Dairy Queen #26966

708 6th Ave, New Westminster · Restaurant

16 inspections

Routine InspectionJan 8, 2026
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Popsicle sticks and miscellaneous items observed under the 4 door freezer in the back room. Old rat droppings also noted in the corner next to the freezer, under the wired shelving rack.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove debris and droppings. Clean and sanitize this area. Have pest control inspect this area for potential entry points and seal immediately.
  - Date to be corrected by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 3, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 2, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cold potentially hazardous foods that have been stored overnight in the grill prep cooler measured 8.3C.
  - Corrective Action(s): All potentially hazardous foods stored in the grill prep cooler have been moved to another working cooler.
  - > Burger toppings are to be stored in smaller inserts - store ONLY what can be used up within 2 hours, top up from the walk in cooler as needed.
  - > Only NON-potentially hazardous foods (eg. shelf stable sauces) may remain in the cooler.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): QUATS solution in red sani buckets measured <200ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff refilled all solutions at the time of inspection. Ensure to let the solution run for 3-5 seconds, allowing it to become CLOUDY, before collecting to use.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed under the shelving rack across from the blast freezer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean under this rack - pull away from the wall to inpsect for entry points behind it.
  - Date to be corrected by: July 3, 2025
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Grill prep cooler had ambient temperature of 9.3C at the time of inspection. Reviewed temperature logs for this cooler from the past few days shows fluctuating temperatures and large discrepancy from AM to PM.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service this cooler ASAP. This is your main cook line cooler.
  - Ensure it can maintain an ambient temperature of 4C or colder at all times. All coolers should be capable of dropping back down to 4C in a timely manner regardless of surrounding equipment.
  - Date to be corrected by: July 3, 2025
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 31, 2025
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Flies were observed on the cabinets and walls around the cake decorating area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Consult with pest control to treat flies. Obtain UV fly light or additional traps. Do not hang a sticky trap directly above the food prep table.
  - Date to be corrected by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning is required in the following areas:
  - > Moisture and food debris under the 3 compartment sink, and around the walk-in freezers and mop sink.
  - > Cookie crumbs in the Oreo cabinet.
  - > Old droppings under the handsink cabinet in the front service line.
  - > Grease accumulation under the wired shelf under the hot holding units.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize as per your sanitation plan. Removing food debris and moisture accumulation will prevent the presence of pests. Ensure there is no debris left overnight.
  - Date to be corrected by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 17, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: There is an abundance of grease, oil, and green staining under the deep frier. There is also debris near the walls under most equipement, however not in large amounts.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean this area thoroughly and ensure it is not being skipped during the cleaning protocol, as part of your sanitation plan. Also, ensure that staff are cleaning the hard to reach areas near the walls as this can lead to pest problems.
  - Correction Date: 3 days.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 14, 2024
1 infraction
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
  - Observation: Fraser Health Operating Permit has not been posted where the public can see it.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to post your permit in an area where your customers can see it.
  - Date to be corrected by: Next rouitne inspection.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMay 24, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Hard to reach areas in the dry storage room require attention for cleaning. Areas behind and under the storage shelves have build up of food debris. The area near the washroom is cluttered with mops and utility buckets.
  - Corrective Action(s): Create a schedule for deep cleaning the facility to ensure routine sanitation. De-clutter the area to maximize visible floor space for regular monitoring for pest activity. Date to be corrected by: June 7, 2023
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 2, 2022
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Obserbation : BASE Board BEHIND THREE
  - COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE .
  - Corrective Action(s): CORRECTIVE ACTION : REPAIR BASE BOARD
  - TO PREVENT MICE FROM ENTERING WALLS
  - Date To Be Corrected By : June 10, 2022
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: OBSERVATION : VENT HOOD IN BACK KITCHEN
  - HAS VISIBLE GREESE.
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective action : clean Vent hood.
  - Date To Be Corrected By : June 10, 2022
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 4, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 27, 2022
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed on and underneath shelving in the back storage room.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that a professional pest control company comes on site within one week and provide the report to Fraser Health. Also, ensure that the droppings are cleaned within one week.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Vent to the exterior was observed in the back storage room, which is a potential entry point for pests.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that this is fixed, and that other potential entry points are identified and sealed.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hand washing sink fixture is loose.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that it is fixed within one week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Staff on site did not have FoodSafe level 1 certification or training in an equivalent course.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that at least one staff member at all times has FoodSafe level 1 or training in an equivalent course.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionDec 19, 2019
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1. Broken thermometers in both of the undercounter freezers.
  - 2. Faucet for front of house hand sink was loose.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. The glass face on both thermometers in the front of house undercounter freezers were cracked and need to be replaced to prevent broken glass from contaminating food/food storage areas. Spoke to assistant manager onsite who replaced the two thermometers at time of inspection.
  - 2. Faucet for front of house hand sink was loose and requires repair.
  - Date to be corrected: January 10, 2020
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 8, 2019
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Utensil for pickles had fallen into the pickles.
  - Corrective Action(s): Use a utensil with a longer handle to prevent handle from contacting the pickles. Staff corrected at time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 15, 2019
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Access to the soap dispenser for the front hand sink was obstructed.by another piece of equipment (sauce/syrup dispenser)
  - 2. Plastic trays were found in the hand sink by the coffee machine.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Liquid soap dispensers need to be easily accessible for proper hand washing. Move the sauce/syrup dispenser out of the way or provide another liquid soap dispenser.
  - 2. Hand sinks are for hand washing only and shall not be used for any other purpose. Remove trays from the hand sink and place them in the 3-compartment sink for cleaning.
  - Supervisor corrected both issues at the time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJul 23, 2018
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handles on doors, cabinets and cooler/freezer doors were dirty and/or sticky.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure handles on the doors of cabinets, coolers and freezers are cleaned regularly and especially after busy periods to avoid cross contamination. Manager added the cleaning task to the cleaning log and started cleaning the handles.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJan 17, 2018
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Refer to Code #311
  - lights in food prep area lack protective covers
  - Corrective Action(s): Required operator to provide protective covers to ensure that food products are protected from contamination
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Observed rodent droppings
  - 1. under take-out container shelvings beside blast freezers
  - 2. in separate storage room for take-out containers
  - Private janitors hired for cleaning every night after close
  - Corrective Action(s): Required operator to discuss the findings with the janitors to ensure that all areas in the premises are thoroughly cleaned
  - Date to be corrected: Jan.18th.2018
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Light fixtures in food prep area lack protective covers
  - Corrective Action(s): Required operator to provide protective covers for the lighting
  - Date to be corrected: Jan24th2018
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJul 31, 2017
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Fruuit flies observed in back storage room.
  - Corrective Action(s): Numerous fruit flies observed in back storage room, especailly under shelving that faces the door of the storage room. Food storage is limited in this room (ice cream freezer). Premise is serviced by a professional pest control company at least once per month for mice and fruit flies. Fruit fly trap was present in the storage room. Check to make sure area/floor under the shelving unit is clean to help control flies.
  - Date to be corrected: August 2, 2017.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Door seal on Danby cooler in front service area is damage.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace damaged seal to ensure foods are kept at 4 degree C or less. Temperature in cooler was at 4 degrees C at time of inspection.
  - Date to be corrected: 3 weeks.
  - Violation Score: 3