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Gaon Korean Cuisine

5599 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Gaon Korean Cuisine has been inspected 14 times by Fraser Health Authority since March 19, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 19, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control 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.

  • 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 24, 2025. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 28, 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 June 19, 2026. For example: 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]

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.

14 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Flooring in kitchen needs to be repaired such that it is smooth and no holes present that water can collect in.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repiar floors so that it is smooth, easy to clean.
      • Correct by: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 1) One dead mouse found in sticky trap
      • 2) Rodent droppings observed: In some corners of the dining area, shelf across walk in cooler, dry storage floors, employee storage area
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove all rodent droppings immediately and do a thorough cleaning
      • 2) Obtain pest control visit immediately and get a detailed report on findings and recommendations.
      • Follow up to be conducted
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dirty floors and buildup throughout kitchen as shown to operator:
      • -On floors behind cooking line (severe buildup)
      • -Boiler room floors
      • -Corner on floor by the counter top pop coolers (walkway with the kimchi coler)
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean floors and corners thoroughly; remove the debris/gunk/grease. Mop thoroughly.
      • Correct by: today
      • Violation Score: 15
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    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
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    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
  7. Routine Inspection

    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
  8. Routine Inspection

    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
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    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
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    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
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    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
  14. Routine Inspection

    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
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