Doon Express

5176 Ladner Trunk Rd, Delta · Restaurant

20 inspections

Routine InspectionFeb 26, 2026
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Frozen meat being thawed at room temeperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thaw food in a safe way:
  - - Move frozen food into the refrigerator to thaw slowly. Place frozen food in it's original package or in a clean container under cold running water. Never leave frozen food on the counter at room temperature.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food/debris noted ontop of work surfaces, along wall panelling, etc.
  - Corrective Action(s): Continue efforts ton clean spillage as soon as possible. Routine cleaning of all "hard to reach" areas is required to be conducted.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 3, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food/ingredients are being store din uncovered storage containers. Food items are being stored in opened original metal containers. Bowls are being used to dispense food items.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food/ingredients are stored in covered, food grade containers. Do not store any food items in original - opened metal containers. Utilize scoops with handles to dispense all food/ingredients.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food/debris noted on walls, behind under equipment, etc. (ie: storage room)
  - Corrective Action(s): Continue efforts to provide thorough cleaning of wall panels, storage areas, etc.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Kitchen (double door cooler) ~ 7.6 C. Grease trap lid not fully secured.
  - Corrective Action(s): Condensation noted. Adjust - maintain at or below 4 C, prior to any perishable food storage. Secure grease trap lid asap.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 25, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 6, 2024
1 infraction
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Buffet hot holding unit: Hot food items not maintained at proper temperatures. Air gap noted below trays.
  - Corrective Action(s): Water levels adjusted/thermostat adjusted. Temperature probe monitoring gauge on site.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot water shut off at handsink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Hot and cold running water must be supplied at handsinks at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionMar 5, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food contact implements soiled during storage.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food contact surfaces/implements are cleaned/disinfected after use.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Cook Area - middle prep cooler (6.8 C) Adjusted.
  - Corrective Action(s): Maintain at or below 4. Reposition larger containers to ;lower shelving - blocking air flow.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 21, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food Storage: Items are being stored in opened, metal original food containers. Items are uncovered. Dispensing of bulk food items being conducted with bowls.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store all food/ingredients in covered, food grade containers. Dispense items with utensils containing handles. Do not store utensils in food storage containers. Keep all items covered.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 23, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Kitchen utensils aare being stored inside food storage containers inside walk in cooler. Food storage containers are uncovered.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is being stored iin covered, food grade containers. Implements are not to be stored inside of storage containers.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Kitchen prep cooler (Middle) not maintained at or below 4 C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Refrigeration unit adjusted. Temperature dropping. Maintain at or below 4 C.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 13, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked food stored in walk in cooler without cover.
  - Corrective Action(s): All foods stored inside the walk in cooler must have proper fitting lids to avoid cross contamination.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door was seen left open at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): This may allow entrance of pests, close the back door, or leave it open but make sure the screen door is closed.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: The dry storage area has a large abundance of food debris and dirt underneath the shelves.
  - Corrective Action(s): This room is right by the back door which was left open. Pests may be attracted by the food supply of grains, rice, and other food debris. This may lead to a pest problem. Clean this room and make sure to stick to a frequent cleaning schedule.
  - Correction Date: 3 days.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 15, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food contact surfaces (ie: bowls/cutlery) are soiled with food debris while being stored on site.
  - Corrective Action(s): En sure all food contact surfaces are being washed and sanitized after use. All items are to be stored in a sanitary manner in order to prevent post contamination. (ie: Higher shelving/upside down)
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food/ingredients are not properly covered during storage. Implements are being stored in storage containers. Implements with handles are required to replace bowls for food dispensing.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food/ingredients are being stored in covered, food grade containers. Implements are not permitted to be stored inside storage containers. Utilize impalements with handles to dispense food items.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Incompatible items are being stored on kitchen prep lines. (ie: personal items - staplers, etc) Food debris noted on walls throughout kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Organize prep lines. Designate storage areas for all items - remove all personal items. Clean food debris/spillage on a timely manner. Ensure cleaning of "hard to reach" (ie: behind/under equipment, walls/shelves, etc) areas is being conducted routinely.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 11, 2021
