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Best Western (Kitchen)

21650 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

18 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -ice maker interior surfaces covered with black mold and algae
      • Corrective Action(s): -shut the ice machine down immediately
      • -clean and sanitize the ice maker
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: -employee hand sink is disabled due to plumbing issues, drain is plugged with duct tape
      • -paper towel dispenser empty
      • Corrective Action(s): repair the hand sink plumbing and restock supplies
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: food handler has not completed Food Safe Level 1 or equivalent
      • Corrective Action(s): please complete the course by April 1, 2026
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Permit not posted
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated permit at the time of inspection. Ensure permit is displayed in a conspicuous location at all times
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on duty able to provide Foodsafe level 1 certification at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff on duty has Foodsafe level 1 certification or equivalent in the operator's absence.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Exposed wood on the side of cupboard by the stove.
      • Corrective Action(s): Paint the wood to ensure it is easily cleanable.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: coffee and foods splashed on the cupboards
      • -spilled foods in cupboards-
      • Corrective Action(s): complete cleaning as required
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: paint peeling off the interior of the Danby microwave, paint chips may contaminate foods
      • Corrective Action(s): replace the microwave
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: - Designated handsink in the kitchen is inaccessible and being used for drying pots and pans.
      • - Three compartment sink is being used for handwashing with a reusable towel used for hand drying. Paper towel rack is present.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure the designated handsink is accessible at all times.
      • - Handsink must be stocked with single use paper towels.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Pavement ants observed by the west exit door of the buffet.
      • Corrective Action(s): Eliminate the pavement ant infestation
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The following were observed at the time of inspection:
      • - Accumulating food debris on the floor surrounding the refrigerator.
      • - Food debris on the sides and behind the oven.
      • - Accumulating food debris and dust behind the counter in the buffet.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cleaning is required in the areas mentioned above.
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Danby milk cooler set to 11C
      • -kitchen cooler set to 12C
      • Corrective Action(s): adjust both coolers to hold potentially hazardous foods at 4C or lower
      • Violation Score: 15
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: -sink stopper plugs are not available, immersion of dishes during sanitizing is not possible
      • Corrective Action(s): purchase stopper plugs
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: -hand sink not accessible (full of pots, lids etc)
      • -paper towels not provided
      • Corrective Action(s): -ensure the hand sink is clear of obstructions
      • -provide single use towels for the hand sink
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: chlorine test strips not available
      • Corrective Action(s): purchase chlorine test strips to monitor the bleach concentration in the third sink
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Paint exposed wood surface adjacent to the exhaust fan above the oven.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen sealed liquid eggs observed thawing at room temperature. These were relocated to the fridge
      • Corrective Action(s): Thaw either in the fridge at <4c or thaw under running cold water in a tray (Fill and drain).
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Paper towel dispenser empty. Paper towel dispenser relocated from dining area to kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Purchase paper towel's that can fit inside the dispenser in the kitchen.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Paint exposed wood surface adjacent to exhaust fan above the oven.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Operator to submit a floor plan showing the location of the oven and document stating that the oven is not for cooking just reheating only..
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on site have food safe level 1. Manager stated staff will be taking the next available food safe course
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Hand sink observed with frozen juice packs defrosting inside
      • No paper towels in the dispenser
      • Corrective Action(s): Defrosting to be done either under running cold water (In the 3 compartment sink) or defrost inside the cooler
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Oven has been installed in the kitchen. Note that cooking any foods on the stove top that may generate grease laden vapors is not permitted
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to submit a floor plan showing the location of the oven. Operator to provide in writing what foods they intend to use the oven for. If there are additions other than what was already approved in the food safety plan, operator will need to ammend and resubmit the food safety plan for review.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on site at time of inspection had foodsafe level 1.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure coverage is in place by having several staff take the course.
      • Violation Score: 1
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Operator to submit written food safety plan showing steps on how the eggs and sausages are cooked and hot held showing time/temperature controls
      • Corrective Action(s):