A&W #0347

6535 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

22 inspections

Routine InspectionApr 23, 2026
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A few rodent droppings observed behind the fountain drink dispenser as shown to manager on site
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff removed droppings and sanitized the area with their surface sanitizer.
  - Operator will be placing a sticky trap in the area to monitor.
  - No droppings observed in any other areas at time of inspection
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionSep 15, 2025
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Sanitizer bottle at 2 compartment sink needs to be replaced with original bottle that can be hooked up to the dispenser as originally approved
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator to replace sanitizer bottle
  - Correct by: This week
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 4, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 23, 2024
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher is currently out of order, operator is waiting for repair parts which are scheduled to be arriving this week.
  - Corrective Action(s): You are NOT permitted to provide any re-usable dishes to customers since you only have a 2 compartment sink.
  - Take out utensils only.
  - DIshwasher must be repaired
  - Correct by: ASAP
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionSep 12, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knives observed to be kept between crevice
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated knife to dishwasher at the time of inspection
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grill fryer vent observed to have grease build up
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure above mentioned area is cleaned and sanitized.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Fan in walk in freezer observed to be leaking water
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure fan is no longer leaking
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionApr 3, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 26, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): High temperature dishwasher measured to be at 67C and 68C on dish surface during final rinse for two runs.
  - Corrective Action(s): Premises is to use single use takeout containers only (no mugs for floats).
  - Staff must practice alternative dishware washing:
  - 1) Scrape Food
  - 2) Detergent - Dishwasher
  - 3) Rinse - Dishwasher
  - 4) Sanitize - Done in a sink with sanitizer solution
  - 5) Air dry
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: White/brown build up observed on wire shelves in walk in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure above mentioned areas are cleaned and sanitized.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease and food debris observed under hand washing station in the kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: High temperature dishwasher had a final rinse of 68C and 68C on dish surface for two runs.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace dishwasher so that it is able to produce at least 71C on dish surface on final rinse.
  - Date To Be Corrected:
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionSep 7, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 30, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Some cleaning chemicals (detergents) stored above foods (gravy packets) in the downstairs shelving area
  - Corrective Action(s): Store cleaning chemicals down and away from foods in case of leaks
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: One tile is damaged and food debris may get lodged in the hole
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace/repair tiling there
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 26, 2022
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Utensils in the washer are being stacked (horizontally) on top of each other
  - Corrective Action(s): Wash utensils as spread out ONE LAYER ONLY so all parts are properly cleaned and sanitized in the washer
  - NOTE: there are also inserts for the racks whereby the utensils are held vertically to facilitate their cleaning
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Downstairs employee washroom AGAIN has no paper towels in the dispenser.
  - NOTE: this was cited in the last routine check back on April 1, 2022 -continued citations will need increased enforcement such as ticketing.
  - Corrective Action(s): All designated handwash sinks must be adequately stocked so workers can wash and dry hands
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionApr 1, 2022
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Downstairs employee handsink has no paper towels for drying hands (toilet paper is not an adequate substitute)
  - Corrective Action(s): place paper towel in the dispenser
  - NOTE: the toilet paper should also be in it's designated dispenser
  - Violation Score: 5
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: An old drainage hole is present next to the cooking line leading towards the office.
  - Corrective Action(s): Place a grate (or cover it) over it and re-tile around the hole so it is easily cleanable, smooth and non-absorbent.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 8, 2021
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cold potentially hazardous food stored above 4 deg. C [s. 14(2)]
  - observation: two large crates of warm bread noted in the walk-in cooler. Ambient air temperature was at 10 deg. C, requested staff to move these breads out of the cooler to ensure proper air flow to allow walk-in cooler maintained at or below 4 deg. C. Cooler was measured at 3 deg. C after breads were removed.
  - Corrective action: never store large amount of food that doesn't require refrigeration in the walk-in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - observation: 1. Lack of cover for light bulbs on the celling in the food preparation area and the dishwashing area. May result in potential physical hazard when the glass pieces from the shattered light bulb entering food.
  - 2. Missing a celling panel in the dishwashing area and it may lead to potential contamination when dust from the celling fall into cleaned dishes/utensils.
