Chameleon Cafe

11965 224th St, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

23 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionMar 11, 2026
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Shattershield missing in kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace missing shattershield
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 4, 2026
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Hot water tap at faucet in front food preparation area observed not working
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair faucet
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor below the sandwich prep coolers still observed with food debris accumulation
  - Underside of shelving directly above food preparation surfaces in the grill area still observed with grease accumulation
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean floor below the sandwich prep coolers as discussed
  - Clean underside of shelving as discussed
  - Ensure you have added these to you daily/weekly sanitiation plan
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Paper towels at the hand sink adjacent to the cappuccino machine but not in a dispenser
  - Lighting intensity in the front food preparation area opposite the grill observed to be too low.
  - Shattershield missing in the kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s): Install a dispenser as disussed
  - Add additional lighting to increase lighting intensity as discussed
  - Replace missing shattershield
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionFeb 25, 2026
2 infractions
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoop observed on top of the ice machine in the kitchen
  - Scoop observed in the ice in ther bar. This was removed and placed in a container at time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure scoop once used is always placed into a container
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat slicer observed with food debris affixed to both the blade and guard. Slicer was cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection
  - Glasswasher initially observed dispensing iodine below 12.5ppm. This was increased at time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff are trained on how to properly clean and sanitize the slicer after use
  - Use a flashlight to verify cleaning has been done properly
  - Recommend having the glasswasher serviced as discussed.
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Hand sink adjacent to the cappuccino machine observed to be missing soap and paper towel dispenser.
  - Corrective Action(s): Install dispensers as discussed
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of counters directly above food preparation surfaces observed with food splatter accumulation. This includes the undersidie shelving in the grill area and along the wall surface.
  - Spilled food debris accumulation observed on the floor below the prep cooler and the grill.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean as directed.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Shattershield observed missing inside the kitchen
  - Cooler next to supression system not in operation at time of inspection
  - Lighting observed to be inadequate in the bar
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace the missing shattershield
  - Upon follow up inspection have unit turned on so I can verify it is capable of cold holding at <4c. If not working properly repair or remove from the premises.
  - Add lighting in the bar as discussed
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 8, 2025
1 infraction
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: -premise serves raw oysters, menu does not mention BCCDC precautions
  - -food safety plan does not include the preparation and service of raw oysters
  - Corrective Action(s): -BCCDC Raw Oysters Guideline emailed to head chef
  - -amend the menu to include precaution statement
  - -amend food safety plan to include the preparation and service of raw oysters
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
  - Observation: sanitation plan does not include procedures for the preparation and service raw oysters
  - Corrective Action(s): amend the sanitation plan to include raw oyster preparation
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 7, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Both line coolers at 14C at start of inspection. Chef stated that they turn off the coolers over the days that they do not operate and that they were just turned on as they just opened. Temperature checks have not been done today.
  - Corrective Action(s): Coolers must reach proper temperature before food is placed in them. Food transferred to alternate cooler during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Both hand washing stations in back kitchen area were empty
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep these stocked at all times to encourage staff to wash their hands when needed. Paper towel restocked during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Build-up of grease and food debris between and on the floor around line equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do a deep clean of these areas and maintain these areas more frequently.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Main front line cooler was not able to come down to 4C or less during inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use cooler until it can maintain 4C or less consistently. Have cooler adjusted/repaired. Due: May 8, 2025
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 18, 2024
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: QUATs dispenser not working.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to monitor closely to see if any part of the feeding tube is empty. If this is the case immediately revert over to using chlorine as main disinfectant
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Tiles observed to be cracked in the kitchen area
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace tiles
  - Date To Be Corrected: 2025 Dec
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionDec 11, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Sanitizer spray bottles measured to have 0 ppm QUATs
  - 2) Glasswasher had a final rinse of 0 ppm iodine on glass ware surface
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator restocked all spray bottles with 100 ppm chlorine
  - 2) Do not use glasswasher. Use the dishwasher at the back area until it has been checked by EHO during follow up inspection.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1) QUATs sanitizer dispenser not feeding any QUATs into the machine
  - 2) Glassware washer measured to have 0 ppm iodine.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure to repair/replace sanitizer dispenser
  - 2) Repair/replace glassware washer so that it is able to produce at last 12.5 ppm of iodine
  - Date To Be Corrected: Dec 12th
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Tiles observed to be cracked in the kitchen area
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace tiles.
