Freshii (Burnaby)

118 - 6200 McKay Ave, Burnaby · Restaurant

20 inspections

1. Routine InspectionApr 16, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation:
     • - Nesting materials and mouse droppings observed around the grease trap underneath the dishwashing sink.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Pest control report from 2026 March indicates mice captures in this area and suggests to 'move' the grease trap to check the area behind. It is impossible to inspect the area in between the grease trap and the wall where the rodent activity is expected. Owner to consider upgrading the grease trap (to allow better spacing) and/or figure out a way to clean the area around the grease trap as this issue has been persisting for awhile.
     • Date to be corrected by: April 30, 2026
     • Violation Score: 9
2. Routine InspectionNov 6, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation:
     • - Rodent droppings observed along the perimeter of the wall throughout the whole premises, especially at the back by the exit door (behind the freezer).
     • - Rodent droppings and nesting materials observed around the grease trap underneath 3 compartment sink.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Pest control technician will be visiting this week to identify entry & harborage sites. Monthly pest control in place but additional visits were made due to more activity observed as per the operator. Ensure to have all areas mentioned above cleaned & sanitized.
     • Date to be corrected by: Nov 10, 2025
     • Violation Score: 9
3. Follow-Up InspectionMay 9, 2025

   0 infractions

4. Routine InspectionMay 6, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • - Hot held peanut sauce not reaching 60C.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Reviewed the reheating procedure with the staff on site. Some items were reheated using the induction stove before placing them in the warmer and some were not reheated - as the number of induction stove is limited. Staff stated that soups are placed in the warmer first to be warmed up before being reheated. Ensure this procedure is all completed before the store opening. Proper reheating procedure is to bring the temperature up to 74C or above and then transferring them to a warmer unit to be maintained at 60C or above. Recap the process with the manager to ensure ALL hot held items are REHEATED and then moved to the warmer BEFORE OPENING.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • - Observed old mouse droppings on the lids of dry stroage products stored on the metal rack.
     • - Observed mouse droppings and debris along the wall (hard-to-reach) beside the dining tables.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Ensure to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Wipe up each container with sanitizer.
     • Date to be corrected by: Today
     • Violation Score: 9
5. Follow-Up InspectionDec 17, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation:
     • - Display cooler not fixed. Ambient temperature measured in between 9-10C still.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Readjust or repair. Provide service invoice for review during the follow up inspection. Ambient temperature should be maintained at 4C or below.
     • Date to be corrected by: Dec 24, 2024.
     • Violation Score: 9
6. Routine InspectionDec 3, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • - Chia pudding at the front display cooler probed at 9.1C.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Cooler is warmer than 4C. Chia pudding was transferred to another working cooler. Ensure all potentially hazardous food items are stored at 4C or below.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation:
     • - Front display cooler has ambient temperature of 8C - 10C.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Temperature gauge not accessible / staff is unaware how the temperature can be adjusted. Ensure the ambient temperature of 4C or below can be maintained for the cooler. Repair as necessary.
     • Date to be corrected by: 17-DEC-2024
     • Violation Score: 9
7. Routine InspectionApr 30, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two sanitizer buckets contained 100 ppm QUATs solution
     • as per QUATs test strips.
     • Inadequate strength of food contact surface sanitizer solution
     • is not effective in eliminating or reducing pathogens to
     • safe levels, which can potentially cause foodborne illnesses
     • Replenish the two sanitizer buckets with 200 ppm
     • QUATs solution. Ensure to have QUATs solution run
     • through from the dispenser for few seconds prior to
     • filling the sanitizer bucket.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score: 5
8. Routine InspectionNov 16, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • - QUAT sanitizer in buckets and the sink measured at 50ppm. This is too low/weak.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Solution was replenished at the time of inspection. Sanitizer from source measured at 200ppm QUAT. Ensure they get replenshed frequently throughout the day.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation:
     • - Leak observed underneath the 1st sink of the 3 compartment sink. This is the main p-trap for the sink unit and the water pooling observed on the grease trap directly below the sink.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Ensure to wipe up the pool of water and keep the area dry. Repair the pipe so there is no leak.
     • Date to be corrected by: Dec 15, 2023
     • Violation Score: 3
9. Routine InspectionApr 27, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • - Handsink by the cashier stand obstructed with garbage bin.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Do not block the front of the handsink in order to allow easier access. Garbage bin was moved at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 5
10. Routine InspectionNov 14, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Dead mouse observed in the corner underneath the three compartment sink. Last pest control inspection conducted on Oct 12, 2022. Recommendation from the pest control inspection indicate to install door sweep at the back door. Pest control inspection is conducted on a monthly basis.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard the dead mouse. Use 1:9 bleach water dilution to sanitize the affected area. Follow the recommendation by the pest control and install door sweep. This may be an entry point of mice.
      • Violation Score: 3
11. Routine InspectionMay 27, 2022

    0 infractions

12. Routine InspectionJun 10, 2021

    0 infractions

13. Follow-Up InspectionSep 11, 2020

    0 infractions

14. Routine InspectionAug 28, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not in good working order [s.16(b); s.19]
      • OBSERVATION: Prep/undercounter cooler next to half door entrance noted with door broken. This can cause physical injury when a person opens cooler, as the entire door falls off.
      • CORRECTIVE ACTION(S): Ensure cooling unit door mentioned above is fixed. Technician scheduled to fix cooling unit tomorrow as per staff explanation.
      • Date To Be Corrected By: 2020/08/29
      • Corrective Action(s):
15. Routine InspectionDec 13, 2019

    0 infractions

16. Routine InspectionJun 6, 2019

    0 infractions

17. Routine InspectionDec 5, 2018

    0 infractions

18. Routine InspectionJun 28, 2018

    0 infractions

19. Routine InspectionJan 9, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: A single use paper cup was being used to scoop cut lettuce and kale in the prep cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all equipment is washable. Switch to a washable measuring cup with a handle. Given 1 day to correct.
      • Violation Score: 3
20. Routine InspectionJul 24, 2017

    0 infractions