Sushi Umibe
1 - 11955 207th St, Maple Ridge · Restaurant
21 inspections
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Build-up of white greasy substance inside of dishwasher still present despite detergent being present in line.
- Corrective Action(s): Give dishwasher a deep clean on the inside, removing all of the white greasy substance. Due: April 27, 2026
- Violation Score: 5
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher still has a build-up of a greasy white substance (though significantly less than previous inspection). Lines checked when dishwasher was running and detergent line observed to have significant air in the line which is resulting in no detergent being dispensed into the dishwasher during the wash cycle.
- Corrective Action(s): Staff primed the line until the air in the line was cleared.
- Violation Score: 25
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: When the detergent pump on dishwasher was running the liquid level in the line slowly went up but when the pump stopped the liquid level slowly went down again which shows that air is getting back in the line when it should not be and causes the line to lose its prime.
- Corrective Action(s): Adjust/repair dishwasher (including replacing the hose that goes through the pump) so that the detergent is consistently dispensing detergent. Additional clear hose available on top of dishwasher (matching the sanitizer hose that goes through the pump) detergent and rinse aid hose that go through the line are both off white.
- ***Pump hose replacement due by April 22, 2026
- Violation Score: 9
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pre-prepared oshi sushi (salmon on rice) observed stored on counter but no orders were being prepared at time of inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): All cold pre-prepared foods must be kept in the cooler or made to order. Product voluntarily discarded during inspection.
- Violation Score: 15
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Build up of white greasy substance on inside of dishwasher.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean inside of dishwasher and check with dishwasher supply company that detergent is the appropriate type to ensure it is cleaning properly.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Raw meat observed thawing above closed container of shredded raw carrots. Raw meat containers observed stored with pre-cooked chicken.
- Corrective Action(s): Separate raw meats from all other foods to prevent cross contamination. Due: today
- Violation Score: 9
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Styrofoam container being used to store prepared thawed sushi fish however container was badly worn and discoloured.
- Corrective Action(s): Styrofoam cannot be easily cleaned and is not durable. Discard container and replace with one that is food grade, durable, easily cleanable. Due: Today
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Observed ice machine water reservoir had a build-up of mold around water tray and side of ice bin.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize ice machine. Due: Oct 22, 2025
- Violation Score:
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer spray bottle had no detectable bleach. Bleach added to bottle during inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): **Staff must use sanitizer spray at least twice every day (one time after lunch and one time after dinner) because all food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at least every four hours. Remind all staff to use this regularly.
- Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Four main light fixtures in kitchen area have glass tubes with no covers.
- Corrective Action(s): Replace light cover(s) or light bulbs with LED (or similar) which have plastic tubes. Due: Nov 3, 2025
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Gap observed under side exterior door that could allow pests to come in.
- Corrective Action(s): Put in a door sweep to prevent entry of pests. Due: Nov 3, 2025
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Build up of grease and food debris in many corners and hard to reach areas throughout kitchen (specific areas shown to staff).
- Corrective Action(s): Deep clean all areas of kitchen (including corners under sinks, under racks in dry storage and under grill on top of table in grill area). Due: October 27, 2025
- Violation Score: 3
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation: In operator's absence, no staff on duty has Foodsafe level 1 or equivalent
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff has Foodsafe level 1 certification in the operator's absence.
- Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
- Violation Score: 1
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Prep cooler inserts over stocked, food at the top measured to be around 10C
- 2) In house made mayo Spicy Mayo Sauce kept in room temperature
- 3) Raw fish in a Styrofoam box inside the walk in cooler
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Do not overstock inserts. Operator relocated half the food at the time of inspection
- 2) In house made mayo sauces needs to be refrigerated
- 3) Raw fish in walk in cooler needs to be kept in walk in cooler without the Styrofoam box as it is not temperature permeable.
- Violation Score: 15
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): High temperature dishwasher had a final rinse of 0 ppm chlorine on dish surface
- Corrective Action(s): Perform alternative dishware washing. Do not use re-usable dishware and utensils until a EHO has performed a follow up inspection.
- Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1) Rice scoop kept in 19C warm water bath
- 2) Eggs kept above RTE products in cooler
- Corrective Action(s): 1) Rice scoops needs to be kept in ice water bath or dry conditions
- 2) Eggs and raw protein needs to be kept on the bottom shelf
- Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Dishwasher had a final rinse of 0 ppm chlorine
- Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace dishwasher so that it is able to produce at least 50 ppm chlorine on dish surface
- Violation Score: 9
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
- Observation: In the operator's absence no staff on duty able to provide Foodsafe level 1 certification
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one person is able to provide Foodsafe level 1 certification in the absence of the operator
- Violation Score: 1
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1.Low temperature dishwasher measured 0ppm chlorine after final rinse, staff did not seem to be aware the nearly empty bucket of bleach chlorine solution.
