Bin 4 Burger Lounge

2350 Boundary Rd, Burnaby · Restaurant

9 inspections

1. Routine InspectionDec 15, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ground meat sauce in hot holding unit found to have internal temperature of 47 degrees Celsius - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - EHO directed staff to reheat item in pan on grill
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure potentially hazardous food items are heated thoroughly prior to inserting into hot holding unit.
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     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Staff cell phone placed on food preparation surface in back prep area.
     • Ceiling is leaking at hood vent. At time of inspection EHO directed rolling rack to be relocated and all sheet pans to be washed in dishwasher. Last deep fryer was covered and turned off at time of inspection.
     • Ceiling is leaking above coffee station. Buckets placed at both leaks
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     • Corrective Action(s): Cell phones are not sanitary and should not be stored in food preparation areas. Either relocate to your person or designated staff storage areas
     • Until such time as ceiling is repaired ensure no items are stored in this area and last deep frying unit is not in use. .
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     • Violation Score: 9
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Floors require cleaning throughout. Floors are not being cleaned thoroughly as food debris was observed under shelves and equipment.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Discuss with janitorial staff. Take photographs of corners, under equipment and show to janitorial staff. Ensure they are cleaned nightly.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Prep sink in back food preparation area is loose from wall
     • Ceiling is leaking at north side at exhaust canopy and above coffee station.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Secure prep sink to wall before damage is done to sink
     • Ceiling requires repair such that exhaust canopy hood is not leaking onto floor.
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     • Violation Score: 3
2. Routine InspectionMay 12, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Food debris observed on floors under equipment and in hard to reach areas.
     • Food debris observed on lower shelves
     • Food debris accumulated in containers stored on lower shelves. In food preparation area and in grill area in particular a large amount of food debris has accumulated in these containers. One paper liner from raw beef observed in one container.
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - item removed from line and all items placed in dishwashing area for cleaning and sanitizing.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure these areas are more frequently cleaned. Containers in particular are often overlooked and catch food items from above.
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     • Violation Score: 9
3. Routine InspectionNov 21, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Dry goods stored in original paper bags
     • Scoops stored inside of dry storage bags
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     • Corrective Action(s): Dry goods are recommended to be stored in pest proof containers
     • Scoops should not be stored inside dry goods as handle has potential to contaminate food items
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Some cleaning required:
     • - Inside containers storing equipment there are bits of food debris.
     • - Dry storage items stored on milk crates.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure these areas are cleaned as part of routine cleaning.
     • Dry goods should be stored up off the floor on shelves that are easy to clean underneath.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Sanitizer dispensing unit dispensing sanitizer solution too high. Sanitizer solution from dispensing unit at concentrations outside of range of 272-700ppm DDBSA and 704-1875ppm Lactic Acid. Test strip showed value of 2258ppm Lactic Acid and 848 ppm DDBSA
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     • Corrective Action(s): Have ECOLAB service dispensing unit. Ensure it is drawing appropriate amount of sanitizer solution.
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     • Violation Score: 3
4. Follow-Up InspectionJun 12, 2024

