Bubble World Langley

116 - 8850 Walnut Grove Dr, Langley · Restaurant

30 inspections

Routine InspectionMar 3, 2026
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer not available for use.
  - Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer to be avaiable and in use prior to any food preparation.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Droppings observed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean droppings and monitor for activity.
  - Pest control service in place.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Areas under equiment have food debris, grease and beverage residue.
  - Exterior of equipment and bubble tea preparation backsplash has residue.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean areas under equipment daily and equipment routinely as per sanitation plan.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionNov 25, 2025
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Bubble tea bar cooler heavily soiled
  - Corrective Action(s): Cleran unit and door gaskets
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Food preparation staff lack food safety training
  - Corrective Action(s): Food safety training required, recertification require every 5 years.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionAug 1, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJul 31, 2025
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Equipment and surfaces soiled
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean
  - Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Soiling, residue throughout premise
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean areas
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Equipent and surfaces soiled
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean areas
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionApr 24, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Debris and grease accumulations under equipment and on shelving at bubble tea station
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean areas,
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionSep 9, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: bubble tea preparation area: under shelving soiled.
  - Shelving soiled, card board is soaked in various liquids
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean shelving and under areas. Card board is not to be used, permeable surfaces such as card cannot be easily cleanec
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionAug 30, 2024
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: 1. Failure to maintained premise large quantities of food debris and residue under equipment and walls
  - 2. Walk-in cooler food under shelving heavily soiled.
  - 3. Walk-in cooler racks have corrosion and cannot be effectively clean.
  - 4. Area at bubble preparation have heavy soiling
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean identified areas. The various areas with food debris can allow for pest activity
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: The large quantity of food debris and grease as identifed on last reports
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean all walls and areas under equipment such as shelving
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionAug 19, 2024
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Walk-in cooler heavily soiled, Sanitation plan not in use.
  - Ice machine ice formation apparatus has bioslime formations, mould observed in ice bin
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Hand washing station obstructed, by mop bucket and mop.
  - Corrective Action(s): Re-occuring issue
  - Violation Score: 15
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Food safety training required.
  - Corrective Action(s): complete training, 1 person per shift
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionMay 10, 2024
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1. Walk in cooler wire racks have accumulated debris
  - 2. Under-counter of bar area noted heavily soiled. Cooler doors for potentially hazardous foods, such as milk, noted to have liquid residue
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean and sanitize wire racks
  - 2. Clean and sanitize the bar area floor and cooler doors. Date to be corrected by: 3 days
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Ceiling has particulate accumulation. Outstanding issue
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize affected ceiling areas. Date to be corrected by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 26, 2024
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cutting board on toppings cooler has dark formation and staining.
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct issue. Wash and disinfect cutting board, food contact surfaces to be maintained.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing obstructed
  - Corrective Action(s): Mop bucket mop and broom to be stored to prevent mop sink obstruction. This is a re-occuring issue
  - Area cleared
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1.Walkin cooler shelving has food debris and stains, ceiling and walls as well.
  - 2. Areas under equipment and lower shelving in premise have food debris and stains.
  - 3. Food particulates on dishwasher surface,door closing guides.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean walk-in cooler, routine sanitation plan task.
  - 2. Clean under and behind equipment.
  - 3. Clean dishwasher.
  - Correct issues by May 1
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: 1. Ceiling has particulate accumulations.
  - 2. Light fixtures lack or have malfunctioning bulbs
  - Corrective Action(s): 1, Clean ceiling.
  - 2. Light fixtures to be functional and complete with the proper number of bulbs. By May 8, 2024
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionOct 12, 2023
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionOct 10, 2023
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Walkin cooler has varieties of food debris.
  - Ice machin has stains
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect equipment
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionOct 5, 2023
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Walk-in cooler floor soiled, shelving has debris accumulations.
  - 2. Ice machine has mould formations on ice deflector.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean entire walk-in cooler, walls, shelves and flooring.
