Boston Pizza #72

1045 Columbia St, New Westminster · Restaurant

16 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionNov 18, 2025
1 infraction
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT OBSERVATION: Bolognese in hot holder found to be 45C internal. Unit had been turned down prior.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded. Ensure that all hot potentially hazardous foods are kept >60C at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionNov 4, 2025
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bolognese in the hot holder found to be at 55C internal. Unit had been turned down prior to the inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded. Ensure that all hot potentially hazardous food is kept >60C at all times
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
  - -behind the bulk bin pull outs
  - -in the corner of the dry storage (behind the CO2 tanks)
  - -on the dry storage cubbies shelves
  - REPEAT OBSERVATION: 1X broken baseboard tile noted near the recyclable bin. Shredded insulation noted around this area
  - Rodent entry hole noted behind the returnables bag (beside the walk-in cooler)
  - 3X dead mice observed in 2X traps at side entry doors next to the office
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas and repair the holes and broken baseboard.
  - Clean and inspect the returnables/recyclables room for other entry holes
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: Food and debris build up observed in the following areas:
  - -on the side and front of cooler units
  - -under the expo area handsink
  - Corrective Action(s): These areas must be cleaned on a more frequent basis.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: A foul order was noted at the end of the bar. Hole in the floor of the cubbie next to the condenser unit found to be the source of the smell. Noted pooling water and floating dead bugs in the hole.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair this area and fix the pooling water. Thoroughly clean the area.
  - due: 1 month
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 8, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: OUTSTANDING: food debris build up observed on sides and columns of cooler units in the kitchen and in the handsink basin and faucet at the bar
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that these areas are cleaned on a more frequent basis.
  - Repair the leak underneath the expo area handsink
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 7, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk-in cooler ambient temperature measured approximately 8C at the time of inspection. Staff stated the unit was discovered to be operating >40F this morning during opening duties. Technician was called and was servicing the unit at the time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): All potentially hazardous food items put on ice or moved to working cooler units. ENSURE THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS KEPT <40F AT ALL TIMES
  - Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: 1X broken baseboard tile noted near the recyclables bin. Shredded insulation and chewed drywall noted around this area
  - Corrective Action(s): Fill the holes in drywall and secure the broken tile back to the wall. Clean and sanitize the area using a bleach solution
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food and debris build up observed in the following areas:
  - Kitchen:
  - -door handles on various cooler units and other high touch surfaces
  - -on the sides of cooler units
  - -on the bulk food bins
  - -under the expo area handsink (mold and mildew growing)
  - Bar:
  - -bar back shelf and overhang shelf
  - -wrapped beer lines (white mold and splatter)
  - -handsink basin and faucet
  - -bar cubbies around the center and far end of the bar
  - Corrective Action(s): Conduct a deep clean of the areas noted above. Ensure that they are cleaned more frequently
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Walk-in cooler unable to keep contents <4C
  - Corrective Action(s): Potentially hazardous foods put on ice or moved to working cooler units. Technician was servicing the unit at the time of inspection.
