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Butter Chicken House

102 - 7168 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Butter Chicken House has been inspected 7 times by Fraser Health Authority since September 20, 2023. The most recent inspection, on February 26, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 18, 2024. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 18, 2024. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2024. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 February 26, 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.

7 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: High touch areas (frige handles) observed have accumulation of food debris, hard to reach areas (storage area, underneath all shelving) observed have accumulation of grime
      • Corrective Action(s): Please clean the above areas (date to be corrected by: next routine inspection)
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Container of chopped garlic with spices observed left at room temperature.
      • 2. Walk in cooler ambient temperature fluctuates between 6.0-7.2C -> walk in cooler managed to reach lowest 4.4C by the end of inspection
      • Bucket of yogurt probed at 7.1C
      • Bucket of curry at 6.7C
      • Container of cubed meat at 7.2C
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Container of garlic spices placed back into the prep cooler.
      • 2. Call in technician to ensure cooler reads 4C and below. If temperatures continue to increase, remove all potentially hazardous food into a different cooler.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Multipurpose cleaner used to clean/sanitize dining tables.
      • 2. In use utensils kept in a water bath that is not kept cold with ice or hot held. Water bath observed murky. Staff stated they only keep utensils during the lunch/dinner rush when there is lots of orders. Inspection started at 2:30pm, no order observed from the beginning of the inspection and yet the staff did not wash and sanitize the utensils.
      • 3. Can opener observed grimy
      • 4. Potato chopper observed to have grime dried onto it.
      • 5. Knives on magnet strip observed to be greasy not properly washed/sanitized before placing back onto the magnet strip.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Mr.Clean multipurpose cleaner is not food grade. Bleach water sanitizer at 200ppm for all food contact surfaces.
      • 2. In use utensils can be held in a cold (ice) water bath or a hot water bath (hot holding), or washed and sanitized between each use. Staff discarded the water bath and washed and sanitized the utensils.
      • 3. + 4. Please ensure equipment is taken apart, cleaned and sanitized
      • 5. Please ensure only clean and sanitized knives are placed on the magnet strip to ensure strip is kept in a sanitary manner.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler observed uncovered
      • 2. Container used as scoop kept in the hot holding unit of rice. No handle.
      • 3. Ice machine observed to have mildew growth.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Always cover food that is not actively in use or cooling.
      • 2. A scoop must have handle and the handle must not touch the food when stored in the container with the food. Acquire a scoop for the rice.
      • 3. Please deep clean and sanitize the ice machine
      • To be corrected by: Dec 19, 2024
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bag of frozen raw meat observed defrosting in the sink at room temperature.
      • Surface temperature reads 6C, ice still observed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not defrost at room temperature. Defrost under cold running water or in a cooler.
      • Staff placed the frozen meat back in the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door observed open and back storage oberserved with food debris along the floor/wall joint that will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not keep the back door open unless it has a screen to prevent pests from entering.
      • Staff to keep the back door close.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Grease and grime observed accumulated along the cookline under and behind the stove/friers
      • 2. Grease and grime accumulation on the sides of the friers and stove.
      • 3. Food debris and flour observed on the dry storage shelving.
      • 4. High touch surfaces like cooler and shelving handles and the area around the handles observed to be very sticky with dried up grime.
      • 5. Cutting board observed to be highly discoloured.
      • 6. Most prep surfaces observed to be greasy and sticky as if degreaser has not be used to clean before sanitizing surfaces.
      • 7. Shelving/racks in the walk in cooler and coolers observed to be grimy with dried up accumulation of food/sauces
      • Corrective Action(s): Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation is priority in a kitchen. Please deep clean and sanitize the kitchen.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometers in the walk in cooler not accurate. Operator thermometer reads 2C and EHO thermometers read 7C
      • Corrective Action(s): Please replace all thermometers with new ones. Please ensure all coolers and freezers have thermometers.
      • To be corrected by: Dec 20, 2024
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Walk-in cooler was measured at 15C at the time of inspection.
      • - Cooler located at the dining room was measured at 10C at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): The operator moved all cold potentially hazardous foods (cooked rice, cream, and yogurt) to other coolers, non-perishable foods (whole cucumber, whole cauliflower, whole peppers) can remain in place.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler and cooler located at the dining room were not maintained under 4C
      • Corrective Action(s): Please repair both coolers. Do not store any cold potentially hazardous foods until they are fixed (Date to be corrected by: July 25, 2024)
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dirty knives observed stored on the knife magnet strip.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store dirty knives with clean knives. Wash and sanitize before storage.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Food observed uncovered in the walk in cooler
      • 2. Scoop handles observed touching food when stored inside the bins
      • 3. Plastic bowl observed as a scoop.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please cover all the foods that are not in active use or cooling
      • 2. Store scoops with handles away from the food. Handles must not touch food
      • 3. Proper scoops with handles must be used.
      • To be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Thawing of raw chicken, spinach, and other foods observed at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Always thaw food under cold running water or in the cooler.
      • DO NOT thaw food at room temperature.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Fan grills in the walk in cooler observed to be grimy
      • 2. Food debris observed behind shelving and equipment along the floor/wall joints
      • 3. Knife magnet strip observed storing dirty knives
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the kitchen. To be completed by: Sept 25, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 2 ventilation hood panels not installs properly, they are lifted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ventilation hood panels must be properly installed to ensure greasy fumes pass through panels before entering hood.
      • Please have the panels serviced and installed properly.
      • To be corrected by: Oct 11, 2023
      • Please email EHO of a picture of the panels properly installed.
      • Violation Score: 3

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