Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
RWOG-CHJTLV
PREMISES NAME
Gaya Sushi
Tel: (604) 368-0086
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
105 - 2900 Bainbridge Ave
Burnaby, BC V5A 2S8
INSPECTION DATE
August 22, 2022
TIME SPENT
1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Kim Byung Kuk
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
August 29, 2022
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 = 32
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff observed to wash gloved hands in back kitchen.
Corrective Action(s): Gloves cannot be washed; these are single-use items. Gloves must be changed every time they are soiled and proper handwashing must occur prior to putting on a new pair of gloves.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation:
1) Eggs stored above lettuce in sliding glass cooler.
2) Food packaging stored in bathrooms.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Eggs must be stored below and away from ready to eat foods.
2) Remove packaging from bathrooms. Do not store any food contact material in the bathroom to prevent cross-contamination.
Violation Score: 15

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
1) Mould and food debris build up in sliding glass cooler on shelving and cooler fan
2) Food debris build up in gaskets of coolers
Corrective Action(s):
1+2) Clean and sanitize areas noted. Replace broken gaskets as needed.
Violation Score: 9

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation:
1) Newspapers noted on the counter to soak up oil near deep fry station
2) Meats stored in garbage bag in back kitchen upright freezer
3) Broken cooler gaskets repaired with duct tape.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Remove newspapers. This is not an appropriate food safe material. This is a repeat violation.
2) Do not use garbage bags for food storage.
3) Replace broken cooler gaskets as needed. Duct tape is not suitable for equipment repair.
Violation Score: 3

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

General:
- handwashing station stocked with soap, paper towels and hot and cold running water
- sanitizer measured 200ppm in front sushi bar area and back kitchen area
- dishwasher reached 71C at final rinse cycle
- ensure that sushi machine (Suzumo) is washed and sanitized as per manufacturer's instructions
- rice scoop stored in ice water
- FOODSAFE requirements met
- back screen door closed at time of inspection
- tempura at front sushi bar is time-stamped due to broken hot holding toaster oven - good; ensure foods in the back kitchen are also time-stamped

** Food safety practices have improved under the undersigned chef **

Temperatures:
- drinks cooler: 4C
- sushi cooler (left/right): 4C/4C
- under counter coolers (sushi bar): 2C
- upright cooler (by front): 2C
- sashimi freezer: -15C
- glass door cooler: 3C throughout
- prep cooler: 3C
- upright freezer (by cookline): -18C
- upright freezer: -15C
- miso soup: 73C
- hot held rice: >60C

Report not signed due to COVID-19 protocol. Report printed on-site for operator.