  - Corrective action: 1. Cover the light bulbs with plastic covers or shatter proof tube covers.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
  - Observation: Frozen potentially hazardous food stored above -18 deg. C [s. 14(3)]
  - observation: walk-in freezer at -14 deg. C, 1-door freezer at -10 deg. C
  - Corrective action: lower the freezer setting to < and/or = -18 deg. C
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - observation: Fruit flies were noted near pop syrup exchanger down stair, No fruit fly/insect trap located near that area.
  - Corrective action: Frequent cleaning and sanitizing of the sticky surfaces around the syrup exchange area place insect trap such as sticky pad around that area.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b), (c)]
  - observation: 1. Food debris such as fries noted under counter
  - 2. Garbage accumulated near the grease dumping container outside
  - Corrective action: ensure routine and frequent cleaning of under counter area and grease dumping area to prevent entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 22, 2020
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some fruit fly activity observed in the downstairs employee washroom
  - Corrective Action(s): Inform your pest control to place mechanical traps there
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 24, 2019
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bulk scooper for bread crumbs left on wire shelf. Operator indicates it should have been left on the hook as provided
  - Corrective Action(s): Dishwash the scooper.
  - The wired shelves are not regularly cleaned and sanitized do not leave the scooper there. Either leave it hung on your hook or lodged in the bread crumbs handle-up or in a washable clean container.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some fruit/drain flies observed around the mop sink area
  - Corrective Action(s): Inform your pest control to place some mechanical fly traps there
  - Ensure you are maintaining this area clean and disinfected, dumping the mop waters nightly, and flushing the drain lines with hot water at the end of the night
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 29, 2019
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionSep 24, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 21, 2018
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): High temperature washer not achieving minimum rinse temperatures:
  - At plate temperatures
  - -1st cycle 63.4 deg C
  - -2nd cycle 64.5 deg C
  - -3rd cycle 65.8 deg C
  - -4rth cycle 63.5 deg C
  - Thermostat readings for rinse temperature showing 78-82 deg C: false positive
  - Washer has been on for more then 4 hours
  - Corrective Action(s): Have unit serviced immediately.
  - In the meantime wash-rinse in the dishwasher then sanitize manually at the 3-compartment sink
  - Maintain Daily Temperature Tracking sheets for the dishwasher
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): trays of cut onions directly stacked on top of each other without a barrier inbetween
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not double stack foods without a tray cover
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Dumpster area is filthy with food debris and garbage around the bins
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect daily -keep the lids and enclosure closed
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: High temperature washer not achieving minimum rinse temperatures
  - Rinse thermostat is showing false positives
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust/repair washer -have the rinse thermostat calibrated
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 18, 2018
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Two light panels missing the main covers in the kitchen and dishpit area
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace the covers (NOTE: plastic sleaves over the fluourescent bulbs okay too)
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Open air island insert cooler showing 12-18 deg C. Operator is aware this unit is down and there is a work order to have it repaired the next few days. Operator observed time tracking the perishables on whiteboard. Every 2 hours any leftovers are discarded -good
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair unit
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 8, 2017
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 flats of eggs stored at room temperature at 20 deg C -worker indicates they were taken out at noon -it is now 2pm
  - Observed worker place these eggs back in the Walk-in cooler then take out a fresh flat of eggs
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard the 2 flat of eggs
  - Any perishable out more then 2 hours must be discarded. Do not place back in the fridge -the time is accumulative at room temperature
  - You are to TIME STAMP the eggs to know exactly when to discard them -I suggest you take out only enough eggs that will be used within 2 hours
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Employee washroom again has no single-drying method -paper towel dispenser empty. This was noted in previous Routine Inspection as well
  - Corrective Action(s): Refill dispenser
  - All handsinks must be adequately stocked
  - Increased enforcement such as tickets will be required with further repeat infractions
  - Violation Score: 5
- 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk-in freezer at -1 deg C. Operator indicates GFS turns off the Walk-in freezer during deliveries -this was over 2 hours ago and the unit power is still turned off.
  - Corrective Action(s): DO NOT TURN off the Walk-in freezer at any time unless it is being serviced and there are no foods contained.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Downstairs lockerroom filthy and littered with clothing/shoes
  - Bare paper towel rolls are left out -ends are contaminated
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all unused clothing/shoes from downstairs. Mop the sticky floors.
  - Any used paper towel rolls must be dispensed to better prevent ends from being contaminated. Use your dispensers available -spindles with base are acceptable
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 16, 2012
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionOct 15, 2012
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 12, 2012
0 infractions