GM Restaurant

3 - 20726 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

28 inspections

Routine InspectionFeb 18, 2026
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer bottle had no detectable level of bleach and had large amounts of foam that filled the rest of the container when shaken.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff follow the instructions on the bottle for making a bleach sanitizer (1tsp [5mL] bleach in 1L water) and do not add soap. Bottle changed out during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Several mouse droppings observed in the dry storage room under storage racks, next to containers of food in white shelf and in onion storage area near exterior door on pallets. Some traps observed throughout premise.
  - Corrective Action(s): - Pull out all containers/pallets/shelving units where mouse droppings were found, clean up all droppings and food debris then sanitize area with 1 part bleach to 9 parts water solution to reduce pheromone trail.
  - - Have traps set up for monitoring and reduction in pests. Owner stated that they will brining in a professional pest control company.
  - Due: Feb 24, 2026
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionOct 15, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 8, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Build-up of flour and food debris behind cooking line, particularly behind the stock burners and tandoor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean behind all equipment along cooking line. Due: Oct 15, 2025
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 11, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 7, 2024
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knife and pie lifter were used (white residue still present on knife and water was cloudy) and stored in container with water at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Knife and pie lifter must be cleaned after each use in the dishwasher (or using the three compartment sink method) or they must be stored in ice between uses to prevent the growth of bacteria.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer was prepared or available at the start of the inspection. One bottle that was labelled as sanitizer, staff stated that it was actually windex.
  - Corrective Action(s): A bleach sanitizer made up during inspection. Keep this available at all times (either in a spray bottle or in a bucket) when restaurant is in operation.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Build-up of grease and food debris behind cooking line area, especially in the corners.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do deep clean of these areas, removing all grease and food debris. Due: October 9, 2024
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Three trays of food found in freezer that were covered with garbage bags and one bucket of precooked deep fried foods found lined and covered with newspaper.
  - Corrective Action(s): Garbage bags and newspaper are not intended to be used in direct contact with food. Remove these and replace with food grade materials such as tin foil or food grade plastic wrap. Due: Today.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionNov 7, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 26, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: frozen food stored in plastic garbage bags, these bags contain chemicals which are not compatible with food
  - Corrective Action(s): please purchase food grade bags
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -food debris and containers accumulating under the glass washer and ice maker
  - -grease pooling under the fryers
  - -dust on the ceiling
  - Corrective Action(s): please completed cleaning as required
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: dishwasher final rinse dial appears to be not working, display temperature 66C, actual plate temperature above 71C
  - Corrective Action(s): please repair or replace the dial
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 29, 2022
1 infraction
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator's foodsafe has expired
  - Corrective Action(s): Complete the on line refresher course within the next 4 months. Ensure coverage is in place ie there must be at least 1 person on site who holds a valid food safe certificate or equivalent
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJun 27, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher observed to be out of soap. Once replaced, soap was being dispensed into wash cycle.
  - Corrective Action(s): Rewash utensils from last night as discussed.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Dust build up observed on ceiling adjacent to ceiling return vent.
  - Top back side of sandwich prep cooler observed with food product build up.
  - Clutter observed on floor in dry food storage room
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean vent and adjacent ceiling tiles
  - Clean top side of sandwich cooler daily as discussed. Remove lid to allow better access.
  - Reorganize dry food storage room and raise itesm up off the floor to allow better acess for cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operators foodsafe has expired
  - Corrective Action(s): Complete the on line refresher course within the next 4 months. Ensure coverage is in place ie there must be at least 1 person on site who holds a valid food safe certificate or equivalent.
Follow-Up InspectionNov 3, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 28, 2021
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: -steam table converted to a cold holding unit by filling the bath with cold tap water
  - -water temperature 12C, food temperature 14C
  - Corrective Action(s): -discontinue this practice unless food temperatures can be maintained below 4 C (use crushed ice) or 60C (turn on the holding unit)
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -black mold and algae growing on the glass washer interior surfaces
  - Corrective Action(s): -clean and sanitize the ice maker
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -glass washer not sanitizing, chlorine not detected in the final rinse
  - -sanitizer solution appears to be stale
  - Corrective Action(s): -operator replaced the bottle, 200 ppm chlorine detected in the final rinse
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -spilled rotting foods, garbage etc accumulating under the coolers and shelves
  - Corrective Action(s): -clean the food premise to remove debris
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: -shipping plastic on cooler door interior, the surface is not cleanable
  - Corrective Action(s): -remove the shipping plastic
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: -glass washer temperature dial is broken and leaking
  - -dishwasher final rinse temperature dial is broken, operator is not able to monitor final rinse temperatures
  - -kitchen preparation door seal is torn
  - Corrective Action(s): -replace both temperature dials