- 2. Spray bottle of bleach sanitizer solution measured >200ppm
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Swap out the nearly empty bucket with a new bucket of bleach chlorine solution; re wash all previously washed dishes to ensure they are properly sanitized; purchase test strips to measure concentration frequently
- 2. Prepare a spray bottle of bleach solution using the correct dilution ratios (1/2 tsp to 1L of water for 100ppm chlorine)
- Violation Score:
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing station in the kitchen did not have paper towels in dispenser
- Corrective Action(s): Restock dispenser with new paper towels
- Violation Score:
- 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
- Observation: Kitchen staff observed to be washing gloves and not washing hands between switching gloves
- Date to be corrected by: Immediately
- Corrective Action(s): Do not wash gloves and dispose of used gloves after every use, wash hands thoroughly between switching gloves
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Opened box of radishes found stored underneath raw seafood in the walk in cooler
- Date to be corrected by: Immediately
- Corrective Action(s): Remove box of radishes and place above raw seafood or separately on another rack away from meat products
- Violation Score:
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1.Accumulation of food debris found under the ice machine
- 2. Oil and grease build up found underneath and behind the stove and fryers
- Date to be corrected by: 2 days
- Corrective Action(s): 1 and 2. Perform a deep clean of the premises to remove all the build-up of food debris, oil, and grease, underneath the ice machine and the stove and fryers
- Violation Score:
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: Spray bottle of bleach solution is not labelled
- Date to be corrected by: Immediately
- Corrective Action(s): Label the bottle to recognize the contents in the bottle
- Violation Score:
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found numerous food items (tempura, and chicken) sitting at room temperature cooling for 2 hours, temperatures were 19 C to 24 C.
- Corrective Action(s): Must cool foods to room temperature in 2 hours then place in cooler to cool to 4 C in 4 hours.
- Move all food to cooler immediately that has been cooling for 2 hrs or less. Any foods cooling for longer than 2 hours must be discarded.
- CORRECT: immediately
- Violation Score: 25
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Found bean sprouts sitting in a bag in a container at room temperature
- 2. Found prawns sitting double stacked on ice at room temperature
- 3. Found pre cooked chicken, prawn and vegetable tempera sitting on counter waiting to be re-cooked.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Must keep bean sprouts on ice or in the cooler at all times.
- 2. When using ice to keep food cool, food must be kept directly on ice (do not double stack) or submerged in ice.
- 3. Keep all foods in the cooler until ready to cook or re-cook, do not leave at room temperature.
- CORRECT: today
- Violation Score: 15
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Found spray bottle to have >200 ppm chlorine.
- 2. Ice machine a small build up of algea in the upper compartment.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Dilute spray bottle to 100 - 200ppm chlorine. 1/2 tsp bleach per litre water.
- Use test strips to confirm concentration.
- 2. Clean and sanitize the ice machine to removal all algea and mold.
- CORRECT: today
- Violation Score: 5
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Some cleaning has been done, however, still find build up on shelves, legs and underneath shelving in the middle, as well as the floor in the walk in cooler
- Corrective Action(s): Continue to do a deep clean of all hard to reach areas, especially in the walk in cooler and around the shelving unit in the middle of the kitchen
- CORRECT: 1 week.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found container of chicken sitting out on counter to be 9 C
- Corrective Action(s): Must keep potentially hazardous foods below 4 C at all times. Pull out what is need then place container back into the cooler
- CORRECT: immediately
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: Ice machine has mold growing inside.
- Corrective Action(s): Stop using ice until ice machine is properly washed and sanitized to remove mold from inside the top portion of the machine.
- CORRECT: today
- Violation Score: 15
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink in the back of the kitchen did not have paper towel
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks have liquid soap, paper towel, hot and cold water at all times.
- CORRECT: immediately
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1. Found rice container to be open water from hand sink and drying cutting boards was pooling on the top.
- 2. Found items put away with out covers, lids or plastic wrap.
- 3. Found food items sitting on the floor in the walk in cooler.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. a. Keep rice container closed when not using.
- b. Install a splash guard beside the sink to prevent splashing.
- c. dry cutting boards on proper drying racks.
- 2. Ensure all food is covered when not in use.
- 3. Ensure all food is store 6" off the floor including in the walk in cooler.
- CORRECT: today
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Found heavy build up of food and debris under, behind, and in between all equipment, and on shelves, including old rat droppings beside walk in cooler.
- Corrective Action(s): A deep cleaning is required throughout the entire premises on the floors, under all equipment, between all equipment, on all shelves, and cooler/freezer door handles.
- CORRECT: 1 week
- Violation Score: 15
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found multiple items (prawn tempura, and chicken) being cooled in large quantities multiple layers deep.
- Corrective Action(s): Must cool food quickly in small portions and one layer deep. Once cooled can then store in larger volumes and depths.
- CORRECT: immediately
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found spray bottle in the front to have > 200 ppm chlorine.
- Corrective Action(s): Must ensure bottles have 100 to 200 ppm chlorine (1/2 tsp bleach to 1 litre water)
- Violation Score: 5
- 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Watched staff handle personal phone with dirty gloves then return to food handling.
