Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
236294
PREMISES NAME
Sushi California
Tel: (604) 931-8284
Fax: (604) 931-8240
PREMISES ADDRESS
A - 501 North Rd
Coquitlam, BC V3J 1N7
INSPECTION DATE
April 15, 2019
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Young M Chung
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
October 15, 2019
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 = 0
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A pot of tonkotou sauce was being regeated inside the hot holding unit. the temperaure of tonkotou sauce is 24.9C at time of inspection. Operator said tonkotsu sauce was made 2.5 hours ago.
Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
Corrective Action: Ensure the tonkotsu sauce is reheated to a temperature of 74C before placing tonkotou sauce in a hot holding unit
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302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Several spray bottles containing bleach solution were found to have a concentration of chlorine that is greater than 200ppm or less than 100ppm
Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
Corrective Action: Ensure the concentration of chlorine in the bleach solution is between 100-200ppm. Use chlorine test strips to verify the concentration of the bleach solution.
2) Several wiping cloths are found lying on the counter at the sushi prep station.
Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
Corrective Action: Store all wiping cloths, when not in use, in a container containing bleach solution.
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401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Soap is not present at the handsink by the sushi prep station.
Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
Corrective Action: Ensure liquid soap is present at the handsink at the sushi prep station at the time of inspection.
2) Bowls were placed inside the handsink at the sushi prep station at the time of inspection
Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
Corrective Action: Do not place any objects inside the handsink. This practice discourage frequent handwashing practices
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402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
Observation: Several employees were observed washing their hands with gloves on
Date to be corrected by: Immediately
Corrective Action: Remove gloves prior to washing hands and changing gloves
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Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1) A container of uncooked rice was found uncovered in the dry storage room. The container was cracked
Date to be corrected by: Today
Corrective Action: Transfer the uncooked rice to another food grade container that is free from cracks.
2) A container containing butter was found to contain black specks. Operator did not know what these black specks were.
Date to be corrected by: Today
Corrective Action: Use a tight fitting lid to protect food from contamination. The container containing butter was voluntarily discarded
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308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: 1) Two plastic strainers were found to be chipped
Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
Corrective Action: the plastic strainers were voluntarily discarded
2) The door of the chest freezers located beside the hot water tank and the dry storage room is observed to have holes.
Date to be corrected by: April 22/2019
Corrective Action: Replace the doors of the chest freezers. Ensure the freezers are non porous, smooth, and easy to clean.
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Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable): No corrections entered
Comments

Hot water and paper towels available at hand wash station
Coolers are </=4C
Freezers are between -10C to -18C
Staff on duty are FOODSAFE Level certified
Note: Ensure cardboard on the ground is removed. Cardboard can absorb water, making it a potential breeding ground to attract pests. Ensure all serving utensils are placed with the handles facing upwards in the container.