  - Provide an update to the area EHO at the end of the day via email
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionNov 21, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 15, 2024
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bolognese sauce stored in hot holding unit at 38C internal. Product is reheated in the morning and hot held. Unable to determine how long it has been <60C
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded. Ensure that all hot holding of food is kept >60C
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temperature dishwasher measured 0 ppm chlorine at the dish surface. Sanitizer bucket was empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replaced the sanitizer bucket and machine was primed. Sanitizer solution measured 100 ppm on the dish surface at the end of the inspection
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Central handsink blocked off with plastic bag due to poor drainage and broken cold water handle
  - Corrective Action(s): Moved main handwashing to dishwashing area handsink as a temporary measure. Repair the handsink and ensure that all handsinks are stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food and debris build up noted in the following area:
  - -Bulk food bins and lids
  - -Bar cubbies
  - -End of the bar undercounter walls
  - -Around the central handsink wall
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas. This must be done on a more frequent basis
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Central handsink does not have a cold water handle
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the handsink ASAP. Follow up inspection to be conducted Nov 20
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 28, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJun 10, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: OUTSTANDING: 2 issues:
  - -rodent droppings noted behind the laundry machine
  - -numerous fruit flies noted around the dishwashing area and mop sink area
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas and sanitize routinely using a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution. Contact pest control and follow recommendations
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: OUTSTANDING: yellow glue on the ice machine lid
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove the old glue/foam and ensure that the ice machine lid is smooth and non-absorbent
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: OUTSTANDING: 3 issues:
  - -three broken and missing ceiling tiles observed around the dishwashing area, main kitchen area, and near the walk-in cooler
  - -burnt out ceiling lights without covers noted in the kitchen
  - -leaking at the handsink knee pusher in the kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the above noted issues immediately. Due by 16:00 June 13.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMay 27, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Rodent droppings observed behind the laundry
  - machine
  - 2) Live fruit flies observed by the dishwashing
  - area and inside the mop room .
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective action : 1) Remove the droppings. Clean
  - and sanitize using bleach solution ( 1 tsp bleach per
  - 1 litre of water ) on affected area.
  - 2) Contact the pest control technician.
  - Continue to monitor for new pest activities.
  - Date To Be Corrected By : 2024/05/27
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease buildup observed underneath and
  - between the equipment at the cookline
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective action : Conduct deep cleaning
  - of the areas mentioned above to remove the
  - grease buildups and food debris. Ensure to clean
  - those areas and other hard-to-reach areas on a
  - regular basis
  - Date To Be Corrected By : 2024/05/27
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Yellow flue at the lid of the ice machine
  - were observed to be exposed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action : Cover up the glue with a
  - material that is easy to clean and non-absorbent
  - Date To Be Corrected By : 2024/06/10
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1) Three broken and missing ceiling tiles observed
  - in the following areas :
  - - in the dishwashing area
  - - in the kitchen
  - - near the walk-in cooler
  - 2) One burnt out lights without a cover observed
  - inside the kitchen area
  - 3) Leaking at the hand sink knee pusher
  - inside the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective action : 1) Repair / replace the
  - ceiling tiles
  - 2) Repair / replace the burnt out lights and
  - install a cover for the lights.
  - 3) Repair the hand sink mentioned above.
  - Date To Be Corrected By : 2024/06/10
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJan 16, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionDec 15, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
  - -between the booth seats and the windows in the lounge area
  - -in the cabinets under the POS station near the office
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas immediately. Ensure that the areas are attended to on a more frequent basis.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food and debris still found in areas between booth and windows in the lounge as well as in hard to reach areas of the bar (under the draft machine lines (cabinets) and around the condenser (bar end)
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas. Operator must ensure that the above noted areas are cleaned on a more frequent basis.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Pooling water noted in the hallway in front of the ice machine. This has been noted during previous inspections re: the ice machine's ice well drain
  - Corrective Action(s): Correction order issued to make the following changes
  - -remove the extended floor drain
  - -add a funnel cone to the new floor level floor drain
  - -remove the condensate pump
  - -add drain pipes for the backflow preventer, ice machine condenser drain hose, and ice machine ice well drain hose
  - -secure the above noted 3X train hoses/pipes to the wall above the floor drain funnel to ensure that all exhaust water goes into the funnel and thus the floor drain
  - -repair the wall around the removed floor drain extension
  - Above noted actions must be completed by January 15, 2024
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionDec 12, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings noted in the following areas:
  - KITCHEN:
  - -behind and around the pizza oven
  - -around the bulk flour bins
  - -around the stand up mixer
  - -under and behind the unused hot holder or proofer with take out pizza boxes on top
  - -floor corners around the pasta and appy prep coolers
  - -behind deep fryer freezer
  - -behind and around the clothes washer
  - -under the staff shoe storage crates
  - -floor corners around the dishpit
  - DRY STORAGE:
  - -under the pop syrup boxes
  - -in the lower storage shelves (particularly around juice boxes and take out containers/)
  - FRONT OF HOUSE:
  - -cabinets under the POS machines outside of the office
  - -between the lounge area booths and windows
  - -behind the danby drink cooler unit
  - -around the emergency exit door
  - this is not an exhaustive list
  - 2 live mice caught in server expo area traps. Report to pest control and have them service the traps
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas. Sanitize areas using a 100 ppm bleach solution (1 tsp bleach with 1L of water).
