Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
SSZO-CPJV4D
PREMISES NAME
Takara Sushi
Tel: (604) 439-0026
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
3724 & 3726 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 1G4
INSPECTION DATE
March 2, 2023
TIME SPENT
1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Tommy Pham
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
March 09, 2023
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 25
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Mini cooler (by deep fryer) is measured to be 5.8oC. No temperature log is maintained for this unit.
2. One container of cut vegetables for tempura is at room temperature. No time tracking is observed. Food tempreature is measured to be 10.oC to 11.2oC.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Move foods to another cooler until cooler is maintained at 4oC or less.
2. Only store foods at room temperature when time tracking is implemented. Foods discarded.
Violation Score: 5

206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Containers of cooked tempura are observed at room temperature. Staff indicated tempuras are just made. Food temperatures of foods in four containers are measured to be 19.0oC; 19.9oC; 20.2oC and 27.1oC. No time tracking is implemented.
Corrective Action(s): Potentially hazardous foods must be time tracked at room temperature. Three containers of tempura discarded.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Food products such as oil are stored on ground next to 2-door stand up freezer.
2. One dishwasher crate is placed on mop sink.
3. Some light covers are missing in kitchen
4. Operator is using bowls as scoops for some dry goods, and bowls observed with dry goods all around the bowl surface.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure foods are all stored at least 6 inches above ground.
2. Do not store anything in or on mop sink.
3. Replace missing light covers in kitchen.
4. Use scoops with handles for dry goods, or keep scoops/bowl out.
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Minor cleaning is required in the below mentioned areas.
Corrective Action(s): Clean:
-->ventilation exhaust system (due for professional cleaning last month)
-->Ice machine
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Mini cooler by deep fryer is too warm.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure temperautre of 4oC or less is maintained at all times.
Violation Score: 3

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

Health permit is posted

Kitchen:
2-door stand up cooler: 3.4oC
Undercounter 2-door cooler: 3.9oC
2-door prep cooler: 3.4oC
2-door stand up freezer: -18.4oC
Single door stand up freezer: -21.8oC
Sauce: 63oC

Sushi bar:
Undercounter 2-door cooler: 4.4oC (just after lunch rush)
2-door prep cooler: 2.8oC
Beverage cooler: 2.4oC
Soup 74oC
pH for rice: 4.0

Back:
Single door beverage cooler: 3.8oC
2-door stand up freezer: -17.4oC
Chest freezer: -21.2oC
Soup: 78oC

Temperature log is maintained
Hot and cold running water are available
Liquid handsoap and paper towel are present at all handwashing stations
General sanitation is satisfactory
No signs of pests at time of visit
Dishwasher final rinse reaches 72.6oC on plate as per min-max thermometer
Bleach sanitizer in buckets are noted and at least 100ppm chlorine is noted