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A & W Restaurant-Newman Road

640 Newman Road, Quesnel, V2J 6Z8 · Restaurant

Official record from Northern Health →

Inspection summary

A & W Restaurant-Newman Road has been inspected 7 times by Northern Health Authority since April 11, 2022. The most recent inspection, on February 4, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on August 24, 2023. For example: 301 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 24, 2023. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on June 1, 2023. For example: 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on November 1, 2023. For example: 402 - Critical Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]

About this data

These results come from Northern Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 402 - Critical Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Observed an employee handling food at the drive through service after handling money without washing their hands between tasks. (Public Health Significance) Hand washing is an important practice to ensure food are protected from cross contamination from other previously handled foods or contact surfaces/ or items like money.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure adequate frequency of hand washing with soap, hot and cold running water, and hands dried with paper towel must be done between tasks whenever food is handled.
  5. Complaint Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The facility requires a deep clean including the equipments on premises. Observed sticky food residual accumulating on the sides of pop/ drink dispenser, conditions that may allow breeding of pests (ants).
      • Corrective Action: Increase the frequency of cleanning to prevent pests (ants) from thriving.
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Evidence of fire ants were observed on pop dispenser in the serving area. (Public Health Significance) Ants and other pests may cross contaminate foods/drinks and surfaces or contaminate human food with feces and urine, carry parasites and other diseases. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in place, rentokil visits every month last visit was on Aug 4, statement report states fire ants on pop dispenser. Operator has ceased the use of pop dispenser until issue resolved.
      • Corrective Action: Remove any pest attractants such as food and water, eliminate access to the building and routes they use inside. Trap and remove the pests. The continuous and more frequent use of a professional pest control operator you have in place - rentokil is recommended until the issue is resolved. Clean and sanitize area where droppings are located and monitor situation.
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Permit was posted inside the counter wall, where patrons could not see.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure that a valid permit is available and posted in a conspicuous location.
  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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