Koreana Restaurant

101 - 1001 Austin Ave, Coquitlam · Restaurant

7 inspections

1. Follow-Up InspectionNov 24, 2025

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionNov 21, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation:
     • Aluminum foil covering the deep fryer and wire racks in the kitchen, have accumulated grease and food. This will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • The aluminum foil must be removed and thrown away EVERY night, and new foil installed. If this is not followed, stop using foil to cover surfaces.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) Low temperature dishwasher had a [Cl2] of 0ppm. The dishwasher is not sanitizing and killing germs on the dishes. This could cause people to become ill. During the inspection, staff called a repair company to fix the dishwasher. They will be arriving in 1 hour.
     • 2) Drain pipe under the 2-compartment sink, beside the dishwasher, is leaking. Dirty water is pooling on the floor, which will attract and breed flies.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Immediately call a repair company to fix the dishwasher, so the [Cl2] is maintained between 50-100ppm.
     • 2) Immediately stop using the dishwasher. OR, manually sanitize dishes in a sink filled with sanitizer (mix 1Tbsp of bleach with 4L of hot water), after they have been placed through the dishwasher.
     • 3) Purchase chlorine test strips from the repair company, so staff can test the concentration of the sanitizer at the beginning of each day.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • 4) Call a plumber to repair/replace the leaking drain pipe.
     • **Correction date: Dec. 1/25**
     • Violation Score: 9
3. Routine InspectionJun 20, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • The assembly cooler in the front waitress area, storing side dishes and sauces, was broken. The temperature of the food inside was 28C. This temperature is too warm and will allow bacteria to grow in food, which will make people sick when they eat it.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately thrown away the perishable sauces containing mayonnaise, and move all low risk foods into a working cooler. At time of the inspection, 3 bottles of sauces were discarded and the low risk food were moved into the front bar cooler that was 4C.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • The cooked rice in stainless steel containers were 54C in the hot holding unit. The temperature is too cold, bacteria will grow in the rice and people could get ill eating it. The rice had been in the hot holding unit for 1.5 hours.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately increase the temperature to 60C and maintain this at all times. During the inspection, staff increased the temperature dial to 60, and by the end of the inspection the temperature of the rice was 60C.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • Mounted soap dispensers in the kitchen at all hand washing sinks are broken and do not dispense soap. One paper towel dispenser was empty as well. Staff are unable to wash and dry their hands correctly.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately fix the soap dispensers or place a working soap dispenser at each hand washing sink that has a broken dispensers. At time of inspection, staff placed a working soap dispenser beside each hand washing sink.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) Found mice droppings and scent trails in the bar area on the floor under the bar, and on the top counter top of the bar. Also found droppings under and behind the ice making machine. Droppings carry diseases and are unhealth for staff to be around and breathing in.
     • 2) Fruit/drain flies found in the front bar area and the dishwashing area. Flies could spread disease on their feet.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Clean up the droppings and the surfaces they have touched with hot soapy water, and then spray with bleach sanitizer (1 part bleach and 9 parts water). These areas shall be cleaned every night to monitor for new droppings/activity and to eliminate safe runways.
     • **Correction date: June 21/24**
     • 2) A thorough cleaning of the floors, undersides of sinks, and the walls under/behind the dishwasher and the bar sinks shall be done to remove any food, grease and pooling water. Cleaning of these areas shall be weekly to remove any food and water source for mice and flies eat and breed in. Have a professional pest company treat all sink drains and floor drains with a special cleaning foam to remove grease and food.
     • **Correction date: June 27/24**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation:
     • There are gaps at the bottom of exterior doors that lead to the outside. These gaps are large enought to let mice in.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately purchase and install door guards/door sweeps to the base of all exterior doors to prevent mice from entering.
     • **Correction date: June 23/24**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) Accumulation of dust on the ceiling tiles and upper walls in the kitchen. The dust could fall into food and contaminate it.
     • 2) The exhaust canopy filters have accumulated grease and dust on them, especially the main kitchen canopy. The grease and dust could fall into food and attract pests.
     • 3) Bar area is cluttered with items being stored on the floor and shelves/cupboards not being cleaned every week.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Clean the dust off the ceiling and the upper walls. Cleaning of these areas shall be done on a regular schedule of once a month.
     • **Correction date: June 27/24**
     • 2) Remove and wash the exhaust filters to remove the dust and grease. Increase the frequency this is being done as too much dust and grease are accmulating between cleanings (clean once a week).
     • **Correction date: June 27/24**
     • 3) A thorough cleaning of the floor, cupboards, shelves, and top counter top in the bar area is needed. Have staff remove all items off the floor shelves, cupboards and counter top. Then have staff wash all surfaces, side walls, floors etc with hot soapy water and then sanitize with bleach sanitizer (1 part bleach to 9 parts water). Throw away all un-needed or unused items and store all items 6" off the floor.
