Gaon Korean Cuisine

5599 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

12 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionMar 25, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 20, 2026
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed on some of the floors in kitchen area (along the wall) as well as in the servery area floor corners
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) remove all droppings
  - 2) Clean and sanitize all affected areas
  - 3) Obtain pest control visit immediately
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Holes observed in the bottom of some of the shelves across the walk in cooler/walk in freezer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal all holes as they may be providing pest entry into your kitchen from the walls
  - Correct by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) Mould buildup on some corners of the floors of the kitchen area
  - 2) Outer door and outer wall of walk in cooler and walk in freezer are mouldy, dirty, and deteriorating
  - 3) Rodent droppings as noted in code 304
  - 4) Old Food debris observed on shelves behind shelves
  - Corrective Action(s): Thorough cleaning is to be done throughout kitchen and facility. If cleaning is not improved, facility will be closed until kitchen has been thoroughly cleaned.
  - Correct by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Outer wall and door of walk in cooler and walk in freezer are deteriorating
  - Corrective Action(s): Either repaint or resurface these areas to make them smooth and easy to clean
  - Correct by: This week
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 31, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 22, 2025
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings found in the following locations:
  - -serving area behind the ice bin, floors in the serving area (where the side dishes cooler is)
  - -Shelving unit across from the walk in cooler
  - Also observed a couple dead cockroaches in the sticky trap by the chest freezer at the exterior door.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove all droppings , this will help to determine how active the rodent infestation is
  - 2) Replace sticky trap with the cockroaches inside, also place more sticky traps to determine where the issue is coming from
  - 3) Send copy of pest control report to EHO
  - Follow up inspection to be conducted regarding this issue.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings need to be removed, food debris also observed that may be attracting rodents
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all droppings and clean/sanitize floors to prevent more pests
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMay 28, 2025
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some rodent droppings observed in the dry storage room floor in the corners, showed this to staff member on site
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, sanitize affected areas
  - Correct by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning in kitchen/cooking area needs improvement in the following areas:
  - -Wooden shleving unit where the cast iron bowls for the soups are stored, the receipt device is covered in grime/debris
  - -Flooring underneath the cooking line particularly by the exit side closest to the large sinks, there is buildup of grease/debris
  - -Surfaces/counters need to be thoroughly wiped at end of each day and sanitized
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean all above as mentioned.
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: One light fixture in kitchen ceiling (by cooking stoves) is not working; lighting can help staff to see which areas are getting dirty/not cleaned
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace lightbulb
  - Correct by: this week
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 4, 2025
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed:
  - -in the back corner area underneath the coca cooler
  - -On the dry storage shelves across the walk in cooler unit
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings
  - Clean affected areas
  - Keep copies of pest control reports on site
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Some gaps in the wall across from the walk in cooler and walk in freezer where the storage shelf is for dry flour/dry good bins. Showed this to operator on site
  - Corrective Action(s): These gaps/holes need to be closed to prevent rodents from accessing your kitchen
  - Correct by: This week
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning required in kitchen area particularly in the cooking line and the dry storage shelf across from the walk in unit.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean thoroughly especially in hard to reach areas
  - Correct by: this week
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJan 31, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 24, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Metal container full of diced pork was left out overnight to cool.
  - Corrective Action(s): Container of pork discarded. Do not leave potentially hazardous foods out overnight
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed:
  - -Front hallway underneath the shelv with the gas/butane cans
  - -In the back hallway across the walk in freezer on the floor beside the shelves
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas
  - Copy of recent pest control report provided; continue with pest control at least twice a month
  - Correct by: today
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: 1)Large holes underneath wall in the dishwashing area.
  - 2) Large hold underneath dishwasher where wall panel has been removed
  - Corrective Action(s): Cover spaces/holes to prevent rodents from entering kitchen areas
  - Correct by: This week
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) Wooden shelf with the black bowls has debris all over the shelf unit
  - 2) Pooled water observed on floors from previous night, standing water can lead to unsanitary conditions
  - 3) Various shelves throughout kitchen are covered with debris/dirt/grease
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean all above mentioned areas thoroughly. Do not leave pooled/standing water
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionNov 28, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 22, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Various foods placed in prep cooler (for the side dishes) were at 8-10 deg C during inspection. Operator indicates foods were just placed there this morning for lunch service.
  - Corrective Action(s): All potentially hazardous foods to be moved to a working cooler until this prep cooler is repaired.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: 1) some rodent droppings observed in servery area in the corner, on top of the cardboard box as shown to owner
  - 2) Observed some cardboard bits that had been chewed off boxes
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all droppings. Pest control visits may need to be increased if droppings do not decrease
  - Correct by: This week
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) Rodent droppings observed as mentioned in other violation
  - 2) Grease buildup observed on and around cooking line as shown to owner
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings and grease buildup as discussed
  - Correct by: this week
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Prep cooler at 8-10 deg C
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator to have cooler repaired to be able to reach 4 deg C or less consistently
  - Correct by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionMar 28, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sticky fly traps observed in food prep area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not place sticky fly traps directly above food prep area.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mice dorppings observed in boiler room. (behind the hot water tank and under the ladder)
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize the above mentioned areas.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 19, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Fresh noodle dough (30 sheet container) kept in room temperature measuring at 14C. Operator reports it was taken out of the walk in cooler 1 hour prior.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated noodle dough back into the cooler at the time of inspection. Only take out small number of sheets to keep them soft.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Black Bean paste measured to be at 50C at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Hot holding units must be kept at 60C or higher. Operator reports the black bean sauce has been in the hot holding unit since morning. Operator discarded black bean sauce.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled and measured to be 0 ppm chlorine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator restocked all bottles with 100 ppm chlorine.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Raw shrimp kept above ready to eat vegetables in cooler
  - 2) Rice scoop kept in warm water bath
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator relocated raw shrimps at the time of inspection. Do not keep raw proteins above ready to eat products.
  - 2) Rice scoop moved to dishwasher at the time of inspection. Ensure to keep kitchen utensils in ice water or dry conditions only.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mice droppings observed in the boiler room
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Mar 22
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) Grease stains observed on ceiling
  - 2) Floor very slippery, grease is observed to run down from the overhead vents down to the floor
  - 3) Vent panels almost dark brown in color due to the grease buildup
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above areas.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Mar 22
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1) Mop sinks observed to be obstructed
  - 2) Noodle maker and dough maker observed to have food debris. Last time they were used was yesterday.
  - 3) Rubber seal missing on walk in freezer door
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure mop sink is accessible and mops are cleaned in the mop sink
  - 2) Clean and sanitize noodle maker & dough maker after use everyday.
  - 3) Replace rubber seal
  - Date To Be Corrected: Mar 20
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Hole observed in wall infront of the walk in freezer
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to seal the wall.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Mar 22
  - Violation Score: 1