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Austin Fish & Chips (Maple Ridge)

690 - 22709 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Austin Fish & Chips (Maple Ridge) has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since June 16, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 30, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests 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.

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 30, 2026. For example: 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]

  • 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 February 7, 2023. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • 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 12, 2022. 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 June 16, 2021. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2025. 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.

15 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Untreated plywood observed at fry slicer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal plywood, This can be done with painting for example
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust accumulation observed on the ceiling return vents and on the upper wall surface.
      • Grease accumulation observed on the underside of the hot holding unit
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean as directed
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Underside of hot holding unit observed with grease accumulation
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean as discussed
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Paper towel holder at front hand sink not easily accessible
      • Corrective Action(s): Recommend installing an upright paper towel holder with a heavy base as discussed
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Back room refrigerator adjacent to the dishwasher observed with food spillage build up
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean as directed
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Final rinse temperature of the dishwasher still falling short at 68 to 69c. (At plate level). Continue to follow 3 comprtment sink method to sanitize
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to service the dishwasher. Final rinse display should show 180F
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Final rinse temperature of the dishwasher not reaching a minimum of 71c (at plate level)
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to service the unit.
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Final rinse temperature of the dishwasher falling short at 69c. Must be a minimum of 71 c (At plate level)
      • Corrective Action(s): Premises has the ability to carry out a 3 compartment sink method. Re sanitize untensils as discussed
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Final rinse temperature of the dishwasher observing falling just short of the minimum required at plate level
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact technican to service the dishwasher as discussed
      • Follow up inspection will be conducted once dishwasher has been serviced to verify final rinse temperature is being achieved.
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Premises has not paid their annual Health Permit operating fee
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact our billing department ASAP.
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Underside of shelving unit adjacent to the deep fryer observed with grease build up
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean underside as discussed. Ensure you use a flashlight to verify.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap observed at base of food delivery door sufficient enough to allow mice to enter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install weather stripping to block potential access.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust build up observed on ceiling return vents and adjacent ceiling tiles.
      • Small amount of grease build up observed on underside of hot holding unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean dust build up the same time when the exhaust canopy is cleaned ie every 6 months.
      • Clean grease build up
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Opearting permit is currently not valid as the annual invoice for the Health Permit Fee has not been paid
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact out billing department ASAP.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Door handles to both the walk in cooler and walk in freezer observed with product build up.
      • Wall and ceiling surfaces inside the walk in cooler observed with dust build up.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize handles daily
      • Clean wall surfaces in the walk in cooler and that these surfaces are on a regular cleaning schedule.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Ice machine is currently not in operation. Operator states they will be repairing it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ice machine will need to be repaired by next routine inspection
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Green wire rack shelving inside walk in cooler is badly rusted and needs replacing
      • Shelf below microwave oven above dishwasher has detiorated and reuires replacing
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace wire rack shelving and shelf below the microwave oven by May 2022.
      • Violation Score: 9
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food items observed uncovered stored on rusting green wire rack shelving inside the walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep all food items covered either by saran wrap or kept in containers with tight fitting lids.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Underside of shelving in exhaust canopy area observed with food splatter/grease build up
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean underside of shelving as discussed
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Green wire rack shelving inside the walk in cooler is badly rusted and requires replacing
      • Paper towels missing at hand wash station opposite grill.
      • Shelf below microwave oven above dishwasher has deteriorated an requires replacing
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace wire rack shelving and shelf below the microwave oven by May 2022.
      • Recommend using an upright paper towel holder as discussed
      • Violation Score: 3
  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: fish batter stored at ambient temperatures
      • Corrective Action(s): store the batter bowl on crushed ice to maintain a temperature of 4C or lower
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -salt, pepper, and vinegar dispensers on the guest tables contrary to Worksafe Covid guidelines
      • -operator is disinfecting the dispensers with Zaal Disinfectant, label requires a fresh water rinse if used on a food contact surface
      • -in service utensils (batter tongs) stored at ambient temperature, dried batter on implements
      • Corrective Action(s): -remove the dispensers immediately
      • -discussed the FHA Infoshare "Storage of in use Utensils"; store the utensils on crushed ice
      • -discontinue the use of Zaal Disinfectant UNLESS the surface is thoroughly rinsed with fresh water
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -dust and mold on the walk in cooler walls
      • -dust accumulations on the ceiling
      • -spilled foods under all food processing machines (cooler, grill etc)
      • Corrective Action(s): clean the entire food premise to remove debris, dust, mold etc
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: dishwasher leaking wastewater on to the floor, door seal appears to be damaged
      • Corrective Action(s): repair the dishwasher
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: generic COVID Safety Plan (template) printed off by operator
      • Corrective Action(s): develop a site specific COVID Plan, include Worksafe industry specific requirements
      • Violation Score: 5

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