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Blenz Metrotown North

E21 - 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Blenz Metrotown North has been inspected 8 times by Fraser Health Authority since March 11, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 22, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 17, 2025. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2026. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on October 10, 2025. For example: 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]

  • 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 July 30, 2024. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2026. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

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

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of samosas stored at ambient temperature, 24 C
      • Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.
      • Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 4 C or colder for food safety.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice machine interior - small deposits of white mold forming on pipes.
      • Dust / debris on floor under ice machine and mini freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of debris from surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation: Frozen fish in storage freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove product from premise.
      • Food inventory is to be maintained for premise use and from approved suppliers.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice machine has scale / residue deposits on interior surfaces.
      • Front retail - wood frame and shelf below menu board impacted by fruit fly activity.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ice machine interior is to be cleaned and sanitized to remove all build-up from surfaces.
      • Menu board and wall and shelving to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up from surfaces.
      • Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher is discharging water on to back kitchen floor during cycles.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service dishwasher to correct water discharge.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: High temperature dishwasher has a plumbing leak that discharges water on the floor during cycle activation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair dishwasher plumbing leak.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Trace mouse droppings observed in customer seating area: on floor along booth seating partition and in corner of wall bench seating.
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
      • Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
      • Ensure cleaning of these locations is conducted daily to maintain premise sanitation in a consistent manner.
      • Violation Score: 3
  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: Soiled wiping rag with no detectable sanitizer residual used to wipe down beverage steamer between drink assemblies.
      • Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (100 ppm chlorine, 1 tea spoon of bleach per 1 litre of water).
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food inventory stored on floor in dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Food items / food containers are to be stored off the floor. Foods should be placed on shelves that provide 6” clearance from the floor.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Food safety plan temperature monitoring logs not maintained, temperatures of cold storage units not documented.
      • Corrective Action(s): Temperature logs are to be maintained for all cold storage units to verify food items are stored at safe temperature.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Door leading to back kitchen area - door sweep is chewed through by rodent activity.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace door sweep to exclude pest entry to back area.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings and dried urine marks observed throughout back kitchen area including the following:
      • - corners of staff washroom, behind door and around grease trap
      • - under 3 compartment sink, behind dishwasher, floor between cooler and freezer unit
      • - under dry storage shelving units
      • Debris and food residue observed in the following locations:
      • - inside 2 door upright cooler - shelves, bottom, door seals and compressor fan cover
      • - inside ice machine - visible mold growth in recesses of ice forming equipment
      • - floors under and around coolers and freezers
      • - on storage shelving in front service area
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
      • Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: Blenz sanitation plan cleaning check lists for daily, weekly and monthly not maintained, activities not conducted as prescribed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cleaning logs are to be completed to verify scheduled cleaning tasks are completed as needed.
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Wiping rags left on counter tops, espresso machine
      • outside of sanitizer reservoirs.
      • - Kitchen sanitizer container 0 ppm chlorine
      • Corrective Action(s): - All wiping rags in use are to be stored in
      • 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer, change sanitizer every
      • 2 hours to maintain strength.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Staff washroom 2 compartment sink and front
      • handsink paper towel dispensers are empty
      • Corrective Action(s): - refill dispensers with correct paper towel supply
      • Date To Be Corrected By : March 17, 2024
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Froze daily products defrosting at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): -frozen food is to be thawed within a cooler unit
      • or in a clean sink under constant cold
      • flowing water
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s): Premises requires pest control service agreement
      • to address ongoing pest activity.
      • Date To Be Corrected By : March 18, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed on floor in corners of
      • staff washroom and under dry storage shelving.
      • -Dust / debris o floor under ice machine, 2 door
      • under counter cooler, front area wall shelving and
      • under counter, cabinets.
      • Corrective Action(s): - clean surfaces to remove all debris from locations noted
      • - area impacted by pest activity are to be sanitized
      • with 100 ppm chlorine afterwards.
      • Date To Be Corrected By : March 13, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3

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