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Cefa Coquitlam

201 - 3380 David Ave, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Cefa Coquitlam has been inspected 11 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 20, 2017. The most recent inspection, on May 6, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

7 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Chemicals and toxic substances.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 6, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on July 10, 2023. For example: 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]

  • 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 once on May 19, 2022. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on May 6, 2026. For example: 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]

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

    2 infractions

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff observed washing hands with gloves on.
      • Corrective Action(s): Instructed staff to discard gloves and rewash hands.
      • **Gloves are one time use only. Hands must be washed before and after glove use and when changing tasks.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoop handles in storage containers in direct contact with the sugar and flour
      • Corrective Action(s): Scoops removed. Store scoops in a sanitary manner (eg. hanging, handle upright) to prevent cross contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Trays of raw eggs observed stored on the top shelf above ready-to-eat/cooked foods.
      • Corrective Action(s): Raw eggs were moved to the bottom shelf during the inspection to prevent cross-contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food residue and/or debris noted in the left cooler: on the door shelf and inside bottom drawers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Throughly clean and sanitize noted areas. Send inspector follow up photo.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Bleach spray sanitizer was just labelled "Kitchen" and spout did not work properly
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to replace spray bottle with working spout and label container as "bleach sanitizer" or something indicating that bleach is contained inside
      • Correct by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometer in the upright cooler was reading -5 deg C even though temperature was at 3.8 deg C
      • Corrective Action(s): Obtain a new thermometer for the cooler
      • Correct by: This week
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Minor attention needed for oven (on the left) in the kitchen.
      • Some grease buildup observed on the fume hood and on the inside of the oven door, and the bottom.
      • Corrective actions: Thoroughly clean and sanitize the areas mentioned above.
      • Ensure to clean on a regular basis to maintain sanitary condition.
      • Date To Be Corrected By: May 19, 2022
      • Corrective Action(s):
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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