Ban Chok Dee Thai Cuisine

400 - 20395 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

28 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionFeb 24, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 23, 2026
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Observed biofilm growth inside ice machine water reservoir
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize this today and ensure it is cleaned more often to prevent biofilm growth.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: 1) Hand washing station at far end of cooking line (next to post) lacked hand soap and paper towel at start of inspection.
  - 2) Hand washing station next to dish washer lacked liquid soap and had two empty cans of coconut milk inside, preventing easy access to use sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Soap was replaced but staff stated that paper towel is due to arrive tomorrow.
  - **Hand washing stations not being fully stocked was noted in the last routine inspection - Ensure these are kept stocked at all times so staff are encouraged to wash their hands as often as they need to.**
  - Review this requirement with staff
  - 2) Remove cans of coconut milk and keep this sink empty at all times. Replace/refill soap. Due: Immediately.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: None of the sanitizer spray bottles had any form of label on them.
  - Corrective Action(s): Label all sanitizer spray bottles with an accurate label for quick and accurate identification. Due: today
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 8, 2025
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soap container at hand washing station across from deep fryers was empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Liquid soap bottle switched out for a full container during inspection. Ensure all hand washing stations are stocked at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two trays of previously frozen raw meat observed stored out on shelf at far end of kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Frozen foods must be thawed either in the cooler or in cold water, never at room temperature. Keep all meats in the cooler until they are needed for cooking.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Two light fixtures not functional, one directly above dishwasher and the other above the prep station in kitchen across from woks. Staff require adequate lighting to safely prepare food and wash dishes.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair light fixtures so they are fully functional. Due: Sept 15, 2025
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 3, 2025
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: -a few mouse droppings observed under the glass washer
  - -mouse dropping on the west window sill
  - Corrective Action(s): place additional traps and survey the building envelope for potential breaches
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: kitchen lighting reduced, a couple of light fixtures are not working
  - Corrective Action(s): please replace the bulbs or repair the light fixtures
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
  - Observation: quat sanitizer in use, operator does not possess test strips to test concentrations
  - Corrective Action(s): please purchase quat test strips
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionNov 13, 2024
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hand sink in kitchen is still leaking
  - Corrective Action(s): Must have leak repaired or faucet replaced.
  - CORRECT: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 25, 2024
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hot water tap at the hand sink in kitchen is still leaking.
  - Corrective Action(s): Have tap repaired or replaced to prevent leaking water from pooling around the faucet and sink.
  - CORRECT: 1 week.
Routine InspectionOct 16, 2024
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found rice being reheated to 35 C then put into rice cooker that was 50 C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Must reheat food to 74 C then place in a pre-warmed hot holding unit that is 60 C or hotter.
  - Reheat rice to 74 C and ensure hot holding unit has reached proper temperature before using.
  - CORRECTED
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink in the back food prep area did not have liquid soap.
  - Corrective Action(s): All hand wash stations must have liquid soap, paper towel, hot and cold water at all times.
  - CORRECTED
  - Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Found food and grease build up under, and behind cooking equipment, on filters for exhaust system as well as on and under shelves and on plastic storage bins.
  - Corrective Action(s): A deep clean is required through out the premises, especially in the above noted areas.
  - CORRECT: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hand sink in the front kitchen is leaking at the hot water handle
  - Corrective Action(s): Have leak repaired to prevent standing water for pests, and contamination of food on the counter.
  - CORRECT: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionApr 3, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionMar 28, 2024
2 infractions
- 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found food being washed and stored in the 3 compartment sink not in the food prep sink
  - Corrective Action(s): Must not use the 3 compartment ware washing sinks for food prep. Use the now fixed food prep sink.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease and food build up still noted under the cooking line.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure a deep and thorough clean is done to remove all grease build up, including around the legs.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 21, 2024
2 infractions
- 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found fish thawing in the middle sink of the 3 compartment sink, with dirty dishes and water on both sides.
  - Corrective Action(s): Must use food prep sink on the far table for thawing and washing of food.
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some cleaning has been done, a few droppings still in hard to reach areas around ice machine and prep sink, and grease and food build up under cooking line.
  - Corrective Action(s): A deep and thorough cleaning is required throughout the premises especially under, between and behind the cooking equipment, and the floors in hard to reach areas around the ice machine, under shelves, and around prep sink.
  - CORRECT: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1. Dishwasher is still leaking chlorine.
  - 2. Food prep sink faucet has a leak so 3 compartment dishwashing sink has been used for food prep.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Have dishwasher and/or sanitizer lines repaired so no longer leaking chlorine when the dishwasher runs.
