and sanitize handles. Correct today. Handles should be cleaned throughout the day.
  - 2. Clean and sanitize area. Correct today.
  - 3. Clean door track. Correct today.
  - 4. Clean switches and wall. Correct today.
  - 5. Clean floor and shelves. Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: 1. Lower tempura shelf has a piece of cardboard at the side of it.
  - 2. Left tempura counter and shelf below have exposed wood at the ends.
  - 3. Counter to right of two compartment sink in kitchen is mouldy and soft.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove cardboard. Correct today.
  - 2. Cover shelves. Correct within four months.
  - 3. Clean and replace counter. Correct within four months.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Two light tubes over prep area lack cover.
  - Corrective Action(s): Put original cover back on or install plastic tube sleeve covers. Correct within one month.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionFeb 28, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Caulking to right of handsink in kitchen is black.
  - 2. Floor drain in kitchen is full of debris.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean caulking and replace as needed. Correct within one week.
  - 2. Clean floor drain. Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Lower tempura shelf has not been replaced and has debris build up and side of shelf has cardboard piece on it.
  - Corrective Action(s): Owner to clean and cover like other shelves so it is easy to clean, or replace. Correct within one week - this is an outstanding violation.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionNov 17, 2017
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Lower shelf in tempura area is peeling and has cardboard on the side.
  - Corrective Action(s): According to operator, shelf to be replaced. Correct within one month.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Bleach and soap containers remain unlabelled.
  - Corrective Action(s): Label these containers. Correct today.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 13, 2017
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach spray bottle not in restuarant at time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator moved it into restaurant. Whenever in operation, the bleach spray bottle must be on site for sanitizing food contact surfaces or you can make up a bleach/water bucket and store your wiping rags in it.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bowl of marinading meat stored above box of raw vegetables.
  - Corrective Action(s): All raw meat products must be stored below vegetables at all times, even if the meat is only in the cooler for thirty minutes. Operator moved bowl out of cooler and began portioning for freezing.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Vent hood overdue for cleaning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator informed that she will be contacting company within the month.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: 1. Gap between tempura sink and fridge and back wall filled with wood covered in duct tape. These materials are not suitable in a restaurant.
  - 2. Wall behind tempura sink always has tempura batter on it.
  - 3. One shelf lined with plastic table cloth and duct tape.
  - 4. Sides of one shelf made out of cardboard and duct tape.
  - 5. One shelf in cooler (right side, second from top) is starting to peel.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Replace with a suitable material that will not absorb water.
  - 2. Clean wall and install backsplash behind tempura sink (ie. tile, stainless steel, hard plastic). Backsplash to consistently be wiped down.
  - 3. Remove plastic table cloth and duct tape. If wood is bare ensure it is painted.
  - 4. Remove cardboard and duct table. Obtain new shelf or install new sides made out of a suitable material.
  - 5. Replace shelf in cooler so that food is not physically contaminated.
  - Materials used in a restuarant must be durable, smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean.
  - Correct all within one month.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Container of dish soap and bleach unlabelled.
  - Corrective Action(s): Label these containers. Anytime a chemical is moved from its original container the container must be labelled. Correct today.
  - Violation Score: 3