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Cha House

2201 - 2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Cha House has been inspected 5 times by Fraser Health Authority since September 26, 2023. The most recent inspection, on June 22, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

3 of 5 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on June 22, 2026. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on June 28, 2024. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 once on June 28, 2024. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 June 22, 2026. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

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.

5 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: No soap observed at the front and back handwash sinks.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to refill the soap dispensers so staff can properly wash hands with liquid soap.
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Garbage bag and cardboard observed at the corner stainless steel table adjacent to the three compartment sink.
      • 2) Ice machine panel has not been cleaned out.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure to remove the materials as it can create unsanitary conditions.
      • Date to be corrected by: today
      • 2) Ensure to clean the ice machine panel and inside by removing all ice and unscrewing the top panel. Ensure to clean and sanitize using bleach 100-200ppm.
      • Date to be corrected by: today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Staff could not present foodsafe level 1 certificates or equivalent at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to keep copies of staff foodsafe level 1 certificates or equivalent.
      • Date to be corrected by: today
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Milk jug noted at room temperature- internal temp 14 oC
      • Corrective Action(s): -Discard temp abused foods
      • -Do not keep perishable foods out on counter- keep them in cooler
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Too much bleach in spray bottle > 1000 ppm - paper was bleached out - it may cause chemical contamination of food
      • Corrective Action(s): - use the test strip - 100 ppm is enough
      • - mix 1 oz of bleach in 1 gallon of water or 1/2 tsp of bleach in 1 littler of water = 100 ppm
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent dropping noted in a couple areas - in the back and in front under sink ( cabinet)
      • Corrective Action(s): - Clean dropping and put monitoring devices to monitor activity
      • - if issues not resolved contact pest control company for service
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff with Valid FS training on duty at time of visit
      • Corrective Action(s): There must be at least one person with Valid FS training available at all time
      • - other staff with FS training will be on site shortly
      • *** Warning this time- violation ticket will be considered for repeated violation
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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