Earl's Kitchen + Bar (Grandview Corners)

16071 24th Ave, Surrey · Restaurant

14 inspections

Routine InspectionMar 13, 2026
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chicken wings and cheeses stored in the preparation cooler were measured at 12C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard aforementioned food. Potentially hazardous food must be stored at 4C or less.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Preparation cooler at the cookline was measured with internal temperature of 13C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service / repair the preparation cooler to ensure an internal temperature of 4C or less can be maintained. Do not store potentially hazardous food in this cooler until serviced and temperature verified. Correct by: Mar 19, 2026
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 21, 2025
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mildew observed on the interior wall of the large ice machine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the ice machine. Follow your sanitation plan, clean and sanitize the ice at least every 2 weeks.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Low temperature dishwasher dispensed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer at plate level. It was observed air in the line and stock chemical bottle had a quarter left.
  - 2. Glass washer measured with 0 ppm iodine at plate level. Chemical bottle was full.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Instructed staff to switch to a full bottle of stock chlorine sanitizer and primed the line. 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer was measured from 2 runs after priming. Clean and sanitize all dishes and utensils on site.
  - 2. Staff stated the bottle was changed this morning and the chemical line was not primed. Staff primed the line and 12.5 ppm iodine was measured at plate level. Clean and sanitize all glasses from this morning. Ensure lines are primed after switching out the chemical.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): air sealed ribs were thawing under ambient room temperature at back kitchen. Staff stated frozen meats were pulled out from the freezer and thawed under room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Instructed staff to move the ribs back into the cooler. Foood must be thawed properly under cold running water, in a functioning fridge or in a microwave. Do not thaw food under ambient room temperature.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 19, 2025
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Accumulation of food debris observed on the blade of the deli slicer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the deli slicer. Ensure food equipment is cleaned and sanitized properly after each use.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionOct 31, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Low temperature dishwasher dispensed 0 ppm bleach sanitizer at the plate level.
  - Corrective Action(s): Instructed staff to manual sanitizing all plates and utensils onsite manually at the 3 compartment sink.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: One hand washing station near the kitchen entrance was stored with balloons in the basin.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff removed the balloon from the hand washing station. Do not store any items in the basin of hand washing station.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temperature dishwasher was not able to dispense any level of chlorine at plate level.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service technician serviced the dishwasher during the inspection and 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer was measured after the service.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 18, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoops for dry food and lettuce were observed to be stored with the handle piece in direct contact with the food.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove the scoop away from the food. Ensure handle piece is not in direct contact with the food.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 29, 2023
1 infraction
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked rice was store on the counter under ambient room temperature. Internal product temperature measured at 28C. This is a repeated violation.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff discarded the aforementioned cooked rice. Potentially hazardous food must be stored at 4C or less or 60C or above.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Glass washer measured with 0 ppm iodine at plate level. This is a repeated violation. Iodine stock bottle was observed to be empty.
  - 2. One quats sanitizer spray bottle for oven was measured with 0 ppm in concentration.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Staff switched out the iodine stock bottle. 12.5 ppm iodine was measured at plate level after line was primed. All glasses that were sanitized by the glass washer must be re-sanitized again.
  - 2. Aforementioned sanitizer spray bottle was refilled with 200 ppm quats sanitizer. Ensure sanitizer spray bottle is filled with adequate amount of sanitizer.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionAug 21, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Inserts of cheeses and cut vegetables inside the prep cooler were measured at 9C. Ambient air temperature of the cooler also measured at 9C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Move aforementioned food to a functional cooler. Any potentially hazardous food must be stored at 4C or less.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Meshed potato was in a hot holding unit measured with a temperature of 54C.
  - 2. Cooked rice in 2 rice cookers were measured with an internal temperature of 55C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Hot food must be hot held at 60C or above. Reheat the aforementioned food to 74C again and hot hold them at 60C or above. Switch out the rice cooker if it can not hot hold rice at 60C or above.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glass washer unable to dispense any concentration of food sanitizer on the surface level. Upon checking, one chlorine and one iodine sanitizer stock bottle were connected to the machine. Detergent bottle was not available.
  - Corrective Action(s): Wash and sanitize all glasses that were washed by the sanitizer today.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1. Prep cooler near the end of the cook line measured with an ambient air temperature of 9C.
  - 2. Glass washer was not dispensing any concentration of food surface sanitizer.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Service / fix the prep cooler to ensure an ambient air temperature of 4C or less can be maintained. Do not use this cooler to store any potentially hazardous food until serviced.
  - 2. Manager serviced the glass washer and 100 ppm bleach sanitizer was measured from the glass washer from the detergent dispensing spray. Continue to service the glass washer to ensure sanitizer spray port can properly spray 12.5 ppm iodine sanitizer or 50 ppm bleach sanitizer. Correct by: Aug 24, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 13, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Multiple fruit flies observed at the bar during inspection. Staff stated that pest control visits weekly and has been applying treatment to the drains. No traps observed in place.