  - Follow recommendations of pest control technician.
  - Check areas on a more frequent basis.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: 3 issues;
  - -rodent entry hole noted underneath mezzanine 2 person booth seat
  - -rodent entry hole noted at emergency exit door baseboard
  - -hole and broken baseboard tile noted at kitchen central handsink wall to dishpit
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the above noted areas. Monitor areas on a frequent basis to repair any new entry holes
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: food and grease build up noted in the following areas:
  - -on the paper towel dispenser by the deep fryer
  - -on the bulk flour and grains bins
  - -between booths and windows in the lounge
  - -under the bar and behind bar equipment
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above noted areas on a more frequent basis.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 19, 2023
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat sauce measured 45C in the hot holder. Reheated
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all hot potentially hazardous foods are reheated to 74C then put in hot holders >60C
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas;
  - -behind the drink cooler in the server station
  - -on the floor level shelves and around them in the dry storage room
  - -under the sinks in the bar
  - Also noted fruit flies around the cooler compressor at the far end of the bar
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the areas thoroughly and sanitize. Ensure that the areas are maintained in a sanitary manner
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 19, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 9, 2022
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observations: Tub of Alfredo sauce stored on the measured 10C
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrections: Store Alfredo sauce submerged in ice or in prep
  - cooler so that its internal temperature can be kept at 4C or
  - below to prevent pathogen growth
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observations: 1) In-use cutting board only cleaned once per day
  - 2) Spray nozzle for sanitizer bottle broken and sanitizer inside
  - measured less than 50 ppm quats. Spray bottle was used for prep counter
  - for cutting vegetables
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrections : 1) Clean in-use cutting boards and utensils at least
  - every 4 hours to prevent pathogen growth and food debris buildup
  - 2) Spray nozzle was replaced with working one. Spray bottle was
  - refilled with new sanitizer which measured approximately 200ppm quats
  - Ensure that sanitizer is available for use at all times during food prep
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Observations: Mouse droppings noted in but not limited to the
  - following areas : along walls in recycling room, next to mixer and
  - drink cooler, corners of storage room
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrections: Remove mice droppings and clean affected areas
  - Regularly monitor + clean hard-to-reach areas for mice droppings to
  - keep mice issue under control
  - Date To Be Corrected By: 2022/05/11
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Observations: Significant ford debris buildup noted under
  - prep coolers, deep fryer, and in walk-in cooler. Grease
  - buildup also noted under fryer
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrections: Clean above areas and remove food debris to
  - prevent attracting pests
  - Date To Be Corrected By: 2022/05/11
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 20, 2021
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Alfredo sauce measured to be at 16 degrees Celsius.
  - Corrective Action(s): This is a potentially hazardous food, and when subject to time and temperature abuse, may lead to pathogen growth. Make sure when the alfredo sauce is taken out from the cooler, it is place into another cooler or on ice, and not left outside at room temperature.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The hot water from the mixing valve hand washing station in the food prep. area was too hot.
  - Corrective Action(s): Water being too hot will prevent employees from washing their hands, or not washing their hands for long enough. This may lead to contamination of the food by the food handler. Adjust the temperature of the water.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: There is build up of food debris and filth below the deep frier and cooking stations.
  - Corrective Action(s): This is unsanitary and the food debris may lead to pest issues. Start doing frequent cleaning of hard to reach places, focusing specifically on the perimeter (near the walls) of the premise.
  - Violation Score: 3