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Big Star Sandwich Co (Maple Ridge)

103 - 11959 203rd St, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Big Star Sandwich Co (Maple Ridge) has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 7, 2022. The most recent inspection, on August 26, 2026, found no infractions.

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

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.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 2026. For example: 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 9, 2025. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 2026. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 27, 2023. For example: 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]

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. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Shredded pork and bacon observed in the hot holding unit measured at 52C max internal temperature. The unit was set to med-high temperature setting
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded the above mentioend products during inspection. Operator to ensure that the potentially hazardous food items stored in hot holding unit maintains 60C or above. Set the unit to high temperature setting.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Meat slicer at back had meat residue on it. Operator stated they used the slicer at 9 am and didn't clean it afterwards.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to clean and sanitize the meat slicer. Operator to ensure the slicer is cleaned after the staff is done working with it.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some pooling of water observed under the crates unser the 2-compartment sink. Operator stated they get someone to come and clean that area once every 2 months.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the above mentioned area. Operator to ensure that this area is maintained in sanitary condition and cleaned by staff in-between prefessional cleaning schedules.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: No staff on site has valid FoodSafe level 1 or equivalent.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to enroll the staff in FoodSafe program or schedule the shifts in a way to ensure at least one person working on site has a valid FoodSafe level 1 or equivalent cerificate.
      • Date to be corrected by: Sept 24, 2026
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build-up of grease/food debris behind two compartment sink back splash and on floor in harder to reach areas under equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do a deep clean of premise getting under/behind all large equipment. Due: July 25, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: true kitchen cooler holding food at 9.7 (checked with probe thermometer)
      • Corrective Action(s): transfer all foods to a working cooler
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: -true cooler fan coil plugged with dust
      • -true cooler condenser frozen over with frost
      • Corrective Action(s): clean and defrost the cooler
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Auto Sham soup cabinet set to 100f
      • Corrective Action(s): adjust to 140F minimum
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: -preparation cooler door seals badly torn
      • -freezer condensate drain pipe clogged, a large ice block has formed on the bottom of the unit
      • Corrective Action(s): -replace the cooler door seals
      • -unplug the freezer condensate pipe and defrost the unit
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: -preparation cooler holding foods at a 7.7C internal temperature, cooler set to 1C
      • Corrective Action(s): -discontinue the use of this cooler immediately, transfer all foods to a working cooler set to 4C or lower
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: staff checking and recording cooler temperatures based upon exterior digital display, actual internal temperatures may be higher
      • Corrective Action(s): train staff to check and monitor internal food temperatures of refrigerated foods
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): dishwasher detergent bottle empty at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): replace the bottle
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: food debris under refrigerators and shelves
      • Corrective Action(s): complete cleaning as required
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: -preparation cooler holding potentially hazardous foods at 9.4 C
      • -foods checked with a probe thermometer to confirm temperatures
      • Corrective Action(s): take this cooler out of service immediately, do not use it until repairs are completed
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Food Safety Plan corrective action is not being followed when food temperatures are in the danger zone
      • Corrective Action(s): review the Food Safety Plan with all employees
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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