  - 2. Have faucet repaired or replaced at food prep sink so foods can properly be washed and/or thawed.
  - CORRECT: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionMar 14, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Ice machine had a mould growing on the inside.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ice machine requires cleaning through out the inside, especially the top.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Found mice droppings behind the ice machine and under tables in the back.
  - Corrective Action(s): A thorough cleaning is required of all floors to remove mice droppings.
  - Contact pest control company to help with the monitoring
  - CORRECT: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Found food debris and grease building up behind cook line, under prep tables in the back, and on shelving and containers in the back.
  - Corrective Action(s): A deep and thorough cleaning is required throughout the premises, especially the floors in hard to reach areas.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher is leaking chlorine out of the bottom
  - Corrective Action(s): Have chlorine leak repaired
  - Correct: today
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 25, 2023
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionAug 24, 2023
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher is unable to maintain a final rinse concentration of 50 ppm chlorine
  - Corrective Action(s): Manually sanitize dishes and equipment in sink with 200 ppm chlorine for 2 mins until dishwasher has been repaired.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionAug 17, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher had 0 ppm chlorine at beginning of inspection, new container of chlorine was added recently.
  - Corrective Action(s): Must ensure dishwasher is primed properly after installing new container. Must also check the dishwasher everyday and keep records of concentration.
  - CORRECTED at time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
  - Observation: Health permit has expired, health permit fee not received
  - Corrective Action(s): Submit payment for Permit fee to ensure operating permit is valid.
  - CORRECT: 2 weeks.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found dent can of pineapples on the shelf.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use cans that are dented as food inside may be contaminated with metals.
  - Discard or return to supplier.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food and grease build up noted under and between all equipment in the cooking area. Grease is noted dripping from exhaust hood, and is accumulating on and inside the stand up freezer beside the cooking line.
  - Corrective Action(s): A deep and thorough cleaning is required through out the kitchen, especially around the cooking line to remove all the food debris and grease. Pull out all equipment, and wash all surfaces to remove grease. Add cleaning as part of end of day duties to prevent such build up.
  - CORRECT: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 14, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food and debris noted under cookline against back wall.
  - Corrective Action(s): A deep clean is required to remove all food, grease and debris from under cookline, ensure to clean all the way to the back wall.
  - CORRECT: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 1, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Dishwasher had 0 ppm chlorine at time of arrival. Unsure when last checked, as could not locate the recorded
  - 2. Found dirty wiping rags sitting on the counter.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Dishwasher must be able to provide 50 ppm chlorine at all times. Dishwasher was fixed at time of inspection, all dishware and equipment must be re-washed sanitized before using.
  - NOTE: MUST check and record sanitizer concentrations every day
  - 2. Must keep wiping rags in sanitizer to prevent bacterial growth, or use paper towel to wipe sanitizer after spraying on a surface.
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink in the back corner had numerous containers inside and was not easily accessible.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep all hand sinks clear of equipment, place items directly in the 3 compartment sink in the back.
  - Hand sinks must be kept clear and easily accessible at all times.
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease and food build up noted under and behind cooking equipment and cooler units, and inside ventilation hood and highly touched areas.
  - Corrective Action(s): A deep and thorough cleaning is required through out the premises, including but not limitied to floors, walls, ventilation hood and high touched areas.
  - CORRECT: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionSep 27, 2022
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found hand sink by the dishwasher to be blocked dishwasher racks.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure hand sink is easily accessible at all times.
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Found grease build up in the ventilation hood and underneath cooking line.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Increase cleaning of premises in hard to reach areas (i.e. ventilation hood, under equipment).
  - CORRECT: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Found plastic container being held together with wire
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard broken containers/equipment and replace with new. Ensure all equipment, utensils and dishware are in good condition if being used.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 7, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 24, 2021
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Sanitizer spray bottle had 0 ppm QUATs
  - 2) Glass washer had a final rinse of 0 ppm chlorine on the dish surface.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator restocked sanitizer spray bottle with 200 ppm QUATs at the time of inspection.
  - 2) Do not use the bar glass washer, use the dishwasher in the back instead
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) No liquid hand soap observed in the kitchen hand washing station.
  - 2) Food items placed right next to the hand washing station
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator stocked liquid hand soap at the time of inspection
  - 2) Operator relocated food items away from hand washing station
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Accumulation of food observed in both prep cooler near the hinges for the door.
