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Chameleon Cafe

11965 224th St, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Chameleon Cafe has been inspected 25 times by Fraser Health Authority since October 2, 2012. The most recent inspection, on September 2, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

6 of 25 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene 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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 9 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2026. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2026. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 February 25, 2026. For example: 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]

  • 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 May 7, 2025. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 10 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 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.

25 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - The cooler unit under the oven is not working. It is currently not in use by staff.
      • - The dishwasher was observed leaking.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Operator stated the technician came in and couldn't fix it then but it is scheduled to be fixed next week. Fix the cooler and ensure it is maintained at 4C or below.
      • - Fix the dishwasher and ensure it is no longer leaking
      • Date to be corrected by: Sept 23, 2026
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Floor tile in the ishwasher area by the grease trap was observed broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix the floor tiles and ensure the floor is smooth and easily cleanable.
      • Date to be corrected by: Spet 23, 2026
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: - Handwashing sink in the kitchen had do not use sign on it. Operator stated that the sink is broken and is not in use and that they were currently using the sink in the back area. Operator stated they had a technician came in last night who has ordered some parts for the sink which will arrive next week
      • - Handwashing sink in the back had no paper towel
      • - Handwashing sink in the front had no liquid soap
      • Corrective Action(s): - Fix the handwashing sink and ensure it is dispensing hot and cold running water.
      • - Operator replenshied the back sink with paper towel and front sink with liquid soap during inspection.
      • - Operator temporarily turned the small prep sink in kitchen into handwashing sink.
      • Date to be corrected by: Sept 2, 2026
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Heavy accumulation of grease, grime and food debris observed under the cook line in kitchen.
      • - Accumulation of dust and food debris observed in the following areas: Under all the equipment in kitchen, under the equipment in bar, under equipment in back kitchen area
      • - Dust accumulation observed on top of the prep sink and the faucet
      • - Water pooling observed in the dishwashing area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to clean all the above mentioned areas.
      • Date to be corrected by: Sept 2, 2026
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Undercounter cooler by the grill measured at 9.6C min temperature. Food items were moved to the walk-in cooler during inspection
      • - The prep sink in the kitchen was leaking at the bottom
      • - Dishwasher was observed leaking at the bottom during the cycle
      • - Rice warmer was observed broken. It was closed by putting some weight on it.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Fix the cooler and ensure it maintains 4C or below. Do not store any potentially hazardous food items in the cooler until it is fixed.
      • - Fix the dishwasher and prep sink and ensure they are no longer leaking
      • - Repair/ replace the rice warmer.
      • Date to be corrected by: Sept 2, 2026
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Broken floor tile observed by the dihwashing area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to fix the tile and ensure the floor is smooth, levelled and easily cleanable
      • Date to be correcetd by: Sept 2, 2026
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    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
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    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
  5. Routine Inspection

    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
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    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
  7. Routine Inspection

    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
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    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
  9. Routine Inspection

    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
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    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
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    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
  14. Routine Inspection

    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
  15. Routine Inspection

    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
  16. Routine Inspection

    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
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    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
  19. Routine Inspection

    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
  20. Routine Inspection

    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
  21. Follow-Up Inspection

    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
  22. Routine Inspection

    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
  23. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  24. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  25. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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