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Sushi Yama

110 - 7491 Vedder Rd, Chilliwack · Restaurant

26 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot water tap was turned off during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator turned on the hot water valve, hot water was available, please repair the tap permanantly
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bamboo sushi wrapper was observed to have accumulation of black grime
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded the bamboo sushi wrapper
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: repeat violation
      • Rodent droppings observed behind the chest freezer and underneath the storage shelves
      • Corrective Action(s): Please clean up all the rodents droppings and call for pest control service in a monthly basis (date to be corrected by: Novmeber 4, 2025)
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The following was observed to have accumulation of food debris, grease and grime:
      • - All prep table
      • - inside the coolers
      • - dishwasher
      • - beside the two compartment sink
      • - sushi maker
      • Storage area and prep area observed very disorganized
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean and organize the entire facility, remove all clutters, and remove all unused items (date to be corrected by: November 4, 2025)
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Repeat Violation
      • - Hot water tap was not in good working order, operator turned off the valve
      • Corrective Action(s): Please repair the hot water tap permanantly (date to be corrected by: November 3, 2025)
      • Violation Score: 15
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed food not protected from contamination; box of avocados stored on ground.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that food is protected from contamination - store food off the ground at least 15cm or 6inches. Box moved during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Observed premises not maintained in a sanitary condition: rodent droppings observed on floors - under shelving units, around and in between equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that food premises is maintained in a sanitary condition - clean and disinfect floors.
      • Correct by: April 10th, 2025
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Observed equipment not in good working order - hand washing sink hot water tap not working properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that equipment is in proper working order - fix hand washing sink.
      • Correct by: April 17th, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chicken tampura was observed stored at room temperature
      • Corrective Action(s): Hot potentially harzardous food can be only stored from 60C to 20C for less than 2 hours, after that it must be returned to the cooler, if more than 2 hours within the 60-20C temperature zone, food must be discarded.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Handsink was observed clogged by food debris
      • Corrective Action(s): Please do not dump any food in the basin, hand sink can only be used for hand washing
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Large amount of rodent droppings were observed
      • Corrective Action(s): Please contact pest control professional to implete a effective pest control program, please remove all the rodent droppings in a safely manner. (Date to be corrected by: October 15, 2024)
      • - Action will be taken if this violation occurs again
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Facility observed to be very greasy (stoves, deep fryers, floor), black grime and food debris were observed on the outside of the garbage containers and hard to reach corners
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean and organize the facility (Date to be corrected by: October 15, 2024)
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cleaning of surfaces required in kitchen including but not limited to walls, backsplash behind 2-compartment sink, outside hot holding unit, outside of sushi rice roller, underneath 2 compartment sink, dishwashing trays, floors around equipment/tables, silicone behind 2-compartment sink and fryers. To be corrected by May 13, 2024.
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Bag of onion observed stored in a uncovered bin directly on the ground.
      • 2. Raw meats observed defrosting in the cooler on top of container of kimchi.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please store food in pest proof containers or 6inches above the ground.
      • 2. Please do not store raw meats on top of ready to eat foods.
      • To be corrected by: Today.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Ventilation hood observed to be greasy.
      • 2. Back storage area observed to be cluttered.
      • 3. Back storage area observed to have food debris and grime on the floor underneath shelves.
      • 4. High touch surfaces observed to be covered in grime, areas include but not limited to:
      • >>>handles of prep coolers and stand up coolers
      • >>>surface of chest freezer
      • >>>handwashing station by the entrance of the kitchen
      • >>>paper towel dispenser
      • >>>food prep surfaces
      • >>>lids of food container bins
      • 5. Other areas that need to be cleaned up include but not limited to:
      • >>>on top of the dishwasher
      • >>>shelving of pots and pans
      • >>>shelving racks are sticky with grime
      • >>>behind chest freezer
      • >>>behind and under equipment/tables/frier/stove
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the kitchen. Please clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces. To be corrected by: Aug 28, 2023
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator's FOODSAFE certificate expired in 2018.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please retake the FOODSAFE course. To be completed by: Sept 24, 2023
      • Please email EHO copy of FOODSAFE certificate once complete.
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw meats stored in close proximity of ready to eat foods and vegetables.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store raw meats away from ready to eat foods and vegetables. If sharing the same storage area, ensure raw meats are stored on the bottom shelves to avoid contamination of ready to eat foods.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of chopped vegetables and shrimp left at room temperature after lunch rush.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all perishable foods in cooler at 4°C or less if not in use.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station was clogged with food debris leading to back up of water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Unclog the hand washing staiton. Do not discard food into the hand washing station to avoid back up. Hand washing station must be clear at all times to allow proper hand washing to be done.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of food debris and grease observed in the following areas:
      • - Underneath and between kitchen equipment
      • - Inside stand-up cooler
      • - High touch surfaces (all handles and knobs)
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all areas. Ensure this is done regularly to prevent build up of food debris and grease. Correct by: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In-use rice scoop was improperly stored in a container room temperature water.
      • Corrective Action(s): All in-use utensils must either be cleaned and sanitized after each use or stored using one of the following methods:
      • 1. Dry, in a clean empty container.
      • 2. In a container of ice water. Ice is refilled regularly.
      • 3. In a container of hot water ≥ 60°C.
      • Using the above methods, in-use utensils must be cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed pans being washed without a sanitize step.
      • Corrective Action(s): Directed operator to follow proper dishwashing procedures: Wash with detergent, rinse with water, and sanitize with bleach sanitizer.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cold water at the hand washing station was turned off.
      • Corrective Action(s): Turn cold water on. Ensure hand washing station is always equipped with hot and cold running water.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Accumulation of food debris observed in the following areas:
      • - Behind, underneath, and between appliances
      • - High touch surfaces such as handles and faucet knobs
      • - Interior and exterior of coolers and freezers
      • - Exterior of bulk food bins
      • - Underneath dry storage shelving
      • - Floors by the back door
      • Corrective Action(s): Fully clean all areas of the kitchen. Ensure cleaning is done regularly.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Bleach sanitizer spray bottle was not labelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all bleach sanitizer spray bottles are labelled appropriately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Potentially hazardous foods (raw meats, cream cheese, etc.) in prep cooler measured 6°C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move these foods to another cooler capable of maintaining <= 4°C.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bulk food scoop was stored in a manner where the handle was buried in food.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store scoop with handle pointing out of the food or in its own container. Ensure scoops are cleaned and sanitized regularly.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station was completely full of equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all equipment from hand washing station. Hand washing station must be kept clear of obstructions at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Raw meat was stored above vegetables in the two door stand-up cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move raw meat to bottom most compartment to avoid potential contamination of vegetables and other ready to eat foods.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen smoked salmon was thawing at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move smoked salmon to cooler for thawing. Thawing must be done in cooler at 4°C or under cold running water.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris observed in the following areas:
      • - Underneath and behind dry storage shelving
      • - Inside stand-up freezer
      • - Floors underneath all kitchen equipment
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all noted areas. Ensure cleaning is done regularly to avoid accumulation of food debris.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler was maintaining 8°C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair this cooler so it is able to maintain <= 4°C. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods (meat, dairy, chopped vegetables) in this cooler until it is able to maintain <= 4°C.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bottle of bleach was stored nearby food items.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store bleach away from food.
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Frozen tuna in a freezer stored with no covers; the orginal bag that came with the tuna ripped. Explained to operator that all foods must be properly covered. If the original bags are ripped, must provide an alternative container/bag to store foods safely.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to provide a bag to store all foods in safely.
      • Date to be corrected by: 2020 Feb 6th
      • Violation Score: 3
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  18. Follow-Up Inspection

