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Sushi Sama

22783 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

25 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest contol report from December states 3 mice caught in traps from the front of the premises. Pest control contact remains in place. Monitoring traps observed in place
      • Corrective Action(s): Until pest problem has been eliminated, continue to bin all food items that mice can potentially be chewed into. Continue to keep all food packaging containers on the highest shelf in the front sushi prep area at the end of every day.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Old mouse droppings observed on the floor below and behind equipment in the front sushi prep area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove old droppings as discussed
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pest control contract remains in place. Traps observed in place
      • Corrective Action(s): Until the pest problem has been eliminated continue to bin all food items that can potentially be chewed into. Place all food packaging containers on the highest shelf in the front sushi prep area at the end of every work day.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Kitchen undercounter cooler cold holding at 13c. All PHF's were discarded at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use to store both PHF's and non PHF's until cooler has been serviced/repaired by a technican so that it is capable of cold holding at <4c
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher observed with 0ppm chlorine in the final rinse.
      • Wiping cloths at sushi prep station observed sitting on the counter when not in use. No Quat sanitizer containers observed to place the wiping cloths into when not in use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Quat sanitizer was on site and was premixed at 200ppm. Wiping cloth containers were set up at time of inspection
      • Re wash and sanitize all utensils as discussed
      • Technician arrived on site at time of inspection and repaired the dishwasher. Dishwasher final rinse tested at approx 60ppm chlorine.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings observed on container lids and flooring in the dry food storage room area. Pest control contact in place. Traps observed in place.
      • Corrective Action(s): Until pest problem has been eliminated continue to bin all food items that mice can potentially chew into. Place all food packaging containers on the highest shelf in thr front sushi prep area at the end of every work day
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Droppings observed in the dry food storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the food storage containers in the dry food storage area to remove old droppings.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Kitchen undercounter prep cooler not properly cold holding at 13c. Substantial ice accumulation observed on the evaporator fins
      • 2 light bulbs observed not working in the exhaust canopy.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have technician service the cooler
      • Replace burned out bulbs
      • Violation Score: 15
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Operator provided copy of recent pest control report. Pest control is coming in weekly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Until the pest problem has been eliminated, continue to bin all food items that can potentially be chewed into. Place all food containers on the highest shelf in the front sushi prep area at the end of every work day.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back screen door has a gap at the base of the door that will allow the entry of mice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Place weather stripping at the base of the screen door to prevent rodent entry.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Chlorine test strips not on site but have been ordered
      • Corrective Action(s): Chlorine test strips will be arriving tomorrow acoording to the premises Manager.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher dispensing 0 ppm chlorine in the final rinse. Tubes observed not inserted into either the soap container or the rinse aid container. Dishwasher wash temperature measured at only 105F. Dishwasher not filling with water on every cycle as some cycles there is no water in the dishwasher reservoir.
      • Wiping cloths in front sushi prep area observed not being placed into a sanitizer when not in use. There was no sanitizer containers in place at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Once dishwasher has been repaired all utensils will need to be rewashed and sanitized.
      • Set up 2 sanitizer containers for the sushi prep area. Use either QUAT sanitizer at 200ppm or Bleach sanitizer at 100ppm .
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed on the lower shelving in the front sushi prep area and on the flooring in the dry food storage room
      • Corrective Action(s): A deep thorough clean is required within the premises, especially at the floor wall interface to remove old droppings.
      • Provide copy of your recent pest control inspection
      • Until pest problem has been eliminated continue to bin all food items that can potentially be chewed into. Place all food containers on the highest shelf in the front sushi prep area at the end of every work day.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door screen door has a gap at the base of the door that will allow the entry of mice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Place weather stripping at the base of the screen door to prevent rodent entry
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher observed not working properly. 0 ppm chlorine detected in final rinse. Dishwasher not filling with water on every cycle as some cylces are running with no water in the reservoir. Wash water temperature measured at only 105F. Miust be a minimum of 120F
      • Premises chlorine test strips have expired and are give a false positive reading.
      • Fluorescent light fixture observed not working in the back room storage room
      • Toilet paper and paper towels observed in the employee washroom but neither observed in a dispenser.
      • One light observed not working in the exhaust canopy
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact technican to repair the dishwasher
      • Purchase new chlorine test strips. Keep test strips in a container when not in use.
      • Repair fluorescent lighting in the back room storage room
      • Place toilet paper and paper towels ina dispenser in the employee washroom.
      • Replace burned out light in exhaust canopy
      • Violation Score: 15
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Old mice droppings observed in the lower shelves in the up front sushi prep area. (As per previous report on January 28).
