Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
SMAW-BAN83F
PREMISES NAME
Sushi California (Surrey)
Tel: (604) 839-5998
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
10320 152A St
Surrey, BC V3R 7P6
INSPECTION DATE
March 25, 2019
TIME SPENT
2.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Jun Won Lee
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
6 Months
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 93
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Batter stored at room temperature, 21*C. keep batter in fridge or on ice.
2) Chopped salmon for sushi left at room temp, 20*C. Discarded.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 15

206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Barbecued salmon skin kept at room temp in front of grill. Discarded.
2) Several items kept above deep fryer for hot-holding- ambient temp is approximately 40*C. Chicken breast is 42*C. Cooked prawns 38*C. All discarded. Do NOT keep any foods above the deep fryer as thsi is a very dangerous temperature.
3) Tupperware-type containersof beef kept on counter behind sushi bar; 23*C. discarded.
4) Asparagus and prawn tempura kept at room temp behind sushi bar- 22*C. Discarded.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 15

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Sushi bar cutting boards and wiping cloths are very dirty - no chlorine on cloths. Change cloths when they are dirty and use bleach - only about 15 mL bleach per gallon of water.
2) Sushi rice large bowl observed stored in "clean" area with sushi rice still stuck to it. Wash and sanitize after every use.

Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 15

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach water in use is far too strong - bleach strips "bleached out" Use only 5 mL per liter or 15 mL per gallon of water. This will encourage people to use it.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Several "finger dipping" containers of water observed at sushi bar. Use running water instead. no finger dipping in stagnant water is allowed.
2) Employee observed washign hands with gloves on. Gloves are single-use and can't be washed. If hands need washing then remove gloves, discard them, wash hands and put new gloves on. Employee directed to do this.
3) Another employee observed eating, then using dry paper towel to wipe hands, then return to work. Always wash hands after any possible contamination. Employee directed to wash hands.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 25

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Mouse droppings observed in several corners. Clean mouse droppings up so activity can be monitored. Continue to employ pest control and see also # 306.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Premise requires a good cleaning under and behind most equipment. Food debris on floors is food for pests. Premise must be kept very clean to eliminate infestation.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 9

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: 1) Plasltic cracked plates bsing used to sear fish- cracked plates can't be used for food. Use ceramic or metal dishes to sear fish.
2) Badly broken rice cooker (broken and duct taped lid) used for sushi rice. Replace.
3) Unfinished small wood table in kitchen is extremely dirty, covered in grease and mouse droppings. Clean and refinish entire table or discard.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 3

310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Oil containers/jugs are being re-used for sauces, etc. These containers are single use, impossible to clean. Remove all used plastic oil containers from facility.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 3

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable): No corrections entered
Comments

Dishwasher reached 73.5 *C. Good.
Hand sinks were stocked and working. Re-inspection in approximately 1 week.