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Gian's Sweet Shop & Restaurant

31836 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Gian's Sweet Shop & Restaurant has been inspected 22 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 8, 2017. The most recent inspection, on July 6, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

9 of 22 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on November 10, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 6, 2026. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2024. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 November 29, 2018. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 16, 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.

22 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No food contact surface sanitizer available during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff made new chlorine bleach sanitizer solution in spray bottle and buckets. Solutions measured at 200 ppm.
      • Ensure that each area has food contact surface sanitizer solution at all times. Concentration of chlorine bleach sanitizers must be between 100-200 ppm.
      • Violation Score: 5
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Flat food tray with cooked potatoes and peas stored outside of the back kitchen area.
      • 2. Food in cooler left uncovered.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Store food inside the kitchen for cooling to avoid possible contamination from external sources.
      • 2. All food products that are not in use in the cooler must be covered immediately to prevent contamination of food.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Back kitchen area requires cleaning of the floors, counter tops, and walls.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize surfaces. Conduct cleaning of kitchen area periodically to prevent food debris build-up.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 month
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Customer washrooms have equipment and debris on the floor. Cleaning and organizing required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure customer washrooms are safe and sanitary before providing service. Correction required today.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Bar sink has minor leak under the sink. Ensure station is repaired before using to preventing flooding the station.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to repair this unit and provide maintenance as needed. Corrective action required today before service.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen hand washing station ran out of paper towels and required refilling at the beginning of the shift.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand washing stations, including washrooms, have hot and cold running water, paper towels and liquid soap during service.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Old food debris and grease observed in the following areas:
      • 1. The potato and onion wall slicer at the back of the kitchen.
      • 2. Spills in walk in cooler.
      • 3. Back storage room floor around the onions.
      • 4. Old debris and dust at dish washing station.
      • 5. Fumehood cleaning and servicing required. Last service date on sticker is May 2024.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to keep equipment and premise sanitary by cleaning and washing hard to reach areas. Hire a licensed technician to clean and service fumehood. Correction required in one week.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Main dishwasher required 4 runs and trouble shooting before it reached required sanitizer level at 50 ppm to 100 ppm Chlorine at the plate. Service and repair required.
      • 2. Main walk in cooler unit at 4C and below but is leaking water and ice is forming in the unit. Service and repair is needed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all equipment are in good working order. Apply service and repair as required. Correction required this week.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towels not available at staff handing washing stations. Ensure hand washing stations and washrooms have liquid soap, paper towels and hot and cold running water. The hot water handle is in poor condition and requires repair.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure hand washing stations have liquid soap, paper towels and hot and cold running water. At front service area one of the 3 sinks have to be dedicated to hand washing for staff.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Some of the cutting boards are in bad condition and the plastic is starting to peel. Ensure all food contact surfaces are in good condition. Do not use poor condition food utensils or equipment. Replace with new ones to prevent food contamination.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food contact surfaces are in good condition. Do not use poor condition food utensils or equipment. Replace with new ones. Correction required in two days.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rat droppings observed in back outdoor storage unit where the onions are stored under shelving. The rodents are coming to this area for a food source.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize this area. Discard any contaminated or damage food. Contact pest control to address issue. Ensure to clean and organize all food storage areas to prevent attracting more rodents. Correction required in one week.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning and tidying needed throughout facility. Old food debris and grease build up observed above dish washer, in fume hood, in back storage room where the onions are stored.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to organize and clean areas where there is food spills to prevent food contamination and prevent pests. Correction required in one week.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Maintenace and upkeep of facility needs to improve. Some of the ceiling tiles are starting to peel, some floor tiles are broken and the men's washroom door is cracked. The fumehood service stickers indicate cleaning and service was due in 2023.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to keep up with facility maintenance and upkeep to prevent build up of grease and debris and prevent accidents or grease fires. Correction required in two weeks.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen hand washing station paper dispenser was jammed at the time of inspection. Ensure all hand washing sinks have liquid soap, paper towels and hot and cold running water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand washing sinks have liquid soap, paper towels and hot and cold running water.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Tray of cooked potatos being stored in dish pit. The dish pit is contaminated and food products or clean utensils should not be stored here. Move food to a sanitary area or work station.
