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Central Kitchen

202 - 7426 Hedley Ave, Burnaby · Other

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Inspection summary

Central Kitchen has been inspected 13 times by Fraser Health Authority since September 20, 2021. The most recent inspection, on October 5, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Protecting food from contamination 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 findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. 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, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 5, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 26, 2022. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on February 28, 2022. For example: 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on February 23, 2022. For example: 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on February 11, 2022. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

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.

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed along the walls behind the large soup boilers
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) remove droppings and clean/sanitize affected aeas
      • 2) monitor areas with increased traps; if problem worsens, you will need to increase frequency of pest control visits
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Walk in freezer in corner has large puddles of water on floor around it contributing to unsanitary condition.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all water puddles
      • Correct by: today
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Rodent droppings observed in employee storage room beside the kitchen
      • 2) A few cockroaches observed in sticky trap by the back door entrance. Cockroach also observed on wall in the dishwashing room.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove all droppings and the cockroaches
      • 2) Clean and santize all affected areas with bleach
      • 3) Send copy of recent pest control report
      • 4) Increase monitoring and traps in these areas
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in employee storage room by the kitchen
      • Food debris observed underneath and behind cooking line
      • Area between the back entrance and the upright cooler needs to be thoroughly wiped and cleaned
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean kitchen thoroughly (including wiping down floors and surfaces that are harder to reach)
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on floor behind ice machine and on flors behind the large pots (beside walk in cooler)
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) remove droppings
      • 2) clean and sanitize affected areas
      • 3) Send copy of next pest control report
      • 4) Increase monitoring and traps in these areas
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Facility needs to improve organization and remove any items not used for the kitchen operation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep the food areas tidy and organized and clear as this will make it easier to clean.
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed:
      • -on floors along walls by the large pots and the walk in cooler, as well as the corner in the front area
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings and clean all areas. Additional traps to be placed
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on floors underneath shelving and along the side walls as shown to manager
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings and sanitize affected areas with 200 ppm bleach
      • Obtain pest control visit and send copy of report to inspector
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Large gaps underneat receiving door may provide entry for rodents
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal gaps to prevent rodent entry as discussed
      • Correct by: This week
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Many items and old equipment on the tables that are no longer needed for operation
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove items and equipment that you are not using, this will facilitate cleaning of your premises
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 2-fluourescent bulbs above 3-cmpt sink need tube covers
      • - No other infractions observed
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Clutter cleared from dishpit area however there are too many extra cleaning chemicals stored under the washer
      • Clutter in front of the garage is STILL present
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all extra cleaning chemicals under dishwasher -this is a very whettable area and should be mopped nightly.
      • Remove the clutter in front of the garage. Organize this area by placing more multi-level shelving units there
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Whole frozen briskets being defrosted in a water bath with hot running water as per worker >2 hours
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded the frozen briskets.
      • Defrost with cool running water only.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: High temperature dishwasher has been installed but final rinse temperature is not achieving >82 deg C / >180 deg F as per the thermostat. A serviceman has been called in for today.
      • Operator is still using the 3-compartment wash sink next to the garage door with the drying racks on the other side of the floor
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair dishwasher to achieve >82 deg C as per the thermostat
      • Correction Order issued
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Too much clutter observed on the main floor kitchen.
      • Equipment stored on the premise not related to the operation
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all equipment/goods from the premise not related to the operation.
      • -dough roller
      • -equipment/goods in front of garage -remove off the premises/store upstairs out of the main kitchen
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: No paper towel dispenser available at new dishpit location -only a bare paper towel roll
      • Corrective Action(s): Must be in a dispenser
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Vietnamese buns stored in a large garbage bag in the Walk-in freezer
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods directly touching garbage bags. Garbage bags are not food grade. Use food grade materials for containing foods.
      • Operator discarded the buns
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Handsink next to 3-compartment wash sinks next to kettles is not secure
      • Corrective Action(s): Affix the handsink to the counter -seal the perimeter of the sink.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 3-compartment dishpit has been moved next to the garage. The drying racks have not been moved -washing dishes this way is not practical going back and forth the whole floor
      • In it's place there is a brokendown dishwasher
      • Both changes were not health approved
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not make structural changes without Health Approval
      • Submit the specification sheets of the dishwasher -must be commercial and NSF certified
      • You have one week to get the dishwasher up and running ready for testing or move back the dishpit to the original position
      • Operator to submit revised Floor Plans of the new layout
      • Violation Score: 5
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Concrete pillar at base still not covered up
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator will have it completed and confirmed with me by the end of the week
      • Violation Score: 1

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