Report No. VCHN-AR4PYN

INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
VCHN-AR4PYN

PREMISES NAME
Akari Japanese Restaurant (Delta)

Tel: (604) 590-1192
Fax: (604) 590-1619

PREMISES ADDRESS
7261 120th St
Delta, BC V4C 6P5

INSPECTION DATE
September 11, 2017

TIME SPENT
1 hour

OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Myung Nam Joo

NEXT INSPECTION DATE
September 12, 2017

INSPECTION TYPE
Routine

ACTION TAKEN

FOOD 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: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 21

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knives stored in make shift knife holder soiled with food debris. Unable to adequately clean and sanitize on regular basis.
Corrective Action(s): Store all knives and other utensils in a sanitary manner. Store in clean container, tray, or magnetic holder. Reminder not to line containers and trays with cloth. Clean and sanitize these items on a regular basis.
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer solution in the kitchen 0ppm in concentration.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation an approved food contact surface sanitizer is available for use. General sanitizer formula: 1 oz of regular unscented bleach to 1 gallon of water.
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen prawns observed thawing in the kitchen designated hand sink.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure designated hand sinks are used for hand washing only.
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
Observation: Alterations made to premise without approval from the health department. Walk in cooler installed in area that was once the dry storage area. Staff washroom changed into dry storage area.
Corrective Action(s): Provide updated floor plans by September 28, 2017.
Violation Score: 3

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Better organization is required in the new walk in cooler. Eggs and raw meat observed stored above vegetables.
Corrective Action(s): Store all eggs and raw potentially hazardous foods below or away from vegetables and ready to eat foods. Correct immediately.
Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

Routine inspection:

Sushi bar:
Sushi display case at or below 4 degrees C. Reminder to place cold potentially hazardous items in this case after the ambient air temperature is at or below 4 degrees C.
Under the counter coolers at or below 4 degrees C.
2 compartment sink provided with liquid soap and paper towels.

Serving area:
Hand sink provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
Beverage cooler not used to store cold potentially hazardous foods.
Under the counter coolers at or below 4 degrees C.
Miso soup and rice hot held above 60 degrees C.

Kitchen:
Hand sink provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
Dishwasher registers 77 degrees C at the plate surface during the final rinse cycle.
Bleach sanitizer once remade at 100ppm and available for use. Reminder to store all wiping cloths in this solution when not in use.
Preparation cooler inserts at 4-5 degree C. Lower section at 4 degrees C.
2 door freezer (left) at -16 degrees C.
2 door freezer (right) at -12 degrees C.
New walk in cooler at 3 degrees C.
New dry storage area clean and organized. Plumbing fixtures removed. Area is used only for food storage.
Hallway freezers at or below -18 degrees C.

Other:
FOODSAFE requirements met at time of inspection.
Permit posted in plain view of the public.

Note:
Monitor and record temperatures of all coolers, freezers, hot holding, and final rinse temperature of the high temperature dishwasher. This was discussed at the last inspection.
Last pest control services inspection was on August 17, 2017. Technician did not note any pest activity. Reminder to keep rear door to premise closed. Clean on a regular basis especially all hard to reach area. Leave monitoring traps alone.