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Elena's Country Kitchen and Cafe

1 - 5630 176th St, Surrey · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Elena's Country Kitchen and Cafe has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 7, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 13, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 13, 2026. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2025. For example: 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]

  • 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 July 7, 2025. For example: 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on July 13, 2026. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

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. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle measured at greater than 200ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Prepare chlorine sanitizer spray bottle to measure between 100-200ppm.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rodent droppings observed to be underneath shelving rack and 3-compartment sink junction.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize aformentioned areas.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on-site able to present valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification or equivalent for validation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have at least one staff with valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification or equavilent on-site at all times during operaiton. Staff to be able to present certification to inspector for validation. Email inspector of the staff who was present during inspector of FOODSAFE Level 1 certification or equivalent. Corrected July 15.
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Handwashing sink p-trap observed to be leaking.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service aformentioned equipement. Email inspector once rectified (video or invoice). Corrected by: May 7, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed staff to be washing pans and cutting board in 3-compartment sink without sanitization step. One of two chlorine sanitizer spray bottle measured at <50ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): All kitchen equipment if washed in the 3-compartment sink must follow wash, rinse, sanitized, followed by air dry. PRepare chlorine sanitizer spray bottle to measure between 100-200ppm.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 3-compartment sink right faucet observed to be leaking.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service to prevent leakage. Corrected by: October 6, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff on-site have valid FOODSAFE LEvel 1 certification or equivalent able to present to inspector.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff on-site at all times has valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification or equivalent during operation (food preparation to closing) able to present to inspector for validation and to ensure proper food safety handling are being followed. Corrected by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): PAckage of cooked meat observed in the unoperational chest freezer observed to be covered with mold.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard aformentioned item.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Omelet condiments (chopped vegetables) observed to be out at room temperature and ice bath has been melted. STaff informed that they have cut the vegetable at 9:30 hrs. Inspection conductd roughly 11:30 hrs.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard aformentioned items. Do not store any chopped vegetable at room temperature. All cold potentially hazardous food must be stored at 4C or lower.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3-compartment sink being utilized as a handwashing sink lack liquid soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handwashing sinks are well equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bag of raw meat observed to be thawing in the 3-compartment sink without cold running water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Frozen foods must be thawed under cold running water or placed in cooler at 4C or lower.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: High-temperature dishwasher observed to be leaking water when in use. Chest freezer observed to be not in operational condition. Operator inform chest freezer will be removed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service high-temperature dishwasher so that it will not be leaking when in operation. Remove chest freezer. Corrected by: July 14, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Flats of raw eggs (total 38 - noted with internal temperature of 20.6C) were sitting at room temperature at the start of inspection. Picture evidence collected.
      • No time tracking were provided for the raw eggs sitting at room temperature. The number of raw eggs that were out is more than required for rush hours.
      • Corrective Action(s): 38 raw eggs were discarded into the garbage bin by the staff during the inspection. Do not keep cold potentially hazardous food out at room temperature unless you either have time tracking and only a small amount is brought out for lunch/ dinner services.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 5 panini sandwiches with cooked chicken fillings were noted at room temperature - internal temperature was at 20.5C. A large container of cooked chopped chicken was stored at room temperature - internal temperature was at 18.1C. Picture evidence collected.
      • As per staff, chicken was cooked this morning and was brought out for lunch service - however, no time tracking noted. Unable to confirm if chicken has been sitting at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Cooked chicken should be hot held at 60C or kept cold at 4.0C or below.
      • Corrective Action(s): The 5 panini sandwiches and container of cooked chicken were discarded into the garbage bin by the staff during the inspection. Do not keep hot/ cold potentially hazardous food out at room temperature unless you either have time tracking and only a small amount is brought out for lunch/ dinner services.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer spray bottle/ container available during the inspection. As per operator, there was one available this morning - however the current staff onsite is unaware of where the spray bottle is or know of the use/ requirement of a food-grade sanitizer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Instructed staff how to create a bleach sanitizer solution in a container for the time being (2 tsp bleach per 1 L water). 200 PPM chlorine residual was detected in the bleach sanitizer container.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front of house handwash station was filled with unwashed dishes. Drain mat was noted beside this handwash station.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator must ensure staff does not wash dishes in this handwash station as it is designated for handwashing only. Also, manual warewashing MUST be done properly with the wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry step or go through the high temperature dish machine. Keep the handwash station emptied and accessible at all time so staff can perform proper handwashing when required.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Opened can of beans noted in a reach-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Opened can food must be dispensed out into a food-grade container to avoid any potential metals/ chemicals from the can from leaching into food.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Food soil noted on the wall by the 3-compartment sink.
      • 2. Debris/ buildup noted on the floor in the back kitchen area.
      • 3. No organization noted in the refrigeration units - everything is packed and thrown into the units with no organization.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sweep, clean and sanitize the abovementioned areas and maintain facility as per your Sanitation Plan.
      • Date to be corrected by: February 20, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Wooden cutting board noted in the back kitchen area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the wooden cutting board. Wooden cutting board is not permitted to use on a food premises as washing and sanitizing of this material may become an issue over time.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Current floor plan is not reflective of the submitted approved floor plan. Noted unused equipment or items not required for business stored in the food prep area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove everything that is not required for the business and provide an updated floor plan if equipment is added/ removed.
      • Date to be corrected by: February 20, 2025
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: None of the staff onsite has a valid FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent certificate.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator has to ensure that at least one staff schedule onsite must have completed FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent at all time.
      • Either ensure the current staff present during the inspection are certified or show to the district Inspector a sample schedule of the facility where all shifts have someone onsite with a valid certificate.
      • Date to be corrected by: March 18, 2025
      • Violation Score: 1
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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