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Courtyard Cafe

4949 Canada Way, Burnaby · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Courtyard Cafe has been inspected 14 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 31, 2017. The most recent inspection, on August 28, 2026, found no infractions.

7 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 10, 2024. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 May 29, 2019. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 once on June 19, 2018. 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

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice machine observed to have yellow/brown residue inside
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all ice.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Ice machine observed to have yellow/brown residue inside
      • 2) White residue observed on door frame for the 2 door cooler in the back area
      • 3) Cooler handles observed to be oily
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Discard all ice, Turn off ice maker machine, Clean inside using sanitizer (QUATs), air dry, turn machine back on
      • 2) Clean and sanitize
      • 3) Clean and sanitize
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: New dishwasher still not installed -parts waiting -approximate ready date is 1 week
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure new high temperature washer reaches >180 deg F for rinse cycle
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: High temperature washer will be replaced with a commercial NSF certified conveyor type washer -purchasing on order and installation will take a few weeks.
      • Operator had ECOLAB technician in and converted it temporarily to a chemical sanitizing washer -tested at >50ppm
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the sanitizer is reaching >50ppm chlorine residual as per the test strips
      • Disposables will be used in the meantime to lesson the loads on the temporary washer
      • Violation Score: 9
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): High temperature washer not reaching adequate rinse temperature. Multiple cycles tested and at plate temperatures showing 64 to 69 deg C
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair washer immediately.
      • Operator to Manually Wash dishware in the meantime: wash-rinse-sanitize with QUAT sanitizer -see sign provided
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back screen door -netting has come undone and door is not secure
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the netting and secure the door (flush against the door frame)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: High temperature washer is not reaching adequate rinse temperature
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair washer
      • NOTE: Daily log sheets should be maintained for fridges, hot holders and dishwasher
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Fluorescent lights are exposed over dishwasher -shielding has not been placed back on two of the bulbs
      • Corrective Action(s): All lighting requires shielding where open foods and dishware are exposed
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Health Permit missing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Post your permit conspicuously -phone 604-918-7690 for replacement
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Package of frozen soup defrosting at room temperature
      • Corrective Action(s): Defrost health safely:
      • -overnight in the fridge
      • -under cool running water
      • -in a pan so as to immerse the frozen product filled with cold water & change the water every 30 minutes
      • -as part of the cooking process
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bread knife stored between appliances at counter and undercounter 1-door freezer -this area between is not regularly cleaned and sanitized
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store utensils between appliances -dishwash knife immediately.
      • Store your utensils in sanitary areas such as the magnetic strips and/or washable containers
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wet wiping towels left on counters between uses observed in back and front areas
      • Note: wet towels are a breeding ground for bacteria
      • Corrective Action(s): Maintain your wet wiping towels in your sanitizer buckets
      • Violation Score: 5

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