Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JSAS-AWUVAN
PREMISES NAME
Kawawa Japanese Restaurant
Tel: (604) 435-8577
Fax: (604) 435-9292
PREMISES ADDRESS
E15 - 4700 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1
INSPECTION DATE
March 14, 2018
TIME SPENT
2.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
March 21, 2018
INSPECTION TYPE
Follow-Up
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
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 = 18
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Mouse observed in back dry storage area.
Corrective Action(s): Pest control measures and premise sanitation are to be improved to eliminate rodent activity.
All action items identified on future pest control reports are to be implemented immediately.
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
The following areas in poor sanitary condition: noodle bar - walls, shelves, floor, corners, undercounters, ventilation canopy.
sushi bar - cooler interiors / doors, back wall shelves and undercounters.
kitchen walls - build-up of fly feces near walkin cooler / dishwasher area.
Mouse feces observed under seating cushions in dining area.
Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine) after cleaning.
Violation Score: 9

307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: new grout work around noodle bar sinks - rough and flaking off into sink
Corrective Action(s): New grout is to be refinished smooth to provide an easily cleaned surface.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: right upright cooler (kitchen) 7 C
noodle bar prep counter - large crack
Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler unit to maintain 4 C or colder.
noodle bar counter to be repaired - smooth nonporous finish
Violation Score: 3

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable)
Code 302 noted on Routine inspection # JSAS-AWMVRP of Mar-07-2018
Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)] (Soiled wiping rags left on counters throughout premise without any detectable sanitizer residual.
Knives, tongs, vegetable peelers throughout premise stored with visible food debris.
Kitchen magnetic knife strip covered with food debris.
sushi bar - small tongs, peelers stored covered with dried food.
kitchen food utensil drawer - full of soiled food utensils and filled with build up of food debris.
Staff observed washing dishware in food prep sink without the use of detergent and sanitizer.)

Code 402 noted on Routine inspection # JSAS-AWMVRP of Mar-07-2018
Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)] (Multiple staff observed washing their hands with just water or with wiping rags.)
Comments

Cooling process has been discontinued. Batches of grill chicken, beef and gyoza are now hot held after cooking.
All soup products effectively hot held above 60 C.
Wiping rags stored in dilute bleach sanitizer 100 ppm chlorine. Ensure clothes returned to sanitizer buckets.
Kitchen and sushi bar food utensils stored in sanitary condition. Utensil bins and knife strip cleaned.
Reviewed dishwashing requirements.
Reviewed proper handwashing procedure. Staff observed washing their hands, not wiping hands on cleaning rags.
Raw chicken stored safely below ready to eat food items.
Ice scoop stored in a sanitary manner.
Previous pest control report - outstanding issues corrected.
salad prep cooler 1 C, back sushi cooler 3 C, bar cooler 3 C, new upright cooler 2 C
left sushi faucet repaired.
Food Safety and Sanitation Plans available onsite.