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Cafe Hashtag

530 - 329 North Rd, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Cafe Hashtag has been inspected 10 times by Fraser Health Authority since May 14, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 19, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 10 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 June 11, 2026. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 6, 2024. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 once on June 11, 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 once on April 11, 2023. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

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.

10 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front handsink not supplied with soap or paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator restocked liquid soap and paper towels during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Ice machine observed with slime build up. Operator stated ice machine cleaning is conducted monthly and is due for cleaning this week.
      • Corrective Action(s): Empty ice machine then clean and sanitize to remove all build up. Increase cleaning frequency as necessary to prevent build up. Correction date: 1 day
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of dust, debris, and coffee grounds noted throughout facility in hard to reach areas under and between equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Conduct a thorough deep clean of food prep/storage areas. Follow routine deep cleaning schedule to maintain cleanliness. Correction date: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Premises not free of pests
      • Observations: Mouse droppings noted by the back screen door. entrance for pests also observed. Small hole found at bottom of screen door.
      • Public Health Rationale: pests have the potential to contaminate food and food contact surfaces with their bodies, feces, urine
      • Corrective Action: Pest control company required to manage pests on premises.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition.
      • Observation: Floors in front, under neath, and behind stainless steel appliances observed with accumulating debris.
      • Corrective Action: Thourough cleaning required in the areas mentioned above.
      • Date to be corrected by: April 25/23
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized
      • Observation:
      • 1. Sanitizer spary bottle tested for chlorine, tested at 0ppm chlorine.
      • Public Health rationale: Counter tops, tables not properly sanitized may lead to spread of Food Borne Illness.
      • 2. Ice machine observed with layer of orange browne algea at back.
      • Public Health Rationale: Ice machine is not being cleaned and sanitized regularly and potential to contaminate drinks.
      • Corrective Actions:
      • 1. Monitor and test sanitizer regularly to ensure 50ppm chlorine is available
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • 2. Empty ice machine, wash with soap and water and sanitize with a chlorine solution of 50ppm.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Premises not free of pests
      • Observations: Mouse droppings noted by the back screen door. entrance for pests also observed. Small hole found at bottom of screen door.
      • Public Health Rationale: pests have the potential to contaminate food and food contact surfaces with their bodies, feces, urine
      • Corrective Action: Pest control company required to manage pests on premises.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition.
      • Observation: Floors in front, under neath, and behind stainless steel appliances observed with accumulating debris.
      • Corrective Action: Thourough cleaning required in the areas mentioned above.
      • Date to be corrected by: April 25/23
      • Corrective Action(s):
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Both handwashing sinks did not have paper towels
      • Correction: Single use paper towels were placed at each station during the time of inspection. Handwash sinks must have hot/cold water, liquid soap, and single use paper towels to facilitate proper handwashing
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s):

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