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove old droppings and clean and sanitize all lower shelving in teh up front sushi prep area.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: One light bulb observed burned out in the exhaust canopy
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace burned out bulb
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher initially at 0ppm chlorine in final rinse due to incorrect sanitizer container being used for the sanitizing cycle. Once correct container was installed a final rinse concentration of approx 100ppm chlorine was detected in the final rinse.
      • Corrective Action(s): Rewash and sanitize all utensils as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Old mice droppings observed in the low shelves in the up front sushi prtep area. No new droppings observed within the premises. ,
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove old droppings and clean and sanitize all lower shelving in the up front sushi prep area.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Hot water initially observed to be only 90F. Temperature increased to 120F after temperature adjustment knob was readjusted.
      • One light observed burned out in the exhaust canopy
      • Large ice accumualtion observed inside the walk in freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact plumber to check hot water tank to ensure it is working properly.
      • Replace burned out light.
      • Remove ice accumulation
      • Violation Score: 15
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Very small number of droppings observed . Pest control contract remains in place. Traps observed in place.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to bin all food items that can potentially be chewed into
      • Contine to protect all single use containers in the up front sushi prep area by keeping them on the top shelf at the end of the work day.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Light fixture in handicapped washroom observed to be flickering
      • One light fixture observed not working in the exhaust canopy
      • Quat test strips not on site
      • Paper towels observed in the employee washroom but not in a dispenser
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to service light fixture in the handicapped washroom
      • Change bulb in exhaust canopy
      • Purchase Quat test strips
      • Purchase a dispenser for the paper towels in the employee washroom
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Premises has not paid their outstanding Health Permit Fee
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact our billing department.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Very small number of droppings observed. Pest control contact remains in place. Traps remain in place
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to bin all food items that can potentially be chewed into
      • Continue to protect all single use containers in the up front sushi prep area by keeping them on the top shelf at the end of the work day.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap observed at the bottom of the back door screen door large enough to allow the entry of mice.
      • Cardboard observed used to fill in the hole in the wall outside the premises. Mice can chew through cardboard
      • Corrective Action(s): Place weather stripping at the bottom of the door to remove the gap.
      • Replace carboard with wire mesh material as discussed..
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Quat test strips not on site
      • Tubing for the dishwasher sanitizer observed missing a plastic guide
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff informed me that Quat test strips have been ordered
      • Install a plastic guide the tube can be affixed to to ensure the tube is always at the bottom of the sanitizer container.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping rags observed in a container with no measurable sanitizer. A concentration of approx 200ppm quat was mixed and added to the container.
      • Incorrect concentration of Quat was measured in the surface spray bottle at <200ppm. This was remixed to yield a concentration of 200ppm quat.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all staff are trained on how to measure the correct amount of quat.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher final rinse initially tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Chlorine container was observed to be empty.Once new container of chlorine was installed and dishwasher primed a minimum of approx 60ppm chlorine was measured in the final rinse.
      • Corrective Action(s): Rewash all utensils as instructed.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Premises has not paid their outstanding health permit fee
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact our billing department
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Droppings observed in the employee washroom and lower shelving area in the up front food preparation area,. Pest control contact remains in place. Traps observed in place.
      • Corrective Action(s): Recommend purchasing and installing glue boards at night.
      • Continue to bin all food items that can potentially be chewed into.
      • Continue to protect all single use containers in the up front sushi prep area by keeping threm on the top shelf at the end of the day.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Hole in the wall observed outside the back door which will allow the entry of pests.
      • Hole in the wall observed in the wall below shelving in the dishwashing area,
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal all entry points.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Droppings obseved in employee washoorm and lower shelving in the up front area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean the entire premises to remove the droppings as discussed
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Tubing for the dishwasher sanitizer observed missing a plastic guide.
      • Quat test strips not on site.
      • Newspaper observed under the exhaust canopy adjacent to the deep fryer
      • Corrective Action(s): Install a plastic guide the tube can be affixed to to ensure the tube is always at the bottom on the sanitizer container.
      • Mark the lower end of the sanitizer container so that staff are aware as to when to switch of the sanitizer container with a new container.
      • Purchase quat test strips.
      • Remove the newspaper as it is flammable.
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: New mice droppings observed in back room storage area. Pest control contact remains in place.Multiple catch traps remain in place.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to bin all food items that can potentially be chewed into. Continue to protect all single use containers in the up front sushi prep area by keeping them on the top shelf at the end of day.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher final rinse initially tested at 0ppm chlorine. Tubing to supply soap to the dishwasher was observed lying on the floor inside of being inserted into the soap container. Once soap and sanitizer was primed, soap was observed being dispensed into the final rinse cycle and a chlorine residual of approx 70ppm was measured in the final rinse.
