Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant

7546 Edmonds St, Burnaby · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. Routine InspectionFeb 12, 2026

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionJul 8, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cartons of eggs at room temperature
     • Corrective Action(s): These must be stored at 4C or colder. Groceries must be put away promptly
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Grease and food debris noted behind stove
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize kitchen
     • Violation Score: 3
3. Routine InspectionJan 29, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Hot water tap at handsink not working; no water when turned. Cold water still avaiable; hot water also available at 2 comp sink.
     • Corrective Action(s): Repair tap.
     • Violation Score: 3
4. Routine InspectionAug 21, 2024

   0 infractions

5. Routine InspectionDec 1, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar handwashing had cups and bowls in basin.
     • Corrective Action(s): Handwashing stations are for handwashing only.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Rodent droppings noted underneath dishwasher and sink.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize facility with a bleach solution.
     • Violation Score: 9
6. Follow-Up InspectionApr 3, 2023

   0 infractions

7. Routine InspectionMar 22, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foods in upright silver fridge measured 8-10C
     • Corrective Action(s): Move all foods to working coolers.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operator is using vinegar for sanitizer.
     • Corrective Action(s): Vinegar is not strong enough as a sanitizer. Use a 100ppm bleach solution.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back handwashing station had no soap
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handwashing stations are stocked at all times.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Cartons of eggs stored on top shelf.
     • Corrective Action(s): Store raw foods below and away from ready to eat foods.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Rodent droppings noted throughout kitchen.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas where rodent droppings are found.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Silver fridge cannot achieve or maintain 4C
     • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
     • Observation: Rodenticides inside rodent boxes.
     • Corrective Action(s): Do not use poisons within facilty. Use only physical traps.
     • Violation Score: 3
8. Follow-Up InspectionOct 20, 2022

   0 infractions

9. Routine InspectionOct 19, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • 1) Food in back silver fridge measured approximately 6C. Ambient temperature of cooler is 8-10C and is not dropping quickly. No thermometer to monitor temperature.
     • 2) Potentially hazardous foods on countertop.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Move all foods to working cooling units until fridge has been repaired or replaced. This is a temporary solution and can only be done for tonight.
     • 2) Move these items back in working cooling units.
     • Violation Score: 15
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • 1) Back handwashing station did not have soap.
     • 2) Bar handsink had glasses within the basin.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Ensure all handsinks are properly stocked with soap, paper towels and hot and cold running water.
     • 2) Handwashing stations are for handwashing only. Do not use for any other purpose.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation: Frozen spinach thawing at room temperature.
     • Corrective Action(s): Foods must be thawed in cooler overnight or under cold running water.
     • Violation Score: 1
     • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Rodent droppings underneath sink area.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize area where droppings are found.
     • Violation Score:
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Silver fridge in kitchen area measured approximately 8-10C; temperature did not reach 4C and very slow to drop in temperature.
     • Corrective Action(s): Operator has called technician to come in tonight. Repair or replace cooler.
     • Violation Score: 15
10. Routine InspectionJul 28, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foods stored at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure potentially hazardous foods are not left out at room temperature, especially when it is not busy.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer not ready made.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer made at the time of inspection, measured 200ppm chlorine.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door to kitchen open at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Screen door on order. Back door must be closed until screen door is installed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General sanitation requires work, especially behind, between and beneath equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize kitchen.
      • Violation Score: 3
11. Follow-Up InspectionMar 13, 2020

    0 infractions

12. Routine InspectionFeb 6, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Containers of potentially hazardous foods left out at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move foods back into cooler.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed underneath back corner. Unable to verify if these droppings are old or new.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize area with a 1:10 bleach solution (1 cup bleach: 10 cups water) and monitor.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General sanitation requires attention, especially on shelf linings and beneath equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas noted.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cutting board worn and has melted parts from the stove.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded cutting board at time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
13. Routine InspectionAug 27, 2019

    0 infractions

14. Routine InspectionMar 5, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1.No paper towel available at front or back handsink in dispenser.
      • 2.Back handsink partially blocked by large mounted shelf making it difficult to access.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handsinks are supplied with hot & cold water, liquid soap and paper towel.. Sinks must also be easily accessible by staff and not blocked. Restock paper towel and remove/shift shelf to allow easy access for handwashing.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Required cleaning:
      • 1. Shelving - dust and debris accumulation
      • 2. Splatter around cooking area
      • 3. Food splatter inside food cooler
      • 4. Floor in kitchen in hard to reach areas - under shelving, equipment and corners
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure these areas are cleaned regularly.
      • Correction date: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
15. Routine InspectionAug 22, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Less than 50 ppm chlorine detected in non-labelled spray bottle.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all sanitizer bottles are labelled "bleach water" or sanitizer and maintained at 100 ppm chlorine. Refill bottles weekly.
      • 1/2 cap bleach per bottle of water= 100 - 200 ppm chlorine.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel available at front or back handsink in dispenser.
      • Back handsink partially blocked by large mounted shelf making it difficult to access.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handsinks are supplied with hot & cold water, liquid soap and paper towel.. Sinks must also be easily accessible by staff and not blocked. Restock paper towel and remove/shift shelf to allow easy access for handwashing.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Required cleaning:
      • 1. Top shelf next to back door has old mouse droppings noted
      • 2. Floor in kitchen in hard to reach areas - under shelving, equipment and corners
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure these areas are cleaned regularly.
      • Correction date: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: 1. Mixer drill stored in back dry storage room
      • 2. Front bar cooler - not working
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the above equipment not longer required for operation are removed from premises.
      • Correction date: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 1
16. Routine InspectionMar 7, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Did not observe accumulation of grease/food debris but needed attention; was advised that the cook performs overall cleaning before starting preparing for food
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to perform regular cleaning to ensure that premises is kept in sanitary condition
      • Date to be corrected by: Mar.08.2018
      • Violation Score: 3
17. Follow-Up InspectionJun 29, 2017

    0 infractions

18. Routine InspectionSep 14, 2011

    0 infractions