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Cottonwood Cottage

10170 Kenswood Dr, Chilliwack · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Cottonwood Cottage has been inspected 14 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 28, 2017. The most recent inspection, on March 30, 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2025. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on March 30, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on April 9, 2025. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

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

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Excessive chlorine sanitizer concentration in spray bottle.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff diluted the solution to 100 - 200 ppm chlorine during inspection. Please obtain test strips to verify strength to prevent chemical contamination of food.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Utensils and equipment that stored in the cabinet & drawers were potentially contaminated by rodent droppings
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator stated that they cleaned and sanitized all the utensils and equipment in the dishwasher/bleach solution before use
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the cabinet & drawers where storing utensils, equipment, and cleaning agents, based on the observation log of the facility, it has been an on-going issue since few months ago. Facility has traps implemented but rodent droppings can still be observed
      • - Holes observed inside of the cabinet
      • Corrective Action(s): - Please hire a pest control professional for a thorough inspection and have them come in routinely (date to be corrected by: ASAP), submit the pest inspection report to the inspector after the service
      • - implement pest control measures
      • - Seal or patch any holes or potential entry point on the exterior of the building
      • - Keep doors and windows closed or install screens
      • - Cover all food items to prevent any contamination
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Rodent droppings observed in the facility and cabinet
      • - hard to reach area (behind fridges, underneath the dishwasher) observed to have accumulation of grime, dust, and spider webs
      • Corrective Action(s): - Please deep clean the facility or hire a professional cleaning company to do a thorough cleaning
      • - All utensils, dishware, equipment, food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized before use
      • - Remove rodent droppings in a safely manner
      • - Clean All hard-to-reach areas (underneath & behind all equipment) and floor (date to be corrected by: ASAP)
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer concentration too high. Concentration bleached out test strip
      • Corrective Action(s): Instructed operator to prepare 100 to 200ppm bleach solution (roughly 1 teaspoon or 1 half cap full per 1L of water). New bleach solution prepared. Concentration tested to be 100 to 200ppm
      • Violation Score: 5
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: According to staff, dishwasher has not been used for about a week as it is not capable of reaching adequate temperature. Single use dishes and re-usable used for serving; manual dishwashing performed and bleach useed as sanitizer for re-usable dishes and cooking utensils.
      • Corrective Action(s): Manual dishwashing sign given to staff at time of inspection. Part has been ordered for dishwasher. Contact EHO once dishwasher has been fixed. Discussed proper manual dishwashing procedures with staff and owner.
      • Violation Score: 3

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