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Bubble Shark Tea

3120 - 2180 Kelly Ave, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Bubble Shark Tea has been inspected 8 times by Fraser Health Authority since August 17, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 21, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 8 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, 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 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 22, 2026. 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 August 17, 2023. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 January 19, 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

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping rags used to clean prep surfaces are being stored on the countertops. Chlorine sanitizer solution is only being used to store the soiled rags at end of day.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer solution must be used frequently throughout the day on food contact surfaces.
      • *Store the wiping rags in one of the sanitizer solutions (chlorine sanitizer or Signet SK2 sanitizer) when not in use
      • *Alternatively, fill a spray bottle with the sanitizer solution and use it to sanitize surfaces whenever wiping rags are used
      • Violation Score: 5
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop and a plastic cup was observed being stored directly in the bin of ice used for preparing beverages. Handle of the ice scoop was in direct contact with ice in the bin.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Store ice scoops in a clean container outside of the ice bins to prevent contact between the handles of the scoops and the ice. Current practice poses a risk of contaminating the ice, which is considered to be a food item when used in beverages.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Signet SK2 sanitizer dispenser is not drawing the chemical concentrate into the dispenser during use, resulting in the dispenser only dispensing water. Operator has decided to discontinue use of the Signet SK2 product and replace it by manually preparing chlorine bleach solutions for use on food contact surfaces and in the 3-compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Provided manual warewashing reference chart to indicate correct concentrations of chlorine bleach to mix with water to make foodgrade sanitizing solution.
      • *Operator must obtain chlorine test papers to establish and maintain the correct concentration of sanitizing solutions for manual warewashing and surface sanitizing.
      • *Monitor sanitizer solution concentrations daily through use of the chlorine test papers. Solution concentrations must be kept in the 100-200ppm range to effectively sanitize surfaces & equipment.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Diversey SK-2 Sanitizer dispenser is not functioning correctly. No sanitizer concentration is detectable in the solution being dispensed from the wall unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Operator instructed to manually-prepare chlorine bleach sanitizing solution by mixing 1/2 teaspoon of bleach per Litre of water.
      • *All reusable dishware, utensils, and food contact surfaces must be regularly-sanitized using a food-grade sanitizing solution.
      • *Contact a a service technician to inspect and re-calibrate the wall dispenser to ensure that it dispenses sanitizer solution between 200-400ppm quats.
      • Violation Score: 15
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): WIping cloths are being used to clean surfaces in the premises without sanitizer (ie. no sanitizer solution prepared).
      • Corrective Action(s): *Store wiping cloths in a food-grade sanitizing solution when not being actively used to clean surfaces.
      • *Ensure sanitizer solution is maintained at the correct concentration (200ppm quats).
      • Violation Score: 5
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Sole employee on-duty at time of inspection does not hold a valid Foodsafe level 1 (or equivalent) certificate.
      • Corrective Action(s): In operator's absence, there must be at least one employee on site during operating hours with food safety training.
      • *Please register a sufficient number of employees in a food safety training course to ensure all shifts are covered by at least one Foodsafe-trained employee.
      • *Please provide copies of food safety certificates to your inspector after successful completion of the food safety training.
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Main/only hand wash station was blocked with a cooling rack and fan over the sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep this area free and clear at all times to allow for proper hand washing whenever needed. Area cleared out during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5

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