Dragon's Chop Suey House

103 - 16055 Fraser Hwy, Surrey · Restaurant

20 inspections

1. Follow-Up InspectionMar 18, 2026

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionMar 9, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temperature dishwasher (temperature: 46C) had 0ppm-10ppm chlorine sanitizer in the rinse residual.
     • Corrective Action(s): A 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution was manually prepared, to be used in the interim for the final sanitizing step until dishwasher has been serviced or replaced. Equipment/utensils were manually sanitized during the inspection. Only single service use utensils, plates, etc. are to be provided to dine-in customers in the interim until dishwasher is in good working order. Operator stated they are opting to offer takeout only at this time.
     • Violation Score: 15
   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Mouse droppings observed on the floor behind the service counter and where wires/electrical equipment are stored. Some droppings also observed in hard-to-reach areas of the premises (e.g. behind equipment).
     • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure all areas affected by droppings are cleaned and sanitized today.
     • - Premises is serviced by pest control on a monthly basis. Ensure premises is assessed for potential entry points.
     • - Ensure surfaces such as counters are sanitized daily before beginning food prep, and throughout the day as per your sanitation plan.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Debris observed in hard-to-reach areas, including but not limited to the following:
     • - Dishwashing area (underneath equipment, where chemicals are stored)
     • - On floors in corners, behind equipment, and hard-to-reach areas.
     • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure all areas are cleaned. Remove any items not required for business use. Date to be corrected by: March 16, 2026.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Low temperature dishwasher is not reaching sanitizing requirements (minimum 50ppm chlorine).
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure dishwasher is in good working order and meeting sanitizing requirements. Operator called technician during inspection and stated that he may replace dishwasher. If replacing dishwasher, provide the dishwasher specifications to the undersigned Environmental Health Officer before purchasing the dishwasher. Ensure procedures for manual sanitizing and use of single use service utensils are in place as interim measures until the dishwasher is in good working order. Date to be corrected by: March 11, 2026.
     • Violation Score: 9
3. Follow-Up InspectionAug 22, 2025

   0 infractions

4. Routine InspectionAug 14, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Employee washroom hand sink lacked paper towel.
     • Corrective Action(s): Paper towel supplied. Ensure every hand washing station is supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels to facilitate proper hand washing.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation: Some holes/gaps observed on site (e.g. in walls) which may potentially permit pest entry.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure holes/gaps that may potentially permit pest entry are properly sealed. Date to be corrected by: August 22, 2025.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Deep cleaning and sanitizing needed in the facility due to accumulation of grease and/or debris. Additionally, old rodent droppings observed in hard to reach areas (e.g. under shelves and in corners of the dry storage room). Affected areas include, but are not limited to, the following:
     • - Behind/around chest freezers
     • - Dishwashing area
     • - Central prep table and all shelving / surfaces
     • - Floors
     • - Dry storage room (all racks need to be removed for thorough cleaning of storage areas and floors).
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all affected areas are thoroughly cleaned. Food, oil, and other debris can attract pest activity. Date to be corrected by: August 22, 2025.
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two spray bottles were unlabeled. Spray bottles contained a clear liquid which the operator believed may be water, but was unsure.
     • Corrective Action(s): Spray bottles emptied. Ensure all spray bottles, chemicals, cleaners, and other substances are properly labeled to identify their contents to help prevent accidental misuse, contamination, etc.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
     • Observation: No thermometer observed in prep cooler.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure every cooler is equipped with a thermometer accurate to 1 degree C to check unit temperatures. Date to be corrected by: August 15, 2025.
     • Violation Score: 1
     • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
     • Observation: Operator and employees on site at time of inspection did not have valid FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent certification. Operator's FOODSAFE Level 1 is expired.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that
     • - Operator has valid FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent certification.
     • - In the operator's absence, at least one staff member on duty has valid FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent certification.
     • Date to be corrected: September 14, 2025.
     • Violation Score: 1
5. Routine InspectionFeb 27, 2025