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw food was stored dirctly above cooked food in walk in cooler It was noted that raw vegetables and other uncooked foods are stored directly above big jars of cooked sauces and chili pots.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store raw food/material directly bove cooked food. This protects cooked food from getting contaminated from raw food.
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  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris and built up grease wee observed on the floor and underneath of the kitchen equipment.
  - It is noted old food spillages on back splashes in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Throughly clean the floor and underneath the equipment. Ensure floor is free from grease build up and food debris.
  - Violation Score:
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Some pieces of wood and wood lumbers were noted under the upright freezer in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please remove items that are not required in the kitchen. Remove wood lumbers and clean underneath the freezer.
Follow-Up InspectionAug 4, 2020
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionAug 4, 2020
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJul 31, 2020
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: 1. Temperature of prep cooler measured 4C - good.
  - 2. Temperature of upright cooler measured 8C (air) 7C (food).
  - CA: Relocate all the cold PHFs into walk-in cooler. Repair the cooler so it can provide cold storage with the temperature of 4C or under. Do not store any cold PHFs in this cooler until the repair is finished.
  - Date to be corrected by: 2020/08/04
  - Corrective Action(s):
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  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Temperature of the upright cooler is at 8C.
  - CA: Repair this cooler so it can provide adequate cooling temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s):
Routine InspectionJul 24, 2020
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Temperature of the upright and prepping cooler measured at 7 ~ 10 C, Should be 4C or under.
  - CA: Relocate all the perishable food into the walk-in cooler, and fix the coolers as soon as possible.Do not store any cold potential hazardous food in those 2 cooler until they get fixed.
  - Corrective Action(s):
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  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Sanitizer spray (bleach) food contacting surface measured 0 ppm of chlorine.
  - CA: Ensure the sanitizer (bleach) maintain at 50ppm for adequate sanitation.
  - Corrective Action(s):
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  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The front hand sink and the kitchen hand sink are lack of paper towel during inspect.
  - CA: Provide paper towel for both hand sink to ensure adequate hand washing practice for employees.
  - Corrective Action(s):
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Food in the walk-in cooler is not covered.
  - 2) Raw fish and chicken noted to place above the curry sauce.
  - CA: 1) Cover the food with lid or plastic wrap to protect it from contamination.
  - 2) Move the raw fish and chicken under the curry sauce to prevent cross contamination.
  - Corrective Action(s):
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  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: The upright cooler and prepping cooler are not providing adequate cold storage temperature (measured at 4C).
  - CA: Adjust the temperature or fix the cooler, do not store any cold potential hazardous food until the coolers get fixed.
  - Corrective Action(s):
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Routine InspectionFeb 20, 2020
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionOct 16, 2019
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionOct 11, 2019
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: prep cooler, products and inserts measured around 7-8C. Front buffet cooler products measured 6C (operator indicates that cooler was just recently turned on this morning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cooler repair person has been called for prep cooler and is coming today or tomorrow - please ensure that cooler can maintain food at 4C or colder. Please turn on buffet cooler first thing in the morning so it is cold by the time you are ready to put in buffet cold foods (get a thermometer for this cooler as well please)
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionOct 7, 2019
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Front buffet cooler and kitchen prep cooler (sauces) both measured above 4C
  - Corrective Action(s): Front buffet cooler was adjusted - please use a thermometer to ensure that adjusting the thermostat brings the cooler to 4C or colder. Prep cooler was stocked with items that were cooling and also cream was stocked very tightly - please remove hot items and use the walk in cooler to chill food items; please stock fewer creams in the cooler to help with airflow. Monitor temperature with the thermometer, and if it doesn't drop down to 4C or colder, please call repair person.
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionJun 3, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 31, 2019
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Buffet cold table items measured above 4C, and kitchen prep table with sauces measured above 4C
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep lid closed on kitchen prep table holding sauces to keep foods cold. Buffet cold table needs to also have a lid to maintain food temperature. Please install lid today.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: some items in the buffet hot holding measured less than 60C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Foods with sauces/gravy are 60C, but dry foods and saag measured less than 60C. Increase buffet temperature immediately, and also please consider adding lids to help keep items hot. Also ensure that foods are heated very thoroughly before putting on the buffet table.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Observed a tray of chicken thawing at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Foods must be thawed properly, in the walk in cooler or under cold running water. Thawing at room temperature is not safe.
  - Violation Score: 3