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Dairy Queen #27279

2636 - 1085 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Dairy Queen #27279 has been inspected 18 times by Fraser Health Authority since October 20, 2011. The most recent inspection, on July 6, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

12 of 18 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 6, 2026. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 25, 2022. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 16, 2019. 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 April 11, 2024. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

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.

18 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The tap handle for the handwashing sink in the back is loose, making it difficult to get hot water from the sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the tap handle so hot water is easier to retrieve from the sink. Correction date: 1 month
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice machine has build up in hard to reach area on the sides.
      • Corrective Action: Clean areas as mentioned to prevent contamination to ice used for drinks
      • Corrective Action(s):
  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: Liquid soap and paper towels dispensers have not been installed adjacent to the hand washing sinks in the drive-thru and front service areas. Staff are unable to wash their hands frequently or easily, as the closest hand washing sink is in the back kitchen. Owner showed that he had the items in the store, but has not installed them yet. This was mentioned in the previous inspection and required to be completed in April 2022.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately install liquid soap and paper towel dispensers at the mentioned sinks. Failure to do so will result in the issuance of orders, tickets, and/or fines.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 31/22**
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: There is excessive accumulation of grease on the wall and on the side of the deep fryer machine. This will attract pests. Owner explained that his area is cleaned every month.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately clean the mentioned areas to remove the grease. Increase the frequency which this areas is cleaned to twice a month.
      • **Correction date: Oct. 31/22**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) The kitchen hand washing sink is not secured to the counter top, and the handle spins around making it difficult to turn the hot water on. Staff are unable to wash their hands correctly.
      • 2) The ice machine has a crack in the plastic lid frame. Pieces of plastic crack and fall into the ice and get into drinks, and debris could fall into the ice through the cracks.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair or replace the faucet so it is secured and sealed to the counter top, and the hot and cold water can be easily turned on and off.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 1/22**
      • 2) Replace the broken plastic lid and frame on the ice machine so it is sealed, cleanable and tight fitting to exclude debris.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 15/22**
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) The back kitchen handwashing sink had no paper towel in the dispenser. Staff are unable to dry their hands properly
      • 2) The staff washroom had no paper towel in the dispenser. Staff are unable to dry their hands properly.
      • 3) The handwashing sink, in the back by the cake freezers, had no paper towel in the dispenser. Staff are unable to dry their hands properly.
      • 3) The handwashing sink, in the drive-thru area, was blocked with ice cream cones and there was no liquid soap or paper towel at it. Staff are not able/encouraged to wash hands after handling money and before touching food, as they must walk to the back kitchen to do this.
      • 4) There was no designated handwashing sink in the front service counter area, yet there are two sinks available. Staff are not encouraged to wash hands after handling money and before touching food, as they must walk to the back kitchen to do this.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Immediately place/refill the empty paper towel dispensers at the sink in the back kitchen, in the staff washroom, and by the back cake freezers. During the inspection, paper towels were placed in the empty dispensers.
      • 2) Immediately remove the ice cream cones that are blocking the handwashing sink in the drive-thru area. Place a dispenser of liquid soap and paper towels at the sink so staff can wash their hands properly.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • 3) Designate one sink in the front service counter as a handwashing sink. Place a dispenser of liquid soap and papers towels at the sink so staff can wash their hands properly.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 15
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The concentration of QUATS inside the sanitizer bucket is 50ppm. QUATS sanitizing solution should be at sufficient concentrations to ensure that the number of bacteria on food contact surfaces is reduced to safe levels
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action: Ensure the concentration of QUATS inside the sanitizer bucket is 200ppm at all times
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Cakes inside the walk-in freezer not protected from contamination. Dust from the fans could fall into the food.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 23, 2019
      • Corrective Action: Use a kitchen trolley cover to protect the cakes from contamination.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and grease accumulation is observed under the deep fryers.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today/ongoing
      • Corrective Action: Deep clean under the deep fryers to prevent harbouring of pests and to keep the premises in a sanitary condition.
      • Corrective Action(s):
  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Observed cake icing tubes laying directly on countertop with nozzles touching counter. Bacteria or physical debris can be picked up by nozzle and deposited on cake. Please store icing tubes on a liner (ie paper plate, towel) while in use, store icing in designated cupboard when not in use.
      • 2) Sundae toppings in drive thru area not covered. This can lead to physical/biological contamination from insects or employees. Please install covers.
      • Corrective Action(s):
  18. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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