Central Kitchen

202 - 7426 Hedley Ave, Burnaby · Other

11 inspections

Routine InspectionMar 23, 2026
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
Routine InspectionSep 26, 2025
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
Routine InspectionJan 3, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 11, 2024
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
Routine InspectionSep 14, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 21, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 26, 2022
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
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 28, 2022
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
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 23, 2022
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
Routine InspectionFeb 11, 2022
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
Follow-Up InspectionSep 20, 2021
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