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Canuel Caterers: Dr Charles Best Secondary

2525 Como Lake Ave, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Canuel Caterers: Dr Charles Best Secondary has been inspected 11 times by Fraser Health Authority since September 21, 2017. The most recent inspection, on May 21, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 11 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, 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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2024. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 May 21, 2026. 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 April 11, 2022. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 June 5, 2025. 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.

11 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observation: 1) The area under the salad bar has some rodent droppings.
      • 2) The corner next to the walk-in cooler has old insect shells, indicating there were previous pest activity. Rodent droppings can carry diseases and this is an indication of pest activity.
      • Correction: 1) Clean the rodent droppings with a bleach solution of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water. Wet the droppings before cleaning. Monitor the area for any new droppings.
      • 2) Clean the area to remove all old insect shells. Monitor the area for new insect shells in the mean time.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1) Tomorrow May 22, 2026 2) June 30, 2026
      • Corrective Action(s):
  2. Routine Inspection

    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
  3. Routine Inspection

    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
  4. Routine Inspection

    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
  5. Routine Inspection

    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
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    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
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    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
  10. Routine Inspection

    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
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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