  - -replace the door seal
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionMar 8, 2021
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJan 26, 2021
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionApr 7, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 3, 2020
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large containers containing PHF's need to be broken down into smaller containers in order to rapidly cool. PHF's must be cooled from 60c to 4c within 6 hours.
  - Corrective Action(s): Institute rapid cooling as discussed using ice baths to speed up cooling.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chicken in the chicken sauce not being properly cold held. Internal temp at 7c. Product at 2 hour limit.
  - Corrective Action(s): All phf's (potentially hazardous food) must be kept at refrigerated temperature (<4c). If over 2 hours, all phf's are to be discarded. To prevent waste, always keep phf's refrigerated until product is needed. When an order is made, remove and reheat only the portion required to fill the order. Recommend installing a small fridge near the hot holding unit due to the change in restaurant operation with no seating due to the covid-19 directive.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of shelving directly above food preparation surfaces requires cleaning due to food splatter build up
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJan 27, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 21, 2020
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Glasswasher not dispensing any chlorine into final rince. Glassswasher is closed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Glasswasher cannot be used until I have conducted a follow up inspection to verify a minimum of 50ppm is being dispensed into the wash cycle. Wash all glassware in the main kitchen dishwasher
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of shelving above prep counters and underside of shelving above grill requires cleaning due to food splatter build up.
  - Floor below cooking equipment requires cleaning
  - Handles on back room freezer and cooler require cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Glasswasher final rince cycle not dispensing any chlorine
  - Kitchen cooler (Not in use) not working.
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to repair unit.
  - Operator stated cooler will be repaired this week.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJul 19, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 16, 2019
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Main walk in cooler power went out in early morning. All potentially hazardous food items inside tested internally at 18c.
  - Corrective Action(s): All Phf's to be discarded as discussed with operator
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glasswasher initially dispensing approx 20ppm chlorine in final rinse.
  - Corrective Action(s): Once new sanitizer container was installed and unit primed, a residual of approx 75 ppm chlorine was detected in final rinse.
  - Ensure your are checking the glasswasher residual concentrations daily using your chlorine test strips.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Main walk in cooler not cooling/cold holding. Electrician was on site initially and had the cooler operational again.
  - Front beveridge cooler not properly cold holding. Therre are no PHF's stored inside.
  - Corrective Action(s): Donot use the walk in cooler until repaired. Premises has sufficient cooler space in the dry food storage room to store newly made products.
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionJan 25, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of one shelving unit directly above a food preparation surface requires additional cleaning due to food splatter build up. This surface should be cleaned daily as discussed.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 22, 2019
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Initially glasswasher dispensing 0ppm chlorine in final rinse.
  - Corrective Action(s): Once bottle changed and primed a residual of 60ppm chlorine achieved.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of counters directly above food preparation surfaces require cleaning
  - Handles to coolers require cleaning due to food product build up
  - Floor under cooking equipment requires cleaning
  - Light switches require cleaning
  - Dry food storage room requires de cluttering
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJul 31, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 27, 2018
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Initially glasswasher dispensing 0ppm chlorine in final rinse. Operator stated sanitizer container was new. Color of the sanitizer appeared faded. Last day records provided by operator show 50ppm chlorine. Once sanitizer container was switched with another new container and primed approx. 60ppm chlorine recorded in final rinse.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Top back side of sandwich cooler requires cleaning
  - Underside of shelf above sandwich cooler requires cleaning
  - Underside of shelving above stove requires cleaning
  - Handles to sandwich cooler require cleaning
  - Clean fan covers inside walk in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Remove wood knife holder as it cannot be properly sanitized
  - Final rinse gauge on dishwasher not working
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJan 26, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of shelving directly above food preparation surfaces requires additional cleaning
  - Dry food storage room requires additional cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 23, 2018
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Top side of sandwich cooler requires cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of counters directly above food preparation surfaces require claning due to food splatter buildup
  - Clean handles to sandwich cooler
  - Cleaning required below microwaves
  - Clean door and handle to walk in freezer
  - Clean door and handle to walk in cooler
  - Back room dry food storage area requires cleaning due to food spillage
  - Paper towel holder and liquid soap dispenser at kitchen hand sink requires cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionAug 17, 2017
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor below the deep fat fryer requires additional cleaning due to grease build up
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 15, 2017
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Top side of sandwich cooler requires cleaning due to old food product build upr
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of counters above food preparation surfaces require cleaning
  - Clean fan covers inside main walk in cooler
  - Clean wall surfaces inside main walk in cooler
  - Floor below the deep fyer requires cleaning due to grease build up
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionDec 10, 2012
0 infractions