Browns Socialhouse
20490 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge · Restaurant
Inspection summary
Browns Socialhouse has been inspected 21 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 29, 2017. The most recent inspection, on May 11, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.
4 of 21 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests 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 8 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2026. For example:
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 7, 2023. For example:
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(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 September 24, 2025. 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 13 times across 13 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 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.
21 inspections
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low -temp dishwasher measured 0ppm chlorine due to empty sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer for dishwashers must be at least 50ppm to ensure germs are eliminated.
- Corrective Action(s): Clorox bottle was purchased at the time of inspection.Chlorine measured 50-100ppm on the plate's surface. Please monitor sanitizer level and have a back up ready when running low.
- Violation Score:
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Perimeter of kitchen and behind and underneath cooking equipment contains built up food scraps and grease. The premises must be kept in sanitary condition to prevent any potential contamination.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the areas mentioned
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink along cook line was blocked by garbage can.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure hand sink is easily accessible at all times. Keep garbage can stored in a way that allows easy access to the sink.
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher had no detectable level of sanitizer at final rinse. Bucket of sanitizer was empty but was replaced by staff during inspection. Records show that last sani checks were done on Feb 1st and there was sanitizer present in dishwasher at that time. However last three checks were missed (checks currently done twice per day).
- Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer bottle was switched out during inspection and unit primed then 50ppm chlorine detected at dish level.
- Violation Score: 15
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: evidence of mouse activity in the south end of the patio
- Corrective Action(s): place traps to remove the mice
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: black mould and algae growing on the ice maker interior surfaces
- Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize the ice maker
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: evidence of mouse activity in the covered patio seating area, droppings observed by the north wall
- Corrective Action(s): place traps to remove the mice
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: north west exit door sweep is damaged (seal is torn)
- Corrective Action(s): replace the door sweep
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: -dust accumulations on the kitchen ceiling
- -dust and partially decayed foods accumulating by the prep line autoshams
- Corrective Action(s): -complete cleaning as required
- Violation Score: 9
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: -spilled food debris under the dry storage shelves
- -spilled foods accumulating in the walk in cooler corners
- Corrective Action(s): complete cleaning as required
- Violation Score: 9
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: dry storage bin lids are cracked and repaired with duct tape
- Corrective Action(s): duct tape is not a cleanable surface, replace the lids
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: Glasswasher final rinse concentration tested at 11.5ppm, just below the minimum of 12.5ppm.
- Corrective Action(s): Technician called. Ensure technician raises the concentration above the minimum, ideally at 15ppm. Informed staff to use the main dishwasher.
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Both main prep coolers observed to have been cleaned however food debris still present on the runners.
- Underside of shelving above both grills still requires additional cleaning due to grease build up.
- Spilled food product still needs to be cleaned in dry food storage area.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean all runners in both coolers as discussed
- Violation Score: 9
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: Glasswasher iodine concentration observed to be too low at 8 to 9 ppm. Must be a minimum of 12.5ppm
- Corrective Action(s): Glasswasher is closed. Ensure technician sets concentration at approx. at 15ppm. Resanitize all glassware in the bar once the glasswasher has been repaired.
- Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Both sandwich prep coolers require additional cleaning as spilled food product still observed on runners and surfaces.
- Ceiling return vent as well as adjacent ceiling tiles above and adjacent to food preparation surface requires cleaning.
- Spilled food product still observed in dry food storage area.
- Underside of shelving above both grills still require additional cleaning due to heavy grease build up.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 15
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Meat slicer observed with food debris affixed. Slicer was last used on Saturday.
- Both prep coolers observed with substantial food debris build up on the runners and all surfaces inside.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff are trained on how to properly clean and sanitize the meat slicer. Use a flashlight to observe your work.
- Thoroughly clean and sanitize the both prep coolers. Once a week cleaning does not appear to be sufficient.
- Violation Score: 25
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: Wiping cloths observed on food prep surfaces when not in use.
- Corrective Action(s): Wiping cloths must be placed and kept in sanitizer until needed then returned to the sanitizer container.
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Spilled food product observed in dry food storage room
- Underside of shelving directly above all food preparation surfaces observed with food splatter build up.
- Ceiling return vents and adjacent ceiling tiles in kitchen observed with substantial dust accumulation.
- Door handle to walk in cooler as well as the door itself observed with food splatter build up.
- Shelving and wall surfaces in dishwashing area observed with debris build up.
- Corrective Action(s): Underside of shelving above food preparation surfaces to be cleaned daily.
- Clean all areas as outlined.
- Violation Score: 15
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Inside of both sandwich prep coolers require additional cleaning
- Corrective Action(s): Recommend using a shop vac to access hard to reach areas in order to remove build up of food debris.
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Minor food debris observed on surface of lower guard on meat slicer. Slicer blade was free of debris.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff use a flashlight to ensure nothing was missed during cleaning.
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Large accumulation of spilled food debris observed inside both sandwich prep coolers
- Underside of shelving above sandwich prep coolers require cleaning.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff are properly trained on what is expected.
- Violation Score: 15
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Sandwich cooler requires cleaning in hard to reach area's inside due to food product build up.
- Underside of shelving directly above both grill surfaces requires cleaning
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Additional cleaning requitred inside both sandwich prep coolers
- Underside of shelving above ovens requires additional cleaning
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Both main sandwich prep coolers require cleaning.
- Ceiling and adjacent ceiling return vents require cleaning due to dust build up
- Floor under cooking equipment requires cleaning
- Underside of counters above the grill require cleaning
- Floor below shelving inside walk in cooler requires cleaning
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Plastic grate inside top portion of ice machine is damaged.
- Pressure valve behind main dishwasher is leaking
- Corrective Action(s): Replace plastic grate.
- Repair/replace valve
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Ceiling vents,adjacent ceiling tiles and upper wall surface require cleaning due to dust build up
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Replace malfunctioning bulb inside the walk in cooler.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat slicer not properly cleaned
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Floor below cooking equipment requires cleaning
- Underside of counter above grill requires cleaning
- Sandwich cooler closest to the walk in cooler requires cleaning.
- Grease diffusers in exhaust canopy require cleaning
- Ceiling tiles and adjacent ceiling tiles requires cleaning due to dust build up
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Replace malfunctioning bulb inside the walk in cooler
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Dust build up observed at ceiling return vents, adjacent ceiling tiles, emergency lighting and upper wall surfaces.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean/remove dust build up and clean on a regular basis to prevent dust build up.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]