Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Mika Sushi		Tel: (604) 492-4130
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
1049 Ridgeway Ave
Coquitlam, BC V3J 1S6		INSPECTION DATE
May 3, 2022		TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Sang Koon Han		NEXT INSPECTION DATE
May 04, 2022
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided		ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections, Issue Closure Order
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
No
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: High (≥30) Total Score = 67
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: The dishwasher rinse cycle had a temperature of 35C at the plate's surface, as per max/min thermometer. The dishes are not being sanitized to kill pathogens. There are no alternate methods of manually washing and sanitizing dishes.
Corrective Action(s): Immediately stop using the dishwasher and close the premises. Repair or replace the dishwasher so that the rinse cycle temperature reaches 85C/180F for at least 12 seconds. During the inspection, the owner closed the premises.
**Correction date: Immediately**
Violation Score: 25

303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizing solution in spray bottles, and no sanitizing solution in buckets which cloths are stored in, was found. Surfaces are not being sanitized on a regular basis to kill pathogens. Bleach found on site.
Corrective Action(s): Immediately mix up a sanitizing solution of bleach and water. Use 1Tbsp of bleach in 4L of water, or 1/2 tsp of bleach in 500mL of water (spray bottle). The solution in the cloth buckets shall be changed every 2-4 hours. During the inspection, staff mixed up a sanitizing solution.
Violation Score: 15

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: The handwashing sink in the kitchen area has no running hot water and the liquid soap dispenser is empty. Staff are unable to wash their hands correctely
Corrective Action(s): Immediately fix the handwashing sink so there is running hot and cold water, and liquid soap and paper towel at all times
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: There is food debris and food stains accumulated on many surfaces in the premises. This will attract pests. The areas found were:
- Floor under equipment, racks, prep tables, and shelves.
- Walls behind equipment, prep tables, and shelves.
- Legs of equipment, prep tables, and shelves.
- Undersides of prep tables and sinks.
Corrective Action(s): A detailed cleaning of the whole premises is needed from top to bottom. Wash and scrub the mentioned areas with hot water and soap. Move all equipment, prep tables, and shelves away from the walls the walls and floors can be washed well.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 9

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Cardboard is lining shelves and it has accumulated food and grease on it. Cardbard is not durable, sealed, cleanable, or smooth. Food will absorb into the cardboard and attract pests.
Corrective Action(s): Immediately discard the cardboard lining shelves. Do not use cardboard, or the cardboard must be thrown away every night and new cardboard placed on the shelves.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: 1) The wall around the back prep table, outside the walk-in-cooler, has food debris and holes in it. The wall can not be cleaned properly and will attract pests.
2) Found plastic food containers and lids that are chipped, cracked or melted. The damaged containers and lids will allow pathogens to live in the damaged areas, or pieces of plastic could fall into food.
Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair the wall or install a material (FRP) over the all so that the wall is smooth, sealed, durable and cleanable.
**Correction date: May 10/22**
2) Throw away all cracked, chipped or melted food containers and/or lids. Purchase new ones
**Correction date: May 10/22**
Violation Score:

310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff wearing disposable gloves for multiple jobs. Staff are wiping dirty gloves and/or rinsing gloves under running water, between jobs instead of getting a new pair of gloves. Staff will transfer pathogens with the gloves.
Corrective Action(s): Immediatelyl eduate staff on the proper use of disposable gloves. Gloves shall only be used for one job, then thrown away. Staff shall wash hands and put a new pair of gloves on.
Violation Score: 9

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: The stainless steel wall covering behind the dishwasher has fallen off the wall. Water and food can get inbetween the wall and stainless steel coveringg, encouraging pests to the area.
Corrective Action(s): Attach, secure and seal the stainless steel to the wall.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 1

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

A routine inspection was completed, the following observations were made:
- Coolers below 4C; freeers -24C; and hot holding above 60C.
- High temperature dishwasher had rinse cycle temperature of 35C at the plate's surface as per max/min thermometer.
- General sanitation level is poor. Improvement needed in the mentioned areas.
- No signs of pests.
- All foods stored in food grade containers; covered; foods stored in groups with proteins separate or above RTE foods; and foods stored 6" off the floor on racks and shelves.
- No expired foods in use or for sale.
- Closure order issued due to high temperature dishwasher not working and no alternative method of manual dishwashing.

**Contact our office when all items in the correction order have been addressed. A follow-up inspection will be scheduled.**