      • Corrective Action(s): Rewash everything in the premises ie all utensils, food contact containers etc
      • Always test the dishwasher every morning and document the chlorine concentration in your daily log to demonstrate you are doing your DUE DILIGENCE.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel dispenser observed empty in employee washroom
      • Corrective Action(s): This was filled at time of inspection
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Lighting observed not working inside the handicapped washroom
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to repair lighting
      • Violation Score: 9
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: New droppings observed on floor below shelving in dry food storage room and floor behind the hot water tank . Traps observed in place throughout the food premises. No visible wall breahes to the outside observed. Weather stripping remains instact at both the front and back door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Until the pest problem has been eliminated the pest control company needs to be coming in frequently to check the traps and to verify there are no breaches allowing the pests to gain entry.
      • Once the pest problem has been eliminated, once a month for monitoring is acceptable.
      • Email me a copy of their inspection report.
      • Continue to bin all food items that can potentially be chewed into as discussed.
      • Protect all single use containers in the up front sushi prep area as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 15
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Old mouse droppings still observed in dry food storage on bottom shelving, behind the hot water tank and on lower shelving in front sushi prep area.below. Premises now has a pest control contract in place. Traps observed in place. Weather stripping in place at base of front and back door to prevent pest entry. Did not observe any wall breaches.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to bin all food items that can be potentially be chewed into .
      • Clean and sanitize all areas once old dropping have been removed as discussed
      • Violation Score: 9
  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Concentration of sanitizer in final rinse of dishwasher tested at 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer container containing chlorine sanitizer had oxidized resulting in no concentration being detected in the final rinse. Once a new container of sanitizer was installed and the dishwasher primed a final rinse concentration of approx. 100ppm was detected in the final rinse. This is a REPEAT VIOLATION which had been documented in previous inspection reports.
      • Corrective Action(s): Rewash all dishware in the premises
      • Ensure the employee who is entrusted to document the dishwasher concentration has been properly trained.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Loose green poison observed on the floor below shelving in dry food storage room
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all poison as poison is not premitted for use inside a food service establishment. Only traps may be used ie snap traps, trap boxes or glue boards. The pest control company will supply these.,
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed both in the back dry food storage room and in the up front sushi prep area,.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hire a pest control company
      • Remove all old droppings ie behind hot water tank, below and behind shelving in dry food storage room.
      • Purchase bins for the front sushi containers and bin those until the pest problem has been eliminated
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Toilet observed to be not flushing properly in the handicapped washrrom. This is an outstanding issue from report on June 26, 2023
      • Hot water faucet observed to be running very slowly in the employee washroom. This is an outstanding issue from report on June 26, 2023
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to repair these outstanding issues.
      • Violation Score: 15
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Health permit fee has not been paid
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact our billing department to pay the outstanding fee
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gaps observed at the back screen door which will allow the entry of pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install weather stripping to seal the gaps as discussed
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Toilet flushing slowly in handicapped washroom
      • Hot water faucet running very slowly in employee washroom
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to repair the above as discussed
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Fridge number 5 not properly cold holding at 5 to 8c as compressor fins observed with ice build up.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff stated cooler was loaded this morning. All perishables were relocated to adjacent upright glass cooler.
      • Contact technician and do not use until technicain veriifies it is capable of cold holding at <4c.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher initially dispensing 0ppm in final rinse as chlorine level is container was very low and was drawing in air..
      • Corrective Action(s): Once new container was put in place and dishwasher primed a final rinse of approx 75ppm chlorine was detected.
      • Ensure staff switch out the chlorine container when there is about 5 cm remaining. Pour the 5 cm into the new container once it has drawn down so as not to waste product.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Health permit fee has not been paid
      • Corrective Action(s): Conatct our billing department.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gaps observed at back screen door which will allow the entry of pests
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair gaps as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease build up observed on exhaust canopy grease diffusers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure diffusers are cleaned on a regular basis ie every 2 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Toilet flushing slowly in handicapped washroom
      • Hot water faucet very slow in employee washrrom
      • Cardboard is not permitted to be used in the cooking area
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair as discussed
      • Remove cardboard.
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Deep fryer batter observed being stored at room temperature. This was relocated to cooler at time of inspection. This is a repeat vioation
      • Corrective Action(s): If you want to keep the batter out during busy times ie lunch rush, place container into an ice bath. The alternative is once used to dip product to be deep fried, the batter must immediately be relocated to the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 0ppm chlorine detected in final rinse of dishwasher as sanitizer container was observed to be empty. Once new sanitizer contianer was installed and unit primed approx. 100ppm chlorine detected in final rinse.
