Cafe 8

1490 Johnston Rd, White Rock · Restaurant

18 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionDec 22, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 11, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Raw frozen bacon observed stored in the freezer without a container.
  - 2. Containers of ice observed uncovered
  - 3. Containers of food observed uncovered in coolers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure food is properly stored in covered containers.
  - Food can be uncovered with it is in active use or during cooling.
  - To be corrected: Immediately.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Food debris and grime observed in the fridge/freezer unit in the main kitchen area
  - 2. Grease accumulation observed on the guards/panels of the ventilation hood
  - 3. Grease and grime accumulation througout the cookline, between friers and grill.
  - 4. Grease grime and debris observed underneath shelving and equipment in the main kitchen and the walk in cooler.
  - 5. Exterior surfaces of equipment and handles observed sticky and grimy.
  - 6. Shelving/Rack of the walk in cooler observed sticky/grimy
  - Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean facility.
  - To be completed by: Dec 18, 2025
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionJun 12, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 12, 2024
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bacon strips are hot held in a tray on the flat grill. These were made about 15 minutes prior. Owner explains that bacon strips are left on low heat overnight to become crispy for the next day service. Temperatures were measured at ~37C. Inspector explained to owner that potentially hazardous foods like bacon cannot be stored in room temperature for more than 2 hours. Operator agreed to move bacon into cooler within 2 hours after cooking. Please update food safety plan for bacon strips.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floors in the kitchen area, especially under cooking equipment, are laden with grease and debris. Cardboard is used to line the kitchen floor and 3 compartment sink area.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Do major cleaning for the kitchen area to remove grease buildup. 2. Remove dirty cardboard. Clean floors frequently instead to remove grease. Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 30, 2024
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink in food prep area is not equipped with proper single-use towels (using napkins that rip easily when wet or wiping on apron).
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure hand sink is equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and single-use towels at all times.
  - Ensure the sink is clear from obstruction and easily accessible.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Build-up of grease, debris and dust around, underneath and behind equipment. Dirty cardboard used to line floors and shelves.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove dirty cardboard.
  - Deep cleaning of premises required - behind and underneath all equipment. Premises must be visibly clean.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator's FOODSAFE Level 1 training has expired.
  - Corrective Action(s): Renew FOODSAFE Level 1 training or equivalent by July 30, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJan 2, 2024
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No single-use paper towel at hand sink in cooking area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator restocked paper towel. Ensure sink is always equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap and single-use towels.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Sides of cooking equipment have a build-up of grease.
  - Soiled cardboard used to line shelves.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean around equipment. Ensure all areas are free of grease build-up and food debris.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 28, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 21, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): High temperature dishwasher not achieving a minimum sanitizing temperature of 71 C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Until dishwasher is repaired, manually sanitize dishes using chlorine at 100-200 ppm in the sink compartment. Follow the dishwashing poster provided by Fraser Health.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: High temperature not registering a minimum temperature of 71 C during final rinse cycle.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service dishwasher so that it can reach a temperature of 71 C or above during the final rinse cycle.
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 20, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer bucket cloths were left out on the counter.
  - Corrective Action(s): All cloths must be dispensed inside the 100-200 ppm sanitizer bucket solution. By doing so, any bacteria on the cloths will be destroyed by the sanitizer so when you use the cloths to wipe food contact surfaces, they will be cleaned and sanitized and not contaminated.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: There are many different foods in the walk in cooler that are left uncovered.
  - Corrective Action(s): This may cause dust particles flying in the cooler to deposit and contaminate the uncovered food. Furthermore, raw meat juices can spill on top of the food if these foods are left uncovered. All foods must be stored in containers with proper fitting lids to prevent these issues.
  - Correction Date: 3 days.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: There is dirt and food debris found underneath the cooking station appliances.
  - Corrective Action(s): This is food for pests and may lead to a pest issues. Also, if it accumulates it can be very difficult to clean over time. Clean this area and stick to a frequent cleaning schedule to avoid build up.
  - Correction Date: 3 days.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 21, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 16, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): High temperature dishwasher not reaching a temperature of 71 C on utensil surface during final rinse cycle. Dishwasher was ran 3 times.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair dishwasher or adjust hot water setting so that a temperature of at least 71 C can be achieved on plate surface during final rinse. In the interim, manually sanitize dishes using bleach. Follow the instructions posted for manually dishwashing (place clean dishes in a 200 ppm beach solution for 2 minutes and then air dry).
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Accumulation of dirt/dust, grime, food debris, and spider webs behind and underneath equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all surfaces, including the walls and floors behind and underneath equipment so that they are visibly clean.
  - Correct by May 30, 2022.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Cardboard used to line the floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cardboard is not an approved material for flooring. Cardboard cannot be cleaned/sanitized and can hold onto moisture.
  - Change cardboard daily or do not use.
  - Correct by May 30, 2022.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: High temperature dishwasher not achieving a temperature of 71 C on utensil surface during final rinse.
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust temperature setting or repair dishwasher so that it is able to achieve a temperature of 71 C on the utensil surface. Correct immediately. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 25, 2021
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No surface sanitizer for food contact surfaces available.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator made a chlorine solution at the time of inspection. All wiping cloths to be stored in solution. Only 1/2 tsp of bleach per litre of water is required to make a 100-200 ppm solution. Ensure sanitizer solution is available at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: 1. Back door kept open.
  - 2. Equipment not used or required for operation of premise kept on site.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not keep door open to prevent entry of pests. Alternatively, a screen door can be installed if you would like to keep the back door open. Operator closed door at the time of inspection.
  - 2. Remove equipment that is not needed for the operation of the premise to prevent harborage and nesting sites for pests.
  - Correct by September 25, 2021.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Accumulation of dirt/dust, grime, food debris, and spider webs behind and underneath equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all surfaces, including the walls and floors behind and underneath equipment so that they are visibly clean. Any equipment not used for the premise should be removed.
  - Clean by September 25, 2021.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 25, 2019
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cutting boards and counters used throughout the day are only being washed and sanitized at the end of the day.
  - Corrective Action(s): Amend your written sanitation plan. All cuttingboards, knives, and work surfaces used throughout the day are to be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried more often (every 4 hours). Do not dry with cloth towels. Use 1 tsp bleach in 1 liter of water to sanitize.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - Corrective Action(s): Use paper towels, not cloth towels, to dry hands.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some walls and shelves (cart by kitchen hand sink) are dusty and require cleaning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Follow a routine, written, cleaning schedule.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 13, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 6, 2019
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large quantity of hash brown potatoes stored at room temperature (nonbusy time and 1 hour to closing time).
  - Corrective Action(s): Store in the fridge.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionSep 7, 2018
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Some shelves in the walk in cooler require cleaning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean or re-surface shelves in walk in cooler. All surfaces must be impervious to moisture and clean.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
  - Observation: Filters above cooking equipment are to be cleaned soon.
  - Corrective Action(s): Add cleaning of the removeable filters as well as dishwasher maintenance to your sanitation plan/cleaning schedule.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJan 19, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 13, 2017
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The container of whipped cream stored in the fridge containing the pop was too warm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store in another fridge.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back door left open. No screen door.
  - Corrective Action(s): Until screen door is installed, keep door close to keep out pest.
  - Violation Score: 3