Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
TCHN-BZKNCG
PREMISES NAME
Isshin Sushi
Tel: (604) 372-3833
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
104 - 15335 No 10 Hwy
Surrey, BC V3S 0X9
INSPECTION DATE
March 26, 2021
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Yang Weixaing
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
March 30, 2021
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: High (≥30) Total Score = 57
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Take-out containers for mayo and spicy mayo (siracha + mayo mix) observed stored at room temperature. Staff stated items were prepared this morning and left on the counter. Original container for mayo indicates product should be refrigerated after opening.
*Corrected during inspection* Staff disposed of all take out containers with products containing mayo.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 5

301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: No food contact surface sanitizer observed on site. Kitchen staff unable to inform inspector how surfaces were cleaned and sanitized.
Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer must be available during store operation.
Bleach sanitizer (100ppm) can be mixed by combining 1/2 tsp household unscented bleach (5.25%) to 1 L water.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation: No food contact surface sanitizer observed on site. Kitchen staff unable to inform inspector how surfaces were cleaned and sanitized.
Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer must be available during store operation.
Bleach sanitizer (100ppm) can be mixed by combining 1/2 tsp household unscented bleach (5.25%) to 1 L water.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 5

401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation: Only 1 hand sink used for handwashing at time of inspection. Hand sinks must be available for staff to wash hands.
1 sink (beside operational hand sink) is broken and not to be used,
1 sink (beside sushi prep) is broken and not in use
1 sink (in kitchen) was used to wash equipment used for tempura
Corrective Action(s): 1. Contact plumber to fix broken hand sinks in sushi prep area
Correct by: Apr 9, 2021
2. Reeducate staff that hand sink in kitchen next to cook line must be used for handwashing only. All cleaning should be done in alternative sinks. Clean and sanitize this sink and designate for handwashing purposes only.
Correct by: Immediately
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 5
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Items staff has identified as being personal (food for pet) observed in reach-in freezer, in contact with store food products
Corrective Action(s): Staff may keep personal items, but items must be stored in a separate container and kept away or under food meant for customers.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation:
1. Heavy build up of food debris and/or grease throughout food preparation and storage areas.
2. Food preparation areas cluttered with excess cooking equipment

Corrective Action(s): 1. Deep clean is required in all areas. Focus on areas under, behind, and beside large appliances and shelvings (e.g. under sushi prep stations, beside deep fryer). Consider installing extra lighting so staff can see if areas are dirty or clean
Correct by: April 9, 2021
2. Remove unnecessary equipment or store equipment in a manner that allows area to be easily cleaned
Correct by: April 9, 2021
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
1. Heavy build up of food debris and/or grease throughout food preparation and storage areas.
2. Food preparation areas cluttered with excess cooking equipment

Corrective Action(s): 1. Deep clean is required in all areas. Focus on areas under, behind, and beside large appliances and shelvings (e.g. under sushi prep stations, beside deep fryer). Consider installing extra lighting so staff can see if areas are dirty or clean
Correct by: April 9, 2021
2. Remove unnecessary equipment or store equipment in a manner that allows area to be easily cleaned
Correct by: April 9, 2021
Violation Score: 9

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Several pieces of equipment on site that is broken or not in use (e.g. sushi prep cooler nearest kitchen, ice machine, rice cooker)
Corrective Action(s): Repair, remove, or label equipment so staff will not store potentially hazardous items in these equipment.
Violation Score: 3

404 - Employee smoking in food preparation/processing/storage areas [s. 21(2)]
Observation: Ashy smell and ashes observed in staff washroom beside walk-in cooler. Staff has admitted to smoking on premises.
Corrective Action(s): Reeducate staff to not smoke on premises, as washroom is close to dry storage and next to walk-in cooler.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine inspection conducted.

Temperatures:
Miso Soup: 69.6°C
Sushi Prep: 4.4°C
Undercounter 1 (furthest from kitchen): 0.0°C
Undercounter 2 (closest to kitchen): 4.4°C
Rice cooker: 75.6°C
Walk-in cooler: 4.4°C
Sandwich prep cooler (by grill): 5.5C
Reach in freezer: -15.6°C
Chest freezer: -13.8°C

Sanitation:
High temperature dishwasher: 71.3°C

COVID:
Dining area closed; take-out onlin
All staff wearing masks