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  20. Follow-Up Inspection

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  21. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher not reaching 71C at plate surface and dishwasher is being used to santize dishes.
      • Corrective Action(s): In the interim, you may only use single-service dishes (cups, plates, chopsticks, etc.) for customers. Do not use dishwasher until follow up inspection confirms dishwasher is capable of reaching 71C at plate surface during rinse cycle.
      • All kitchen dishes are to be manually washed and sanitized.
      • 1. 1st compartment of sink - Wash with soap and water. Then rinse with water
      • 2. Fill 2nd compartment of sink with bleach (100ppm Cl) and water
      • 3. Soak for 2 minutes
      • 4. Air dry
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Soap dispenser was jammed at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure soap dispenser is in good working order at all times. Soap dispenser was repaired at time of inspection
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed staff washing hands solely with water, no soap. Paper towel was not used to dry hands
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure hands are washed with soap and water. Then use paper towel to dry hands.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleanliness is not satisfactory. Please address the following:
      • Corrective Action(s): - floors in hard to reach areas
      • - tops and outside of bulk bins
      • - walls
      • - inside and outside of coolers/freezers as well as at gaskets
      • - back stoarge area and mop area
      • - remove any items not necessary to business
      • - storage shelves - wipe them down and organize
      • - hand washing sink area
      • Be sure to use a degreaser to wipe surfaces to remove grease residue. Be sure to rinse clean with water and then sanitizer with bleach.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher not reaching 71C at plate surface
      • Corrective Action(s): Service unit to ensure it can reach 71C at plate surface. Do not use until follow-up inspection confirms unit is in good working order
      • Violation Score: 3
  22. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  23. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door was open at time of inspection and a roll of screen material was tied to opening
      • Corrective Action(s): Back door must remain closed unless you have a tight fitting screen door that does not permit the entry of pests. Back door closed at time of inspection
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleanliness requires improvement at the following areas
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Coolers - inside & out
      • 2. Floors
      • 3. Hand washing sink
      • 4. Underneath equipment
      • 5. storage areas - ensure all items are 6" off the floor and no aluminum foil on shelves
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Observed a carpet mat at sushi bar
      • Corrective Action(s): Carpet is not a permitted material in kitchen. remove kitchen mat. You may use a rubber mat instead
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Walls by hand washing sink and sushi bar are deteriorating
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and install a hard surface similar to white speckled board already beside hand sink.
      • This is to be installed under the sushi cooler and beside the hand sink
      • Violation Score: 1
  24. Follow-Up Inspection

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  25. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Hand washing sink and wall around sink is in need of a deep cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize hand washing sink and wall
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Hand washing sink tap and 2 compartment sink tap are both leaking
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair taps to ensure they are not leaking
      • Violation Score: 3
  26. Routine Inspection

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