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Black Bean Coffee

10 - 2453 161A St, Surrey · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Black Bean Coffee has been inspected 8 times by Fraser Health Authority since June 14, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 24, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 2026. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on January 17, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on June 14, 2024. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 once on August 24, 2026. For example: 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on June 14, 2024. For example: 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]

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.

8 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Food surface sanitizer was not readily available for use at the time. Spray bottle was broken .
      • Corrective Action(s): Manager filled 200 ppm chlorine sanitizer into a bucket. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces on site.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Hand washing station at the front was obstructed by dirty knives in the basin.
      • 2. Hand washing station at the back was missing liquid hand soap and single-use paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not obstruct hand washing station with items stored in the basin. Remove the knives from the basin.
      • 2. Provide liquid hand soap and single use paper towels at the back hand washing station.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Back kitchen did not have enough space for air drying plates and utensils.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install a dry rack on top of the 3 compartment sink. Correct by: Sep 07, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: In operator's absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent during operation.
      • Corrective Action(s): At least one staff on site must have FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate or equivalent. Send one staff to take FOODSAFE Level 1 course. Correct by: Sep 07, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher is broken and not in use at the time. This is an outstanding violation. 3 compartment sink was set up for manual dishwashing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service / repair the dishwasher to ensure it can function properly. Or alternatively, remove the dishwasher and submitted a updated floor plan (with a dry rack installed) to the Environmental Health Officer for review. Correct by: 2 month.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator unable to provdie evidence of valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate or equvalient.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to send a copy of your FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate to the Environmental Health Officer for review. Correct by: today.
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No food surfaces sanitizer available on site. 0 ppm chlorine or quats measured at the 3 compartment sink. Staff did not have knowledge on preparing food surface sanitizer. Operator arrived on site after 20 mintues.
      • Corrective Action(s): Set up proper food surface sanitizer. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces on site.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Single-use paper towels and liquid hand soap not available for the back hand washing station. Liquid hand soap not available for the front hand washing station.
      • Corrective Action(s): Obtain liquid hand soap and single use paper towels for all hand washing stations on site.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Staff stated the dishwasher was not working properly and can not be turned on. Staff was not using dishwasher at the moment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service / repair the dishwasher to ensure utensils and plates can be properly sanitized. Correct by: Jun 26, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on site had FOODSAFE LEVEL 1 or equivalent. This is a repeated violation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Send one staff to take FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent. At least one staff on site must have FOODSAFE. Repeating this violation in the future will result in enforcement actions.
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. 0 ppm Quats sanitizer was measured from the dispenser and at the 3 compartment sink. It was observed the stock chemical was empty.
      • 2. 0 ppm Quats sanitizer was measured from the sanitizer spray bottles. It was observed the bottle was filled with an unknown chemical with an orange color.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff purchased a bottle of bleach and diluted it with water to create 100 ppm bleach sanitizer. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces and utensils on site.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Two hand washing stations did not have liquid hand soaps and the hand washing station at the back did not have paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff provided liquid hand soap and single use paper towels at all hand washing stations. Ensure hand washing stations are stocked at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Handle piece of the ice scoop was broken and directly left with the ice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the ice scoop. Do not store ice scoop with the ice. Correct by: Jan 20, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: A leak was observed when the dishwasher was turned on. Unable to test the dishwasher at the time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service / fix the dishwasher to ensure the leak is stopped. Ensure final rinse cycle at the plate level is at least 71C. Correct by: Jan 25, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One knife was left in the basin of the front hand washing station and the back hand washing station was missing liquid hand soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure every hand washing station is properly stocked with liquid hand soap. Do not leave any equipment or utensils in the hand washing station.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: In operator's absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate or equivalent during operation. Correct by: Jul 14, 2024.
      • Violation Score: 1

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