      • 2. Observed staff eating ingredients while prepping food at time of inspection. Do not eat while providing service to prevent contamination.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure all food products are stored in a safe and sanitary manner. Do not store food items in or near the dish pit.
      • 2. Educate staff to not eat the ingredients or eat in general during food service. Have staff take their breaks and eat in designated break areas.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front of the house hand washing station as obstructed. Back kitchen hand washing station did not have paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure hand washing stations are available with liquid soap and paper towels with running hot and cold water for staff.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Open cans of ketchup stored in walk in cooler. Open metal cans with food can rust and contaminate the food.
      • 2. Bags of food stored in garbage bags in walk in freezer. Do not use garbage backs to store food they are contaminated with chemicals.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to move food in open cans into food grade containers. Do not use garbage bags to store food even if they are in packaging. Always use food grade containers to store food. Correction required today.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door screen is damaged and may allow entry of pests. Repair required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair back screen door. Correction required in two weeks.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning needed throughout facility in hard to clean areas. Ensure to dough equipment, storage areas and floors of walk in freezer regularly. Fumehood was required in April 2023 as indicated on service sticker.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas with old food debris as needed. Hire a fumehood technician to clean the fumehoods. Correction required in one week.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Front of the house hand washing station is broken and requires repair. Staff are using the kitchen and bar hand washing sink while waiting for repair.
      • 2. Ice machine cover is missing. Repair required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure this sink is repaired and operational. Repair ice machine so contents are covered and sanitary. Correction required in one week for repairs.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Chlorine sanitizer bottles do not have labels to indicate it is a sanitizer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to label all chemical containers to prevent chemical contamination of food. Correction required today.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice machine has grime and mold build up inside.
      • Corrective Action(s): Drain and empty ice machine. Clean and sanitize thoroughly before making more ice.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer solution was made (ready to use) at time of inspection. Container of undiluted bleach available.
      • Corrective Action(s): Diluted bleach must be prepared at the beginning of operation (100 ppm) and all food contact surfaces to be sanitized before use. Change bleach solution throughout the day,
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Plate used for scooping found in container of sweet carrots.
      • Containers of food in the walk-in cooler were not covered.
      • Bag of potatoes found stored directly on the floor
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Use proper scoops with long handles or keep scoops in a clean container and not inside the container where food is stored,
      • Cover all food containers in the walk in cooler to prevent contamination.
      • Keep bags of potatoes or any food off the floor.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Weather stripping on the back door is worn out. There is a gap between the floor and the door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Change weather stripping on the door and ensure there is no gap for pests to enter.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some grease debris found underneath the fring area and bits of food on the top.
      • Equipment has splashes of food that needs to be cleaned. There were cobwebs in the spice/flour room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean underneath the frying area and clean off the splashes on the equipment (milk/sugar boiler/mixer) and dust off ceiling and walls in the spice/flour room as well as the floor.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Seal in the prep line cooler is worn out so door not sealing properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair seal of the prep line cooler to ensure it is sealed to maintain refrigeration temperature.
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food debris found on the potato slicer, knife rack and
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize food equipment after use and items like knife rack regularly.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: - Scoops left in food product in the walk in cooler and bulk foods.
      • - food products left uncovered in the walk in cooler
      • - ice scoop left in the ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): - Do not leave scoops in the food product.
      • - store the ice scoop in a sanitary manner outside the ice.
      • - Cover the food products prior to storage.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Dry storage area room and bulk bins requires thorough cleaning.