  - Corrective Action(s): Place fruit fly traps in non-food contact areas to remove current fruit fly population. Contact pest control to apply treatment and set up traps as necessary. Submit the last months pest reports to the health inspector for review.
  - To be corrected by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionAug 16, 2022
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand soap not available at hand washing station at back left side of kitchen upon entry into preparation area and in women's staff washroom. Staff placed soap in both dispensers during time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand washing stations are unobstructed and supplied with an adequate supply of hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel to promote proper, frequent hand washing by staff and to prevent foodborne illness.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One large can of tomatos observed severely dented in the preparation area on a dry storage shelf. Chef removed the can off the shelf to be returned to the supplier during inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Upon receiving all foods, ensure packaging is observed for imperfections and/or dents. Improper food packaging can lead to potential contamination of food. Return any foods which are in poor packaging condition to the supplier immediately upon arrival on site.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Few house flies observed in kitchen and few fruit flies observed in the bar during inspection. UV light traps are observed on site in the kitchen area. Pest control company is contracted.
  - Corrective Action(s): Monitor fruit fly and house fly population. Ensure all food is covered and protected from potential contamination from flies. Keep all doors and windows closed at all times (other than during receiving) to prevent pest entry on site. Instal sticky fly traps in non-food preparation areas to reduce the current population. If the population increases, contact pest control company to assess and set more traps.
  - To be corrected: immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 3, 2021
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - 1. Ice scoop observed directly in ice machine. Operator moved the ice scoop outside the machine during time of inspection
  - 2. Re-usable plastic containers used as scoops in dry storage bins observed submerged directly in food. Operator removed the containers during inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Scoops placed directly into food could introduce potential pathogens when in direct contact with food handlers hands. Ensure that scoop handles do not come into direct contact with food to prevent contamination to food.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Few fruits flies observed in bar area next to cut fruits and vegetables. Operator noted that pest control visited the premises recently.
  - Corrective Action(s): Provide the pest report for the last 2 inspections conducted by the pest company. Monitor fruit fly population and contact pest company if the problem persists and/or worsens.
  - Date to be corrected by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 6, 2021
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two bottles of sanitizer (one in bar area, one in kitchen) tested at less than 200 ppm quats.
  - Corrective Action(s): Contents discarded. Note: Other sanitizer bottles available for these areas tested at 200 ppm quats. Ensure sanitizer is maintained at concentrations required for effective sanitizing of food contact surfaces/equipment.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJun 29, 2021
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Line cooler (left side of cold line) ambient temperature measured at 10 degrees C (below) and internal temperature of food inserts (above) at approx. 10 degrees C. Note: It was stated that cooler is kept empty overnight and refilled in morning; inspection was conducted around restaurant opening time.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food was being removed from cooler and transferred to other cooler(s) for storage at time of inpection. Inserts to be kept on ice (small quantities only) and discarded after 4 hours if temperatures of 4 degrees C or less are not maintained. Ensure that at all times, cold potentially hazardous foods are maintained at temperatures of 4 degrees C or less in order to effectively limit the growth of potential pathogens, including the potential production of toxins which may be heat-stable.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple sanitizer spray bottles had low or no detectable sanitizer concentrations (less than 200 ppm quats).
  - Corrective Action(s): Spray bottles refilled at dispenser (200 ppm quats). Ensure that at all times, sanitizer is maintained at effective concentrations for sanitizing of equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces. Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) sanitizer to be maintained at 200 ppm or as per manufacturer's specifications for food contact surfaces. Verify with proper test strips that are within expiry, and change sanitizing solution as often as necessary in order to maintain effective concentrations.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station located near right side of cook line lacked liquid soap. Soap dispenser not mounted on wall.
  - Hand washing station located near back food preparation area lacked paper towels.
  - Hand washing station located in bar (left side) lacked liquid hand soap.
  - Corrective Action(s): Above-noted hand washing stations were restocked at time of inspection. Liquid soap dispenser mounted at aforementioned hand washing station. Ensure that at all times, all hand washing stations are supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid hand soap, and single use paper towels in order to facilitate proper hand washing.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1. Line cooler located on left side of cold line measured at a temperature of 10 degrees C. Temperature logs indicate cooler has been running at above 4 degrees C, based on most recent week's log.
  - 2. Broken light shields observed in walk in cooler (main) and walk in freezer.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure line cooler is capable of maintaining food at temperatures of 4 degrees C or less. Have cooler serviced / repaired / replaced as necessary. Date to be corrected by: June 30, 2021.
  - 2. Remove broken light shields. Ensure all lighting fixtures are shatterproof or shielded with appropriate, intact shatterproof coverings. Date to be corrected by: July 29, 2021.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Multiple sanitizer bottles were observed to be unlabeled.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all cleaning and sanitizing chemicals are properly labeled to identify the contents and to prevent accidental misuse and potential contamination of food and/or food contact surfaces and equipment. Date to be corrected by: July 2, 2021.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Multiple cold holding units lacked thermometers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all coolers and freezers are equipped with thermometers accurate to 1 degree C. Date to be corrected by: July 9, 2021.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionSep 18, 2020
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionSep 18, 2020
0 infractions