   0 infractions

6. Routine InspectionOct 25, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple food items stored on the floor at the time of inspection (dry storage area).
     • Cutting board stored on the floor at the time of inspection.
     • Corrective Action(s): Please keep all food items off the floor.
     • Clean and sanitize cutting board and keep it in sanitary manner.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation: Two plastic containers with frozen meat in plastic bags defrost at room temperature (back area/on a chest freezer).
     • Corrective Action(s): Please defrost food as per your FoodSafety Plan.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Accumulation of grease and food debris noted under the storage shelves in the walk in cooler, on the floor/dry storage area; and around equipment.
     • Corrective Action(s): Please do deep cleaning.
     • Violation Score: 9
7. Routine InspectionJan 4, 2024

   0 infractions

8. Routine InspectionJun 7, 2023

   0 infractions

9. Routine InspectionAug 31, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel was missing at the handsink in staff washroom
     • Corrective Action(s): Restock the supplies as soon as you run out. Ensure that the handsink is fully stocked and available for staff for handwashing at all times
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Raw eggs were stored on top shelf in glass door cooler above vegetables
     • Bags of rice are stored on floor in front area
     • Corrective Action(s): - Store raw eggs on bottom shelf below ready to eat items and vegetables to prevent cross contamination
     • - Store bags of rice off the floor
     • Violation Score: 3
10. Routine InspectionJul 9, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chemical dishwasher had a final rinse of less than 50ppm chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer pail was light coloured.
      • Corrective Action(s): Chemical dishwasher must have a final rinse of 50ppm chlorine on the dish surface to allow for proper sanitizing or equipment and utensils. Sanitizer pail was replaced and primed and was tested at 50ppm to 100ppm. Once chlorine pail becomes clear, chlorine has evaporated, and needs to be changed. Dishware and utensils were washed and sanitized at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Vegetables were covered in a garbage bag.
      • 2) Sauce was stored in an opened metal can.
      • 3) Raw meat and shrimp were store above cooked rice.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Discontinue the practice of using garbage bags to cover foods. Foods should only be covered with food grade materials to prevent potential contamination of foods. Garbage bag was removed at the time of inspection.
      • 2) Once canned foods are opened, the contents must be transferred to food grade containers to prevent potential contamination of foods. Canned sauce was discarded at the time of inspection.
      • 3) Ensure raw meats are stored below ready-to-eat foods to prevent potential contamination of foods. Raw meats were relocated at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 9
11. Routine InspectionJan 22, 2021

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1)Food items were stored in used metal cans.
      • 2) Food items were double stacked.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Do not use opened metal cans to store food items. Opened cans may result in physical contamination of foods.
      • 2) Ensure food items are physically separated to prevent potential contamination of foods (from the bottoms of containers).
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris was found accumulating behind the prep cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times to prevent potential attraction of pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
12. Routine InspectionJul 10, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Employee observed handling cell phone and did not wash hands prior to returning to cook line.
      • Corrective Action(s): All employees are to adhere to good hand hygiene practices to prevent potential cross contamination. Review with all employees proper hand hygiene practices.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) A bowl of raw chicken was place on top of a container of vegetables.
      • 2) Vegetables were stored in garbage bags.
      • 3) Tray and take containers in bags were stored in the washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure raw meats are stored below and separately from ready-to-eat foods to prevent potential contamination of foods. Chicken was relocated at the time of inspection.
      • 2) Discontinue the use of garbage bags to store foods. Garbage bags are not considered food grade materials. Foods can only be stored in food grade materials.
      • 3) Do not store any equipment or food containers in the washroom - this may result in contamination of equipment and food containers.
      • Violation Score: 9
13. Follow-Up InspectionNov 15, 2019

