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Famous Rome Ice Cream

15543 Marine Dr, White Rock · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Famous Rome Ice Cream has been inspected 6 times by Fraser Health Authority since August 12, 2022. The most recent inspection, on May 8, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 9, 2023. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on April 17, 2024. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 April 17, 2024. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 April 22, 2025. For example: 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on August 12, 2022. For example: 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(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.

6 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Broken ice cream freezer is stored onsite. Operator is considering changing the condenser.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove any broken or unused equipment from the premises to prevent dust accumulation and pest harbourage. Date to be corrected by: 3 months.
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel available in staff washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sink was stocked with paper towel. Ensure all hand sinks are always equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and single-use towels.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer concentration was too strong (registered over 200 ppm bleach).
      • Corrective Action(s): When using bleach as a sanitizer, use 1/2 tsp unscented household (5%) per litre of water.
      • Operator made a new solution in one of the sink compartments - registered at 100 ppm bleach.
      • Obtain test strips to verify strength of sanitizer solution.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer in spray bottle registered at 0 ppm. Bleach bottle with another substance used for making solution
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator used a new bleach bottle to make a bleach sanitizer solution. General formula: use 1/2 tsp of unscented household bleach per litre of water. Make fresh daily. Label spray bottle.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing sink obstructed and not fully stocked with liquid soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure handwashing sink is always available for use and fully equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap and single-use towels.
      • Violation Score: 5
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): scoop heads were not fully immersed in dipper well water.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: 1) No food-grade sanitizer (ie bleach) on site. Obtain bleach or other food grade sanitizer. "Fantastic" is not a food grade sanitizer. Re-inspection on Monday.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation: No sink plugs available for dishwashing sinks. Obtain 2 tight-fitting sink plugs for your sinks for proper dishwashing.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Hand washing sink was full of ice cream scoops and was also being used as a permanent dipper well. It was not being used for handwashing.
      • 2) NO pump soap at hand sink, or garbage can for paper towel disposal.
      • Scoops moved to actual dipper well.
      • Pump soap and garbage can to be placed by hand sink.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Permit fee has not been paid. Permit fee letter delivered.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Hand sink tap is leaking. Repair.
      • 2) One of the dipper wells is not working. Repair.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Dipper wells had their drains taped over, used for receipt storage, etc. Use your dipper wells properly.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1

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