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Earl's Kitchen + Bar

CRU 013-08 - 4525 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Earl's Kitchen + Bar has been inspected 10 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 16, 2023. The most recent inspection, on August 25, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food temperature control.

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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 2026. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 23, 2023. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • 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 once on March 8, 2023. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(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 once on March 8, 2023. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(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.

10 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice machines (2) had visible mildew buildup inside.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cleaned during the inspection. Ensure that ice machines are on a regular cleaning schedule.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) The kitchen dishwasher had 0 ppm chlorine. There was no sanitizer solution visible in the line. Once the sanitizer bucket was replaced and primed, it was retested at 50 ppm chlorine.
      • 2) The bar glass washer had 0 ppm iodine. Rewash all glasses in the kitchen dishwasher.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected during the inspection
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The bar glasswasher had 0 ppm Iodine when tested.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair within two days.
      • Violation Score: 9
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: A gap was observed at the back door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that this gap is sealed to prevent the entry of pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The back of the meat slicer had a buildup of food debris. Ensure that this is cleaned after every use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Raw salmon and chicken in cooler unit at temperatures greater than 4 degrees Celsius. Internal temperatures of 11-12 degrees Celsius observed. Cooler appears to be functioning as external temperature gauge measuring at 3 degrees Celsius.
      • Scooper handle blocking drawer door in the open position thereby allowing warm air to flow into unit warming food.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - items discarded. Head Chef discussed with staff.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure drawer coolers are closed all the way. Obstructions need to be removed to ensure drawers are closing properly as this area is quite warm as it is below an oven unit.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw eggs observed to be stored above raw cabbage in walk-in cooler unit - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
      • One ice scoop placed on surface next to ice machine; Missing container to store ice scoop - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
      • Staff beverages observed to be stored on line next to hand washing station - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure containers available for all ice scoops
      • Ensure designated area for staff beverages within kitchen area. Staff will need to drink throughout shift. Designated area should be accessible but not directly on or above food preparation surfaces.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door (right hand door) has large gap. Metal door sweep is missing rubber seal OR has not been installed such that door sweep hits floor.
      • Front door may have small gap - show to Pest Technician to verify if gap is large enough or doors are adequately sealed to prevent entry of rodents.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Discuss with Pest technician as front door leads to plaza where rodent sightings are frequent.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: In Bar:
      • - Beverage dispensing unit holster/holder has build up of food debris
      • - Some spills observed on lower shelves, sticky syrup observed
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure these areas are cleaned nightly.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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