Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
KMLN-BB3T69
PREMISES NAME
Kabuki Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Tel: (604) 465-6663
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
12522 Harris Rd
Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J4
INSPECTION DATE
April 9, 2019
TIME SPENT
1.75 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Il Whan Cho
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
April 11, 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 = 65
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: 1. Found hand sink in the back kitchen area has no hot water, tap is broken.
2. Sink in the sushi area had a blocked liquid soap.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Must have the hot water tap repaired immediately! All hand sinks must have both hot and cold water at all times
2. Must be able to easily access the sink, liquid soap and paper towel
CORRECT Immediately

Violation Score: 25

402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
Observation: 1. Watched staff wash hands with a cloth glove with plastic glove over top.
2. Watched staff enter sushi making area put gloves on to make a roll.
Corrective Action(s): 1.Must wash hands with liquid soap, paper towel, hot and cold water. Must remove gloves to do this then place a new glove one.
Do not use cloth gloves under plastic gloves.
2. MUST wash hands before putting on gloves, especially if returning to a station.
CORRECT: immediately (discard reusable gloves)

Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Found personal clothing items being stored over top of food items in the dry storage area
Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not store outside clothes (i.e. jackets) over top of food items, especially if opened (i.e. dry storage)
Violation Score: 3

210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found sushi fish lying uncovered thawing at room temperature.
Corrective Action(s): Must thaw foods (i.e. fish) in the cooler and ensure to cover over food to prevent contamination.

Violation Score: 1

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Food and grease build up noted in all hard to reach areas including but not limited to: under and behind all equipment and shelving units, on all shelves, inside all coolers, on top of stainless steel table on clean side of dishwasher, filters on ventilation hood over cooking area, floors through out and all door/drawer handles.
Corrective Action(s): A thorough and deep cleaning is required through out the kitchen and sushi area.
CORRECT: Friday April 12, 2019.
Violation Score: 9

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: 1. Found vinyl flooring being used to cover freezers for additional work space.
2. Found styrofoam being used to make additional shelves in the cooler, and other shelves in the cooler were lined with vinyl to help in cleaning.
3. Found repeated use of cardboard, newspaper and tinfoil being used to line shelves, the floor or in between containers as a divider.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not use vinyl covering on freezer as a food contact surface, it is brittle and is chipping and tearing. Use only approved food contact surfaces, if you need more workspace you can cover freezers with stainless steal.
2. Do not use styrofoam to make shelves or use vinyl to line shelves in the cooler as it prevents air flow making the cooler work harder and potentially raising the temperature of the cooler. Remove all vinyl, styrofoam or cardboard liners
3. Do not use cardboard, newspaper or tinfoil to line any shelf, floor, or anywhere in the kitchen. These items are not a food grade material and should not be used to replace cleaning. Remove all cardboard, newspaper, and tinfoil from surfaces.
CORRECT: today
Violation Score: 9

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Found single door prep cooler to be holding food at 6.5 C
Corrective Action(s): All coolers must be able to maintain food at an internal temperature of 4 C or less at all times. Cooler was adjusted to coldest setting still not able to maintain 4 C. Move food to working cooler, and have cooler repaired or replaced.
CORRECT: immediately
Violation Score: 3

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

- Sushi coolers in front were 4 C or colder
- coolers in dry storage were 3 C or colder
- freezers were all -18 C
- Hot holding was 60 C or hotter
- Spray bottles had 100 ppm chlorine
- Dishwasher washer a final rinse of 50 ppm chlorine
- No signs of pest activity noted during inspection, no pest control company is on contract. DO NOT use salt along floor to rid pests.