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Sushi Well

538 6th St, New Westminster · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Sushi Well has been inspected 10 times by Fraser Health Authority since August 13, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 28, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Pests.

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 August 25, 2026. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2026. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 20, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on January 27, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on July 11, 2025. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

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.

10 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Probed potentially hazardous foods stored in the single-door prep cooler: cooked pork: 6.3C, raw seasoned salmon fillet: 6.6C
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator moved all potentially hazardous foods stored in this cooler to another working cooler with ambient temperature of 3C.
      • > Do not store PHFs in this cooler until it is serviced and able to maintain 4C or colder at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice machine in the server line has mildew on the interior surface.
      • Corrective Action(s): Empty the inside of the ice machine before cleaning and sanitizing with a bleach solution.
      • Date to be corrected by: August 28, 2026
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Single-door prep cooler across from the flat top griddle has an ambient temperature of 6.6C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service this cooler so that it can maintain 4C or colder at all times.
      • Date to be corrected by: August 28, 2026
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Dishes and equipment have NOT been adequately sanitized through manual warewashing.
      • 2) Food contact surface sanitizer measured >200ppm chlorine.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) All dishes MUST be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Staff are directed to switch to single use dishes to minimize the amount of warewashing.
      • Reviewed manual warewashing procedure: Wash, Rinse, SANITIZE in 50-100ppm bleach solution, then air dry
      • 2) Diluted sanitizer to 200ppm chlorine. Use the chlorine test strips that are on site to check the concentration each day.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
      • 1) Storage room by the back door - under the shelving rack and in front of the ducting system
      • 2) Under the dishwashing line
      • 3) Under the prep table on the dry storage shelf (blue bins)
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, clean and sanitize these areas. Continue to monitor for activity
      • Date to be corrected by: February 23, 2026
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gaps observed around the wires and piping coming down from the ceiling above the dishwashing line.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal the gaps around the wires and piping.
      • Send photos of this to EHO when complete.
      • Date to be corrected by: February 27, 2026
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Operator informed at the start of inspection that the high temperature dishwasher is not working. A replacement has already been ordered and is expected to arrive on Monday Feb 23.
      • Corrective Action(s): CORRECTION ORDER ISSUED.
      • Dishwasher MUST be fully replaced and operational before opening time on Monday. A Closure Order will be issued if the new dishwasher is not installed and able to reach a minimum final rinse temperature of 71C by 11:30AM.
      • Date to be corrected by: February 23, 2026
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Potentially hazardous foods stored overnight in the white stand up fridge probed to be 6.5C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff moved all potentially hazardous foods to another working cooler.
      • > Imitation crab
      • > Cut produce (cucumbers)
      • All whole produce may stay in this cooler until service.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer for the back of the house measured >200ppm chlorine. This is a REPEAT VIOLATION from the previous inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff diluted the solution to 200ppm. Use test strips to verify the solution at the start of each day.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning is required for the vent hood filters. Staff are currently cleaning and sanitizing once a month.
      • Minor amount of black mildew noted in the crevices of the ice machine interior.
      • Corrective Action(s): The cook line is heavily used at this facility. Vent hood filters must be removed for cleaning at least once every 2 weeks.
      • Empty the ice machine for cleaning and remove black mildew.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 15, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: White standup fridge has air temperature of 6.7C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service this cooler so that it can maintain 4C or colder at all times.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 15, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Vent hood filters are heavily soiled in grease.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove vent hood filters for cleaning and sanitizing at least once a week.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week - February 3, 2025
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach solution in a spray bottle measured >200ppm chlorine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Dilute the solution to 100-200ppm chlorine. Use chemical test strips to verify the concentration each time it is made.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice paddles in the front server station were stored in room temperature water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Rice paddles must be stored on ice or dry to protect food from contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning is required in the following areas:
      • > Back storage room - moisture accumulation on the floor around the mop sink
      • > Stainless steel backsplash behind the cook line
      • > General debris under the dishwashing area and coolers/freezers
      • > Around the ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the premises as per your sanitation plan.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week - February 3, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Towels used for cleaning food contact surfaces were not dispensed inside bleach sanitizing containers.
      • Corrective Action(s): This may cross contaminate food contact surfaces because bacteria may grow on dirty used towels. Dispense all towels used for cleaning food contact surfaces into 100-200 ppm bleach sanitizer solution so that any food borne bacteria can be destroyed and does not cause cross contamination.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There is no running hot water at the hand washing station across from the 2 compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use this sink for hand washing, instead use the 2 compartment sink for handwashing since there is a paper towel dispenser and soap already available at the 2 compartment sink. Fix the hot water for the mentioned hand washing station.
      • Correction Date: 2 weeks.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The back door was left open at time of inspection and mesh screen door is broken with easy access points for pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): This is an easy access point for pests to get inside and may lead to food contamination and/or an infestation. Keep the back door closed, or install a new mesh screen door if you will continue to keep the back door open.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) There is a build up of grease on the vent hood and under the deep frier.
      • 2) Cooler and freezer handles were greasy.
      • Corrective Action(s): This is unsanitary and should be cleaned regularly as part of your approved sanitation plan. Clean the mentioned areas, and ensure to clean them frequently to avoid build up.
      • 2) Clean the handles of all coolers and freezer and ensure that staff are washing hands between tasks so that the mentioned equipment stays in a sanitary condition, and also to prevent cross contamination when handling food.
      • Correction Date: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3

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