Chopped Leaf

20 - 9900 King George Blvd, Surrey · Restaurant

16 inspections

Routine InspectionOct 27, 2025
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1. Prep cooler was observed at an ambient temperature of 10.3C. Staff stated that the owner is aware of the issue and planning to replace the cooler. All food containers had ice underneath and recorded at or below 4C.
  - 2. Second prep cooler had leakage issue. Water was observed in the bottom compartment and under the cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please address the abovenoted issues and ensure that all equipment are maintained in good working order.
  - TO BE CORRECTED BY - Nov 15, 2025
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 5, 2025
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Internal temperature of cooked rice in hot holding unit recorded at 53.6C. Staff stated that rice was cooked last night and reheated in the rice cooker/warmer. Time temperature verified (less than 2 hours in danger zone). Staff reheated half portion of cooked rice to internal temperature of 74C and hot held at least 60C for lunch rush. Second half was voluntarily discarded by staff during inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that hot potentially hazardous are hot held at or above 60C to prevent risk of bacterial growth or toxin production.
  - Potentially hazardous food must be reheated to at least 74C prior to hot holding.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Build up of debris/food spill observed under the shelving unit in walk in cooler.
  - 2. Food debris observed on the bottom shelf of the stand up freezer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please regularly clean the above noted areas.
  - TO BE CORRECTED BY - June 12, 2025 (one week)
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 6, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 19, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - The following areas need cleaning:
  - - Inside prep cooler (sauces in top inserts).
  - - Floor of walk-in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Clean areas listed above. Ensure to follow your Sanitation Plan for daily, weekly and hard to reach areas cleaning. To be corrected today.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 16, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings were observed in the following areas:
  - - Around the hot water tank on the floor.
  - - Corners and under the shelving units in the back
  - - Front area under the shelf near rice cooker
  - Corrective Action(s): Please contact your pest control company and consider frequent inspections.
  - - Regularly monitor for any new pest activity.
  - - Remove rodent droppings regularly from the affected area to see any new activity. Use 1 part bleach to 9 part water solution to disinfect the affected areas.
  - Please send your pest control reports to the district EHO until advised otherwise.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionOct 26, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Ice machine in the front service area had build up of mildew/grime like spots on the edge of white plate which could come in direct contact with ice and may result in potential food contamination.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that the ice machine is cleaned regularly as per the manufacturer's instructions to prevent the risk of food contamination.
  - TO BE CORRECTED BY - November 2, 2023
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: In the back kitchen area, one dead mouse was observed on the glue trap. Staff stated that pest control company conducts regular checks.
  - Corrective Action(s): - Please replace the traps regularly/as needed.
  - - Regularly monitor of any new pest activity.
  - - Notify your pest control company any time you notice new pest activity.
  - - Conduct regular cleaning and prevent build up of food debris in corners/along the walls that could attract pest into the facility.
  - TO BE CORRECTED BY - Ongoing
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionDec 15, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - 3 sanitizer pails (2 in front and 1 in back) all measured 0 ppm QUATs.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Immediately replace sanitizer in all pails. Ensure to change sanitizer at least every 2 hours in the pails.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation:
  - Both staff members onsite did not hold a FOODSAFE Level 1 certification or it's equivalent.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Ensure at least one staff member present onsite holds a FOODSAFE Level 1 certification, or it's equivalent. Repeated violation will lead to further progressive enforcement, including a Violation Ticket.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionJun 22, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 8, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - Inside of ice machine has mould and mildew growth on the white plastic.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Discard current ice in machine. Clean and sanitize inside of ice machine as per manufacturer's instructions.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - All pails for QUAT sanitizer measured at a concentration of 50 ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Immediately replace sanitizer in all pails and ensure concentration is at 200 ppm QUATs. Ensure to replace sanitizer at least every 2 hours.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - It was observed that all employees were not washing hands properly (i.e. only washing palms of their hands and total wash time was 5-10 seconds). Ensure to wash hands step by step as per the posted instructions above the hand sink.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Review proper hand washing procedures with all staff.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - The following areas require deep cleaning:
  - - Floors throughout facility (up to back wall and under all equipment/storage areas).
  - - Floor of walk-in cooler.
  - - Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Clean all areas listed above.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation:
  - Rubber baseboard under 2-compartment sink (on right side) is coming off the wall.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Replace or secure rubber baseboard under 2-compartment sink.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJun 22, 2021
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Black mold in the cavity of ice-machine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ice-machine must be cleaned & sanitized; or service. Prior to cleaning remove all ice from ice-machine.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Several mice droppings found under the 2-compartment sink and around hot water tank.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please, clean & sanitize this places (with hot water, soap, and bleach).
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: A rubber wall base is damaged (pulling away from wall) under 2-compartment sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the rubber wall base under 2-compartment sink.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Noted an unlabeled spray bottle with surface sanitizer (Quat) near 2-compartment sink.
  - A bottle of hand sanitizer and cleaning agent stored near food items (on a storage shelf) & on top of dishes at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): All cleaning agents must be labeled and stored safely (e.g., chemicals storage area).
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 19, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 18, 2019
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Drainage flies in the kitchen and front area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Pest service provider must be notified. The issue has to be rectified.
  - Note: Do not use spray insecticide for flies in the food facility (food prep. areas, utensils, and food possibly can be contaminated).
  - Observed blue color "Raid" spray under the two-compartment sink/on a grease trap.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMar 12, 2019
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Small bags of lettuce were stored near the hand washing station, underneath the liquid soap dispenser.
  - 2. A bulk food scoop was stored improperly. Scoop handle was in direct contact with the bulk food.
  - 3. Serving utensils (tongs, rice scoops, etc.) were stored in ice water but the amount of ice water was too little. The food contact portion of the utensils was only partially submerged the in the ice water.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Move the bags of lettuce away from the liquid soap dispenser. Ensure food is not stored near the hand washing station to avoid potential contamination.
  - 2. Store the bulk food scoop in the dedicated scoop holder.
  - 3. Ensure there is enough ice water for the food contact portion of the utensils to be fully submerged.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen chicken was being thawed in non-running cold water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure thawing is done under cold running water or in a cooler at 4C or less.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionOct 15, 2018
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Drainage flies are rested on single use take out utensils (the front area).
  - Small number of flies are noted in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Notify a pest management service/rectify the issue.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: No FoodSafe trained staff on duty at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that one of the staff on duty Food Safe certified.
  - Correction Order will be issued next time.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJun 5, 2018
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths are stored on the prep tables
  - Corrective Action(s): Store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution maintained at 200ppm quats concentration
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJan 12, 2018
1 infraction
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: There was no FOODSAFE trained staff on duty. One of the staff stated that she has FOODSAFE training but could not be verified at the time of the inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): At least one FOODSAFE trained staff must be on duty at all times. Make copies of all FOODSAFE certificates and keep on site for review by the health inspector.
  - Date to be corrected: Ongoing.
  - Violation Score: 1