  - Clean and disinfect ice machine, and ice formation apparatus
  - Violation Score: 25
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Clean flooring under shelving in dry storage area and at flloor around garbage can at beverage preparation area
  - Ensure shelving is at least 6 inches above floor to allow for easy and effective cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean fllooring and adjust shelving
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 24, 2023
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Cooked Mushroom stored at room temperature. Cooked mushroom can be a potentially hazardous food.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep cooked mushrooms in the toppings cooler below 4 Celsius.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer in spray bottle tested at 0 ppm Chlorine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Solution replaced, tested at +100 ppm Chlorine.
  - change solution every two days or daily.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionDec 15, 2022
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Ceiling has has vast accumulations of debris
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean ceiling.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Staff lack required food safe training, one person per shift in the
  - Corrective Action(s): Complete foodsafety training. By March 31, 2023
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionDec 12, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Dishwasher final disinfecting rinse at 10 ppm Chlorine.
  - 2. Food surface Sanitizer not available for use
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure dishwasher final disinfecting rinse is at 50 ppm.
  - Dishwasher sanitizer concentrate suppley replenished.
  - Dishwasher final rinse at 50 ppm Chlorine.
  - 2. Food contact sanitizer to be available for use prior to food handling, solution to be replaced every 2-4 hours as needed.
  - Solution prepared
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Hand washing station obstructed, a reoccurring issue
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure sink is availble for use, store mop and mop bucket in mop sink
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Areas under equipment and equipment have food debris and grease accumulations. This includes the cooking line
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean areas
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Ice machine, ice formation apparatus, ice defector soiled.
  - Walk-in cooler shelving and floor soiled.
  - All cooling unit gaskets have debris accumulations.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean equipment and disinfect surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJun 9, 2022
1 infraction
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: food safety training to be current
  - Corrective Action(s): Food safe training or equivalent
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJun 6, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Dishwasher final disinfecting rinse at 0 ppm Chlorine.
  - 2. Walk-in cooler walls, shelving and cooling unit soiled.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure the dishwasher disinfects dishes via final sanitizing rinse at 50 ppm Chlorine. Corrective action taken during inspection Dishwasher sanitizer concentrate replaced
  - 2. Clean entire walk-in cooler including shelving
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: kitchen paper towel dispenser not functioning
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floors and wallls are soilled, with debris and grease.
  - Bubble tea preparation area soiled, walls, backsplash area and counters, area under equipment soiled
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean wall and flooring under equipment in all areas
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Equipment surfaces soiled, debris and stains observed. This includes shelves, under shelving areas
  - Dishwasher has accumulations of a layer of food debris in unit
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean areas and implement sanitation plan.
  - Clean entire dishwasher
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Food handlers require food safe
  - Corrective Action(s): Provide proof of food safe training or equivalent.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionAug 10, 2021
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: walls and equipment soiled throughout premise, food debris and stains observed
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect surfaces routinely
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Clean walkin cooler and disinfect, debris observed.
  - Corrective Action(s): clean and disinfect unit, update and implement Sanitation plan
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionAug 2, 2021
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Debris accumulations throughout walkin cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean walk in cooler, cooling unit, walls, floors and ceiling - mould and debris observed.
  - 2. Clean and disinfect ice machine - bioslime observed.
  - Date for all to be corrected by: August 9/2021
  - Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - Corrective Action(s): - Clean food debris under equipment and debris on equipment as discussed. Date to be corrected by: August 9/2021
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 12, 2020
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Continue to clean problem areas as discussed. Area in the front needs more work.
  - Corrective Action(s): Send pictures of cleaned areas and keep clean.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 27, 2020
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Fruit/drain flies observed around dishwash station and front sink/ice machine areas. It is imperative to control food accumulations, especially sugar-based spills on a daily basis to control fruit flies (see violation 306) and reduce risk to food contamination.
  - Corrective Action(s): Continue to manage cleanliness and general sanitation as noted.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Front service area of the premises observed undermaintained in several areas (pictures). These include:
  - - Floor below beverage prep station and sinks, especially belwo and around syrups;
  - - Floor and area around and beside freezer (wires);
  - - Floor under ice machine (picture);
  - - Wall behind beverage shakers splattered with spills;
  - - Freezer - inside cavity and magnetic seal dirty to the point of mould growth present and observable;
  - **Floor beginning to show black discoloration in places, indicative of significant time accumulating.
