Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
SSZO-CFMSK2
PREMISES NAME
Isami Sushi
Tel: (604) 434-1212
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
6 - 4603 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M4
INSPECTION DATE
June 22, 2022
TIME SPENT
0.75 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
4 Months
INSPECTION TYPE
Follow-Up
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 11
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A small amount of potentially hazardous foods is noted at room temperature. Operator indicated foods are discarded or used as staff's lunch after rush. Lunch is served from 11:30am-2pm (2.5 hours).
Corrective Action(s): Potentially hazardous foods can only be stored at room temperature for 2 hours. Set a timer at 1:30pm and do not serve to customers after that.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Boxes of tempura batter mix are still storing on ground.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food proudcts are stored at least 6 inches above ground.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: While general sanitation appears better, some areas still require attention.
Corrective Action(s): Clean:
-->inside of ice machine
-->oven (oven door; side of oven)
-->floor under prep cooler
Violation Score: 3

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable)
Code 302 noted on Routine inspection # SSZO-CFEQVH of Jun-15-2022
Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: No sanitizer is made at the back kitchen. Staff indicated sanitizer has not been made today yet (time of visit at 12:15pm at rush hour).
Correction: Sanitizer must be available at all times during operating hours.

Code 401 noted on Routine inspection # SSZO-CFEQVH of Jun-15-2022
Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: 1. Hansink in staff washroom is obstructed with a bucket in basin.
2. No handsink is noted in back kitchen. Lone staff is rinsing hands at 2-compartment sink, with no liquid handsoap and paper towel present.
3. At the sushi bar area, staff indicated both sinks are handwashing stations. However, a bowl is noted in each of the basin.
Correction: All handwashing stations must be clear of items, and must be accessible at all times. Hot and cold running water, liquid handsoap and paper towel must be present at all handwashing stations.

Code 402 noted on Routine inspection # SSZO-CFEQVH of Jun-15-2022
Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
Observation: Lone staff at back kitchen is in charge of making tempura, preparing and cooking raw proteins and much more. No proper handwashing has been observed. Only observed staff rinsing hands after dipping vegetables in tempura batter.
Correction: Staff must wash hands properly - with hot and cold running water, liquid handsoap and paper towel after EACH contamination.
Comments

The following items have been observed:
-->Bleach sanitizer in buckets are noted in facility.
-->At least 100ppm chlorine is noted in one bucket.
-->Handsink in staff washroom is clear of items and accessible.
-->Prep sink in kitchen is equipped with liquid handsoap and paper towel in dispenser.
-->Operator is in talks with technician on installing an additional handsink in kitchen, near prep sinks.
-->Staff has been educated on proper handwashing and the need for proper handwashing.
-->Technician is on-site and will install plastic tubing on the missing lights in kitchen.
-->Most foods are observed storing above ground.
-->General sanitation appears better.
-->Cardboard has been removed from kitchen.

Note:
Please have the additional handsink installed sooner than later. Also, please notify me when it is installed.