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Dhaliwal Banquet Hall

230 - 8166 128th St, Surrey · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Dhaliwal Banquet Hall has been inspected 20 times by Fraser Health Authority since October 24, 2011. The most recent inspection, on September 23, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

9 of 20 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 5 infractions 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 30, 2025. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 23, 2026. For example: 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 23, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 once on February 18, 2026. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 March 6, 2025. For example: 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]

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.

20 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of BUSH Orange Red food colour dye observed on the cookline. Head chef states that food colour dye has not been used in any food product in storage or on the line today. This food colour is not meant for human consumption.
      • Corrective Action(s): BUSH orange red food colour dye was discarded by staff.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 10+ fruit flies observed in the large hall bar area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Focus on cleaning and sanitizing this area more frequently, syrup residue observed near the pop syrup dispensing unit.
      • Focus on continued pest control management.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel dispenser for hand wash sink in the main kitchen area was jammed at the time of inspection. Staff immediately opened the dispenser and placed a new roll in - remediating the issue.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand wash stations are fully equipped with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot and cold running water
      • Violation Score: 5
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temperature dishwasher registered 0 ppm chlorine on plate surface.
      • No surface sanitizer prepared while kitchen was in use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Dishwasher was primed by staff and after a few runs, sanitizer was dispensing on plate surface (at 100 ppm chlorine). Ensure dishwasher is checked routinely.
      • Staff made a surface sanitizer of 200 ppm chlorine. Ensure sanitizer is always available.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Open bags of food in the freezer with food falling out of the packages.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard any food that is out of the packaging. Clean up freezer and ensure all food is protected from contamination.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: House flies noted throughout kitchen and fruit flies noted near the soda dispenser nozzles.
      • Corrective Action(s): Premises must be free of all pests.
      • Consult pest control company.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Hand dryer located at hand sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove hand dryer. Use paper towel dispenser only.
      • Correct immediately.
      • This is a repeat violation.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Hand dryer located at hand sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove hand dryer and use paper towel only.
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Inside of ice machine had pink organic matter build-up. Chef was notified and they immediately disposed of the ice and clean and sanitized the affected area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the ice machine is cleaned and sanitized more frequently to avoid build-up
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoops in dry storage bins were placed directly inside food item with handles submerged. Chef was informed and immediately put scoops for wash.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all scoops are placed in a manner where the handles will not contaminate food items
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoop handle stored in dry food container in a manner that may contaminate food items. Chef notified and they removed and put the scoops for wash. The chef and staff were educated on proper scoop storage.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure scoops are stored in a manner that will not lead to contamination
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Upper compartment of the ice machine has accumulation of mould and mildew-like deposits. Kitchen staffs started to discard ice and started cleaning procedure at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the ice machine in accordance with manufactuerer's direction.
      • Correct this by: September 17, 2021
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A pail of bleach sanitizer measured at >200 ppm as per test strips. On site staff prepared a new bleach sanitizer that was measured at 200 ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Hand washing station in the kitchen now equipped with blow air type dryer. This was newly added since last inspection. The facility is to revert back to single use paper towel for drying hands. Such type of hand dryer is not suitable for drying hands in a kitchen operation. A roll of paper towel now available at this hand washing station.
      • 2. Banquet hall B bar's hand soap was missing at this time. The manager acquired liquid soap at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Small number of fruit flies were observed throughout the facility including dishwashing area, inside dry storage cabinets, bar, etc.
      • Corrective Action(s): Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach which includes improving sanitation, removing pest attractants, installing fruit fly traps, and more. Schedule a visit with your pest control company and get an assessment in regards to fruit fly activities.
      • Correct this by: immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dried food debris and spilled sauces noted. Sanitation improvement required at the following areas:
      • - Cabinet doors and knobs alongside the wall
      • - Dry storage bins under the stainless steel work stations
      • - Metal drawers where clean utensils are stored
      • Corrective Action(s): General sanitation improvement is required in above noted areas.
      • Correct this by: September 17, 2021.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temperature dishwasher achieved 0ppm after final rinse. After priming, the minimum level of 50ppm chlorine was achieved at the plate level. All dishware washed today to be rewashed as discussed at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have all staff trained properly. Staff should check whether the sanitizer is connected and being dispensed properly before placing in the first load.
      • Violation Score: 5
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Mildew observed inside the ice machine. 2. Food debris observed on the vegetable cutter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize aforementioned equipment. For the ice machine, discard the current batch of ice and the first batch of ice after sanitizing the machine. Ensure food equipment is cleaned and sanitized on a regular schedule. Correct by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Sanitizing bucket with wiping cloth stored inside measured at 0 ppm chlorine. 2. Low temperature dishwasher dispensed 0 ppm chlorine at the plate level.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Discard the solution in the sanitizing bucket and refill it with 200 ppm chlorine solution. Sanitizing all food contact surfaces before using them.
      • 2. Until dishwasher is able to dispense at least 50 ppm bleach solution at the plate level, manually warewash utensils and plates. Set up manual warewashing in the 2 compartment sink.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Missing tile observed in the wall near the hot water tank.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the tile in the aforementioned area. Correct by: April 1, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Low temperature dishwasher dispensed 0 ppm chlorine solution at the plate level.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service / fix the low temperature dishwasher to ensure at 50 ppm - 200 ppm chlorine solution is dispensed on the plate level. Correct by: today.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: - Slight - moderate fruit fly activity noted during time of inspection
      • - All garbage observed to be kept covered
      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure to follow Pest Control Operator recommendations
      • - Ensure to maintain all areas in sanitary condition
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Fan covers in dairy cooler require cleaning. Dust build-up observed around this area
      • 2. Mildew build-up observed underneath dish pit where connections are, requires cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure that fan covers and that area around covers are wiped down, cleaned and maintained on a regular basis
      • 2. Ensure that area surrounding dish pit is deep cleaned and sanitized
      • Correction date: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Operator informed that walk in cooler located beside ice machine was not working.
      • - Operator informed that compressor needed to be repaired/ replaced
      • - Staff informed that walk-in cooler observed not working at beginning of shift today
      • - Environmental Health Officer noted that walk-in cooler temperature was at 14C
      • - Potentially hazardous foods being discarded from walk-in cooler at time of inspection
      • - Space available in dairy walk-in cooler for cold storage
      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure walk-in cooler is serviced immediately and that cold holding temperature is at 4C or below at all times
      • - Continue to not store potentially hazardous foods items within cooler
      • - Notify Environmental Health Officer when walk-in cooler is repaired
      • Correction date: immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator's Foodsafe certification expired July 2018.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to get recertification for Foodsafe Level 1
      • Correction date: 2 months
      • Violation Score: 1
  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - During time of inspection, potato press observed to have slight food debris accumulation
      • - All blades observed to be in tact
      • Staff started cleaning during time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all equipment in maintained in sanitary condition and cleaned and sanitized as required
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: - During time of inspection, walk-in freezer had moderate-severe ice build-up
      • - Some food debris accumulation also observed
      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure that ice build up is removed and walk-in cooler kept in sanitary condition
      • - Continue to monitor this to prevent ice build up
      • Correction date: 3 days
      • Violation Score: 1
  17. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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