     • **Correction date: June 27/24**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) The front, waitress assembly cooler (storing side dishes) was 28C. The cooler is not maintaining 4C or colder and will allow bacteria to grow in food. Staff stated that the machine stopped working in the morning and they have called a repair person, who will be arriving very soon.
     • 2) The soap pump/dispenser in the dishwasher is NOT injecting soap into the machine. The dishwasher is not washing and removing food and grease from dishware.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Immediately call a repair company to fix the cooler so it maintains 4C or colder at all times. Discard all perishable foods, and move low risk foods into a working cooler. During the inspection, the repair person arrived.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • 2) Immediately call a repair company to fix the dishwasher, so soap is automatically dispensed into the machine. Staff MUST wash all dishes by hand with hot soapy water before putting them into the dishwasher to be sanitized.
     • **Correction date: June 21/24**
     • Violation Score: 9
4. Routine InspectionDec 4, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation:
     • Found mice droppings in the front service area under the hand washing sink; on the lower shelves below the flat grill; on the floor in the walk-in-cooler; and on shelves of cupboards. Mice and their droppings carry diseases that could be transferred onto food.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Clean up all the mice droppings, and wash & sanitize all surfaces that came into contact with the droppings.
     • 2) Block all openings and holes in walls and around pipes.
     • 3) Hire a professional company to eliminate the mice.
     • 4) Increase the frequency which detailed cleaning and hard to reach areas are cleaned.
     • **Correction date: Immediately**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation:
     • There is a large hole in the wall under the hand washing sink in the front service area. Pests can enter the premises through this hole.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1. Immediately block and seal the hole to prevent the entry of pests. Use metal plates or metal mesh (1/4" or smaller) to block the opening.
     • 2. Remove all items off the floor and discard broken or unused items from the premises to discourage pests from living and breeding in the premises.
     • **Correction date: Immediately**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • Accumulation of food and grease debris found on walls and floor under and behind equipment and shelves/rack; on legs of equipment and racks; and on lower shelves or cupboards. This will attract and harbor pests.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately complete a deep cleaning of the mentioned areas.
     • - Move equipment and racks away from walls so the walls and floors can be cleaned.
     • - Take all items off cupboards and racks to clean the shelves.
     • - Increase the frequencey these areas are being cleaned to help eliminate the mice problem.
     • **Correction date: Dec. 13/23**
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
     • Observation:
     • Staff wearing disposable gloves to complete more than one task. The gloves will contaminate food as they are not being changed.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately retrain staff on the correct use of disposable gloves. Gloves shall only be used to complete one task, then they shall be thrown away and the hands washed BEFORE putting on a new pair.
     • **Correction date: Immediately**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) Floor tiles in the dishwashing area have lifted off the floor, food and water are getting under the tiles. The floor is no longer durable, smooth, level, sealed and cleanable. This will attract pests.
     • 2) The grease trap, under the back prep table, is leaking. This will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Repair/replace the floor tiles so the floor is durable, smooth, level, sealed and cleanable.
     • **Correction date: Jan. 31/24**
     • 2) Immediately call a professional company to clean and service ALL the grease traps, and to repair or fix the leaking grease trap.
     • **Correction date: Immediately**
     • Violation Score: 3
5. Routine InspectionJun 26, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • 1) Container of food stacked on top of uncovered frozen bubolgi. The bottom of the container will put germs onto the food, and this could make staff sick.
     • 2) Staff making sauce on the stove was tasting the sauce by dipping his gloved finger into the sauce and then licking his finger. He then dipped his gloved finger into the sauce again and tasted it. The germs in the staff's mouth has contaminated the sauce, this could make people sick.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Immediately place a lid on the container of bubolgi to protect it from contamination. Retrain staff to properly store food in containers and cover it, before stacking the containers. During the inspection, staff placed a lid on the container of bubolgi.
     • 2) Immediately discard the sauce and retrain staff on the proper methods to taste food. During the inspection, the sauce was thrown away.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Accumulated food debris and grease found on the floor under the spice rack (in the cooking area); on the exhaust filters and hood; on the deep fryers and their dividers; on the table the flat grill sits on; and on the exterior surfaces of non-perishable food containers. This will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s): Wash and clean the mentioned areas today, and increase the frequency these areas are being cleaned. The exhaust hood, the table the flat grill sits on, and the deep fryers and their dividers shall be washed every night. The exterior surfaces of food containers shall be cleaned every week. The exhaust filters shall be washed every month.
     • **Correction date: June 30/23**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed male cook wearing gloves to complete multiple tasks without changing gloves after completing each task. The gloves are NOT washable (don't wash hands with gloves on) and they will spread germs if they are not changed after each task.
