Express Pizza
11945 224th St, Maple Ridge · Restaurant
21 inspections
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- 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
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- 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
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- 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
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- 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
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- 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
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- 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
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- 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
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- 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
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- 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
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- 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
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
- 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
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
- 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
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions