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Cabalen Sweets Restaurant & Catering

824 20th St, New Westminster · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Cabalen Sweets Restaurant & Catering has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since August 9, 2017. The most recent inspection, on June 24, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

8 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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 May 21, 2026. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 March 29, 2023. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 24, 2026. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 21, 2026. For example: 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on May 12, 2025. For example: 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]

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.

15 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Garbage bin outside that is for use by the restaurant has a plug missing at the base. A stone has been shoved into the hole.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the plug. If rodent infestation is an issue in the back, replace the plastic garbage bins with metal ones that rodents cannot chew through.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Some potentially hazardous foods PHF's noted in the "AdvantEdge" cooler that were around 10 degC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all PHF's as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: 1) There's no paper towel dispenser at the hand sink by the dishwasher. The paper towel dispenser at the other hand sink and washroom sink are not working. There are paper towels inside both units.
      • 2) The seal around the grease trap is missing. There's a strong odor by the sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair/replace the dispensers. Dispensers should easily dispense paper towels for use. Provide a paper towel dispenser at the hand sink by the dishwasher.
      • 2) Repair/replace the grease trap as required.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings noted among the knives stored in an open container in the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wash the knives. Store them in a clean container with a lid. Clean all droppings. Use glue traps to catch any mice. Seal any potential entry points.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: "AdvantEdge" double door cooler beside the hand sink is at 10 degC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the cooler. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods (PHF's) in this cooler in the mean time.
      • Violation Score: 9
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: The pipe below the hand sink by the main entrance is leaking.
      • Corrective Action(s): Get the pipe repaired.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings observed under the shelves in the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the droppings and lay some glue traps to monitor for mice. Ensure foods are in containers with tight fitting lids.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Exhaust hood is due for servicing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Get the hood serviced.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained.
      • Corrective Action(s): Start recording cooler and/or hot holding temperatures daily.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Operator doesn't have a probe thermometer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Purchase a probe thermometer and use it for monitoring reheating temperatures of foods as discussed. Ensure all your coolers have a thermometer inside so you can monitor temperatures of the unit.
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dirty rags were kept on food counters in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure wash cloths are kept in the bleach sanitizer to prevent the growth of pathogens and prevent cross contamination. Operator removed the rags at the time of inspection. Sanitize all counters immediately.
      • Violation Score: 5
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chlorine solution in sanitizer bucket was only 10 ppm
      • Chlorine sanitizer needs to be between 100 ppm to 200 ppm in order to adequately sanitize food contact surfaces.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Banana leaf rice wraps (suman) were left out at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): They will still cold and moved to the cooler. Do not keep them at room temperature. As per Fraser Health's Progressive Enforcement policy, a Correction Order will be issued for repeat violations.
      • Violation Score: 5
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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