     • Corrective Action(s): Immediately have the staff member remove the gloves, wash their hands and put a new pair of gloves on. Retrain staff on the correct method of using gloves. If staff fail to use the gloves correctly, the use of disposable gloves will NOT be allowed in future. DUring the inspection, the staff member changed their gloves.
     • Violation Score: 3
6. Routine InspectionNov 30, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The handwashing sink in the waitress area and adjacent to the walk-in-cooler had buckets and ice scoops stored in the sink basin. Staff are not able to wash their hands as the sink is being blocked.
     • Corrective Action(s): Immediately remove the items in the mentioned sink basins, and educate staff to not place or block items in the handwashing sinks. During the inspection, items were removed from the sink basin.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Found containers of food, in the walk-in-cooler (been sprouts, soup) and prep/assembly cooler in the cookline, not covered. Germs or foreign objects could fall into the food, contaminating it.
     • 2) Foods and clean food equipment (colindars & bowls) are being stored on top of the grease interceptors. Grease interceptors are "dirty" as it stores oily water from the dishwasher and sinks. If the grease interceptors leak/break, the contents will contaminate the food and food equipment.
     • 3) Clean cutting boards and food container & lids are being stored on the floor. These items can become contaminated by staff walking by or dirty water falling on it.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1) Immediately cover all food containers with tight fitting lids, saran wrap or aluminum foil. During the inspection, staff covered all food containers.
     • 2) Relocate the food and food equipment so it is stored in a clean, dry area that is 6" off the floor. Only store cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and non-food items on top of grease interceptors.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • 3) Relocate the cutting boards and food containers so they are stored in a clean, dry area that is 6" off the floor.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: 1) The interior surfaces of the ice machine has mildew on it. The mildew will touch the ice and contaminate it.
     • 2) The floor under and behind the ice machine has accumulated debris and food. This will attract pests.
     • 3) The wire racks storing spices (beside the cookline) and the wire racks adjacent to the walk-in-cooler have accumulated food and grease on them. This will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1) Immediately clean and sanitize the interior surfaces of the ice machine. This should be done at least once a week
     • **Correction date: Dec. 7/22**
     • 2) Immediately clean and sanitize the floor under and behind the ice machine. This shall be done every day.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • 3) Immediately clean and sanitize the wire racks and shelves. This shall be done every day.
     • **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 was lining shelves and had accumulated food and grease on them. Staff indicated that these materials are changed every 2nd day. These materials are not durable, sealed or cleanable and will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s): The cardboard and aluminum foil MUST be thrown away every night, and new ones installed in the morning. The shelves and surfaces under the cardboard and aluminum foil must be washed every night.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • Violation Score: 3
7. Routine InspectionMay 12, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation: 1. Duct tape and foam pipe insulator covering the walk-in-cooler handle. These materials are not durable, food grade, sealed or cleanable.
     • 2. Raw wood shelves found in the bar cooler. The wood is not sealed, therefore it will absorb food and can't be cleaned.
     • ACTION: 1. Remove the tape and foam from the handle. Repair or replace the handle if it is broken.
     • 2. Paint or seal the raw wood, with a light colored paint or clear urethane.
     • Date To Be Corrected By: Prior to opening.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score:
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: i) The bar tap is constantly dripping. This will attract flies + pests.
     • ii) The spray faucet has a missing cold water handle and the spray arm is constantly leaking. This will attract flies + pests.
     • iii) The hand sink in the cooking area is constantly dripping water. This will attract flies.
     • ACTION: 1. Fix or replace the constantly dripping taps, so water can be fully turned off or on.
     • 2. Repair or replace the spray arm so it doesn't leak.
     • 3. Install a new handle on the cold water tap, of the spray arm.
     • Date To Be Corrected By: Prior to opening.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score:
     • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
     • Observation: i) There is plastic on the exterior surface of an upright cooler. The protective plastic is not cleanable.
     • ii) The tile baseboard, in the waitress area, is missing or falling off the wall.
     • iii) There is a divider wall, beside the ice machine in the waitress area, that is blocking access to the lower shelves. The area behind the divider can't be accessed to clean.
     • iv) Floor tile in the dishwashing area is cracked and lifting up. Water is getting under the tiles.
     • ACTION: 1. Install baseboards to the wall and seal them at the top + base to prevent food and water getting behind the baseboards.
     • 2. Remove the divider wall and clean the area behind it. Do not put the divider wall up again.
     • 3. Remove all damaged or lifting tiles from the floor and replace with new ones.
     • 4. Peel off the protective plastic from the upright cooler.
     • Date To Be Corrected By: Prior to opening.
     • Corrective Action(s):