Best Falafel - Commercial

2013 Commercial Dr, Vancouver BC V5N 4B1 · Food Service Establishment 1

29 inspections

1. RoutineMay 6, 2026

   2 infractions

   • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
     • Inadequate lighting and/or ventilation on the premises.
   • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
     • Wiping cloths are not clean, restricted in use and/or stored in approved sanitizing solution.
2. Routine Follow-upNov 21, 2025

   0 infractions

3. RoutineNov 12, 2025

   4 infractions

   • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
     • Inadequate lighting and/or ventilation on the premises.
   • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
     • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
   • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
     • Sanitizing solution concentration is too high.
   • Chemicals, cleansers and similar agents are kept separate from food.
     • Non-food containers are not clearly labelled to identify contents.
4. RoutineMay 7, 2025

   1 infraction

   • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
     • Inadequate lighting and/or ventilation on the premises.
5. RoutineOct 8, 2024

   0 infractions

6. Routine Follow-upApr 15, 2024

   0 infractions

7. RoutineApr 9, 2024

   2 infractions

   • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
     • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
   • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
     • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
8. Routine Follow-upAug 23, 2023

   2 infractions

   • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
     • Inadequate lighting and/or ventilation on the premises.
   • The premises is free of pests.
     • Premises has signs of insect activity.
9. RoutineAug 16, 2023

   3 infractions

   • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
     • Premises is not designed and/or supplied with equipment that will ensure the safe and sanitary handling of food.
   • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
     • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
   • The premises is free of pests.
     • Premises has signs of insect activity.
10. Routine Follow-upFeb 15, 2023

    0 infractions

11. RoutineFeb 1, 2023

    4 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at an improper concentration.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
12. RoutineAug 3, 2022

    2 infractions

    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
13. Routine Follow-upFeb 16, 2022

    1 infraction

    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
14. RoutineFeb 3, 2022

    4 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at an improper concentration.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
15. RoutineAug 9, 2021

    2 infractions

    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
16. RoutineAug 5, 2021

    9 infractions

    • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Inadequate lighting and/or ventilation on the premises.
    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
      • No employee present holds a valid FOODSAFE or equivalent certificate while the Owner/Operator is absent.
    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a hot holding temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored or displayed at 60°C or above.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at an improper concentration.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of insect activity.
17. RequestMar 24, 2021

    9 infractions

    • COVID-19 Safety Plan developed and in use
    • Maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated on the premises has been determined
    • Maximum number of patrons allows for 2m separation between patrons of different parties at all times
    • 2m separation maintained between patrons of different parties, except when partition in place
    • Maximum number of patrons and staff on premises is monitored at all times
    • Maximum of 6 patrons per table
    • Where partitions are in use, they are positioned such that droplet transmission is blocked
    • Physical devices or markers are used to assist patrons in maintaining physical distance
    • Background music is no louder than the volume of normal conversation
18. RoutineFeb 21, 2020

    6 infractions

    • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Inadequate lighting and/or ventilation on the premises.
    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
      • No employee present holds a valid FOODSAFE or equivalent certificate while the Owner/Operator is absent.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
19. Routine Follow-upOct 17, 2019

    2 infractions

    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
      • Food safety plan is not developed.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
      • Sanitation plan is not developed.
20. RoutineAug 16, 2019

    3 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is thawed in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
21. RoutineJan 22, 2019

    6 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a hot holding temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
22. Routine Follow-upJul 25, 2018

    1 infraction

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
23. Routine Follow-upJul 17, 2018

    1 infraction

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
24. RoutineJul 16, 2018

    6 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
    • The premises is free of pests.
25. Routine Follow-upFeb 5, 2018

    6 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is cooked/reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
    • The premises is free of pests.
26. RoutineJan 16, 2018

    8 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
    • Potentially hazardous food is thawed in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
    • Potentially hazardous food is cooked/reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
    • The premises is free of pests.
27. RoutineNov 24, 2016

    3 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
    • Potentially hazardous food is cooked/reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
28. RoutineApr 1, 2016

    4 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
    • Potentially hazardous food is cooked/reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at insufficient concentration.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
29. RoutineSep 30, 2015

    4 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
    • Potentially hazardous food is cooked/reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at insufficient concentration.
      • Manual dishwashing procedure is not sufficient to remove contamination.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.