  - 2) Rice scoop observed to be kept in warm cloudy water bath at 22C
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean and sanitize prep cooler to ensure there is no accumulation of food debris
  - 2) Ensure Rice scoops are kept in either dry or ice water bath to prevent bacterial growth
  - Date to be Corrected: Dec 1st
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Glass washer in the bar area had a final rinse of 0 ppm chlorine on the dish surface.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace glass washer so that it is able to provide at least 50 ppm chlroine on the dish surface at the final rinse.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Dec 1st
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
  - Observation: Single use containers were observed to be reused to contain carrot slices, ginger slices, and sauce in the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Dispose of the single use containers and place food items in reusable foodgrade containers
  - Date To Be Corrected: Dec 1st
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 5, 2020
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Top side of ice machine requires cleaning due to mould build up
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 29, 2020
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher initially not dispensing any chlorine into the sanitizing cycle. This was corrected at time of inspection and dishwssher is dispensing approx. 100ppm chlorine into the final rinse.
  - Quat sanitizer in sanitizer containers tested at 0ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Rewash all utensils as instructed.
  - Change quat solution more frequently ie hourly.
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink next to dishwasher initially had a container with rice inside. Container was removed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Hand sink is solely for hand washing only
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths observed on counter.
  - Corrective Action(s): Wiping clothes must be stored in quat sanitizer when not in use
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ice machine requires cleaning (Top and bottom)
  - Floor under deep fryers requires cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Quat sanitizer dispenser not dispensing a minimum of 200ppm quat.
  - Dishwasher initially not dispensing proper concentation of sanitizer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Have quat sanitizer dispenser serviced. Add by hand and test concentration until repaired.
  - Contact repair technician and have dishwasher serviced.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 6, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Clean spill on floor below back room syrup containers next to the ice machine
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: The wall surface that the magnetic strip holding the knives is affixed is damaged.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair wall damage as discussed
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionDec 7, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Additional cleaning required under shelving inside walk in cooler at floor/wall interface
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
  - Observation: Seal on grease trap has failed. Duct tape currently in place to mitigate odor
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace seal
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionDec 4, 2018
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Final rinse on dishwasher initially too low at approx. 25ppm chlorine. Once container was changed and unit primed the final rinse was recorded at approx 70ppm chlorine.
  - Glasswasher not dispensing and chlorine in final rinse. Glasswasher is closed and cannot be used until repaired and is dispensing a minimum of 50ppm in final rinse.
  - Wiping rags observed stored on the counter. Wiping rags must always be stored in sanitizer when not in use.
  - Corrective Action(s): Re wash all utensils as there are no records and it is unknown when the final rinse dropped below 50ppm chlorine.
  - Rewash all bar glassware using the dishwasher. No records being kept for the glasswasher.
  - Ensure wiping rags are kept in sanitizer containers and fully submerged in quat sanitizer when not in use. This is to be changed every 2 hours.
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Cold water tap on front hand sink not working
  - Liquid soap dispenser empty at back room hand sink
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair cold water tap
  - Refill soap dispenser
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor under shelving at floor wall interface inside walk in cooler requires cleaning
  - Floor under all cooking equipment including deep fryer requires cleaning.
  - Floor under all sandwich prep coolers units requires cleaning
  - Floor under shelving in back room area requires cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Remove all wood cloth pins as these cannot be adequately washed and sanitized.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Seal on grease trap has failed. Putrid odor in kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace/repair grease trap lid.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 17, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Additional cleaning required below upright cooler adjacent to deep fat fryers
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Lighting intensity needs to be increased in work area adjacent to upright cooler
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 15, 2018
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Handles to all coolers require cleaning due to food debris build up
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Food debris observed affixed to several utensils.
  - Knife holding rack requires cleaning
  - Knives in knife holding rack require cleaning (Done at time of inspection)
  - Wiping rags must always be stored in sanitizer when not in use. Sanitizer to be changed every 2 hours. Ensure wipings rags are fully submerged.
  - Corrective Action(s): Re wash utensils and ensure staff are properly trained on how to properly pre soak/prerinse/prescrape prior to going thru the dishwasher.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Soap dispenser empty at front hand sink
  - Hand sink was covered by cutting board
  - Corrective Action(s): Hand sink must always be accessible at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor below all cooking equipment requires cleaning
  - Grease diffusers in exhaust canopy require cleaning
  - Floor inside both the walk in cooler requires cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Lighting intensity needs to be increased in work area adjacent to upright glass cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionNov 21, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 17, 2017
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Back room cart requires cleaning
  - Floor below all cooking equipment and sandwich prep coolers requires cleaning
  - Underside of shelf above grill requires cleaning
  - Underside of lids to all sandwich prep coolers requires cleaning as well as the top side of each cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15