China Kitchen Restaurant

220 - 22805 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

28 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionJan 7, 2026
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Several bulbs observed not working in the dry food storage room.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace non functioning bulbs
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Crached/damaged and missing floor tiles observed below the deep fryer units.
  - Corrective Action(s): Recommend replacing with a large piece of stainless steel with a lip. This will contain any spilled grease.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 6, 2026
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Concentration of sanitizer in wiping cloth container below 100ppm chlorine. Solution was changed at time of inspection and a residial of approx 250ppm was measured
  - Corrective Action(s): Solution will need to be changed more frequently ie every 1.5 hours or sooner depending on the organic load introduced to the solution
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Final rinse pressure gauge observed not working on the dishwasher
  - Wire rack shelving inside C2 cooler observed to be rusting/flaking.
  - Several fluorescent bulbs observed not working in the dry food storage room
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to have the dishwasher serviced
  - Replace wire rack shelving
  - Replace non functioning fluorescent bulbs
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Cracked/damaged and missing floor tiles observed below the deep fryer units
  - Corrective Action(s): Recommend replacing with a large piece of stainless steel with a lip. This will contain any spilled grease
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 18, 2025
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Left side wire rack shelving unit inside the C1 cooler observed to be rusted/flaking
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace wire rack shelving unit
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Cracked /damaged and missing floor tiles observed below the deep fryer units.
  - Corrective Action(s): Recommend replacing with a large piece of stainless steel with a lip. This will contain any spilled grease.
  - This will need to be done by the next routine inspection in approx. 6 months time.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJul 8, 2025
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mesh trays upon which food is placed observed in several hot holding metal inserts. The mesh trays create an air gap which will not allow heat to be transferred from the bottom of the tray directly to the food items in each insert.
  - Corrective Action(s): Mesh trays were removed at time of inspection
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several metal knives observed with food spaltter affixed in the clean knife holding rack. These were removed to be cleaned
  - Corrective Action(s): Relocate rack or relocate knives so that they are not adjacent to the cutting blocks.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Wire rack shelving unit on right side inside C1 cooler observed with food debris affixed
  - Wire rack shelving unit on the left side inside the C1 cooler observed to be badly flaking/rusting
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean right side wire rack shelving unit
  - Replace left side wire rack shelving unit
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Illumination in the food preparation areas observed to be insufficient. Only half of the bulbs in each fluorescent light fixture observed to be working. All 4 bulbs in each fixure need to be working to ensure sufficient illumination is available at the work surfaces . This is an outstanding item from report on January 4, 2025
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure 4 per bulbs in each fluorescent light fixture are working as discussed
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Cracked/damaged and missing floor tiles observed below the deep fryer units
  - Corrective Action(s): Recommend replacing with a large piece of stainless steel with a lip. This will contain any spilled grease. This will need to be done by the next routine inspection in approx 6 months time.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 14, 2025
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Many fluorescent light fixtures especially in the cooking line area observed to be below intensity due to only 2 of the 4 bulbs working in each fixture.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace burned out bulbs so that there are 4 working fluorescent bulbs in each fluorescent light fixture.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 17, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Top side of dishwasher observed with debris build up
  - Spilled flour and rice observed below mobile carts in dry food storage room
  - Spilled grease and food debris observed on the floor below the cooking equipment.
  - Underside counter above the grill observed with grease splatter affixed
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean top side of the dishwasher.
  - Clean spilled food product
  - Clean build up of grease below the cooking equipment.
  - Clean underside of counter as discussed.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 25, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Final rinse of dishwasher observed to be just below the minimum of 71 c at 69c. This was due to the temperature of the hot water tank set at a low setting . Manager stated they had a pipe leak 2 weeks ago and the temperature was moved down during the repair. Water temperature setting was reset to the correct setting during inspection. Final rinse temperature of 74c (At plate level) was observed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Re sanitize all utensils as discussed
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Top side of the dishwasher observed with debris build up
  - Green wire rack shelving inside walk in cooler (Aluminum colored) observed with food debris build up
  - Runners inside the sandwich prep cooler observed with food debris build up
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean top side of the dishwasher
  - Clean wire rack shelving
  - Clean runners. Ensure weekly the sandwich prep cooler are emptied and thoroughly cleaned
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJul 25, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease build up observed in exhaust canopy.
  - Spilled food observed on the floor below shelving inside the dry food storage room
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean exhaust canopy as discussed
  - Clean floor below shelving as discussed.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Several fluorescent light lights observed not working in dry food storage room.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace burned out fluorescent lights as discussed
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Damaged/missing floor tiles observed in kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure floor is level before replacing damaged tiles
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 6, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 16, 2023
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Sole kitchen hand wash area not available for handwashing upon inspection as the double sink was being used to thaw frozen PHF's under running cold water. Front hand sink is too far for kitchen employees to access.
