Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Mega Sushi Restaurant
Tel: (778) 355-1012
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
12 - 2662 Austin Ave
Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B6
INSPECTION DATE
April 28, 2025
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Sang Joon Moon
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
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 6
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
Accumulated grease on exhaust filters, and on the wall (especially behind & below the prep table) beside the deep fryer. This will attract and breed pests (rodents, cockroackes, or flies).
Corrective Action(s):
Wash the exhaust filters and wall beside the deep fryer to remove the grease, with hot soapy water/degreaser and a scrub brush. Wash the filters every week, and wash the wall every night.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 3

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation:
Materials covering lower shelves, in the kitchen, are not durable or cleanable. This will allow accumulation of food and debris, which will attract pests.
Corrective Action(s):
Cover the shelves with materials that are food grade, durable, sealed, and cleanable. Suggested purchasing large, metal baking sheet to put on the shelves and then place items on the baking sheet. The baking sheet can be removed and cleaned in the dishwasher.
**Correction date: May 5/25**
Violation Score: 3

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

A routine inspection was completed:
- Upright coolers 4C; u/c coolers 4C; assembly coolers 4C; sushi bar coolers 2C; upright freezer -18C; chests freezers -21C or colder; hot holding units above 60C; and thermometers present.
- High temperature dishwasher had a rinse cycle temperature of 72.1C at the plate's surface, as per max/min thermometer.
- Hand sinks stocked with liquid soap, paper towels and running hot and cold water.
- Bleach sanitizer in spray bottles and cloth buckets had [Cl2] of 200ppm.
- All foods stored in food grade containers; covered; labelled; date coded; foods stored in groups with raw proteins separate or below RTE foods; and foods stored 6" off the floor on shelves and racks.
- No expired foods in use or for sale. FIFO rules being followed.
- Valid, FoodSafe certified staff present (owner and hot food chef present who possess the certificate).
- General sanitation level is good, but a few mentioned areas need more attention. General sanitation level has been maintained.
- Exhaust canopy and filters have some accumulation of grease, especially above the deep fryer. Next professional cleaning due in July 2025, as per service sticker.
- No signs of pests.
- Valid health food permit posted, but decal expired. Yearly health permit fees of $150 requires to be paid, the invoice was mailed out early April 2025.
- New door gaskets on cooler doors have been installed. Good job.

ACTION:
Clean the exhaust filters as they have accumulated grease on them. Ensure this is being done once a week to prevent grease from building up.
Clean the wall beside, behind and below the table, beside the deep fryer, as there is accumulated grease on them. Cleaning of these walls shall be done very night to prevent grease building up.
Pay the yearly health permit fees of $150, to obtain a new health permit decal. You can pay online, via telephone, or provide a cheque to your EHO (made out to "Fraser Health").