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Coffee & Vanilla

C - 1054 Austin Ave, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Coffee & Vanilla has been inspected 14 times by Fraser Health Authority since August 31, 2017. The most recent inspection, on July 28, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

10 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene 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 violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on May 12, 2025. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on September 23, 2022. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on September 23, 2022. For example: 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2026. For example: 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]

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.

14 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: The permit to operate was not posted nor found during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Find the permit and post it in a visible area, or order a replacement permit through Fraser Health. Email the EHO once the permit is found or a new permit delivered.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: There was mold accmulation in the ice machine on the flap and on the inner side next to the ice dispenser. The mold can contaminate the ice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the inside of the ice machine. Ensure that the ice does not get contaminated with the mold or cleaning agent while cleaning. Date to be corrected by: July 28, 2026
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sandwich cooler beside cashier machine measured at 10ºC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Transfer sandwiches from cooler to different cooler immediately. Sandwiches were transferred to different cooler driving inspections ( corrected).
      • HEALTH RATIONALE
      • Ensure sandwiches are stores at 4ºC or below to minimize rapid growth of pathogenic microorganisms in danger zone (4ºC to 60ºC).
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operating permit was observed to not be posted in a conspicuous location within the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure operating permit is posted in conspicuous location at all times with valid decal. Ensure physical copy of operations permit is posted in conspicuous location as soon as possible. Valid decal needs to be present. Renewal Decal needed.
      • HEALTH RATIONALE
      • Ensure operating permit is posted in conspicuous location to validated whether the establishment meets all requirement to operate.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Minor food debris and residues observed along wall, cornes, and behind kitchen equipment in back area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure areas noted above are deep cleaned using hot soap water.
      • HEALTH RATIONALE
      • Food debris and residue can promote growth of pathologic microorganisms and attract pets into premises.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The front hand sink had no paper towels, and containers of food were blocking the handsink, not making it accessible or encouraging for staff to wash their hands between tasks.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately fill the paper towels dispenser or place paper towels beside the hand sink on the counter. Immediately move the containers of food, so the sink is accessible for use. During the inspection, paper towels were placed beside the sink and the food containers were removed.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: The protective, plastic covering on the ice machine, lower shelf of kitchen prep table, the legs of the oven, and the side of upright coolers in the kitchen have not been peeled off. The removal of this plastic was mentioned in the previous routine inspection. The plastic is not food grade and is not cleanable.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately peel off the plastic covering from all surfaces to expose the sealed and cleanable surfaces beneath it.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Premises does not hold a valid health permit, as the health permit fees for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, have not been paid. The premises is currently illegally operating. Hand delivered the outstanding permit fees letter to the owner.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately pay the outstanding permit fees, in the amount of $150. Failure to pay the fees, will result in closure of the premises until they have been paid.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 6/21**
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation:
      • There are a number of equipment (ice machine, dishwasher, fridge) and shelves that are covered with the original protective plastic. This plastic is not durable or cleanable.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately peel off all the plastic from the mentioned equipment and surfaces, and wash & sanitize all the surfaces to remove food stains and/or glue.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The lid of the ice machine is broken and it can not be securely closed to prevent items falling into the ice.
      • 2) The seal/gasket of the u/c cooler, beneath the coffee station, is broken. Cool air is constantly leaking out, and the compressor of the cooler is constantly running which is increasing your electricity bill.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Repair/replace the ice machine lid so it can be securely opened and closed.
      • 2) Repair/replace the seal/gasket of the cooler, so it prevents cool air from escaping and keeps food below 4C at all times.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 1/21**
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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