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Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba (Silver Dr)

6049 Silver Dr, Burnaby · Restaurant

10 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed hot broth in metal container in cooler and warm curry sauce in walk-in freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure to follow proper cooling procedure. Cooked food items should be brought from 60C to 20C within 2 hours and 20C to 4C within 4 hours (inside cooler). Do not place hot/warm food products in the cooler or freezer.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Both spray bottles for bleach sanitizer used inside the kitchen are damaged. Spray nozzles are working but the lid plastic part is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Purchase new bottles and/or buckets of sanitizer can be made every morning to store the wiping rags.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Curry sauce in warmer probed at 50C.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure to boil the content before placing it in the warmer for hot holding. Item reheated to 74C or above at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Leaking pipe from the first sink before the cook line.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Repair and ensure there is no leak.
      • Date to be corrected by: Feb 17, 2025
      • 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:
      • - Biofilm observed inside the ice machine.
      • - Food debris (green onion) observed in the shredder machine that has been put aside after being cleaned.
      • - Grime build up observed on the interior surfaces & curtains of the high temp dishwasher.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean & sanitize the items above.
      • - Ensure the ice machine is turned off, all ice is emptied out before cleaning.
      • - Ensure the last person to use shredder machine to thoroughly clean the equipment before closing.
      • - Use descaler to remove grime / scale build up inside the dishwasher. This cleaning should be done on regular basis.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 21, 2024
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Hot water knob does not fully close for the handsink located by the kitchen entrance.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Repair.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 5, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed two large buckets of cooked minced pork sauce being cooled down in a warm cabinet, with plastic wrap covered - probed at 41C to 43C. Staff stated it was placed inside the warm cabinet to cool down. They were prepared 30 minutes ago.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Do not cool down hot food items inside warm cabinet & do not put a cover as these actions will slow down the cooling process. Record the time on the label sticker to keep track of the cooling cycle. They should be cooled down to 20C within 2 hours and then placed inside a working cooler to be cooled down to 4C or below within the next 4 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed one staff washing hands with gloves on.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Hands cannot be properly washed with gloves on. Ensure to frequently change gloves and handwash in between. Educate all staff regarding proper handwashing procedure.
      • Violation Score: 5
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed cooked pork cubes inside wok pan cooling down - measured at 34C. Staff stated that they will be transferred to the warmer.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure to heat them up to 74C or above before transferring them to the warmer. Warmer was already full and there was no extra space for new batch of cooked pork. Ensure to adequately time the cooking so that hot food are not left in the room temperature for extended period of time.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Food debris observed on the meat slicer and on the metal counter.
      • - Garbage & debris observed underneath the ice cream machine & ice machine and undercounter coolers at the front bar.
      • - Garbage & debris observed underneath the shelving racks inside the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Cover the equipment if they are not in regular use to protect them from contamination.
      • - Clean the areas noted above. Ensure to properly sanitize any food contact surface that has been affected.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A large garbage bin placed in front of the handwash sink inside the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the garbage bin. Keep all handwash stations free of any obstacles for easy access to handwashing by cooking staff.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Expired decal on the Operating Permit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please obtain a valid decal on the Operating Permit.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Approximately seven bags of flour left open on shelves in the dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Place all open bags in carts or bins with proper fitting lids to protect food from contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Daily temperature log not kept up to date.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to keep daily temperature log up to date, as per your Food Safety Plan.
      • Violation Score: 1
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Operating Permit not posted in an area easily visible by the public.
      • Corrective Action(s): Post the Operating Permit in an area easily visible by the public.
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sliced meat stored in the hot holding unit at 46C at the time of the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard the food item noted above. The hot holding unit must maintain temperature > or = 60C at all times. Ensure the hot holding is at the correct setting to maintain adequate temperature.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Loose hot water handle at the handwashing sink near the vegetable prep sinks. Unable to draw hot water.
      • 2) Commercial vacuum cleaner stored directly in front of the handwashing station near the noodle station. The staff stated that the vacuum is used to clean up the pooling of water due to water leak.
      • 3) Main handwashing station at the serving station being used to also wash ice cream mold.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Staff fixed the hot water handle at the time of the inspection. Hot water available at this handwashing station.
      • 2) Remove the commercial vacuum from the kitchen. This handwashing sink must be made easily accessibly by kitchen staff for handwashing.
      • 3) Do not do any warewashing or cleaning in the designated handwashing station.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Expired decal on the Operating Permit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately post a valid decal on the Operating Permit.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Operating Permit not posted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately frame and post the Operating Permit in a conspicuous location.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Rice scoop stored in lukewarm water in the main kitchen.
      • 2) Rice/ice cream scoops stored in lukewarm water at the serving station.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep all scoops in ice water.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Missing daily temperature log for all coolers/freezers/hot holding units. This is part of your Food Safety Plan, as approved by the health inspector.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately begin daily temperature log for all coolers/freezers/hot holding units. This will be verified during the next follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of food debris/grease in the following areas:
      • - on floors throughout the kitchen
      • - underneath the food prep sinks
      • - underneath the shelving racks near the receiving area (ie rice)
      • - underneath the sinks near the dishwasher
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the areas noted above.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Water leak noted along the windows in the main kitchen/dining area. The staff stated that they are not fully aware of the cause of the water leak.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix the water leak. Pooling of water may contribute to poor sanitation/pest issues.
      • Correct by: One month
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Commercial vacuum/other construction tools/materials stored in the main kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the items noted above. Only store equipment required for food prep inside the kitchen.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Missing working thermometer inside the walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately provide working thermometer inside the noted cooler.
      • Violation Score: 1