Cascade Gardens - Food Service

3460 Kalyk Ave, Burnaby · Institutional Kitchen

17 inspections

1. Routine InspectionApr 7, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Mould observed on walk in cooler light
     • Food debris observed on walls inside walk in cooler unit.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the above areas are cleaned.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Area surrounding dishwasher:
     • - Painting required in areas where drywall mudding has been completed but painting is missing
     • - Peeling paint on wall area needs to be replainted
     • - Moulding on wall to floor junction has fallen from wall and needs to be affixed to wall
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     • Raw wood in roller shelf area under new wooden work top. Worn areas need replacement or repaint. No raw wood should be in kitchen area. The worn should shelf liners be replaced
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the above items are completed
     • Violation Score: 3
2. Routine InspectionOct 7, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: One counter top in food preparation area has been resurfaced with shelf liner and duct tape.
     • These items are not suitable for a countertop which receives high wear from heavy items. Can not easily clean these materials.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Countertops are to be made of durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent materials. Replace worn countertop with more suitable material.
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     • Violation Score: 9
3. Routine InspectionApr 15, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw stew meat stored at temperatures greater than 4 degrees Celsius
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Discuss with staff. No potentially hazardous food items should be stored at temperatures above 4 and less than 60 as these are the temperatures in which pathogens can multiply rapidly.
     • Item should remain in cold storage until steamer is available for use.
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     • Violation Score: 5
     • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked mashed potatoes from previous day stored in hot holding unit at internal temperatures of 27 degrees Celsius. All other food items were stored at 60 degrees Celsius.
     • Staff had placed item in hot holding unit before reheating.
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - item reheated in steamer.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Discuss with staff. No potentially hazardous food items should be stored at temperatures above 4 and less than 60 as these are the temperatures in which pathogens can multiply rapidly.
     • Item should remain in cold storage until steamer is available for use.
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     • Violation Score: 5
   • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw stewing beef in bags thawing in sink at warm temperatures. Staff had used warm/hot water to rapidly thaw meat.
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
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     • Corrective Action(s): Discuss with staff.
     • Potentially hazardous food items are not to be stored at temperatures less than 60 and greater than 4 as this is the ideal temperature zone for pathogens to multiply rapidly.
     • Proper thawing is to occur in the microwave, in cold water or overnight in cold storage.
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     • Violation Score: 5
4. Routine InspectionOct 31, 2024

   0 infractions

5. Routine InspectionApr 25, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Lower floor storage area has cupboards made of particle board and wood that are showing signs of wear. Raw materials including wood and particle board exposed in area.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Resurface or repaint any shelf that is starting to wear.
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     • Violation Score: 3
6. Routine InspectionOct 12, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff observed to enter kitchen from exterior and don gloves without hand washing.
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. Staff was instructed that prior to glove donning hands must be washed.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure new staff are taught proper hand washing habits which includes proper hand washing prior to glove use.
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     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Rodent droppings observed under hot holding unit equipment. Shelf has many unused items and as a result area is not routinely cleaned.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Recommend to remove items not in use.
     • Add area to cleaning schedule.
     • Clean and sanitize area affected by rodent droppings with 200ppm Chlorine.
     • Monitor area to determine if droppings are old or are the result of new infestation.
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     • Violation Score: 9
7. Follow-Up InspectionJun 6, 2023

   0 infractions

8. Routine InspectionMay 29, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation: 1) Upon arrival of EHO facility lacked sanitizer solution. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
     • 2) Sanitizer solution is being dispensed at concentrations greater than 400ppm. QUAT sanitizer at concentrations greater than 400ppm is not food safe and not used according to manufacturer's directions.
     • 3) Sanitizer test strips appear to have fallen into detergent and are now blue and can not be used
     • 4) Sink plugs do not fit opening of sink drain. Staff are using towels to prevent water from draining.
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     • Corrective Action(s): 1) Sanitizer solution is to be available at all times. Ensure buckets are readily available for staff to use at all times
     • 2) Sanitizer dispenser is malfunctioning. Have unit serviced. Ensure only 200ppm QUAT is dispensed
     • 3) Obtain Sanitizer testing strips. Ensure staff are checking machine daily.
     • 4) Obtain proper fitting sink plugs. Sink plugs should hold water without using rags/plastic etc.
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     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Free Weight (5 lb) found under food service dispensing area across from stand up oven on lower shelf.
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Item removed.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff items are stored outside of food preparation areas. Only those items for food production should be stored in food service area.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation: Improper thawing practices observed - Room temperature thawing.
     • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure potentially hazardous frozen items are thawed in cooler unit.
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     • Violation Score: 1
     • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Dead mouse observed on glue board under equipment.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Discuss with Pest Services Technician.
     • Ensure holes are filled and door gaps are corrected.
     • Follow recommendations of Pest Services Technician.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation: Door gap exists under dry storage door.
     • Door is not tight fitting and will allow pests to enter into facility.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Have door sweep installed.
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     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Some cleaning required on floors in hard to reach areas throughout kitchen.
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     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure janitorial staff are reaching hard to reach areas of floor.
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     • Violation Score: 3
9. Routine InspectionJan 3, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation: While rodent problem appears to be under control, holes in facility should be sealed to prevent pests from entering in the future. Holes are noted under prep sinks and dishwasher (under and around pipes).
     • Corrective Action(s): Seal all potential entry points.
     • Violation Score: 3
10. Routine InspectionJun 22, 2022

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer in bucket is made at time of visit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer in bucket is available in each preparation area in the beginning of operation.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Water flow at kitchen handsink is low.
      • Corrective Action(s): In house technician fixed the water flow at time of visit. Water is coming out at a good flow now.
      • Violation Score: 3
11. Routine InspectionSep 13, 2021

    0 infractions

12. Routine InspectionFeb 7, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: A bowl of frozen fish noted in prep sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure foods are thawed in a proper manner:
      • -->in cold running water
      • -->in cooler
      • -->in microwave
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ventilation exhaust system needs to be professionally cleaned. Service was due October 2019.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure ventilation exhaust system is cleaned by a professional company.
      • Violation Score: 3
13. Routine InspectionJun 5, 2019

    0 infractions

14. Routine InspectionJan 28, 2019

    0 infractions

15. Routine InspectionAug 24, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 ice scoops in the drawer stored away with visible food debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the scoops.
      • Violation Score:
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Multiple opened bags of dried goods in the kitchen and the dry storage area were noted
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide food grade containers for any opened food items. Provide a cover such as plastic wraps, aluminum foil or lids.
      • Correction date: Aug 28 2018
      • Violation Score:
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings noted in the following locations:
      • -under the 2 compartment sink
      • -under the dry storage shelves
      • -under the stove
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings noted in the infraction. Clean and sanitize the areas affected by rodent activity to deactivate bacteria, viruses and pheromones which may attract more rodents.
      • Correction date: Aug 31 2018
      • Violation Score:
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk-in cooler's temperature noted at 4.5 deg. C. The temperature log indicated 41 deg. F everyday for the last 3 days. Technician was called to get the cooler serviced.
      • Corrective Action(s): A staff dialed the coolers setting down. Temperature observed at 3.6 deg. C. Continue monitoring for the temperature.
16. Routine InspectionJan 18, 2018

    0 infractions

17. Routine InspectionNov 10, 2017

    0 infractions