  - The front area requires a complete clean-up AND improved commitment to sanitation moving forward to have any chance to control pest infestation and general sanitation to reduce cross contamination.
  - - Walk-in cooler floor, especially at "meat" shelf observed very dirty.
  - Corrective Action(s): See above for specific guidance on areas of premises requiring a good clean up.
  - Re-inspection needed. See report for date.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJul 17, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 24, 2019
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Fruit drain flies present in relatively small numbers. More flying around the front beverage area. Some areas noted where stagnant water is pooling and providing potential breeding opportunities.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff must improve cleaning in areas identified in cleaning schedule and ensure these areas do not accumulate foods in any way. Eqpt. must be moved to access corners or hard-to-reach areas of the floor.
  - - Lids in front storage must stay dry or be cleaned and stored in alternate area.
  - - Tea overflow must be changed and/or cleaned daily.
  - - Beverage crates (yellow) used to store containers or used as support must be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis. This means any accumulation of food debris on them should trigger clean/replace at the end of the day.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Drain lines below sinks in front area continue to be a problem. They are leaking. They are not well designed. The waste water that escapes is a health hazard. There is ponding and stagnating water. One of the vertical pipes is taped up providing refuge for fly breeding in this area.
  - Corrective Action(s): These drain pipes need to be properly repaired and re-designed to improve drainage out of these pipes. Have serviced by a plumbing professional such that the issues noted above are eliminated.
  - Correct by re-inspection date noted on report.
  - **No food or food contact surfaces including storage containers can be stored under this counter until proper repairs are made.
  - **Clean and disinfect this area using 1000 PPM bleach solution until permenant repairs are made.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 17, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Walk-in cooler shelves, compressor area and floor observed dirty. Areas of the floor, especially along the walls and at shelf legs excessively dirty.
  - Hard-to-reach areas of the bar floor area observed dirty.
  - Corrective Action(s): - Walk-in needs a minor reset from a cleanliness perspective. Move the shelves to clean the floor along the walls in this area. Clean the shelves themselves while you're at it.
  - **Make sure staff continue to clean in a detailed manner that includes moving equipment etc. to get to the hard-to-reach areas for cleaning, especially in the bar area where liquid sugars are significant. This will reduce the potential for fruit fly infestations.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJul 24, 2018
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Minor fruit fly infestation noted by dry storage shelves in kitchen area. Discussed with operator. No visible breeding habitat. Possible moisture deeper along floor wall interface from walk-in cooler condensation. A few flies noted in front, but insignificant.
  - Corrective Action(s): Spray seem at floor wall connection with detergent or degreaser daily for a week or two to try and break the breeding cycle. Keep front smoothie area as clean as possible to prevent flies from developing in this area and monitor.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 13, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 1, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Observed excessive food debris accumulating in following areas:
  - - floor under counter in front bar area;
  - - floor under dry food storage shelving unit and rolling bins (walls too);
  - - Floor under raw meat section of walk-in cooler (raw meat juices or similar);
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and ensure these areas, especially behind legs of these shelves ad counters do not allow the accumulation of food debris. Increase frequency or quality of cleaning. Discussed.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Water (waste water) leak observed below front utility sink, likely coming from one or more points along the drain line. Leak extending along the shelf below.
  - Corrective Action(s): Fix leak immediately. Pull all equipment and food storage containers from shelf and ensure they are properly disinfected. Do the same for the shelving unit and floor below in this area. Work must be completed by follow-up inspection date noted on report.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionSep 12, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 1, 2017
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Some pots, pans and woks observed stored on floor and/or under designated dishwash areas.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store any food or food contact surface directly on floor or in areas subject to contamination. Relocate food equipment to shelves as discussed.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Several areas of the premises not adequately cleaned and include, but are not limited to:
  - - Floor in front bar area especially under work counters;
  - - Backsplash, adjacent ledge and general hard-to-reach areas in front bar section;
  - - Floor under dish sinks/dishwasher, under shelving units, and in walk-in cooler;
  - - Several walls and work areas in around kitchen suffering an accumulation of food debris and are not cleaned well or often enough.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean identified areas of the kitchen and update sanitaion plan accordingly to ensure cleaning staff are aware of complete cleaning responsibilities. Complete by follow up inspection date.
  - Violation Score: 9