RA Sushi (Abbotsford)

110 - 1878 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford · Restaurant

23 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionApr 2, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 24, 2026
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed deep fried shrimp and deep fried chicken stored at room temperature. The temperature of the food was measured at 22-25C. Ensure that food is stored at 4C or below or 60C or above
  - Corrective Action(s): The operator moved the deep fried shriom and the deep fried chicken to the cooler. Discussed with the operator proper cooling procedures.
  - Date to be completed by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Observed the back door was blocked with clutter and boxes make it inaccessible and hard to access and check for pests activities. The bottom of the freezer containing meat was observed to be dirty and accumulated with brown filth.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please clean out the boxes at the back door and remove unnecessary clutter for easier accessibility and checking of pest activities. Clean the freezer containg meat. Dirt harbours bacteria which could contaminate food
  - Date to be completed by: March 31, 2026
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Observed the tap faucets on both the three compartment sink and the prep sink to be broken and covered with a plastic bag temporarily. This plastic bag could harbour bacteria which could transfer to food and clean utensils. All equipment are required to be in good working condition.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that the two faucets are repaired or replaced
  - Date to be completed by: March 31, 2026
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionApr 30, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 16, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Fried tempura and tofu, chopped vegetables (cucumbers), imitation crab, kept at room temperature. Surface temperature reads 14-15C.
  - Inspection started at 1:45pm, restaurant empty (indication of lunch rush is over). Staff kept stating that they keep food out only during lunch and dinner rush.
  - Corrective Action(s): All food returned to cooler. Do not keep food out when slow. Reminder to keep prep cooler lid closed when inserts aren't in use.
  - Food can only be kept out for 2hours before returning to cooler.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Excessive grease accumulation throughout the cookline and ventilation hood.
  - 2. Dried up batter for tempura all along the shelving by the frier where tempura is made.
  - 3. Dried up grease and grime on equipment and shelving surfaces/handles/sides
  - 4. Clutter observed throughout the kitchen making it hard to monitor pest activity. Back door not accessible without tripping or moving items.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean and sanitize the kitchen. Please reorangize the kitchen. Do not store items that are not buisness related here in this facility. If the items are not being used, remove it.
  - To be completed by: April 28, 2025
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionJul 22, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 16, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 19, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food products were stored on the ground in the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to store all food items at least 6 inches off of the ground.
  - To be corrected by: July 28, 2023
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 31, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food items in containers were observed to be on the ground
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches off of the ground.
  - To be corrected by April 14, 2022
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 18, 2021
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Food items were seen on the ground in the walk in cooler as well as the storage area
  - 2) Ice machine had a build up of mould
  - 3) Raw eggs stored next to food items
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure that all food items are stored at least 6 inches off of the ground
  - 2) Routinely clean and monitor the ice machine
  - 3) Ensure to have separation between raw eggs and food items to prevent potential cross contamination
  - To be corrected by: August 27, 2021
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 21, 2020
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 6, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 30, 2020
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - Wiping cloths found on prep tables.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution and solution to be changed on a regular basis.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation:
  - Large bowl of covered marinated chicken stored directly the floor in the walk-in cooler.
  - Containers of vegetable were missing cover in the walk-in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Store all food items in the walk-in cooler off the floor (min. 6 inches).
  - Ensure all food items in the cooler are covered.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - Grease build up in the fumehood. Fumehood was professionally cleaned in December.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Remove fumehood vents above the cooking/frying area and clean off grease build up.
  - Back splash behind cooking also need thorough cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation:
  - Dry storage now at over capacity. Some items now stored along the exit hallway.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Keep back area organized so that all items has a place for storage. Otherwise,
  - schedule more frequent delivery or consider renovation in the future to add more storage space.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionAug 23, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 23, 2019
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kale (for garnish) was being washed in the front sushi bar area using the hand sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Wash vegetables in the kitchen using the prep sink. Keep hand sink at the sushi area clear at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Boxes of food product found stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler and also outside beside the freezer near the back door entrance.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store all food and food-related items off the floor. If necessary, provide more shelving units in the back area and walk-in cooler.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 19, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 5, 2019
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There were wiping cloths found in the back and front area that were just sitting on the counters.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ceiling tiles in above the kitchen area has debris and underneath the prep table and equipment in the sushi bar area has food debris build up. There were also clutter and items stored directly on the floor underneath the prep table.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean ceiling tiles above the kitchen are and pull out prep tables and equipment to clean food debris and filth underneath and sanitize. Remove all clutter and items stored directly on the floor underneath the prep table in the sushi area.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Cardboard boxes used as liner for cooking equipment and newspaper used on prep tables to soak oil, etc. by the frying station.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all cardboard boxes and use other liner for cooking equipment (i.e. foil and change on a regular basis). Do not use newspaper by the frying station. Use a more sanitary material to soak oil such as clean brown paper that is food grade, etc.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Storage area is very limited.
  - Corrective Action(s): Miscellaneous items not required for the business must be removed.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionNov 30, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 27, 2018
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer solution was available in the back area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Dilute bleach solution (100 ppm) and ensure that sanitizer solution is available daily before any food preparation.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand dip was being used by food handler who is preparing tempura.
  - Corrective Action(s): Removed hand dip and use hand sink to wash hands properly. Hand sink is only two steps away from the prep area. Ensure that food handlers are washing hands properly. Train staff properly and recommend foodhandlers to take Food Safe level 1.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Back area is getting too cluttered and back door exit is almost block by items stored in the hall way.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all items not required for the business and organize more so that all items are stored on shelves.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 26, 2018
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Plastic glove (clean) stored on top of the romaine lettuce bowl.
  - Corrective Action(s): Use clean utensil that can be kept in the cooler and rotated every two hours (clean and sanitized).
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Some kitchen staf were not wearing hair restraint.
  - Corrective Action(s): Kitchen staff were provided with hair nets.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJan 8, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 11, 2017
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen staff was observed washing hands with gloves and using hand dip.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff was wearing hand brace on right hand. Change gloves every time it gets contaminated and wash available hand between changing. Use of hand dips are not permitted, instead use the designated hand sink for washing hands.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Boxes of produce were stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Food and food related items were found stored on the floor blocking the back door exit and also in the staff washroom (eventhough this washroom is not being used).
  - Corrective Action(s): Provide a palette in the walk-in cooler so that food items are not on the floor. Organize the kitchen area and storage area so that all items are stored properly. If possible, create more storage space in the back by installing more shelves in the back hallway but ensuring not to block the path to the back exit door.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: A piece of the faucet at the 3 comp sink is broken. It was temporary replaced by a plastic film to control flow of water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace the broken piece so that the faucet works properly. Remove the plastic film since it is not sanitary.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
  - Observation: Kitchen staff were not wearing hair control and one not wearing proper uniform (no apron).
  - Corrective Action(s): All kitchen staff are required to wear hair control and proper clean uniforms.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 8, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 18, 2017
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths in the kitchen area found sitting on prep tables.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution. Sanitizer solution must be prepared daily.
  - Violation Score: 5