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Koya Japan (Coquitlam Centre)

2616 - 2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Koya Japan (Coquitlam Centre) has been inspected 18 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 6, 2017. The most recent inspection, on May 23, 2026, found no infractions.

11 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 25, 2024. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 10, 2025. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 16, 2022. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on February 26, 2020. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

About this data

These results come from Fraser Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

18 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    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
  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: 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
  6. Routine Inspection

    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
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    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
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    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
  13. Routine Inspection

    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
  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection

    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
  17. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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