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Dhindsa Desi Dhaba

1A - 9200 120th St, Surrey · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Dhindsa Desi Dhaba has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 12, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 18, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2026. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 September 2, 2026. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 August 26, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(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 September 11, 2025. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 November 15, 2024. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

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. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Delivery of milk placed in walk-in cooler; temperature of cooler at 8 C.
      • Butter chicken sauce in prep cooler at 11 C; temperature of cooler at 13 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use walk-in cooler or prep cooler for the storage of potentially hazardous foods.
      • Potentially hazardous foods that were placed in these coolers less than 2 hours ago were transferred to another cooler at 4 C or below.
      • Butter chicken sauce was discarded.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler at 8 C.
      • Prep cooler with inserts at 13 C.
      • Coolers have not been serviced.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service/replace coolers immediately. All coolers must be at 4 C or below; until then do not use coolers for the storage of potentially hazardous foods.
      • Violation Score: 15
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Internal temperature of curries in walk-in cooler are at 8 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Transfer all potentially hazardous foods from walk-in cooler to other coolers that are 4 C or below.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Leftover tomato sauce left in the open can.
      • Corrective Action(s): Always transfer leftover canned food to a food grade container.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Walk-in cooler ambient air temperature 8 C.
      • 2. Three door prep cooler at 6 C.
      • 3. Water dripping at the 3-compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1&2: Service coolers so that they are operating at 4 C or below.
      • 3. Service sink so water is no longer constantly dripping.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Unlabeled bottle of surface sanitizer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemical bottles are properly labelled. Correct immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station at the entrance did not have hot water supply.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that each handwash sink is equipped with hot and cold water, liquid soap and single use paper towels.
      • Please use the other sink until the sink has been repaired.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Handwash station at the entrance had broken hot water tap. Operator stated that the technician has already been called for service.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please repair the broken hot water tap immediately and notify your district EHO via email.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Items such as dough rollers and knives stored in a container or on top of a prep cooler. These items had dried up food debris on them.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to remove them, clean and sanitize them prior to re-using. Ensure to clean and sanitize all utensils regularly (after use or every 2 hours if actively used). Operator removed the items are started the cleaning process at the time of inspection
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Large number of rodent droppings observed throughout kitchen and dry storage. Objects that appears to be of insulation material also spread around where the droppings are concentrated. Operator currently does not have a contract with a pest control management company.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to remove the droppings after wetting them with the QUAT sanitizer. Clean and sanitize the area regularly to monitor activity. Operator must hire and get a 1yr contract with a pest control management company and provide a copy to the health officer.
      • Date to be corrected by: Nov 18 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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