Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Isami Sushi
Tel: (604) 434-1212
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
6 - 4603 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M4
INSPECTION DATE
June 15, 2022
TIME SPENT
1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
June 22, 2022
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
No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 55
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Potentially hazardous foods are noted at room temperature at the cooking line, with no time tracking. For example, foods such as cut cabbage, eggs, tofu, cut vegetables for tempura, tofu pieces and green onion for miso soup are all storing at room temperature with no time tracking. Keeping it out for rush hour with no time tracking is not an acceptable method.
Corrective Action(s): Potentially hazardous foods should be kept hot (over 60oC) or cold (under 4oC). Potentially hazardous foods at room temperature must be time tracked.
Violation Score: 5

302 - 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).
Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer must be available at all times during operating hours.
Violation Score: 5

401 - 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.
Corrective Action(s): 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.
Violation Score: 25

402 - 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.
Corrective Action(s): Staff must wash hands properly - with hot and cold running water, liquid handsoap and paper towel after EACH contamination.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Food products are observed storing on ground.
2. In use utensils such as rice scoop observed in stagnant water.
3. Light cover is missing in kitchen (outside staff washroom). No plastic cover is noted for this set of lights.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Food products (even in boxes) should be stored at least 6 inches above ground.
2. Do not store in use utensils in stangnant water. Store in an empty container, or in ice and sanitize every 4 hours.
3. Add light cover or plastic cover for this set of lights.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Thorough cleaning is required for the whole facility.
Corrective Action(s): In particular:
-->ice machine
-->all floor in kitchen
-->bottom compartment of deep fryers
-->floor in staff washroom
-->all area (floor, shelves, etc) in sushi bar
Violation Score: 9

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Cardboard is observed to be used a floor liners or equipment liners.
Corrective Action(s): Remove cardboard. All surfaces must be durable, easily cleaned, and impervious to moisture.
Violation Score: 3

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

Kitchen:
Undercounter 2-door cooler: 4oC
2-door stand up freezer: -8oC
Rice: 67oC
Miso soup: 71oC
pH for sushi rice is noted at less than 4.6

Sushi bar:
2-door stand up cooler: 4oC
Undercounter 2-door cooler: 3.0oC
Sushi display cooler: 3.5oC

Bar:
Undercounter 2-door beverage cooler: 3.9oC
Ice-cream chest freezer: -16oC

Hot and cold running water available
Cloth towels are observed in sanitizer bucket at the front dining area - at least 100ppm chlorine is noted
Dishwasher final rinse reaches 73.4oC on plate, as per min-max thermometer

Note:
No handwashing station is noted at back kitchen, and violation on handwashing has been observed today. Operator is not present to discuss concern. Will discuss at follow-up inspection.