      • - Hard to reach areas and some areas of the ceiling requires cleaning
      • - outside storage area requires cleaning and organizing
      • Corrective Action(s): - Clean the dry storage room and bulk bins
      • - clean and organize the outside dry storage
      • - clean all hard to reach areas.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Found a leak in the walk in cooler cooling unit
      • - front area hand wash station is not draining adequately
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the leak and ensure the drain of the hand wash station is draining.
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Potato slicer dirty with food debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wash and sanitize all food equipment after use.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: - Foods are left uncovered prior to storing
      • - scoops are left in the bulk food product
      • - foods in the outside dry storage area are stored with propane tanks, gas can paint and other Non food items
      • Corrective Action(s): - All food product must be covered prior to storing to prevent contamination.
      • - do not leave scoops in the food product
      • - Remove all Non food items from the outside dry storage area. Clean and organize the dry storage area.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food premises requires through cleaning and organizing
      • - outside garbage area requires cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the entire food premises. Organize the food premises. Remove all items not needed for the operation of the food premises.
      • - clean the outside garbage area.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Wooden shelves used to store strainers in the frying area are full of grease
      • - some broken bins and utensils are in use
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the wooden shelves.
      • - discard all broken bulk bins and utensils.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: - Floor drain missing a cover
      • - staff washroom missing a self closing hinge
      • - light missing acover
      • Corrective Action(s): - Provide the missing floor drain cover, light cover and washroom door self closing hinge
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Potato slicer contaminated with food debris
      • - slicer attachments stored without cleaning and sanitizing
      • Corrective Action(s): All food prep utensils must be cleaned and sanitized after use prior to storage.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: - Soap dispenser pump at the hand wash station near the large cooking equipment not functional at the time of inspection
      • - hand wash station near the frying station missing paper towels
      • - front area hand wash station missing soap dispenser
      • - bar area hand wash station missing soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser
      • Corrective Action(s): Liquid soap paper and paper towels provided at the hand wash station except the bar. Bar not in use. Liquid and soap paper towels must be at the bar hand wash station when open.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings found in an isolated area in dry room underneath the hand wash station. Room with dough machine
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the rodent droppings. Pest control is in place
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - walk in cooler fan grills and shelves
      • - Bulk bins require cleaning
      • - area around the floor drain require cleaning
      • - area around the potato slicer
      • - walls in the dish pit area requires cleaning
      • - Clean area behind and underneath large cooking equipment
      • - ceiling tiles require cleaning
      • - dry room large equipment , shelves and walls
      • - Ventilation system
      • - outside room
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean these and other areas that require cleaning. Organize the food premises. 1 week
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Single use food product containers reused to store food
      • Corrective Action(s): Purchase reusable food grade containers.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Some lights are not functional and missing covers
      • - some floor tiles are missing
      • Corrective Action(s): - Ensure all light bulbs are functional and equipped with light covers. Non Shattering led light bulbs discussed.
      • - Provide all missing floor tiles. Operator advised the floor tiles will be replaced and sealed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Staff washroom door missing self closing hinge
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide a self closing hinge on the wash room door.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: There are some items stored on premise that may not be needed for the operation of the food premises
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all items not needed for the operation of the premises.
      • Violation Score: 1
  19. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Some attention is required to the general sanitation of the premise.
      • - ice machine requires cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean walls, doors shelves and hard to reach areas.
      • - clean the ice machine 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
  21. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  22. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dirty knives and some food processing appliances found during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure clean and sanitize knives and equipment after each use prior to storage.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: No sanitizer detected in the rinse cycle of the dishwasher
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer bucket empty and changed during the inspection. Monitor the sanitizer in the dishwasher rinse cycle regularly.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Premise require cleaning through out the premise.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and organize the entire premise. Sanitize all potential food contact surfaces. Remove bins and bulk food products to clean underneath and behind. Paint the areas that require painting. 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Old counter top cut outs used as cutting boards
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard the counter top cut outs. The exposed wood on the sides cannot be cleaned or sanitized adequately,
      • Violation Score: 3

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