   0 infractions

5. Routine InspectionJun 11, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation: Dishwasher has malfunctioned without staff knowledge. Dishes being washed without final sanitizing rinse.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Cease use of dishwasher until such time as dishwasher has a final sanitizing rinse of 71 degrees Celsius.
     • Use of take out containers for dine in guests and use of two comp sink at dish pit for sanitizing of items that are immediately needed. Use sanitizer dispensing unit to fill sink at mop sink. This set up is not ideal.
     • Alternatively a chlorine soak for 2 minutes could be used. 1 tablespoon chlorine for 1 gallon water.
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     • Violation Score: 5
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink in staff washroom is missing paper towels. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION
     • Soap dispensing unit is missing and temporary squeeze bottle in use with soap dangerously low.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Obtain proper liquid soap dispensing unit and fill with liquid soap.
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     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Cooler covers stored on floor at cook line. Cooler covers are not to be stored on the floor.
     • Containers storing clean utensils have food at bottom.
     • Dry goods not stored in pest proof containers and open on milk crates
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     • Corrective Action(s): Locate new storage method or space for cooler covers.
     • Clean all storage containers especially those under cook line. Ensure these items are frequently cleaned and sanitized as part of routine cleaning routine.
     • Dry goods should be transferred to pest proof containers
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     • Violation Score: 9
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Dishwasher not achieving final sanitizing rinse at the plate. Temperatures of 67 to 59 degrees Celsius observed at time of inspection. Dishwasher temperature seems to be dropping at each subsequent cycle
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     • Corrective Action(s): Dishwasher technician contacted at time of inspection.
     • Ensure dishwasher is repaired today. Dishwasher is not to be used until such time as final sanitizing rinse of 71 degrees Celsius is maintained.
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     • Violation Score: 15
6. Routine InspectionDec 14, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lack of paper towels at back sink.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks adequately supplied at all times.
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     • Violation Score: 5
7. Routine InspectionJul 27, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Food storage containers stored on floor of walk-in cooler unit.
     • Food storage containers stored on floor of preparation area..
     • Ice scoop in bar stored directly in ice.
     • Staff beverages found to be placed directly on food preparation surface (cutting board).
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     • Corrective Action(s): Discussed with Manager. Facility to obtain proper dry goods storage shelves for food items.
     • Ice scoops are to be stored inside containers and not directly inside ice.
     • Ensure staff beverages are not stored on food preparation surfaces.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation: Upon arrival of EHO back door was open for air flow. No screen has been installed on back door. Leaving back door open will contribute to pest infestations. Ensure back door remains closed.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Discussed with Manager. Back door requires screen if to be left open.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Bar area beverage dispensers not in good sanitary condition. Drain spout requires cleaning as some accumulation of debris has occurred in bottom of holster drain.
     • Food debris has accumulated in containers storing utensils throughout food preparation areas.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure bar area drain for beverage nozzle is routinely scrubbed.
     • Ensure Utensil storage bins are cleaned.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation: Squeeze bottles are currently being used at staff washroom sink and service station for hand soap pumps. Squeeze bottles for Hand soap pumps are temporary solutions.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Discussed with Manager. New supplier for hand soap will be replacing all soap pumps. Ensure they are of commercial grade.
     • It is recommended they are wall mount to avoid being misplaced or relocated.
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     • Violation Score: 3
8. Follow-Up InspectionFeb 21, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: 1. Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine.
     • 2. Garbage bins used for direct dry food storage.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Ice scoop must be stored in a clean, sanitary manner. Top surface of ice machine is not regularly cleaned and sanitized. Area is too high to be able to monitor if it is always in a sanitary condition. Wash and sanitize scoop. Store ice scoop in a sanitary manner - a clean container is acceptable.
     • 2. Use containers that are durable, wahsable, non-absorbent, and constructed of food grade materials for direct food storage. Do not store flour and panko directly in garbage bins. Garbage bins are not intended for food storage.
     • [Correction Date: 22-Feb-2023]
     • **These violations were noted during the last inspection on 06-Feb-2023 and have not been corrected. Violations must be corrected by noted correction date.**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
     • Observation: - Handsink between kitchen and prep area is leaking. Leak has not yet been stopped/ deficiency has not yet been corrected.
     • Corrective Action(s): - Repair unit. Stop leak. [Correction Date: 28-Feb-2023]
     • Note: Manager advised that a plumbing company has been contacted and is scheduled to correct deficiency.
     • Violation Score: 1
9. Routine InspectionFeb 6, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Papertowels not available at bar handsink to dry hands after handwashing. When asked, employee replied that they "use rags to dry hands."
     • Corrective Action(s): - Provide papertowels at bar handsink. [Correction Date: Immediately]
     • - Handsinks must be fully accessible at all times and provided with hot and cold water, liquid soap, and papertowels to facilitate proper handwashing practices.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Observed employee working at cook line (across from fryers) eating chips directly from bowl and then continue to handle food without changing gloves or washing hands.
     • Corrective Action(s): - Employee asked to wash hands and change gloves. [Corrective Action: Immediately]
     • - Review proper handwashing practices with all employees.
     • - Review when hands should be washed with all employees.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: 1. Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine.
     • 2. Garbage bins used for direct dry food storage.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Ice scoop must be stored in a clean, sanitary manner. Wash and sanitize ice scoop. Store ice scoop in a sanitary manner. A clean container is acceptable. [CORRECTED]
     • 2. Use containers that are durable, washable, non-absorbent, and constructed of food grade materials for direct food storage. Do not store flour and panko directly in garbage bins. Garbage bins are not intended for food storage.
     • [Correction Date: 06-Feb-2023]
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
     • Observation: - Unlabelled spray bottles containing clear liquid observed along cook line. Employee advised that clear liquid is sanitizer.
     • Corrective Action(s): - Label all bottles/ containers containing any sanitizers, cleaners, chemicals, or similar agents.
     • [Correction Date: 06-Feb-2023]
     • Note: Most bottles are labelled; however, there a few unlabelled spray bottles throughout the kitchen.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
     • Observation: - Handsink between kitchen and prep area is leaking.
     • Corrective Action(s): - Repair unit. Stop leak. [Correction Date: 15-Feb-2023]
     • Violation Score: 1