      • Soap container and rinse aid container were mixed up ie rinse aid was being dispensed during the wash cycle. This was corrected at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Rewash all utensils as instructed.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Substantial grease buildup observed in grease diffuser above the 2 deep fryers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all grease diffusers on a regular basis ie every 2 weeks.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Tags identifying dishwasher lines not present.
      • Soap container observed to be present in the employee washroom but not in a dispenser.
      • Timers not present for either deep fryer as cooking times differ for both the chicken balls and teriyaki chicken
      • Corrective Action(s): Install tags on all 3 dishwasher tubing lines so that they do not get mixed up ie one tag for "Soap", one tag for "Rinse aid" and one tag for "Sanitizer".
      • Mark each container and change out when approx 3 cm of product is left. Pour into new containers when they have drawn down so as not to waste product.
      • Place soap into dispenser in employee washroom.
      • Purchase 2 timers and label ie one for "chicken balls" and the other for "teriyaki chicken" to ensure product is properly cooked and eliminate any improper cooking mistakes.
      • Violation Score: 15
  20. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Liquid soap and paper towel dispenser observed missing in the handicapped washroom which is now accessible. to the public.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install liquid soap and paper towel dispensers at hand sink in the handicapped washroom.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Tripping hazard observed at entrance to kitchen as rubber mat has lifted up.
      • Corrective Action(s): Recommend using an epoxy glue as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 1
  21. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Deep fried items observed being stored at room temperature. Deep fryer batter observed stored at room temperature
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep fried items relocated to coolers as was the batter. If you want to keep the batter out, place into an ice bath. If not once used it must immediately be stored back into the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Wiping rags observed stored on the food preparation surfaces.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wiping rags must always be kept fully submerged in sanitizer when not in use
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher observed to be dispensing 0ppm chlorine into the final rinse. Dishwasher is closed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff instructed to immediately rewash all utensils in the premises and to carry out the 3 compartment sink method when warewashing. Restaurant cannot open on Tuesday November 8 if dishwasher has not been repaired. Follow up inspection to be conducted in the morning of Tuesday November 8. Set up daily monitoring log for the dishwasher.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw potentially hazardous food observed stored above ready to eat food .
      • Corrective Action(s): Always store raw potentially hazardous food on the lowest shelf in the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cardboard observed being used on the floor and on the counter adjacent to the deep fryer
      • Corrective Action(s): Never use carboard in the kitchen.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: No sanitizer observed being dispensed into final rinse on the dishwasher.
      • Paper towels and toilet paper observed in staff employee washroom but are not in a dispenser
      • Corrective Action(s): Technician has been contacted and will be here on the morning of November 8.
      • Place toilet paper and paper towels into dispensers in employee washroom
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Tripping hazard observed at entrance to kitchen as rubber mat has lifted up
      • Corrective Action(s): Secure mat so eliminate tripping hazard.
      • Violation Score: 3
  22. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  23. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Chlorine in final rinse in diswasher observed to be initially at 0ppm chlorine. Once new sanitizer was installed and unit primed a residual of approx 60ppm was achieved.
      • Wiping rags when not in use must be stored in sanitizer. This was observed not being done at the front sushi prep area. This is a REPEAT VIOLATION.
      • Corrective Action(s): Rewash all dishware/utensils as instructed. Staff were not maintaining monitoring records and it is unknown as to when the concentration of sanitizer dropped below the minimum of 50ppm.
      • Place wiping rags in either quat sanitizer or bleach sanitizer. This solution is to be changed every 2 hours.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Handles on cooler opposite work in in front sushi prep area observed to have food product buildup
      • Corrective Action(s): Handles on all kitchen equipment are to be cleaned and sanitized daily
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Air bubbles observed in sanitizer tubing in dishwasher.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have technician repair/replace the tubing to eliminate the bubbles as this will affect the concentration of chlorine in the final rinse.
      • Violation Score: 15
  24. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Premises is missing quat test strips.
      • Corrective Action(s): Purchase quat test strips to verify strength of quat sanitizer in sanitizer containers containing wiping cloths.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Many cracked floor tiles observed around grease trap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Damaged floor tiles will need to be replaced by July 2022
      • Violation Score: 1
  25. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Wash temperature of Dishwasher too low at 100F.
      • Shelving in back room area: Bottom shelves on several units observed to be too low. The bottom shelving must be at least 6in up off the floor to allow the floor to be cleaned. Shelving material must be smooth and non absorbant. If open grained wood is used, the wood must be properly sealed by painting for example.
      • Premises is missing Quat test strips
      • Corrective Action(s): Manager stated plumber has been contacted to address the water temperature issue with the dishwasher.
      • Purchase Quat test strips
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Many cracked floor tiles observed around the grease trap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Damaged floor tiles will need to be replaced by July 2022.
      • Violation Score: 1