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Kisoji Japanese Kitchen

1 - 19040 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows · Restaurant

22 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wet wiping rags stored on the counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator prepared bleach sanitizer buckets to store cloths inside. In-use cloths to be stored in sanitizing solution to prevent bacterial growth.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Rice scoop and whisk stored in room temperature water.
      • 2) Soy sauce containers and rice bags stored directly beside dishwasher chemical buckets.
      • 3) Raw whole fish stored directly inside the chest freezer.
      • 4) Raw meats stored above ready to eat/cooked foods in the 2 door stand up freezer (by dishwasher).
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Store ice scoops in ice water. Change when ice starts to melt.
      • 2) Soy sauce containers and rice bags relocated to prevent contamination.
      • 3) Store raw whole fish in food grade bags.
      • 4) Store raw foods below ready to eat/cooked foods to prevent cross contamination.
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Shrimp, pork, and curry thawing on counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Items noted still frozen; surface temperature below 4C. Staff moved foods to the cooler. Do not thaw at room temperature - thaw in the cooler or under cold running water.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Grease accumulation and/or food debris in the following areas:
      • > behind cooking/frying equipment
      • > between frying equipment
      • > underneath dry storage shelf (in corner)
      • > panel area above ventilation hood filters
      • 2) Mould noted on pipe inside the ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) + 2): Thoroughly clean and sanitize above mentioned areas.
      • Correct by: February 3, 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 duty had FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent certificate.
      • Corrective Action(s): At least 1 staff on duty must be FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent certified. Enroll additional staff in FOODSAFE.
      • Correct by: February 3, 2026
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Floor under 2 compartment sink and adjacent shelving still has food and/or dried spilled liquid.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure floor is properly cleaned to remove all food debris, and any spilled liquids. This will help prevent attracting pests.
      • CORRECT: today
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: 1) Wiping rags found on counter, no sanitizer made up. Keep wiping rags in sanitizer or use clean rags with spray bottle. Corrected during inspection
      • 2 Ice machine has some mildew growing on the sides, clean and sanitize unit
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action(s):
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    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Found grease and food accumulating in hard to reach areas (i.e under fryers, and coolers). Deep clean is required.
      • Corrective Action(s):
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • 1. Ice machine observed with pink mold/mildew film on the inside. Staff turned off the ice machine during inspection.
      • 2. Rice scoops observed stored in room temperature water in a container during inspection. Staff was educated about storing in-use utensils in room temperature water.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1. Discard any ice which is currently in the ice machine. Turn off, clean and sanitizie ice machine as per approved sanitation plan to remove and mold/mildew film on the inside.
      • To be corrected by: Nov 27, 2024
      • 2. Change out in-use rice scoops. Rice scoops must be stored in ice water at all times and changed out every 4 hours to prevent bacterial growth and/or toxin production and to prevent contamination of food.
      • To be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station in kitchen observed with obstructed basin. A container of green onions is observed under running water. Staff moved the container out of the hand sink during inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not place anything inside the hand washing station basin to ensure to hand washing station is always accessible to staff for adequate, proper hand washing for food handling.
      • Violation Score: 5
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One bag of opened panko and unopened bag of flour stored directly on the floor. Dry storage food should be stored 6" off the floor to prevent contamination
      • Corrective Action(s): Move the panko and flour bag so that the bags are 6" off the floor
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wash cloths observed on cutting boards with food debris. Staff stated that these are cleaned daily.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wiping/wash cloths must be cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours. It is best to store them in a sanitizer bucket (such as 5mL bleach in 1L water).
      • Violation Score: 5
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Prep cooler inserts (sliced carrot, chopped vegetables, steamed dumplings) were stacked on top of each other and the top inserts measured at 12C. Operator reports they were placed in the prep cooler 1 hour ago. Operator relocated all inserts stacked on top an insert in to a working cooler.
      • 2) Display cooler measured at 12C at the time of inspection. Operator reports all food items were placed in the display cooler 3.5 hours ago. Operator removed all food items in the display cooler and discarded them.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chlorine Sanitizer had chlorine concentration greater than 400 ppm (bleach out). Operator resupplied sanitizer spray bottle with 200 ppm chlorine.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Display cooler unable to maintain 4C or lower.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use display cooler until it has been repaired or replaced.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Sept 14th
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tempura whisk being placed in a container of water at room temperature. Residual tempura batter on the wish has a potential for bacterial growth when left at room temperature. Place wish in ice bath water and replace ice bath when ice has melted or when dirty.
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation: Observed employee work with tempura batter and performing improper hand washing afterwards. (No soap being used). Ensure employees are trained to practice proper hand washing by washing their hands with warm water, soap and paper towels after food handling to prevent cross contamination of bacteria.
      • Date to be corrected by: Tomorrow
      • Corrective Action(s):
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    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Whole fish being thawed in styro foam boxes on the ground. Temperature of the fish was <4C (0.6C). All food items must be thawed using proper procedures. (Under running cold water or in a refrigerator (4C)). Move the fish into a cooler unit. Operator voluntarily moved the fish into a cooler
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Stand up coolers are lacking thermometers in the units. Thermometers help monitor of the unit of any given time. Operator indicated that all units should have a thermometer. All refrigerator units must have a thermometer
      • Date to be corrected by: Tomorrow
      • Corrective Action(s):
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  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Whisk for tempura batter observed being stored in a container of water which was cloudy from having batter covered whisk being put back into it. Water was at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep ice in the water bath to slow bacterial growth or store whisk out of water and wash whisk every couple hours. Corrected during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

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  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Stack of cooked chicken thighs found in line cooler insert, internal temperature measured 25.5C and staff stated it was cooked in the morning (at least 2.5 hours ago according to current time).
      • Corrective Action(s): Cooked food must be cooled from 60C (hot holding temperature) to room temperature with in two hours and then from room temperature to 4C or less in under four hours. Cooling foods like chicken thighs cool faster when they are laid in a single layer on a tray. Chicken thighs voluntarily discarded.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed metal inserts being stored on top of other inserts in the top of the line cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): All containers/inserts in the top of the line cooler must sit in the cooler in such a way that the container is kept cold by the recirculating air below.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: High temperature dishwasher measured at 60.5C at the plate level, this must be 71C or higher to sanitize effectively.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have dishwasher repaired so it can meet minimum temperature. Until dishwasher is fixed, only single use disposable dishware for the customer may be used (no reusable cups, plates, cutlery may be used).
      • Correction order issued.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soft shell crab observed partly frozen and thawing at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thaw foods in the fridge or in cold water.
      • Violation Score: 1
  19. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  21. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Utensil/equipment container and ice machine are not maintained in a sanitary manner.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean and sanitize utensil containers
      • 2. Clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine
      • DATE TO BE CORRECTED BY: July 20, 2018
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Spary bottle storing cleaner is not labelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clearly label all bottles containing detergent and/or sanitizer. DATE TO BE CORRECTED BY: July 20, 2018
      • Violation Score: 3
  22. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Raw frozen chicken found stored in the large double door cooler in the back above ready to eat food such as sprouts and lettuce. Also found beef in under counter cooler across from the grill stored on top shelf above ready to eat fish. Note, in both cases the meat was in a deep insert.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all raw meat below all other foods, regardless of how the meat is stored.
      • Violation Score: 3