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Fatburger Loco

114 - 1090 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Fatburger Loco has been inspected 10 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 11, 2023. The most recent inspection, on October 9, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

5 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing 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.

  • 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 on October 9, 2026. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 April 22, 2025. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 9, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on May 18, 2023. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 22, 2025. 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.

10 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Onion ring/fry cooler in the front observed at 14C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator voluntarily discarded all the food inside. Temperature logs have stated the cooler has been at 16C since Monday.
      • Ensure NO potentially hazardous foods are stored in this cooler until it is repaired/replaced to be at 4C or below.
      • Ensure staff know to take corrective actions when cooler goes above 4C.
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Back handwash sink basin observed closed off. No soap or paper towel available.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to stock handwash sink with liquid soap and paper towels. Ensure it stays available and open as operator states food prep is conducted in the back.
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Boxes of fries observed thawing outside at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator placed all boxes to thaw inside the cooler. Ensure to only thaw under cold, running water or inside the cooler beforehand.
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: French fry/Onion ring cooler in the front observed at 14-16C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the cooler can maintain foods at 4C or below. Ensure to fix/repair/replace and email EHO. DO NOT place potentially hazardous foods inside the cooler until it can maintain foods at 4C or below.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Scoops observed inside dry product containers. This will allow contamination of product.
      • Correction: Please keep scoops outsideof the containers to prevent contamination of the food.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Slicer handle on bottom shelf in the back had an accumulation of debris.
      • 2) Food cart had food debris accumulation.
      • 3) Accumulation of debris around sink and grease trap areas. This can attract pests.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action(s):
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Quatenary sanitizer solution tested at 50ppm using test strips in kitchen line. Staff test strips expired.
      • Corrective actions: Ensure Quats sanitizer solution is replaced every 2 hours and test regularly to maintain ( >=200ppm concentration levels). Replace expired test strips for Quats.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and residue observed along walls (minor), around grease trap, and under dish area (minor).
      • Corrective actions: Deep clean areas noted above.
      • Date to be corrected by: 2025/04/25
      • Corrective Action(s):
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quats based sanitizing solution in front line sanitizer bucket measured
      • zero concentration
      • Corrective Action(s): * Staff filled new solution manually using 22 mL of Sanitol
      • disinfectant to 4L of water as per manufacture's directions
      • Rationale : A sanitizing solution such as a Quats based solution is
      • needed to sanitize food contact surfaces to prevent contamination by germs
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Accumulation of food debris and grease buildup was found along the
      • bottom of the deep fryers and the floor beneath
      • Corrective Action(s): * Perform a deep clean and remove the accumulated food debris
      • and grease buildup ; use hot soapy water to break up the grease
      • along with detergent ,rinse with water and then sanitize with the
      • Quats solution
      • Rationale : An accumulation of food debris and grease buildup may attract
      • pests and/or may contaminate foods or food contact surfaces if the
      • accumulation continues
      • Date To Be Corrected By : 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Quats solution dispenser mounted on the wall by the 2-compartment
      • sink is not dispensing enough Quats ; appears to be diluting the solution
      • with water
      • Corrective Action(s): * Repair the dispenser by the manufacture/technician ; manually
      • prepare a solution for sanitizing purposes as mentioned above/previously
      • ( 22 mL of Sanitol disinfectant to 4L of water as per manufacturer's
      • directions) ; a follow - up inspection will be conducted for verification
      • of the repair
      • Rationale : An improperly functioning Quats dispenser may not provide
      • an adequate concentration of solution needed for sanitization
      • Date To Be Corrected By : 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed drain flies around the dishwasher, in the floor drain by the dishwasher, and a few in the mildshake making area (front service kitchen).
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately call a professional pest company to eliminate the flies. Recommend having floor drains treated for flies.
      • **Correction date: June 5/23**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: The dishwasher is leaking and water is pooling on the floor around and beneath the dishwasher. Food debris and pooling water is creating an environment where flies are breeding.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately mop up the pooling water around and under the dishwasher. Clean up the food debris around the dishwasher throughout the day. Contact your pest company to eliminate the flies.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The dishwasher is broken as water is leaking out and staff must manually drain the dishwasher. Water is pooling around and under the dishwasher, which is creating conditions that promote the harboring of pests. This is also unsafe, as staff could get burned from the hot water when they drain the dishwasher.
      • 2) The Ecolab Quats sanitizer dispenser, in the back kitchen, must be continuously pumped until sanitizer exits it. The dispenser is NOT working as per manufacturer's specifications and staff may not use it.
      • 3) Found many plastic food containers & lids, and metal cookware (strainer) that are damaged (cracked, chipped, melted). Pieces of plastic or metal could fall into food, and/or bacteria will grow in the cracks.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Immediately repair or replace the dishwasher so water no longer leaks out when in operation. Have the dishwasher maintenanced to ensure the automatic soap dispensing motor is working properly too.
      • A follow-up inspection will be completed to ensure the dishwasher is fixed. Failure to fix the dishwasher may result in the issuance of order, tickets, and/or fines.
      • **Correction date: June 5/23**
      • 2) Repair or replace the Ecolab Quats sanitizer dispenser, to it is working as per manufacturer's specifications.
      • **Correction date: June 5/23**
      • 3) Discard all damaged food containers, lids, utensils, and cookware. Purchase new ones and train staff to inspect these items daily for damage.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Found wall tiles have fallen off the wall, behind the flat grill in the front cook station. Wall is no longer sealed and cleanable, as the exposed wall is unsealed and rough.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install tiles on the wall, so the wall is durable, smooth, level, sealed and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: June 5/23**
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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