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Afterthoughts Restaurant

100 - 3050 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Afterthoughts Restaurant has been inspected 12 times by Fraser Health Authority since February 11, 2020. The most recent inspection, on May 25, 2026, found no infractions.

8 of 12 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, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 September 2, 2025. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on January 6, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on April 24, 2024. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 April 24, 2024. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • 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 May 17, 2022. For example: 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]

About this data

These results come from Fraser 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.

12 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mildew was observed in the interior of the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard ice, clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine with a bleach solution. Ensure that the interior of the ice machine is cleaned and sanitized regularly.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 4, 2025
      • Violation Score: 5
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Ice machine was observed to have some pink mold around the ice molds
      • Corrective Action(s): Please clean and sanitize the ice machine to prevent any food contamination
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Desserts (cakes, nanaimo bars, dessert cups) stored above 4C in the front sliding door display coolers (cooler #10 and cooler #2). Desserts were relocated to the walk in cooler and stand up cooler during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure cold potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4C or colder.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple damp wiping cloths left on the counter at ambient temperature. Wiping cloths removed from counters and placed into dirty hampers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not leave damp wiping cloths on the counter as it can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Either:
      • - Use a new wiping cloth each time
      • - Use a single use paper towel for wiping
      • - Store wiping cloths in a food surface sanitizer solution (eg. 200ppm bleach/quats)
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap observed beneath back doors (kitchen and parking lot).
      • Corrective Action(s): Install/repair door sweep to prevent pest entry.
      • Correct by: May 3, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Pink mould observed on the plastic border surrounding the ice tray.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard ice and drain machine. Clean and sanitize ice machine as per manufacturer's instructions.
      • Correct by: TODAY
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on duty had FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
      • Corrective Action(s): Enroll staff in FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent course and provide inspector proof of enrollment. At least one staff on duty must be FOODSAFE certified.
      • Correct by: May 3, 2024
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Staff on shift did not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff member on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent during operating hours.
      • To be corrected: As soon as possible
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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