Koya Japan (Coquitlam Centre)

2616 - 2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam · Restaurant

17 inspections

Routine InspectionNov 5, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 10, 2025
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Noted rodent dropping on floors and shelving
  - Corrective Action(s): -Clean sanitize all surfaces
  - - Keep monitoring and increase pest control service
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Gaps noted around piping under sink
  - Corrective Action(s): - Seal the gaps to prevent pest entry
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 30, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 25, 2024
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Disposable cups noted under sink in front
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all and do not store and cups or take out containers ( any food related material/utensils) under sink- due to risk of contamination- only chemical or non food related stuff
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: No liquid soap in dispenser in the kitchen hand washing sink
  - Corrective Action(s): -Noted in previous inspection report- fix it or replace it in the meantime put a pump style - repeated violation will result in enforcement action
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent dropping noted in several areas mostly in the back on shelving units, behind dry goods bins- front under cash register- under sink in the back, behind equipment in the back
  - Corrective Action(s): - Hire a pest control to identify point of entry and seal it
  - - Put more monitoring device, snap traps catch all traps
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 4, 2024
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed staff washing dishware- not following proper steps
  - Corrective Action(s): - Follow 4 steps of manual dishwashing - wash- rinse- sanitize- air dry
  - -Thought the staff how to make sanitizer for the third sink- mix 1 oz in 1 gallon almost 4 gallon - 4 oz - fill the third sink with sanitizer to be ready
  - -All washed dishware to be soaked in sanitizer for 2 minutes and let them air dry - done
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionOct 27, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 20, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Noted dirty dishware in two sinks- manual dishwashing is not properly - staff did not know about sanitize cycle
  - Corrective Action(s): - Three compartment sink to be labelled : 1. Wash 2. Rinse-3- Sanitize
  - Have dirty zone vs clean zone and follow the 4 steps of manual dishwashing
  - Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent dropping noted in entire floor ( back and front) under all equipment, shelving unit on shelving inside cabinet in front - not near foods
  - Corrective Action(s): -Clean and sanitize
  - -Hire a pest control to identify issues contributing to the rodent issues
  - -Put sticky traps and snap traps
  - -Protect all foods, take out containers and clean dishware
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 20, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 26, 2022
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 18, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 16, 2022
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing sink in the back was blocked with boxes of mushroom
  - Corrective Action(s): Hand wash sink must be accessible at all time
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Prep cooler with insert in front temp 11-12 oC
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the cooler to provide temp < 4 oC
  - Remove all foods and store in the working cooler- done at time of visit
  - For inserts supplement with ice to maintain temp Supplement with Ice -done at time of visit
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Bleach solution in spray bottle without label
  - Corrective Action(s): Label the spray bottle
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Handsink faucet is broken in the back
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair it
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator FS training is expired
  - Corrective Action(s): Register for FS training - go to website: www.foodsafe.ca to register
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No one with valid FS training on duty
  - Corrective Action(s): There must be at least one person with FS training on duty at all time ( in back and front)
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionFeb 26, 2020
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2-door display cooler is currently operating at 7-8 Celsius.
  - *Temperature dial is set at the minimum setting. Adjusted temperature dial during inspection. Unit is now operating at 4 degrees Celsius.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to monitor temperatures daily.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soap dispensers at the 2 designated hand-wash stations were empty at start of inspection.
  - *Operator moved a small soap dispenser to the hand-sink from the 3-compartment sink area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure hand-wash stations are kept stocked with soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionSep 17, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 17, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 9, 2018
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel dispensers at both hand-sinks were empty at time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Rolls of paper towels were available on a storage shelf. Operator placed paper towel rolls within reach of hand-wash stations at time of inspection. Please ensure the wall-mounted dispensers are stocked at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJan 22, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 6, 2017
0 infractions