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Amigo's Pancake House

102 - 2228 McAllister Ave, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Amigo's Pancake House has been inspected 19 times by Fraser Health Authority since December 11, 2017. The most recent inspection, on October 13, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

8 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2023. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 10, 2021. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 10, 2021. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 April 23, 2019. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 13, 2026. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(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.

19 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Overall sanitation of floors and wall surfaces around the perimeter of the kitchen need attention. Residues and food debris are accumulating near the coving.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Deep-clean the walls and floor surfaces in the kitchen within 7 days to remove pest atractants and maintain general sanitation.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris & food residues observed on floors (underneath counters/equipment) and on walls near food prep areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): Increase cleaning frequency in the premises to protect foods from contamination and remove attractants for pests.
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Accumulation of food debris/residues on floors, shelves, and walls throughout the food premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Sanitation has not substantially improved since April 17th, 2023 inspection.
      • *Operator directed to immediately deep-clean surfaces in the food premises.
      • *Failure to comply will result in application of elevated progressive enforcement measures
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cockroach activity in the food premises
      • Corrective Action(s): *Deep-clean all surfaces in the food premises
      • *Comply with recommendations from the pest control technician towards eliminating the cockroaches
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Cockroaches observed on glue trap behind chest freezer in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator has hired pest control services from a pest control technician (initial visit: Apr.5, 2023).
      • *Maintain pest control contract until pest activity has been eliminated.
      • *Follow recommendations of pest control technician to eliminate pest activity in the premises.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Soil and food debris accumulation noted on floors in the kitchen and dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Soil and food debris buildup in food premises attract pests.
      • *Thoroughly clean all floors in the food premises within 2 days.
      • *Maintain a regular cleaning schedule in the food premises to prevent soil and food debris from accumulating.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Screen door hinge at the rear doorway is broken, preventing the screen door from creating a tight seal in the doorframe.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the screen door and/or hardware to restore function and maintain a tight seal in the doorframe.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Grease build-up and splatter marks in the rear corner of the kitchen (near the flat-top grill) and on the surrounding wall has not been adequately cleaned-up.
      • 2) Mouse droppings and minor debris accumulation noted around the perimeter of the dry storage room has not been adequately cleaned-up.
      • Corrective Action(s): (Repeat infraction) Thoroughly clean and sanitize the above-noted areas of the food premises to remove ALL soil/debris/residues. Accumulation of dirt/debris in the premises can attract pests.
      • Violation Score: 9
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Cockroach observed in the dining area of the food premises by a recent customer. Photographic evidence provided to the health department, confirming observations.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator has already contacted the pest control company to investigate. Ensure to comply with any/all recommendations of the pest control representative(s) to ensure successful elimination of pests in the premises.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Substantial grease build-up and splatter marks found in the rear corner of the kitchen (near the flat-top grill) and on the surrounding wall.
      • 2) Mouse droppings and minor debris accumulation noted around the perimeter of the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the above-noted areas.
      • Rodent droppings should be sprayed with chlorine sanitizer solution prior to cleaning up to prevent aerosolization of pathogens. Ensure to also wear a mask and disposable gloves when cleaning up rodent droppings.
      • Violation Score: 9
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chopped onions and chopped tomatos in ziplock containers were stored ontop of the prep cooler inserts measures and measured at 12C. Operator reports the vegetables were prepared 1 hour ago. Operator relocated the above items to a working cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ready To Eat fruits kept below raw proteins in the two door cooler. Operator relocated all ready to eat items above the raw proteins at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Old rodent dropping found under the bread shelf in the dry storage.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize above mentioned area to ensure premise is maintained in a sanitary manner.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Sept 17
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease and food debris buildup obserbed behind the main grill.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure premise is maintained in a sanitary condition.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Sept 17th.
      • Violation Score:
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Two door white cooler and small bacon cooler does not have thermometers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all cooling units have working thermometers to facilitate proper temperature monitoring.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score:
  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • During the inspection, it was found that the chef did not wash their hands after handling raw bacon or cracking raw eggs, and then handling toast. This is dangerous, as bacteria from the raw bacon and eggs will be transferred to the toast, which clients will eat and possibly get sick. The chef kept wiping their hands on their apron.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Hands MUST be washed after handling raw foods, and after completing a task and starting a new one. Stop wiping dirty hands on aprons. Put soap in a pump-style dispenser to encourage handwashing, currently the soap is in a large squeeze bottle which is not right beside the sink. During the inspection, the staff washed their hands. They wil be purchasing a pump-style dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Food stains found on the walls beneath prep tables and beside flat grill. This will attract pests.
