Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
253074
PREMISES NAME
Takara Sushi
Tel: (604) 439-0026
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
3724 & 3726 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 1G4
INSPECTION DATE
May 31, 2022
TIME SPENT
2.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Tommy Pham
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
6 Months
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
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 18
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Salmon skin (30.6 deg C), cooked chicken (39.2 deg C), cooked shrimp tempura (33.4 deg C) found left at room temperature. Operator stated that he had cooked it 30 minutes prior and it is being cooled at room temperature before being placed into the cooler, following their regular procedures. No time tracking was occuring.
Corrections: If foods are to be cooled at room temperature for brief periods, time tracking using a timer must be doneto ensure that cooked foods are cooled from 60deg C to 20 deg C within 2 hours, as per the food safety plan. Alternatively, rapidly cool cooked foods by submerging it in an ice bath or using an ice wand.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): (1) Sanitizer in bucket measured approximately 10ppm chlorine (2) wiping cloths left on counter when not in use.
Corrections: (1) Sanitizer was remade, concentration measured approximately 100ppm chlorine. Ensure sanitizer is maintained at approximately 100ppm (1/2 tsp, bleach = 1L water) for proper elimination of pathogens.
(2) Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use to prevent pathogen growth.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two plastic measuring jugs found in handsink at entrance to kitchen upon arrival
CORRECTIONS: Do not block handsink with any utensils. Handsinks are to be readily accessible at all times for proper handwashing
*Ensure that handwashing occurs after touching dirty items (i.e. garbage can) before handling food
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: (1) Raw shelled eggs and seafood stored above unwrapped cabbage and other chopped vegetables (2) Minor mold growth noted in ice machine
Correction: (1) Store raw protein and seafood below prepared vegetables to prevent cross-contamination (2) Clean and sanitize ice machine
DATE TO BE CORRECTED BY : 2022/06/03
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 3

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

General Comments:
- Temperatures
Kitchen
- mini cooler = 3.6deg C
- prep cooler -->left = 7deg C , right= 2.6deg C
- hot held sauce = 68.2 deg C
- upright cooler = 1.6deg C
- upright freezers --> large = -21deg C, small = -18.8 deg C
- rice cooker = 71.2 deg C, sushirice pH =4.0
- high temperature dishwasher = 71.9deg C

Sushi Bar
- prep cooler = 1.6deg C
- undercounter cooler = 3.6deg C
- display case = 3.2 deg C
- drink cooler = 0deg C
- miso soup = 79.0deg C

Serving Area
- miso soup = 79deg C
- ice cream freezer = -21.6deg C
- drink cooler = 3.4deg C
- upright freezer = -21.4 deg C

- All handsinks stocked with liquid soap, paper towel + hot and cold water
- General sanitation satisfactory
- No signs of pests noted during infection
- operator is Food Safe certified (expires 2024)

*Cleaned oysters shells were found stored in kitchen drawer
Do not reuse oyster shells for serving food as they cannot be adequately cleaned and sanitized