Bubble Waffle Cafe (Coquitlam)

2346 - 2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam · Restaurant

17 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionApr 25, 2026
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed a pink jug with tea stored in the hand washing sink during the start of the inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff removed the jug during the inspection and discarded the tea. Staff educated on importance of having an accessible hand sink.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: a. Observed food not covered inside the fridge.
  - b. Observed cut lemon in a plastic container stored on top of the janitor sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): a. Repeat Violation: Ensure food inside the fridge is covered.
  - b. Cut lemon discarded during the inspection. Store the food on the counters or coolers.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Observed rodent droppings under the one door cooler and 3-compartment sink in the kitchen. Pest control report from last 3 months shows the pest activity.
  - Corrective Action(s): REPEAT violation: Please contact pest control company for service and ensure the premises is maintained pest free. Install more pest control devices and seal any cracks.
  - To be corrcected by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Observed a lot of empty buckets stored in the kitchen area and empty boxes in the back area near 2 compartment sink. These conditions can harbour pests in the facility
  - Corrective Action(s): Repeat Violation: Ensure the facility is clutter free and remove empty buckets
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Observed build-up on the ventilation hood, fryer and under the equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repeat Violation: Deep cleaning is required.
  - To be corrected by: 2 weeks
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Observed unlabled bucket with chlroine solution inside it.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure the chlorine bucket is properly labeled.
  - To be corrected by: Today.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 3, 2025
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Noted wiping cloths on counter
  - Corrective Action(s): -Wash/rinse and store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution (Ie: bleach 100 ppm) after use
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: -Noted raw meat/fish stored above vegi and cooked foods
  - -Noted some food containers without proper cover
  - Corrective Action(s): -Store raw animal origin foods in lower shelf away from cooked foods and vegi
  - -Cover all food products while in cooler /freezer or shelving
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Noted rodent dropping in several areas mostly on floor - around corner, behind /under equipment, under dishwashing sink
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean dropping sanitize all surfaces, put more monitoring devices ( ie: sticky traps, snap traps) and seal any new point of entry
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Noted a lot of buckets ( mostly empty) stored on the floor creating hiding places for rodents
  - Corrective Action(s): -Store all off of the floor with at least 6 inches clearance to aid cleaning and monitoring for pest activity
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Poor cleaning noted for kitchen, front area ( floor, wall, ventilation hood, under/behind equipment) inside coolers
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMar 14, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 20, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 25, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: - Observed food containers without lid or cover in cooler and freezer
  - - Observed raw Squid in upright cooler above cooked/ ready to eat products
  - Corrective Action(s): - Cover all foods in cooler and freezer ( if it is cooling - cover loosely with plastic wrap during cooling)
  - -Store all raw animal products in lower shelf - designate one of the lower shelf in one cooler and store ONLY raw animal products
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 24, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 13, 2023
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Wiping rags noted on counters
  - - Ice machine - top part moldy
  - Corrective Action(s): - Rinse and keep all wiping rags in a bucket of sanitizer at all time.
  - -Clean and sanitize inside the ice machine
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: -Mold noted on top of ice machine-
  - -Some foods are noted without proper cover in coolers
  - Corrective Action(s): -Clean and sanitize inside the ice machine
  - - Cover all food containers ( if there is no proper lid cover with plastic wrap)
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent dropping still noted in a couple areas- on floor under and behind equipment
  - Corrective Action(s): -Clean and continue monitoring
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJan 13, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 12, 2023
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Noted accumulation of mold inside ice machine ( including cover plate and walls)
  - Corrective Action(s): -Discard all ice clean and sanitize the whole unit.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Hand wash sink in kitchen was occupied with frying baskets.
  - Corrective Action(s): -Hand washing sink must be accessible at all time.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Noted food containers without lid in coolers.
  - Corrective Action(s): - Cover all foods in coolers , freezers fully with proper lid.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Noted presence of rodent dropping in several area also chewing.
  - Corrective Action(s): Hire a professional pest control company to do a full assessment. weekly contract at this time.
  - - Store all food products (soft packaged), take out containers, clean dishware in sealed rodent proof containers.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Noted some opening around piping and holes.
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal those and hire pest control to do a full assessment of the facility to identify all point of entry to be sealed.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Poor cleaning noted in bar and kitchen including inside all cabinets, sinks, counter, ventilation hood , around/behind/under all equipment. ...,.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the whole facility ( inside and outside of all equipment, walls,
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 11, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cold high risk foods such as raw eggs, bean sprouts noted at room temp.
  - Corrective Action(s): -Store cold high risk food in cooler < 4oC
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot high risk foods ( cooked meat, mixed bean soup) are noted at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): - Ensure hot high risk foods are kept hot >60 oC or cooling down by using ice water bath or other safe method ]]and kept in cooler
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mold noted on cover plate inside ice machine
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard all ice, clean and sanitize the ice machine ensure to sanitize under the plate as well -manager started the process at time of visit.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soap and paper towel dispensers in staff washroom were empty at time of visit
  - Corrective Action(s): Refill soap and paper towel dispenser
  - Ensure there are always adequate supply are provided at all hand washing sinks.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: - Raw meat noted to be stored above ready to eat /cooked foods in small cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Raw meat or any raw animal products to be stored in lower shelf and away from any cooked or ready to eat products.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 24, 2022
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris noted at the front display cooler seal tile.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the area mentioned above to prevent pest harbourage.
  - Date to be corrected: Today.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 3, 2021
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionDec 3, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 2, 2021
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Hand washing sink in front and back was occupied at time of visit.
  - Corrective Action(s): Hand washing sink must be available ONLY for hand washing with supply of paper towel and liquid soap at all time.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: -Foods noted beside hand wash sink, in back kitchen beside sink and in coolers/freezers without proper protection.
  - -Janitorial sink is being used as food perp sink
  - Corrective Action(s): -All foods to be in food grade containers with proper lid at all time.
  - -No food prep in mop sink, there are two compartment sink in the back use those
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back door was left open at time of visit and a lot of clutters in the facility
  - Corrective Action(s): -keep the back door closed at all time
  - - keep all items at least 6 " off of the floor to aid cleaning and monitoring for pest activity
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Poor cleaning noted throughout the facility- walls, counters, sinks, under sink, inside coolers and freezer, around cooking equipment, behind and under all equipment, all equipment (exterior)
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the entire facility.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Unused buckets and other items that are not used for daily operation.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard all unused empty buckets and any items that are not used in daily operation.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionFeb 24, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 17, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 21, 2019
0 infractions