Artful Dodger Pub

2364 200th St, Langley · Restaurant

17 inspections

Routine InspectionFeb 18, 2026
1 infraction
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cleaning agents were kept next to dry food bins across from walk-in freezer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store cleaning agents away from food to avoid potential contamination. Correct as soon as possible.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 4, 2025
1 infraction
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen meats thawing at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure thawing is done in the cooler, under cold running water, or in cold water bath where water is changed at least every 30 minutes.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Fruit flies observed at dishwashing area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all surfaces in the area. Keep drains free of food debris and treat with sanitizer. Reduce moisture in the area as much as possible. Consult pest control as necessary.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 26, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 20, 2025
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cheese sauce and mashed potatoes held in hot holding unit measured approximately 47°C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Increase temperature on hot holding unit to maintain the food at ≥ 60°C.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Iodine residual at glasswasher measured greater than 50 ppm.
  - 2. Mould growth observed inside ice machine.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Service glasswasher so the iodine residual is between 12.5 and 25 ppm. Correct as soon as possible.
  - 2. Clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine. Correct as soon as possible.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed on several lower shelves and on floors. Heavy accumulation of droppings observed at the kitchen entrance near the office. Foam at this entrance appears to be chewed through.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean up droppings regularly and consult pest control company. Seal and reseal gaps and holes to prevent rodent entry. Continue to sanitize food prep surfaces before starting food prep everyday. Organize storage areas so all items are off the floor. This will allow cleaning and monitoring to be done easier. Correct as soon as possible.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 12, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 30, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Containers of meats and processed vegetables in stand-up cooler measured approximately 7-8°C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Move all of these perishable foods to a cooler capable of maintaining 4°C or less.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station at bar area was obstructed with containers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep hand washing station clear to allow hand washing to be done.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In-use tongs were stored in a container of Quat sanitizer. Air dry step was not being performed before using the tongs to handle food. This practice may cause chemical contamination of food.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store in-use tongs in ice water or hot water greater than 60°C. Clean and sanitize or swap out the tongs and container at least every 4 hours.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Ambient temperature of the stand-up cooler measured 11-12°C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service this cooler so it is able to maintain food at 4°C or less. Do not store any perishable foods in this cooler until it is able to do so. Correct as soon as possible.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 6, 2024
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mashed potatoes with cream in warming unit with lid, surface temperature 47C, internal temperature 52.2C.
  - Hot held from lunch rush.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator mentioned pan may not be deep enough to reach the water in steam unit and this will be switched out for a deeper tray.
  - Operator reheated to 74C.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar hand wash station blocked by pail of cleaning supplies and drink dump tray. This sink is supplied for hand hygiene.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff removed items in the sink.
  - Staff were observed to wash hands during the inspection once this was removed, thank you.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings visible underneath dishwasher counter behind garbage in dish pit.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the area, remove all rodent droppings. Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment is worn. (Today)
  - Remove food debris, standing water and clutter in this area. (Today)
  - Call a pest control contractor to fully inspect and place appropriate traps inside and outside the facility. (Today)
  - Patch any holes or cracks that lead to outside. (1 week)
  - Ensure door sweep is tightly sealing the door that leads to a hallway to this area. (1 week)
  - Date to be completed by: Today.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Water is pooling under dishwasher and appears grey/white, about 1m square area of space.
  - Tiles are missing from this area on the floor and it is not sloped to drain to floor drain.
  - Hole for various connections in wall connects this space to next room behind the wall.
  - Pooling water also visible on other side of wall on floor. Deterioration of wall visible; peeling baseboard.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all water is removed on both sides. (Today)
  - Ensure to monitor the area for crawling and flying pests. (Today)
  - Patch area with concrete/tile or other cleanable material and ensure it slopes towards the floor drain. (3 months)
  - Patch other side of wall and floor to ensure this area does not have pooling water that attracts pests. (3 months)
  - Date to be completed by: As soon as possible.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher is leaking onto the floor from a crack on the side by the window.
  - Container for holding onions under the slicer is broken, plastic is cracking and falling apart.
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal/Repair dishwasher to ensure it does not leak water.
  - Replace containers that hold food with clean containers in good repair. (Today)
  - Date to be completed by: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 26, 2023
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Rubber seals on walk-in freezer door and walk -in cooler door noted torn and not functioning properly. Frost build ups noted in the walk-in freezer shelves and on the comperessor fan grid. air temperature around -12C.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - Replace rubber seals on both units so that the doors on both unit can be closed properly.
  - - Remove ice build ups from door primeter in walk-in freezer .Ensure frost build ups around comperassor fan is cleaned.
  - date to be corrected by: 2 weeks
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 2, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 5, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 11, 2019
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knifes stored between equipment
  - Corrective Action(s): Knifes to be stored using a sanitary method. Use a washable knife holder.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Liquid soap dispenser empty at handwashing station
  - Corrective Action(s): Soap dispenser refilled.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwashing area walls soiled.
  - Stained bare wood that fry cutter is mounted to.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean walls in diswashing area.
  - Clean and paint wooden surface to allow a cleanable impermeable surface.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionSep 4, 2018
1 infraction
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Perishable foods observed in sink with standing water at elevated temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): thaw perishable under refridgeration or under cold running water.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishpit area walls soiled, debris accumulationsand area underneath soiled.
  - Ice machine bin has stains on internal component.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean dishpit area and disinfect routinely. Add task to Sanitation and maintenance plan.
  - Clean exhaust fan above dishpit, debris observed.
  - Clean ice bin and disinfect.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Light fixture lacks bulb and lacks protective light covers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Light fixtures to be complete with light bulb protection to prevent bulb shattering incident.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 12, 2017
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Walkin cooler cooling unit has debris accumulations.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cooling unit to be cleaned, vast majority of the walkin cooler has been cleaned
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 7, 2017
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Ice machine has bioslime and mould like formations, unit has not been cleaned nor sanitized.
  - Bar beverage dispensing apparatus lines are soiled, the soiled lines connect to cooling coil in beverage ice bin.
  - Bar product walkin cooler remains heavily soiled,
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect unit.
  - Clean Bar product walkin cooler.
  - All issues to be corrected by Dec 11, 2017
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Light fixture bulbs are burnt out, insufficient lighting.
  - Ceiling in food preparation is not intact. Missing components.
  - Corrective Action(s): Light fixtures to be complete with functioning bulbs.
  - Ensure ceiling openings elminated.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionDec 1, 2017
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food contact disinfectant not available, disinfectant apparatus scheduled to be repaired.
  - Corrective Action(s): Use an alternate disinfectant 1 oz chlorine bleach per gallon water. Ensure quat based disinfectant is at a concentration of 200 ppm
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1.Food storage Walk-in cooler cooling unit has debris accumulations.
  - 2.Bar walk-in cooler has large accumulations of debris on cooling unit, fan covers, ceiling and floors and walls.
  - 3. Ice machine has bio-slime formations in unit.
  - 4.Bar ice bin beverage cooling apparatus and distribution lines soiled.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Food preparation area ventilation, air conditioning duct work install infront of Canopy. Ceiling has open cavities above food preparation area. issue to be discussed
  - Light fixtures have burnt out bulbs.
  - Corrective Action(s): Installation is unusual, ceiling cavity is exposed and it may pose a food contamination issue.
  - Premise is not in compliance with design requirements, Corrective action required.
  - Replace bulbs
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionJan 22, 2013
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 15, 2013
0 infractions