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Aroma Eatery

1011 - 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Aroma Eatery has been inspected 16 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 12, 2021. The most recent inspection, on May 19, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Pests.

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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2025. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2026. For example: 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 July 12, 2021. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 25, 2024. 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.

16 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Boiled vegerable dish was observed in
      • 3-door undercounter cooler at 25 degree C. Operator
      • stated the dish was cooked 4.5 hrs ago and was
      • left at room temperature to cool down and moved
      • to the cooler after.
      • Potentially hazardous foods stored between 4 degree C - 60 degree C
      • can grow pathogens in them.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded the food item.
      • Ensure proper cooling procedures are followes
      • to cool food itmes from 60 degree C - 20 degre C in 2 hours and 20 degree C - 4 degree C
      • in next 4 hours. Operator may use the following methods.
      • - Use shallow containers to properly cool down food.
      • - Use ice bath to cool food items faster.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed 2 live and one dead cockroach nymph on
      • sticky trap under prep table.
      • 1 dead cockroach nymph under 3-door cooler, 1 dead cockroach nymph
      • under undercounter freezer on sticky traps.
      • Pests can contaminate food and food contact surfaces.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 19th, 2026
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to hire a professional pest
      • control company to conduct spot treatment.
      • Retain a copy of the treatment report to show to the EHO during follow-up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Grease and oil buidup observed
      • on the pipes above burners.
      • 2. Food debris observed under burner, coolers in kitchen.
      • Unsanitary conditions of premises may attract pests.
      • Date to be corrected by : May 4th, 2026
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to clean the above
      • noted areas thoroughly.
      • Violation Score: 9
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed frozen fish and other seafood being thawed in room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Do not thaw frozen items in room temperature as this will lead to uneven thawing. Ensure to put them under cold water OR thaw them in cooler.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Notable amount of rodent droppings are observed throughout the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - It appears that there is more activity recently due to weather. Hire a third party professional pest control company to conduct assessment and inspection of the facility to identify entry / harborage sites.
      • Date to be corrected by: December 4, 2025
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
      • Kitchen - underneath the 2 compartment sink, corners on the floor throughout
      • Storage room - corners on the floor throughout
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Ensure to conduct DEEP CLEANING of the facility. Pull off all equipment from the wall, empty cabinets and shelvings to clean and sanitize all surfaces & floor.
      • Date to be corrected by: Dec 4, 2025
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Ventilation hood observed with excessive grease build up. Service is due soon.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Service & clean the hood.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 9, 2025
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - High temperature dishwasher does not reach 71C or above at plate level during the final rinse cycle.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Final rinse temperature reached 67C max with a probe thermometer. Add an extra sanitizing step at the end using the 2 compartment sink. Extra bleach and drain plug available. Ensure to submerge all washed utensils from the dishwasher in the bleach sanitizing solution, and air dry. Premises to provide only single use utensils and containers for dine-in orders until the dishwasher is repaired.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - High temperature dishwasher not able to reach 71C or above at plate level during the final rinse cycle.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Repair.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 28, 2025
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Stainless steel metal container for ice scooper observed with stain build up.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Item cleaned at the time of inspection. Ensure to have the container and the scooper cleaned everyday.
      • Violation Score: 5
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Observed rodent droppings in the basement storage space.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean & sanitize any affected surfaces.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 29, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Biofilm started to build up on the panel inside the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean & sanitize. Ensure to turn the ice machine off and empty the compartment before cleaning.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 25, 2024
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Grease and food residue build up observed around the legs of the stove & deep fryer.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Scrape them off from the floor and clean.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 25, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Food debris build up / sticky residue observed inside the undercounter coolers, fan covers and on the door handles.
      • - Excessive grease build up on the mechanical unit of the deep fryer.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean and sanitize inside/out of the coolers.
      • - Clean the deep fryer unit.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Biofilm observed inside the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Turn the machine off and empty all ice out. Clean and sanitize all interior surface.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple prepared vegetables stored at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all chopped and prepared vegetables inside the cooler at < or = 4C.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple packages of frozen fish being thawed at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Follow the following thawing methods:
      • - under cold running water
      • - inside the cooler at < or = 4C
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: - Many live cockroaches observed on and around the grease trap interceptor.
      • - Dead cockroaches on multiple sticky traps.
      • Corrective Action(s): Call a professional pest control company for chemical treatment. Remove ALL foods and cooking equipment from the kitchen prior to chemical treatment. A detailed pest control report is required prior to opening. The report must include:
      • - type of chemical applied
      • - amount
      • - date of application
      • - instructions on re-entry of premise
      • Violation Score: 15
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Dead cockroach on sticky trap beside the front upright beverage cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the sticky trap with new ones.
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Live cockroaches observed on cooking pans/pots/equipment in the lower shelve of the main kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Rewash and resanitize the cooking pans/pots/equipment in the areas noted above.
      • Correct by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Cockroaches observed in the following areas:
      • - undercounter shelves in the main kitchen
      • - live cockroaches on sticky traps throughout the kitchen/dining area
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up the areas noted above and use appropriate sanitizer (ie 1000ppm chlorine bleach concentration). All pots/pans/cooking equipment in the undercounter shelves must be rewash and resanitized through the dishwasher. Contact your pest control company to assess the pest levels and implement control measures. Request a pest control report prior to follow up inspection.
      • Correct by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Rice scoop stored in lukewarm water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store rice scoop in ice water and routinely change out the ice water.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of grease and food debris in the following areas:
      • - inside the undercounter coolers
      • - on ventilation hood
      • - on floors inside the kitchen
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the areas noted above.
      • Violation Score: 3

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