Chawlas2

107 - 8363 128th St, Surrey · Restaurant

3 inspections

Routine InspectionJan 29, 2026
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Three door cooler had an air temperature of 14 C. Internal temperature of potentially hazardous foods ranged from 11 C to 14 C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator and staff were instructed to discard all potentially hazardous foods that had been in the cooler for more than 2 hours as per the food safety plan.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Fish thawing at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not thaw at room temperature. Thaw foods in cooler, in cold water (changed every 30 minutes or cold running water), in the microwave or cook from frozen).
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: A live mouse seen in premises (upstairs storage area).
  - Note: All food was in sealed pest proof boxes.
  - Corrective Action(s): Premises must be free of pests.
  - Ensure all holes are sealed; consult licensed pest control company.
  - Pest control reports must be available for review.
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Three door cooler air temperature at 14 C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service/replace cooler so that it is able to maintain a temperature of 4 C or below.
  - Do not use this cooler for potentially hazardous foods until it is able to maintain a temperature of 4 C or below.
  - Ensure temperature logs are maintained for all coolers.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two unlabelled bottles of chemicals. One bottle had bleach (at 200 ppm) and one bottle had an all purpose cleaner.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all bottles are labelled adequately. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 24, 2025
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Three compartment sink used improperly - sanitizing step was skipped.
  - No sanitizer was prepared for surface sanitizing and premises was in operation.
  - Corrective Action(s): Follow the Fraser Health infographic for manual warewashing (wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry).
  - Always have surface sanitizer prepared. Sanitize counters and other food contact surfaces before and after use.
  - Staff made a 200 ppm Quats sanitizer solution.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Chemicals stored near bag of onions.
  - Bins of food (cornstarch) stored underneath the sinks.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep chemicals away from food.
  - Do not store food directly on the floor or underneath plumbing.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed throughout premises ( around walk-in cooler, in upstairs storage area on shelves).
  - Note: most food was stored in pest proof containers and/or covered.
  - Corrective Action(s): Premises must be free of pests. Check for droppings daily and sanitize affected areas.
  - Consult pest control company.
  - Keep food at least 6 inches off the floor - this protects food from contamination, allows easy cleaning and makes rodent droppings more visible.
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Equipment/utensils not put away in a clean condition (bowls covered in flour, blender/food processors visibly dirty).
  - Corrective Action(s): Store all equipment in a clean and sanitized condition.
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Premises has started offering dine-in services using reusable dishware. Five new booths (with seating capacity of 4-6 for each booth) have been added.
  - Permit to Operate states "Take-out only" and "Single-service utensils only".
  - Corrective Action(s): Follow conditions of permit. Do not use reusable plates/utensils as premises does not currently have capacity to properly wash and sanitize such a high volume of dishes.
  - Submit updated floor plan to reflect new dining area. Submit a proposal for adding a dishwasher if you would like to provide dine-in services using reusable dishware. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 4, 2025
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 0 ppm Quats registered in sanitizing compartment of 3 compartment sink.
  - >400 ppm Quats registered in sanitizer spray bottle.
  - Corrective Action(s): Follow the manufacturer's recommendations when making a Quats sanitizing solution. Solution should register 200-400 ppm Quats.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Cabbage and cooked noodles stored beside raw meats in walk-in cooler.
  - 2. Rolled floor mats stored next to a crate of raw onions.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1.Organize cooler so that raw meat is stored away from or underneath ready-to-eat foods.
  - 2. Store dirty items away from food.
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Second hand sink in kitchen (near dough mixer) was removed without approval and this area is now used as a prep table.
  - Corrective Action(s): Install a hand sink in this area. Correct by July 4, 2025.
  - In the future, do not remove equipment without approval.
  - Violation Score: 3