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Charlie's Chocolate Factory (Port Coquitlam)

2 - 1770 McLean Ave, Port Coquitlam · Other

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Charlie's Chocolate Factory (Port Coquitlam) has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 2, 2013. The most recent inspection, on August 28, 2025, found no infractions.

4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 8, 2024. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(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 September 18, 2018. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

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.

9 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: - A few mouse droppings observe between two pallets in back storage area. Pest control company currently coming in once per month, no reports were available at time of inspection as they are sent to the second location.
      • - What appeared to be several bait boxes were observed in the back storage area but it couldn't determine whether they had bait in them.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Clean up mouse droppings and continue to monitor for new pest activity. Due: April 15, 2024
      • - Connect with pest control company to determine whether there is bait in boxes in storage room, if so, have them removed to minimize the potential that bait could be tracked from the stations into food or food contact areas.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed throughout facility. Areas include, but are not limited to, under equipment along corners/walls, under sinks, under stairs, etc. Pests can transmit disease and extra measure must be taken to eliminate them.
      • Corrective Action: Deep clean/sanitize the entire premises and all hard to reach areas. Follow recommendations provided by pest control company. *Monthly inspections currently conducted*
      • Date To Be Corrected By: 05/29/2023
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Conditions observed that may allow for the entry and harbourage of pests. Gaps observed around plumbing fixtures below 2 compartment and 3 compartment sinks. Gap observed under door leading to back stairs from food production area.
      • Corrective action: Seal all gaps/holes noted above. Install door sweep under door leading to near stairs as mouse droppings were observed in that area.
      • Date To Be Corrected By: 05/29/2023
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Chocolate and dust accumulated throughout premises. Areas include: under dry storage shelves, below equipment, on top of counters, etc. these conditions attract pests.
      • Corrective action: regularly deep clean all hard to reach areas. Ensure no chocolate/dust accumulation.
      • Date To Be Corrected By: 05/29/2023
      • Corrective Action(s):
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Several mouse droppings observed behind the burners and area under the stairs in the back room with two compartment sink. Pest control company currently in once per month.
      • Light also noted coming in from under bay doors.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up all mouse droppings and thoroughly clean this area, removing all potential food/harborage areas. Due: Feb 6, 2023
      • Block hole/gap at end of receiving bay door with something that is durable and pest proof (such as steel wool). Due: Feb 6, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The loading door leading to the facility was open at the time of inspection. Pests could enter the facility
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action: Ensure the loading door is closed at all times
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust and chocolate shavings are observed underneath the pallets and on the floors along the walls.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action: Clean underneath the pallets and along hard to reach areas on a regular basis to ensure the premises is kept in a sanitary condition
      • Corrective Action(s):
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • The walls and corners in the food manufacturing and packaging areas are damaged. The paint and/or drywall is chipped, and there are holes and scrapes in walls. These damaged areas are not cleanable and will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Repair and seal/paint all damaged walls and corners. The walls and corners must be made of a durable material, smooth, level, sealed, and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Apr. 1/19**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation:
      • There is a lot of unused or old quipment being stored on the premises. The premises is cluttered and this creates an environment that will harbor pests, and it makes it more difficult to clean the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Remove all unused (not used in the last 3 years), broken, or extra equipment from the premises.
      • **Correction date: Aug. 1/19**
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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