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Express Pizza

11945 224th St, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

21 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ladle for pouring gravy kept in a container with room temperature water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure utensils are kept in a sanitary manner that limits pathogen growth.
      • Examples:
      • - keep in a container filled with ice and replace ice when ice has melted
      • -kep in a dry, clean container
      • both methods require to be washed and sanitized at least every four hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer was not available/made at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure a sanitizer bucket with 100-200ppm chlorine concentration is prepared prior to opening and to adequeately sanitize surfaces during operation.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust accumulation observed on the ventilation hood, ceiling, and black shelving unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all areas above are cleaned and sanitized to prevent physical contamination.
      • Date to be corrected by: March 17, 2026
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: Chlorine test strips have expired (02-2025).
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to obtain new test strips to verify the chlorine concentration of sanitizer buckets and the dishwasher.
      • Date to be corrected by: March 17, 2026
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -garlic cloves immersed in olive oil stored at room temperature
      • Corrective Action(s): -discard immediately
      • -store garlic in oil below 4C or above 60C
      • -accessed Health Canada "Garlic in Oil Preparations" via the internet, discussed with operator
      • Violation Score: 5
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: A gap observed underneath (left side) of the back door. Operator indicated they are aware and that the landlord will seal the gap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install door sweep to prevent pest entry.
      • Correct by: March 8, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -black mould growing on the walk in cooler walls
      • -green and black mould growing on the cooler shelves
      • Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize all surfaces
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: -dishwasher not sanitizing, chlorine not detected in the final rinse
      • Corrective Action(s): repair the dishwasher to provide a sanitizing rinse
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: dry goods stored in open packages
      • Corrective Action(s): store all dry goods in rodent proof containers
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: -evidence of a widespread mouse infestation
      • -nesting materials in the dry storage area
      • -droppings in all areas of the food premise
      • -mouse observed running under a wall gap in the dry storage area
      • Corrective Action(s): eliminate the infestation
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: mouse droppings in all areas of the food premise
      • Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize the entire premise
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: no dishwasher sanitizing records
      • Corrective Action(s): maintain daily records of the dishwasher final rinse chlorine concentrations
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: -evidence of a widespread mouse infestation
      • -mouse droppings observed in all areas of the food premise
      • -live mouse observed captured in a glue board trap
      • -nesting materials in the dry storage area
      • Corrective Action(s): eliminate the infestation with the assistance of a certified pest control operator
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: numerous holes in the building envelope, gap under the back door
      • Corrective Action(s): survey the building envelope and seal all potential entrance points
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -mouse droppings observed throughout the premise
      • -dust accumulations on the ceiling
      • Corrective Action(s): complete cleaning as required
      • Violation Score: 15
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: shipping plastic observed on the door roller and coolers
      • Corrective Action(s): shipping plastic is not a cleanable surface, please remove
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rags used for sanitizing food surfaces seen being kept on open food surfaces not inside of a disinfectant solution. Rags seen to have accumulated dirt and debris
      • Date to be corrected by: Apr 27
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep rags in sanitizer solution when not in use
      • Violation Score:
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: 1)Cutting board at prep cooler has accumulated dirt and debris due to lack of cleaning
      • 2) Dough mixer has food debris when not in use
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Scrub and clean cutting board to remove all accumulated dirt. Clean and sanitize on a daily basis
      • 2) Clean and sanitize dough mixer, maintain by cleaning and sanitizing on a daily basis.
      • Violation Score:
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) General sanitation needs improvement. Food debris accumulated behind cutting board at prep cooler. Grease build up along wall near prep table. Insides of microwaves are dirty.
      • Date to be corrected by: Apr 27
      • 2) Dust accumulating on ceiling over food prep area.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean the indicated areas
      • 2) Wipe off ceiling tiles to remove accumulated dust and dirt
      • Violation Score:
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Temperature gauge on dishwasher broken
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair gauge for dishwasher
      • Violation Score:
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Towels and clothing seen being stored on top of dough mixer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clothing and towels removed at time of inspections
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer pail had 0 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection. Operator resupplied sanitizer pail with 200 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Personal items were observed to be placed on top of the food contact surfaces in the kitchen area. Operator removed all personal items at the time of inspection.
      • 2) Knives were observed to be stored in the crevice between the prep cooler and the working table. Operator clean and sanitized the knives and stored them in a sanitary manner at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and grease build-up observed in the following areas:
      • - On the sides of the fryer
      • - Near and on the small gas ranger
      • - Near and on the large stove
      • - On the sides of the oven
      • - Inside the prep cooler
      • - Inside the freezer
      • - Behind the fryer
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all of the above areas are cleaned and sanitized.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Sept 21st
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Hand washing station faucet was observed to be leaking water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace faucet so it does not leak water.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Sept 21st
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator cannot provide FoodSafe Level 1 certification.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure FoodSafe certification is kept on site.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ceiling and upper wall surfaces require cleaing due to dust build up
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Kitchen handsink requires recaulking
      • Shelf adjacent to dishwasher requires repainting
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  17. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator needs to take food safe level 1. There must be at least one person on site when in operation who has food safe level 1.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  19. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operators food safe has expired. Take on line refresher course.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  20. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Wall behind the mixer requires cleaning
      • Wall adjacent to the hand sink requires cleaning
      • Microwave ovens require cleaning
      • Underside of counters require cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 9
  21. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions