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Narita Sushi

408 - 100 Schoolhouse St, Coquitlam · Restaurant

7 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: shelving throughout kitchen area has debris and some food particles dried up on survace. door handles also have debris and crudd on surface
      • Corrective Action(s): please clean kitchen shelves and survaces with soap and water and then sanitize
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: premise has debris on floor and various areas around kitchen accumulating
      • Corrective Action(s): general clean up of all kitchen surfaces needed
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • A container of pre-cooked chicken cutlets was found to be stored on the counter, the temperature of the chicken was 15C. The chicken was made earlier in the morning and placed in the cooler. Around 11am, the container of chicken was removed from the cooler and stored on the counter. Bacteria has multiplied on the chicken as it sat at room temperature, patrons could become ill from eating the large amount of bacteria.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately throw away the chicken. Only store proteins (chicken, beef, fish, seafood, etc) below 4C or above 60C at ALL times. Retrain all staff so they understand that the pre-cooked chicken must be kept in the fridge at all times. During the inspection, staff discarded the chicken.
      • Violation Score: 15
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Accumulated food debris and grease found on the floor under cooking equipment; on shelves & cupboards under counter tops and tables; on walls behind tables, equipment, and the cook station. This will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Wash and clean these areas. Ensure all items are moved off the floor, shelves, and cupboards before cleaning. Increase the frequency these areas are cleaned.
      • **Correction date: Sept. 8/23**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation:
      • The counter top with the sink, beside the dishwasher, is made of a vinyl material screwed onto a piece of wood. The vinyl material is not food grade and made to be a contact food surface. Chemicals could leach out of the vinyl and contaminate food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Replace the counter top with a new one, made of a material that is food grade, durable, smooth, level, sealed, and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Mar. 1/24**
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Light fixtures in the back kitchen area are missing light bulbs, the light level is too low. It is difficult to see what is dirty and needs cleaning. Accumulating food and grease will attract pests. This was mentioned in the previous inspection report.
      • 2) There is a hole in the wall, behind the chest freezer in the back prep area. The wall is not sealed, durable or cleanable. This will encourage food to accumulate and attract pests. This was mentioned in the previous inspection report.
      • 3) Insulation from the ceiling has fallen onto food contact surfaces. Duct tape covering a hole in the ceiling has fallen off and the insulation is falling down. This could contaminate food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Immediately install working light bulbs in all light fixtures so the light level is brighter. Failure to do so will result in the issuance of orders, tickets, fines, and/or closure.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • 2) Install wall panelling (EXCELiner Wall panelling) or FRP to the damaged wall so it is durable, smooth, level, sealed, and cleanable. Failure to do so will result in the issuance of orders, tickets, fines, and/or closure.
      • **Correction date: Mar. 1/24**
      • 3) Immediately screw a metal sheet over the hold in the ceiling to prevent insulation from falling into food.
      • **Correction date: Mar. 1/24**
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and stains found on walls, shelves and on the floor along the base of equipment, walls and shelving units. This will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately complete a detailed cleaning of the mentioned areas. This shall be done every day to prevent the attraction and harboring of pests.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The chest freezer, by the back door storage area, has a damaged interior lid. The plastic is broken and the insulation is exposed. The surface is not durable, cleanable and pieces of plastic or insulation could fall into food. This was mentioned in the previous inspection and corrected by October 2022.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the chest freezer with a new one, so the interior and exterior surfaces are durable, smooth, sealed, and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Feb. 28/23*
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1) There are a bunch of burned out light bulbs in the back food prep area, the light level is too low. Inadequate light level make it difficult to clean and it's too dark to see what is dirty.
      • 2) There is a hole in the wall, behind the chest freezer in the back prep area. The wall also has permanent food stains. The wall is not sealed, durable, or cleanable.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Immediately install new light bulbs so the light level in the back food prep area is brighter.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • 2) Install wall panelling (EXCELiner Wall panelling) or FRP to the damaged wall so it is durable, smooth, level, sealed, and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Feb. 28/23.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: The owner's FoodSafe Level 1 certificate has expired. The owner/operator is required to possess a valid FoodSafe Level 1 certificate (or an equivalent, recognized certificate) so they have the knowledge to safely handle food, and to oversee staff do the same.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately enroll and successfully complete the FoodSafe Level 1 course (or an equivalent, recognized course).
      • **Correction date: Feb. 28/23**
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large amounts of ginger; cooked edamame beans in covered bowls; and pre-portioned tofu in bowls (miso soup) are being stored at room temperature. They were found to be between 12C-25C in temperature. Bacteria will grow on these foods when left at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately discard the edamame and tofu as they have been in the danger zone temperature too long. Only have small amounts/portions of the stated foods stored at room temperture, so they are used within 2 hours. Then make more, or replenish the foods from the coolers. During the inspection, the mentioned foods were discarded.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The exhaust canopy is due for for service and cleaning, as per the service sticker (September 2022). Accumulation of grease and food occurs on the surfaces of the system, which is a fire hazard and will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately call and schedule the exhaust canopy to be cleaned and serviced by a professional company.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 30/22**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found cardboard under the cooking equipment, and it had accumulated grease and food debris. Staff stated the cardboard is discarded every week. The accumulated grease and food will attract mice and flies.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately discard the cardboard at the end of every day, and replace with new the next day. If the cardboard is not replaced each say, then stop using cardbaord. Ensure the floor is washed with hot water and soap at the end of each day. Staff discarded the cardboard during the inspection, and put a new piece on the floor.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Found cracked, chipped and/or taped plastic food containers and cookware (colindar). Pieces of plastic could fall into food and patrons could be harmed be them.
      • 2) The chest freezer, by the back door storage area, has a damaged interior lid. The plastic is broken and the insulation is exposed. The surfaces is not durable, cleanable and pieces of plastic or insulation could fall into food.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Immediately throw away any damaged food containers, lids, cookware, and/or dishware. Purchase new items to replace the ones thrown away.
      • **Correction date: Immediately**
      • 2) Replace the chest freezer with a new one, so the interior and exterior surfaces are durable, smooth, sealed, and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Oct 14/22**
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff not throwing away disposable gloves when they take them off, they are saving them and putting them back on. Disposable gloved shall only be used for one task and then must be changed or thrown away once they are taken off. Hands touch the outside of the gloves when taken off, which contaminates the surfaces which touches food.
      • Corrective Action(s): Throw away all used disposable gloves. Retrain all staff to understand the rules of using disposable gloves correctly. Failure to use dispoable gloves correctly, will result in staff NOT being ALLOWED to use them.
      • Violation Score: 3