- Corrective Action(s): Remind all staff of proper hand washing, (i.e. remove gloves when soiled or touch personal items or garbage, wash hands and put new gloves on before returning to food handling).
- CORRECT: today
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1. Found food items thawing, and being prepared on the floor.
- 2. Found food items being store under bug zapper, fly and insect parts found on food containers beside cooler unit.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. All food must be handled in a safe and sanitary manner off of the floor. All food prep (i.e. seasoning the meat) should be done on the food prep counters and thawing done in the cooler or sink.
- 2. Remove bug zapper from kitchen immediately, may use blue lights with glue boards instead...
- CORRECT: today
- CORRECT: today
- Violation Score: 9
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found box of crab thawing on the floor in the back and a fish in the sink with out running water
- Corrective Action(s): Must thaw frozen food in the cooler, or under running water. Put frozen items in the cooler well in advance of needing to use them, or place in sink under running water if need item quickly.
- Correct: today
- Violation Score: 3
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Cleaning of ventilation filters over cooking line is still required
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to wash filters to remove all grease build up.
- CORRECT: 1 week
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found multiple items out at room temperature for more than 2 hours (par cooked shrimp tempura, rolls, crab meat).
- Corrective Action(s): Must ensure all potentially hazardous food is kept below 4 C, or discarded after 2 hours.
- CORRECT: immediately
- Violation Score: 25
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Dishwasher had a final rinse of 0 ppm chlorine, sanitizer and detergent bottles were empty or close to it.
- 2. Sanitizer concentration is not being recorded (test strips are on site).
- 3. Spray bottle had >200ppm chlorine.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Replace sanitizer bottle and ensure a minimum of 50 ppm chlorine is found in the final rinse. (corrected to 100 ppm chlorine).
- 2. Ensure chemical bottles are refilled or changed as soon as they are empty.
- 3. Must check sanitizer level in final rinse daily and record findings for reference.
- 4. Ensure spray bottles have 100 - 200 ppm chlorine (1/2 tsp bleach to 1 litre water).
- CORRECT: immediately
- Violation Score: 25
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sinks in the front sushi area and back kitchen area were covered over and blocked from use.
- Corrective Action(s): Hand sinks must remain in use and easily accessible at all times to allow staff to wash hands to prevent contamination of food.
- CORRECT: Immediately
- Violation Score: 25
- 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed staff putting on gloves without washing hands, did not observe any staff washing during inspection.
- Corrective Action(s): Must remind all staff of proper hand washing techniques, i.e. must use soap and water, and paper towel. Must remind staff to wash hands any time going to handle food, put on gloves or when contaminated.
- CORRECT: today
- Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Found food debris accumulating on shelves and floor under equipment. Floor inside the walk in freezer has a large build up of food as well. Ventilation hood over the cooking area has grease built up in the filters.
- Corrective Action(s): A thorough cleaning of the facility is required including but not limited to the following: floors throughout premises including under and inside equipment, on shelving and inside the ventilation hood.
- CORRECT: 1 week.
- Violation Score: 3
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: 1. Found a bottle of raid on the counter in the kitchen.
- 2. Found a bottle of listerine in the kitchen on the blocked hand wash station
- 3. None of the spray bottles in the premises are labelled with contents (i.e. water, sanitizer, etc.)
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not use or store pesticides on site as they can contaminate food. Remove from premises.
- 2. Staff are not to use mouth wash in the kitchen. Remove from kitchen and store in staff washroom, or with staff belongings. Use only in washroom.
- 3. Label all generic spray bottles with contents to prevent mixing chemicals and contamination of food.
- CORRECT: immediately
- Violation Score: 3
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Mildew noted inside ice machine.
- Corrective Action(s): Have ice machine cleaned and sanitized inside
- CORRECT: 1 week
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front hand sink was covered with a cutting board and containers of food, no paper towel present
- Corrective Action(s): Remove hand sink immediately, and replace paper towel. Hand sink must be easily accessible at all times during operation.
- CORRECT: Immediately
- Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found large container of vegetables being rinsed in the sink beside the dishwasher (dirty side).
- Corrective Action(s): Use the large sink by the hand sink for food preparation (i.e. thawing, and rinsing of food). Sink by the dishwasher is for dirty dishes.
- CORRECT: immediately
- Violation Score: 3
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towels at hand sink
- Corrective Action(s):
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: UV light partially working, one bulb out. Operator is to replace the bulb starter
- Corrected by Dec 1/20
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score:
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In service utensils stored in a water bath at room temperature.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score:
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation: Paper towel dispenser empty (staff hand sink)
- Date to be corrected by: Sept 4 2020
- Corrective Action(s):
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: UV fly trap unplugged. Operator plugged the trap and this revealed that one bulb is burnt out. Please replace the bulb
- Date to be corrected by: Sept 4 2020
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score:
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: Label the sanitizer bottle
- Date to be corrected by: Sept 4 2020
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score:
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]