  - Corrective Action(s): Install a separate small dedicated sink solely for handwashing in the kitchen. Install a liquid soap and paper towel dispenser adjacent to this hand sink
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Spilled food items observed on lower shelving inside the white walk in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean spilled food items.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Open tin can observed being used to store sauce.
  - Corrective Action(s): Contents of tin were poured into a plastic container at time of inspection. Once a tin has been opened the exposed metal will begin to rust which will impact the contents.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 24, 2022
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJun 20, 2022
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ice machine (Top side) was not cleaned as mould still observed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean as directed
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionJun 13, 2022
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ice machine (Top side) observed with mould build up.
  - Top side of dishwasher observed with product build up
  - Food spillage observed in dry food storage room.
  - Underside of shelving directly above food preparation surfaces observed with food splatter
  - Underside of ceiling inside prepa coolers observed with food spaltter build up.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean top side of ice machine.
  - Clean top side of dishwasher
  - Clean food spillage
  - Clean underside of shelving as discussed
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionJan 24, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 19, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Underside of shelving directly above food preparation surfaces observed with food splatter build up. This includes the shelving unit below the microwave oven which is directly above a food preparation surface.
  - Runners inside both prep coolers opposite to grill observed with mould build up. Ceiling inside both prep coolers observed with food splatter build up
  - All the cutting block knives have been in contact with surfaces with old food debris build up
  - Wash rags sanitizer concentration tested at 0ppm. Signage posted to change sanitizer solution every 2 hours. Wiping rags when not in use must be stored and submerged in the chlorine sanitixer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean as directed
  - Wash and sanitize all the cutting block knives
  - Violation Score: 25
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen raw PHF's observed thawing at room temperature. These were relocated to sink supplied continuously with cold running water
  - Corrective Action(s): Always defrost either under refrigeration or under running cold wate
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Wire rack shelving inside both the white and grey the walk in coolers observed with food debris build up
  - Food spillage observed on floor below shelving in dry food storage room
  - Mouldy wood observed inside grey walk in cooler
  - Floor inside grey walk in cooler observed with food spillage build up along the wall surface.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean all wire rack shelving
  - Clean spilled food product
  - Discard mouldy wood.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Remove knife holders from the back side of the cutting blocks as they cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store knives in a container which can be washed in the dishwasher.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionMar 23, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 15, 2021
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: a patch of black mold was observed growing on the walk in cooler wall
  - Corrective Action(s): scrub the mold with a strong bleach solution and repaint the surface
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: spilled food debris accumulations under the glass washer
  - Corrective Action(s): complete cleaning as required
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 20, 2020
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): rice scoop stored in a bucket of water at room temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): -discussed FHA Infoshare "store of in use utensils"
  - -operator replaced the water with crushed ice
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionApr 29, 2019
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionDec 3, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some kitchen equipment cleaned, but more cleaning is needed on all sides of kitchen equipment and on the floors below [Date to be completed by: December 5, 2018]
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean kitchen equipment thoroughly. Once cleaned thoroughly, clean regularly to maintain cleanliness and prevent build-up of stuck-on grease and debris
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 29, 2018
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ice machine is showing a small amount of mildew inside. Mildew and mould will contaminate ice. [Date to be corrected by: December 3, 2018]
  - Corrective Action(s): Turn off machine and discard ice. Clean all internal surfaces of ice machine with detergent and water, rinse with water, and apply 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Turn machine back on. Clean machine as often as necessary to prevent build-up of mould and mildew (e.g. every month).
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer solution in-use. Wiping cloths left out on kitchen food contact surfaces. Mixed up 100 ppm (1/2 teaspoon bleach in 1 L of water) chlorine sanitizer solution with manager during inspection. Manager explained to kitchen staff the need to soak wiping cloths in sanitizer. *Ensure that the solution is changed every 2 hours or sooner.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease build-up on equipment and underneath equipment in cook line. Grease is a fire hazard. *Cardboard should not be in this area as it will add fuel to a grease fire [Date to be corrected by: December 3, 2018]
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the kitchen cook line thoroughly to remove all grease and debris.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 15, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionOct 18, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 12, 2017
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: UV fly trap not working
  - Corrective Action(s): repair or replace the unit
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: spilled rotting foods observed under the Foster cooler shelves
  - Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize the cooler
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: detergent bottle missing from the vent hood automatic cleaning system
  - Corrective Action(s): replace the detergent bottle
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 22, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 15, 2017
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Debris was noted in the following areas:
  - - the fan covers in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer
  - - the gaskets around the drawer coolers near the cookline
  - - the knife holder by the chopping block
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all these areas noted are cleaned and sanitized as per your sanitation plan.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer was available at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Have a bleach solution measuring 100ppm chlorine (5mL of unscented household bleach in 2.5L of water) available at all times to wipe down your food contact surfaces. Staff made a sanitizing solution at the time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Staff does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that at least one staff member with FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent is on shift at all times.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionOct 17, 2012
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 22, 2011
0 infractions