Chilliwack Ginkgo Chinese Food

9140 Young Rd, Chilliwack · Restaurant

15 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionFeb 26, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 21, 2026
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed container of perishable food stored at room temperature (9 - 15°C) - cut vegetables, lettuce, onions, garlic, slurry.
  - Corrective Action(s): -All perishable/potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 4°C or lower.
  - *If similar violations occur in future inspections, progressive enforcement will take place (ie.: Orders, Tickets, Legal Proceedings).
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Numerous broken utensile found that are storing foods (broken baskets storing noodles, hand-cut plastic containers for black been, etc.)
  - 2. Observed oil dripping from the vent hood onto cooking area.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Discare all utensils that are in disrepair.
  - 2. Clean and maintain the area.
  - To be corrected within 3 days.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Observed broken tiles, holes in walls of the kitchen and the back kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair. This is to allow proper cleaning. To be corrected within 1 month.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No staff on duty has Food Safety Training.
  - Corrective Action(s): →At least one kitchen staff (with direct food handling) should have the training.
  - →This was noted on August 14, 2025 to be corrected by the next routine.
  - →This remaines to be corrected.
  - The next enforcment action will be taken if the same violation occurs in the future inspections.
  - To be corrected within 3 days.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionAug 21, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 14, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Minced garlic was observed stored at room temperature, staff stated it was out since 11AM
  - 2. Egg noodle observed stored at room temperature, probed at 14C, staff stated it was out for an hour
  - 3. Fried fish observed stored at room temperature, staff stated it was fried at 1:30PM, inspection time 2:30PM
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Staff discarded the minced garlic
  - 2. Staff moved the egg noodle to the walk-in cooler
  - 3. Please ensure fried fish is return to the walk-in cooler wihin 2 hours (please follow the proper cooling procedures: 60-20C within 2 hours, 20-4C within the next 4 hours)
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Scissors observed stored in the gap between the wall and the wall board
  - 2. Pots in the walk-in cooler observed stored on the ground
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. staff move the scisscors to an area that is free of contamination
  - 2. staff stored all pots off the ground
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the dry storage room, bait box and sticky trap observed placing on the area, dry ingredient all stored off the ground
  - Corrective Action(s): Please clean up all the rodent droppings, ensure all food items are covered, completely close the screen door (date to be corrected by: August 21)
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: This is a repeat violation
  - the following areas observed to have accumulation of grease and grime:
  - - Exhaust hood (clean once every two weeks)
  - - Cooking equipment
  - - under all preperation tables
  - - area around the honey garlic sauce
  - Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the above mentioned areas (date to be corrected by: August 21, 2025)
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: no staff have foodsafe level 1 or equivalent
  - Corrective Action(s): please ensure at least one staff on duty have foodsafe level 1 or equivalent (date to be corrected by: next routine inspection)
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionJan 2, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 11, 2024
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: walk in cooler fans, ceiling have accumulated dust & debris; food shelving racks are beyond cleaning & sanitizing, have mold, food debris & grime accumulation
  - Corrective Action(s): ensure walls, ceilings & fans are cleaned & sanitized, ensure shelving racks are replaced immediately
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: food splatter & debris accumulation on walls behind counters, under large equipment, shelving & counters, on knife holders, under dry storage areas, food prep sink area, ware washing sink area
  - Corrective Action(s): ensure through cleaning & sanitize with hot water/bleach solution of areas such as walls behind counters & shelves, area where wall meets floor & corners, 2 compartment & 3 compartment sink areas. new coat of paint required in kitchen; installation of splash guard recommended
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: sewage smell in staff washroom area, visibly clean
  - Corrective Action(s): ensure sewage smell is investigated & remediated; ensure no sewage back up
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJan 8, 2024
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): wall mounted knife holder has build up of food grime; inadequate knife storage in rear kitchen prep area (stored in space between sink & wall)
  - Corrective Action(s): ensure knife holder is replaced & ensure extra knife holder mounted in rear kitchen prep area; knives removed from holder for time being
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: walk-in cooler fan covers need to be taken off and cleaned; shelving in walk-in cooler needs to be replaced or thoroughly cleaned
  - Corrective Action(s): ensure fan covers are removed and cleaned; ensure shelving in cooler is in suitable,sanitary condition
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionAug 18, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 29, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Scoops and spoons stored with the handles in the dry bulk items.
  - 2. Breading ingredients not covered.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove scoops and spoons.
  - 2. Cover up breading ingredients. Ensure food is protected from contamination.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back door screen left open during food prep, unable to properly seal.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure back door is closed as to prevent entrance of pests and sealed. To be corrected within the week.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 22, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 18, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: scoops stored directly in dry storage food container
  - Corrective Action(s): ensure scoops stored in manner as to not expose food to contamination
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 17, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 16, 2022
2 infractions
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation: facility does not have hot water
  - Corrective Action(s): facility must have hot water to operate
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: no hot water for hand washing
  - Corrective Action(s): ensure hand washing stations are equipped with hot water
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation: employees are not washing hands with hot water
  - Corrective Action(s): ensure employees have hot water for hand washing
  - Violation Score: 25
- 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
  - Observation: hot water tank removed
  - Corrective Action(s): facility must have hot water to operate
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionFeb 26, 2020
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Scoops stored inside tubs of flour etc
  - Corrective Action(s): Store scoops outside of tubs
Routine InspectionDec 12, 2019
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Hole in wall at back of prep table. May allow entry of pests
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair wall, must be smooth and easily cleanable
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris observed behind prep cooler and under shelves along floor wall perimeter
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean up food debris thoroughly. Include as part of routine cleaning plan.
  - Violation Score: 3