    0 infractions

14. Routine InspectionNov 14, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upright cooler was at 10C. Cooler had eggs and tofu (keep refrigerated).
      • Corrective Action(s): Cold potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at or below 4C to prevent the growth of pathogens and or the growth of toxins. Eggs and tofu were relocated to the walk-in cooler at the time.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chemical dishwasher had no detectable chlorine sanitizer on the final rinse.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service dishwasher and ensure it can provide a final rinse of 50ppm chlorine to proper sanitize utensils and dishware. Operator prepared 100ppm bleach in the 2-compartment sink at the time of inspection for manual warewashing. Utensils and dishware were being sanitized manually at the time of inspection. Facility mainly has take out service. While dishwasher is being serviced, facility is restricted to single service for dine in customers as well. Obtain test strips and test dishwasher daily to verify chlorine concentration.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Dry ingredients (rice, salt, flour) were stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all foods are properly stored off the floor and protected from potential contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Chemical dishwasher had no detectable chlorine sanitizer.
      • 2) Upright cooler was at 10C
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Service dishwasher and ensure it can provide a final rinse of 50ppm chlorine on the dish surface.
      • Correction date: November 15, 2019
      • 2) Service or adjust cooler and ensure it can maintain a consistent temperature of 4C or less.
      • Correction date: November 19, 2019
      • Violation Score: 15
15. Routine InspectionMay 9, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw meat was stored in a container Peladow (calcium chloride pellets for snow and ice melting)
      • Corrective Action(s): Foods are only to be stored in food grade containers. Containers which were used for chemical storage are not considered food grade. Meat was discarded at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two containers of raw meats were stored above ready-to-eat foods.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure raw meats are stored below ready-to-eat foods to prevent potential contamination of foods. Cooler was reorganized at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Chest freezer door seal requires repairs.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure door seal is kept in good repair to prevent loss of cold air.
      • Violation Score: 3
16. Follow-Up InspectionDec 6, 2018

    0 infractions

17. Routine InspectionNov 5, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soup in the middle insert was at 48C. The adjacent inserts were above 60C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hot potentially hazardous foods must be heated to at least 71C prior to placing in the hot holding unit. Soup was reheated to greater than 71C prior to placed in the hot holding unit.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen handwash station did not have any single use paper towels. Staff member was in kitchen for half an hour. Staff member on-site stated it was used up the previous night.
      • Corrective Action(s): Handwash station must have hot and cold running water, liquid hand soap, and single use paper towels to facilitate proper handwashing. Single use paper towels were replaced at the time of inspection. Staff must check handwash supplies prior to starting work.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) 3 cans of sauce were stored in opened cans.
      • 2) A bag of sugar was stored on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Once canned foods are opened, contents must be transferred to food grade containers to protect foods from potential contamination. Operator discarded items at the time of inspection.
      • 2) Ensure all foods are stored off the floor to protect foods from contamination.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Chicken was thawing at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Frozen foods must be thawed under cold running water or in a cooler at 4C or less. Chicken was still frozen.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Old and dried food debris was found by the prep cooler
      • 2) Droppings were found in the dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
      • 2) Clean affected areas with 1:10 bleach and monitor for new pest activity.
      • Violation Score: 3
18. Routine InspectionMay 7, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chef was observed touching frozen meat with blood on the outside of the package, followed by touching cooked rice without proper handwashing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure hands are properly washed between handling raw meats and cooked foods. Rice was discarded at the time of inspection as a result of direct contamination of rice.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Raw meat was stored above a container of cut vegetables.
      • 2) A bag of rice was stored on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Raw foods must be stored below ready-to-eat foods to prevent potential contamination of foods. Food items were relocated at the time of inspection.
      • 2) Ensure foods are stored off the floor to prevent potential contamination of foods. Rice was removed from the floor at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two bus pans of frozen meat were thawing at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Frozen potentially hazardous foods must be thawed in a cooler at 4C or less or under cold running water. Frozen meat was relocated to the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 1
19. Follow-Up InspectionNov 29, 2017

    0 infractions

20. Routine InspectionNov 1, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked rice made at 8am was at 12C at 3pm and wontons made at 11am were at 15C at 3pm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hot potentially hazardous foods must be cooled from 60C to 20C in 2 hours or less and 20C to 4C in 4 hours or less to prevent the growth of pathogens and or the formation of toxins. Items were discarded at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 containers of raw meat were stored above vegetables.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure raw meats are stored below ready-to-eat foods to prevent potential contamination of foods. Items were relocated at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Facility was found to have rodent droppings in the dry storage area, by the chest freezer, staff washroom, and by the dishwasher.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact a professional pest control operator to service the facility and to eliminate the pest issues. In order to prevent pest infestation: 1) eliminate any potential entry points 2) facility needs to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition 3) all foods are to be stored off the floor and covered 4) remove any standing water 5) remove garbage nightly. Areas affected by droppings must be cleaned and sanitized using a bleach solution. Operator contact professional pest control services at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris was found along the chest freezers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times to prevent potential pest attraction.
      • Correction date: Today
      • Violation Score: 3