      • 2) Plastic container collecting grease, under the flat grill, is only cleaned/changed once a week. This will attract pests.
      • 3) Accumulation of food and grease on the interior surfaces of the assembly cooler. This will attract pests and contaminate food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Scrub and clean the mentioned areas to remove the accumulated grease and food. Use hot water and soap/degreaser, and then sanitize with a hot water and bleach solution. This MUST be done every day to prevent attracting pests.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation:
      • Unused meat slicer, in a plastic bag, is being stored on the floor beside the flat grill. Accumulation of grease and food stains found on surfaces around the meat slicer. It is difficult to clean the floor, walls, and surfaces due to the storage location of the meat slicer.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Relocate the meat slicer and store it 6" off the floor, or remove the meat slicer from the premises all together. This will encourage and allow proper cleaning.
      • **Correction date: Mar. 4/20**
      • Violation Score: 1
  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Wiping cloths are found lying on top of the cutting board and on the countertops
      • 2) Sanitizer solution inside spray bottles are greater than 200ppm
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action: Ensure all wiping cloths are stored in a container containing sanitizer solution when not in use. Wiping cloths, when moist, are breeding groungs for bacteria to grow. Placing wiping cloths in sanitizer solution will remove bacteria from wiping cloths. The sanitizer solution should be prepared using a mixture of 2ml bleach and 1 litre water
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: A hole in the ceiling is observed in the dry storage room.
      • Date to be corrected by: April 30, 2019
      • Corrective Action: Seal the hole in the ceiling to prevent a potential entry for pests to enter the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Deep cleaning is required on around the stoves, inside prep cooler and upright cooler.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action: Remove any food debris inside the coolers and around the stoves. Remove any food stains on the wall. This ensures the premises is kept in a sanitary condition and prevents the harbouring of pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • The sandwich assembly cooler is not in working order. Food in the top inserts (shredded cheese; chopped onions, peppers, & Spam; fully cooked sausages) were 8C as the unit is not refrigerated. All foods must be stored below 4C at all times to prevent bacteria from multiplying. Owner indicated that he will be purchasing a new unit this year.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately discard the food and only store food in a working cooler, or place ice at the bottom of each food insert to keep food cold. During the inspection, staff discarded food. Operator agreed to place ice or ice packs at the bottom of each food insert, prior to placing the container of food in the insert.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • General sanitation level is satisfactory, however there are food crumbs on lower shelves, along the base of walls, and beneath racks, tables and equipment. These crumbs will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Sweep and clean these areas more frequently and more thoroughly. Increase the light level when cleaning so that you are able to see all areas that require cleaning.
      • **Correction date: June 4/18**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation:
      • An un-installed toilet was being stored in the dry storage room. This item is not being used and is considered a "dirty" item.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Throw away the toilet, or store it in an area where food is not being stored/processed, or remove the toilet from the premises and store elsewhere.
      • **Correction date: June 4/18**
      • Violation Score: 1
  19. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Food and food containers are being stored in the staff washroom. This is not allowed as the washroom is a place where "dirty" processes are occurring.
      • 2) Open tin cans of ketchup were being stored in the fridge. This is not safe as the metal from the tin can could leach into the ketchup.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Relocate the foods out of the staff washroom and into the food processing area, or have a professional plumber remove the toilet and cap the ends. Staff can share the public washrooms.
      • **Correction date: Jan. 2/18**
      • 2) Transfer the ketchup out of the tin can and store in a food grade container (glass, hard plastic or stainless steel).
      • **Correction date: Immediately**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Food stains and debris found on walls, floors beneath the grill, shelves, lower cupboards, and the underside of shelves and sinks. This will attract and harbor pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Wash all these areas with hot water, soap and TSP. If the food stains are permanent, then painting the surfaces shall be done.
      • **Correction date: Jan. 31/18**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • Aluminum foil is covering shelves and being changed every 2-3 weeks. This is not acceptable as foil is not cleanable and therefore must be changed daily.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Remove and discontinue using the aluminum foil on the shelves. Clean and repaint all shelves, ledges, and cupboards so surfaces are sealed and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: June 2018**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The counter tops, especially around the sink, have duct tape on it and surfaces are cracked and falling off. The surfaces are not cleanable or sealed, this will harbor pests and allow water damage to occur.
      • 2) The floors in the kitchen are uneven, cracked, worn, and some of the linoleum is lifting up. The flooring is not durable, smooth, sealed or cleanable.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Replace all counter tops that are damaged, not sealed or cleanable. Replace the counter tops with a material that is durable, smooth, sealed, cleanable, and impervious to water.
      • 2) Replace the floor so that it is durable, smooth, sealed, cleanable, and impervious to water. Ensure to install coving along the base of all walls to encourage cleaning and to protect the walls from water damage.
      • **Correction date: Dec. 15/18**
      • Violation Score: 5
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