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Bubble Waffle Cafe (Coquitlam)

2346 - 2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Bubble Waffle Cafe (Coquitlam) has been inspected 18 times by Fraser Health Authority since March 21, 2019. The most recent inspection, on May 3, 2026, found no infractions.

10 of 18 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: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing 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.

  • 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on April 25, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 October 3, 2025. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 25, 2026. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 once on January 11, 2023. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 once on August 24, 2022. 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.

18 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    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
  3. Routine Inspection

    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
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    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
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    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
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    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
  11. Routine Inspection

    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
  12. Routine Inspection

    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
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    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
  16. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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