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Golden River Express

55 - 20821 Fraser Hwy, Langley · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Golden River Express has been inspected 19 times by Fraser Health Authority since December 17, 2012. The most recent inspection, on January 22, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

10 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 22, 2023. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 31, 2018. For example: 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 once on November 12, 2019. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 12, 2019. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on January 22, 2026. For example: 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(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.

19 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator's FOODSAFE level 1 certificate has expired in 2023.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent certification. To be completed: 1 month.
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked fried pork was stored in a cardboard box in the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Transfer pork to a durable plastic bin. Cardboard boxes cannot be cleaned and sanitized, so they must not be reused for food storage.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food items in walk-in cooler uncovered.
      • Corrective Action(s): Place cover for food items in walk-in cooler. Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease build up on common touch surfaces. Walk-in cooler shelving has food debris build up.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and degrease common touch surfaces. Clean and sanitize shelving in walk-in cooler. Date to be corrected by: July 26 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Heavy build up of grease and dried soy sauce noticed on the white plastic cutting table on top of the preparation cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): The plastic prep table/board must be removed every day for thorough scrubbing/cleaning in the sink and sanitizing with 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution. Clean/sanitize this prep table and all other chopping boards at least every 2-4 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of dirt, grease and food noticed on the following surfaces/equipment.
      • -Knife holders behind both wooden chopping blocks.
      • -Wall Behind the sink drain board and backsplash area.
      • -Floors behind and underneath the deep freezers and stainless steel preparation table.
      • -Drip tray underneath the deep fryers
      • -Floor undereath the woks ( soot and coal dust noticed)
      • -Fan covers in walk-in cooler
      • -Floor underneath and behind the commercial mixer
      • -Exterior surfaces of the deep freezer across from the woks.
      • -Wooden painted table above the deep freezer
      • Corrective Action(s): You must clean and sanitize the above surfaces and equipment thoroughly to remove build up.
      • This will also discourage pests such as rodents and cockroaches. ( By November 15, 2019).
      • Violation Score: 15
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Build-up of food debris noticed behind the deep freezer in the dry storage area, behind the dough mixer and upright freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean floors in above areas thoroughly to remove all food debris. ( By June 6, 2019).
      • 2. Clean the exterior of rice cooker.
      • 3. Clean the stainless steel wall panel behind the prep cooler to remove dust build-up. ( June 6, 2019).
      • Violation Score: 9
  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of dirt, food debris and grease noticed in the following areas of the kitchen.
      • -Underneath and behind both deep freezers
      • -Underneath the dry storage shelves near the back entrance.
      • -Wall above the preparation cooler
      • -Air vents in the ceiling
      • -Majority of ceiling tiles
      • -Exterior surfaces of the deep freezer and preparation cooler
      • -Door rails of the sliding door cooler
      • -Door gaskets of the preparation cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean the above-mentioned items or surfaces by Dec. 12, 2018.
      • Violation Score: 9
  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of food debris and dirt noticed in the following areas of the kitchen
      • -Underneath and behind both small deep freezers
      • -Behind the white wooden storage cabinet in dry storage area
      • -Underneath the plastic storage shelf
      • -The exterior surfaces of the 4-burner range
      • -inside door rails in the slidign door cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all equipment to thoroughly clean the floor underneath and behind all equipment
      • -Remove grease build up from the drip pan underneath the deep fryers
      • -Remove grease build up from exterior surfaces of the range.
      • By June 28, 2018)
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Grease and dust build up noticed on the fume hood filters
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all filters and clean them at least once a month. Recommended more frequent (every 4 months) servicing of the fume foods by a licensed vent cleaning company.
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Internal temperature of seafood dimsum items registered 45-48 degrees C at the time of inspection. All items held
      • in the danger zone were discarded.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not double stack the trays in the dimsum warmer. Ensure to check the internal temperature of all dimsum items to ensure
      • these are maintained at 60 C or hotter at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of food debris and grease noticed underneath the deep fryers, under all shelves in dry storage area, around the cloth washer, under the 3 compartment sink, line cooler, deep freezer and front counters.
      • Corrective Action(s): Through cleaning required in all areas to remove food and dirt build up. (By Feb. 3, 2018).
      • Violation Score: 9
  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Internal temperature of cooked rice in the rice bowl registered 49 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): This batch of rice was discarded during the inspection. Ensure to keep rice hot at 60 or hihger at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food and debris build up noticed in the following areas:
      • -Behind the deep freezers and underneath storage shelves in dry storage area
      • -Behind the big deep freezer across from deep fryers
      • -Behind the upright freezers
      • -Underneath the double sink
      • -Underneatht the sliding door cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all coolers and freezers to remove all food and debris build up (By September 10, 2017).
      • Throughly clean and sanitizer the chopping block (By September 8, 2017).
      • Violation Score: 9
  19. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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