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Dairy Queen #26956

22490 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Dairy Queen #26956 has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since April 25, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 31, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

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 once on August 28, 2026. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 November 25, 2024. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 April 25, 2024. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 28, 2026. For example: 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on November 8, 2024. For example: 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]

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.

9 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice machine beside the cake coolers had minor grime buildup in it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to clean and sanitize the ice machine and ensure it is manitained in sanitary condition.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: The wall beside the door in the staff washroom has a big hole in it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to fix the wall and ensure there are no holes.
      • Date to be corrected by: Aug 31, 2026
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grout between tiles throughout kitchen is receding and build-up of old food debris and stagnant water observed in multiple areas throughout kitchen. Daily surface cleaning of floors evident but a deep clean of areas between tiles and a thorough degrease of floors is needed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have staff do a deep clean of all floors in the kitchen (including but not limited to grill area, blizzard prep area, dishwashing areas, storage room, walk in cooler, etc) paying particular attention to cleaning between the tiles in the dishwashing area, hall where ice machine is, both dishwashing areas. Walk in cooler floor is also very greasy and needs thorough degreasing.
      • Due: April 1, 2025
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Grout receding between tiles throughout premise.
      • Corrective Action(s): Floors need to be easily cleanable and the grout has been receding to the point where this is no longer the case. Staff noted renovations are planned at the end of the year, this can be addressed during the renovation but may need to be done outside of the renovation if the renovation is delayed.
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lettuce and tomatoes in line inserts being stored in a metal insert on top of ice in a container in line cooler. Metal insert where lettuce and tomatoes are stored only has contact with the ice at the bottom leaving the sides of the containers exposed to ambient temperatures.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store uninsulated inserts directly in the line cooler top to allow for complete exposure of the outside of the container to refrigeration temperatures.
      • Violation Score: 5
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -observations at 11:40 am while discussing the current inspection with the supervisor on duty
      • -a male employee was observed handling raw hamburger patties while loading the conveyor
      • -after loading the oven the employee proceeded to handle ready to eat foods in the preparation cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): -discard gloves and wash hands after any situation that they may be contaminated, particularly after handing foods that may contain pathogens
      • -after washing hands put a NEW pair of gloves on
      • Violation Score: 25
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operator has instructed staff to drain residual ice cream mix from a virtually empty container into a new unopened packages. This practice will cause batches of mix with different best before dates to be combined. Discontinue this practice immediately
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: Quat test strips have expired, March 2024, please replace the test strips
      • Date to be corrected by: June 1 2024
      • Corrective Action(s):

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