Canuel Caterers: Dr Charles Best Secondary

2525 Como Lake Ave, Coquitlam · Restaurant

10 inspections

1. Routine InspectionJun 5, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) The exhaust canopies and filters require to be professionaly cleaned and serviced, as the service sticker indicates it should of been done in April 2025.
     • 2) There are food stains and old rodent droppings under the metal shelving racks, along the base of walls, in the locked "cafeteria storage" room. Droppings carry diseases, and it is difficult to monitor for pests.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Call a company to clean and service the exhaust canopies and filters. Ensure this is done as per the service stickers.
     • **Correction date: Aug. 31/25**
     • 2) Clean up the rodent droppings and scrub the food stains along the base of all walls (under the metal racks) in the locked "cafeteria storage" room. Use hot, soapy water to scrub the stains, and then sanitize with Quats solution.
     • **Correction date: June 30/25**
     • Violation Score: 3
2. Routine InspectionOct 8, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) The wall behind the spray nozzle (in the dishwashing area) has peeling paint, black mold stains, and accumulated debris. The wall is not sealed or cleanable and will attract pests (flies, cockroackes, etc.).
     • 2) Damaged drywall and peeling paint found above the 2-comp prep sink. The wall is not sealed or cleanable. Food and water will absorb into the wall and will attract pests and/or damage the wall.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Repair the wall so it is smooth, sealed, durable and cleanable by installing and sealing a stainless steel backsplash on the length of the wall.
     • **Correction date: Apr. 1/25**
     • 2) Repair the drywall so it is smooth, sealed, durable and cleanable.
     • **Correction date: Apr. 1/25**
     • Violation Score: 3
3. Routine InspectionJan 15, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation:
     • The drain pipe under the 2-comp prep sink is leaking. Pooling water on the floor, and food debris on the drain pipe will attract and breed flies. At time of inspection, a work order was placed to repair the drain pipe.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Repair/replace the drain pipe so it no longer leaks. Clean up the pooling water and food debris on the floor and drain pipe.
     • **Correction date: Jan. 26/24**
     • Violation Score: 3
4. Routine InspectionJun 2, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Mould/staining observed on wall above the pre-wash counter in the dishwashing area. Minor soil/debris accumulation also noted on the pipes and surrounding area underneath the pre-wash counter.
     • Corrective Action(s): *Thoroughly scrub/clean the affected surfaces, re-paint/finish the affected area on the wall, and re-caulk the joint between the pre-wash counter and the wall.
     • *Thoroughly clean and sanitize the pipe and surrounding surfaces underneath the pre-wash counter in the dishwashing area.
     • Violation Score: 3
5. Routine InspectionDec 5, 2022

   0 infractions

6. Routine InspectionApr 11, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Muffins, cinnamon rolls, cookies are on display for sale at eye-level without any protective wrap or use of a sneeze-guard.
     • Corrective Action(s): Individually-wrap all food items displayed for self-serve, or keep them behind protective shields (ie. sneeze guards) to protect them against potential contamination.
     • Violation Score: 9
7. Routine InspectionFeb 27, 2020

   0 infractions

8. Routine InspectionOct 7, 2019

   1 infraction

   • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rear access door to the outside was fully-open at time of inspection.
     • Corrective Action(s): Open doors can allow pests/rodents to gain access to the food premises from outside. Exterior doors must be kept closed to prevent pest entry. Alternatively, a tight-sealing screen door can be installed in the doorway if it's being kept open for air circulation.
     • Violation Score: 3
9. Routine InspectionSep 25, 2018

   1 infraction

   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Under-counter cooler unit is currently operating at ~11 degrees Celsius. Observed significant amount of water dripping inside the unit (into a metal catch-pan).
     • Corrective Action(s): Transfer all potentially hazardous foods to an alternate cooler unit until it can be inspected and repaired by a service technician.
     • Violation Score: 9
10. Routine InspectionSep 21, 2017

    0 infractions