Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
LQUN-CLWV77
PREMISES NAME
Mika Sushi
Tel: (604) 492-4130
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
1049 Ridgeway Ave
Coquitlam, BC V3J 1S6
INSPECTION DATE
December 8, 2022
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Sang Koon Han
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
2 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 = 14
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The handwashing sink in the kitchen had a bucket in the basin. This is blocking staff from washing their hands. This was mentioned in the previous routine inspection
Corrective Action(s): Immediately remove the bucket from the basin and do NOT store or put and items in the sink basin. During the inspection, the bucket was removed.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Racks of clean glasses are beside the handwashing sink in the waitress area. Dirty handwashing water is splashing onto the clean glasses and contaminating them. This was mentioned in the previous inspection reports.
Corrective Action(s): Install a food grade, durable, sealed and cleanable barrier between the handwashing sink and clean dish racks to prevent water from splashing on the clean glasses.
**Correction date: Jan. 15/23**
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Food and grease accumulating on the floor under the coolers in the cooking area; on shelves storing clean dishes; and on the walls around the prep table by the walk-in-cooler. This will attract pests.
Corrective Action(s): Scrub and clean the mentioned areas to remove food and grease. Move the coolers (they are on wheels) so staff can access the floor under and behind the coolers. A detailed cleaning of all shelves and surfaces requires to be done. Once this is completed, make a schedule so each area is cleaned on a certain day, every week.
**Correction date: Jan. 15/23**
Violation Score: 3

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: The walls and corners by the prep table, by the walk-in-cooler, are still damaged. The drywall is chipped and no longer is sealed or cleanable. This was mentioned in previous inspections.
Corrective Action(s): Repair all walls so they are durable, smooth, level sealed and cleanable. Recommend installing FRP ("EXCELiner Wall Panelling" at Home Depot or "Sequentia Wall Panel" at Lowes), and installing metal corner protectors on wall corners.
**Correction date: Jan. 15/23**
Violation Score: 3

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

A routine inspection was completed:
- Coolers 4C or colder; freezes -16C or colder; hot holding units above 60C; and thermometers present.
- High temperature dishwasher had rinse cycle temperature or 71C at the plate's surface as per max/min thermometers.
- 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; date coded; foods stored in groups with raw proteins separate or below RTE foods.
- No expired foods in use of for sale. FIFO rules followed.
- Improvement seen in general sanitation level, but mentioned areas need work.
- No signs of pests.
- FoodSafe certified staff present.

**A follow-up inspection will be completed no earlier than Jan. 15/23 to ensure all violations have been corrected.**