  - Date To Be Corrected: 2025 Dec
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 26, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 9, 2022
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: food and dust debris accumulating under the oven
  - Corrective Action(s): please complete cleaning as required
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: prep sink has a leak at the p trap
  - Corrective Action(s): please repair the plumbing
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 17, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 9, 2021
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -black mold growths on the bar cooler shelves and door seals
  - -black mold growths on the ice maker door
  - -in use utensils (tongs etc.) stored at the grill in a sanitizer bath
  - Corrective Action(s): -clean and sanitize all surfaces
  - -store utensils on crushed ice, discussed FHA Infoshare "Storage of in Use Utensils"
  - Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -spilled decayed foods, plastic etc accumulations under the preparation cooler
  - -dust accumulations on the walk in cooler coil
  - -grease on the walls and floor in the grill area
  - -exhaust hood decal has expired
  - Corrective Action(s): complete cleaning as required, service the exhaust hood to obtain a valid decal
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: -door seals torn on the freezer
  - -cooler door seals torn, repairs completed with duct tape
  - -ice machine door hinge broken, screw missing
  - -ice machine door repaired with duct tape
  - Corrective Action(s): -replace the door seals, duct tape is not a cleanable surface
  - -repair the ice machine door hinge
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
  - Observation: -iodine test strips not available, glass washer final rinse sanitizer concentrations not monitored
  - -quat test strips not available, sanitizer spray bottle concentrations not monitored
  - Corrective Action(s): purchase test strips to monitor the glass washer and quat dispenser
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): two kitchen employees observed working in close proximity with their masks pulled down exposing the chin and nose area
  - Corrective Action(s): wear masks as per the PHO Order
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionNov 18, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor requires cleaning under grill and all refrigeration equipment
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMay 30, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor below cooking equipment and sandwich preparation cooler requires cleaning due to food spillage build up.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Replace damaged shattershield in dishwashing area
  - Replace damaged fluorescent lighting fixtures in dishwashing area as illumination is not adequate.
  - Technician may need to service walk in cooler compressor due to ice build up
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Owner's food safe has expired. (Food safe coverage is in place with other staff on site)
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJan 25, 2019
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Replace damaged shattershields in the fluorescnet light fixtures in kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 28, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJun 27, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ice machine requires additional cleaning
  - Floor below sandwich cooler requires cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Replace burned out light fixtures in the kitchen
  - Replace missing shattershields
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 19, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor below/behind coolers in bar area requires cleaning
  - Floor below grill requires cleaning
  - Floor below sandwich coolers opposite the grill requires cleaning
  - Ice machine requires cleaning
  - Rack inside walk in cooler requires cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Replace burned out light fixtures in the kitchen
  - Replace missing shattershields
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 16, 2018
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Replace missing shattershield in kitchen
  - Replace burned out fluorescent light fixture
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionAug 28, 2017
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: replace missing shattershield in kithcen
  - Beer cooler not repaired. All kegs have been relocated
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionAug 21, 2017
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Knives not to be stored on back side of food preparation counter as that contact surface cannot be sanitized
  - Raise items up of the floor below the wire rack shelving in the walk in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Store knives on the magnetic strip.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Flies observed in kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s): Install fly control ie UV fly trap with glue board
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Door sweep has large gap at base of back door.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace door sweep
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Clean wire rack shelving adjacent to the ice machine
  - Clean underside of shelving above food preparation table
  - Floor below the grill requires cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Fluorescent lights fixtures are burnt out in the kitchen
  - Bulb in area where grill is located has burnt out
  - Beer cooler running too warm at 10c (Beer Kegs)
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace all burnrt out lighting in order to provide sufficient illumination
  - Defrost beer cooler
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 8, 2013
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionOct 4, 2012
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 2, 2012
0 infractions