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Cartier House Care Centre Food Service

1419 Cartier Ave, Coquitlam · Institutional Kitchen

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Inspection summary

Cartier House Care Centre Food Service has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since September 12, 2012. The most recent inspection, on July 21, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

8 of 15 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: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 July 21, 2026. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • 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 February 2, 2018. For example: 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 2026. For example: 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]

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. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: The screen of door by the kitchen back door was broken at the bottom. This may allow pests to enter the facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to fix the door screen and ensure there are no gaps at the bottom.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 28, 2026
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Exhaust hood vents were in unsanitary condition.
      • 2) Juice dispenser had somew buildup by the nozzles.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to clean the above mentioned area. Ensure the hood vents are cleaned by staff in-between the scheduled preofessional cleaning (next service: Sept 2 as per the service sticker)
      • Date to be corrected by: July 22, 2026
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Holes in ceiling, in the dry storage room, have been covered with cardboard. This material is not durable, cleanable or sealed to keep pests out. This was mentioned in the previous inspection and is a repeated violation.
      • 2) Cover plate on the wall, below the 3-comp sink in the kitchen, has fallen off and this will allow pests into the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Repair the holes in the ceiling with proper materials that are durable, smooth, level, sealed, and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Apr. 15/26**
      • 2) Replace the cover plate on the wall and seal it, so the wall is durable, smooth, sealed, and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Apr. 7/26**
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Accumulation of dust was found on the upper wall around the air vent; on the exterior surface of exhaust vents; and on the ceiling. The dust can fall onto food and clean dishes.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Clean the dust off the mentioned areas, and make a schedule to have the mentioned areas regularily cleaned to prevent the accumulation of dust.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Aluminum foil is covering surfaces of the gas range elements and drip tray. The foil is changed once a week with new foil, this is not acceptable. Foil is only made to be used once and then discard as it isn't cleanable. Leaving the foil on for 1 week will allow accumulation of food and this will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Aluminum foil must be discarded every night and a new foil installed in the morning. If this is not to be done, then do not use foil to cover surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation:
      • Walls in the receiving hallway are dented, chipped, have peeling paint which is exposed the drywall. The drywall is not sealed or cleanable.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Repair the walls in the receiving hallway so they are durable, smooth, level, painted and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 30/24**
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Accumulation of food debris and crumbs on the floor, along the base of walls and around legs/wheels of equipment, tables, & racks. This will attract pests.
      • 2) Dust and cobwebs accumulated on the upper walls and ceiling of the dry storage room. The dust could fall into food and contaminate it.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Sweep and mop the mentioned areas to remove the food debris and crumbs. Detailed cleaning of the mentioned areas is needed on a regular basis. Train staff to move items away from walls, OR the broom and mops reach all the way to the back walls when cleaning.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • 2) Clean the upper walls and ceiling to remove the dust and cobwebs. Cleaning of these areas shall be done on a regular basis to prevent accumulation.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General sanitation level is good, but food debris is accumulating around the wheels and legs of equipment, racks, & tables; and along the base of walls behind equipment, racks, & tables. The food debris will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): During detailed cleaning, all equipment (racks, tables, equipment, etc) on wheels shall be moved away from walls so staff can sweep and mop the floor behind and beneath these items. For items that can't be moved, staff must reach the broom and mop all the way to the back of walls to remove food debris.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 15/22**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) The doors of the oven, below the gas range, do not tightly close and staff are using tape to keep them closed. This is unsafe and may affect the cooking process of food. Staff indicated that they submitted a report and parts are on order.
      • 2) The chest freezer (Frigidaire freezer) in the dry storage room has built up ice on the interior walls and on along the lid seal. This is preventing the lid from closing tightly, and cold air is constantly leaking out. This is causing the freezer to constantly run and use energy to keep the food frozen.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair the oven doors so they close tightly and operate as per the manufacturer's specifications.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 15/22**
      • 2) Immediately chip away the built up ice on the interior walls and along the lid seal, so the freezer lid can close tightly.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Flooring in the kitchen area has cracks and gaps.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the flooring in the kitchen area so that it is smooth, impervious to water and easy to clean. As well, this presents a tripping hazard for the employees. Forward receipt/quote from company to your area inspector. Date to be corrected by: 3 months.
      • Violation Score: 9
  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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