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Green Bamboo Vietnamese Cuisine

1230 - 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

19 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Rodent droppings observed on floors/ corners inside washroom.
      • - Debris build up observed underneath the microwave.
      • - Debris build up observed underneath the dishwasher.
      • - Clutter & overstocking observed inside the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean all areas noted above. Sanitize the floor observed with rodent droppings. Sanitize the counter below the microwave.
      • - Reorganize & declutter the kitchen area. Remove personal items.
      • Date to be corrected by: Mar 17, 2026
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Main prep cooler is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - It was broken yesterday as per the operator. Cooler was already not in use and there was no food stored inside. Ensure to have it repaired as soon as possible. There is an extra prep cooler available in the front kitchen. Do not have any perishable food items out on the counter for more than 2 hours - store them in ice bath if needed.
      • Violation Score: 9
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Brown stain and debris observed in the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean & sanitize after machine has been turned off and all ice has been emptied out.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Bar soap in use at the handsink.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Do not use bar soap for washing hands. Supplementary liquid soap available at the hand sink.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Cluttered back kitchen.
      • - Debris build up and stains observed along the corners of the pony walls in the front bar.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Reorganize items stored on the shelving and on the floor. Remove personal items (e.g. shoes) from the kitchen.
      • - Deep cleaning required throughout the whole kitchen surface. Remove all items from the shelvings and clean the walls, equipment surface and hard-to-reach areas on the floor.
      • Date to be corrected by: August 8, 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Cooked pork hock stored in room temperature for more than 2 hours.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Item discarded. Ensure to either keep food item cold at 4C or below OR hot at 60C or above.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - 1 live cockroach sited behind a pipe underneath the 2 compartment sink.
      • - Dead cockroaches observed on floor and on sticky traps.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Spray treatment to be done by a professional pest control company. Ensure a service report is provided indicating what has been done, area of treatment and the pesticide used. Deep cleaning must follow the treatment. Ensure foods are protected during the treatment.
      • Date to be corrected by: Feb 26, 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Cleaning chemical bucket is soiled.
      • - Grease build up observed underneath & around the deep fryer.
      • - Items placed directly on floor.
      • - Excessive number of items & equipment on site leading to lack of storage space / organization.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Deep clean the facility.
      • - Degrease the floor.
      • - Discard items not in used.
      • - Ensure there are no boxes & buckets directly on floor.
      • Date to be corrected by: Feb 26, 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Bleach sanitizers measured too strong - over 200ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure to mix correct ratio to reach 100-200ppm bleach sanitizer. Ratio is 15mL (1 tbsp) of bleach to 4L (1 Gal) of water. Ensure to clean the sanitizer bucket as well when replenishing the solution.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation:
      • - Cardboards observed to be in use as liners for shelving racks.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Do not use cardboards as liners. Cardboards were removed at the time of inspection. You can use metal, plastic or other materials that can be easily cleaned as liners.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer in the back of the kitchen measured <50ppm chlorine bleach concentration.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator prepared new sanitizer at 100ppm chlorine bleach concentration.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Mouse droppings observed on the floors in the washroom, by the toilet.
      • - Multiple sticky traps soiled with bugs and dirt.
      • - Operator implements own pest control management system.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Clean up the droppings using appropriate sanitizer.
      • - Replace soiled sticky traps with new ones. Ensure to change out the sticky traps and monitor the live traps routinely as part of your pest control management system.
      • Violation Score: 9
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Live cockroach on sticky trap underneath the sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard the soiled sticky trap and replace with new one. Replace all sticky traps.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large green cutting board stored directly on floor next to chest cooler
      • Corrective Action: Cutting board removed and washed.
      • Do not store cutting boards on floors as it will contaminate the equipment
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Multiple items double stacked in prep cooler inserts.
      • 2) Container of sprouts observed sitting in container of noodles soaking in water
      • 3) Rice bowls used as scoops for bulk dry goods such as sugar
      • 4) Pots observed stored on ground next to cookline
      • 5) Sauces (large cans of hoison, large jugs of siracha) stored on floor under dish pit
      • Corrective Actions: Do not double stack items. The bottoms of bowls and containers may contaminate food stored underneath. Remove bowls used as scoops and use scoops with handles. Store all equipment and food items > 15cm off the floor.
      • Proper storage and organization is important to prevent possible contamination
      • Date To Be Corrected By: 1 month
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large chunks of meat thawing at room temperature on top of the chest freezer.
      • Corrective Action: Frozen beef moved to cooler.
      • Items must be thawed in coolers overnight or under running water to prevent pathogen growth
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed next to left prep cooler and in bathroom corners. Two live traps observed under cook line but not elsewhere. Operator indicates pest company comes every 1.5 months
      • Corrective Action: Clean droppings using bleach solution, then soak area in bleach and allow to air dry
      • Date To Be Corrected By: 1 month
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Buildup of food debris, dust, and dirt under prep coolers, behind chest freezer, under cookline.
      • Corrective Actions: Deep clean areas Including hard to reach spots behind + and underneath equipment
      • Date To Be Corrected By: 1 month
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Chair, wall, chest freezer observed covered in tape.
      • Corrective Action: Remove duct tape.
      • Surfaces must be smooth, waterproof, and easy to clean
      • Date To Be Corrected By: 1 month
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Operating Permit is still missing. Operator stated that he will order today.
      • Corrective Action(s): Post your new Operating Permit in a conspicuous area within two weeks.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator still could not provide a valid FOODSAFE certificate or equivalent.
      • Corrective Action(s): Re order your certificate and provide a copy to the health inspector within two weeks.
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Operating Permit not posted.
      • Corrective Action(s): You must call the billing department to order an Operating Permit. Once it arrives, post it in a conspicuous area.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1.) Rice noodles stored directly beside the handwashing sink. Water splashes from handwashing likely to contaminate the food.
      • 2.) Rice scoop stored in lukewarm water.
      • 3.) Raw meats stored on shelve above vegetables inside the back upright cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1.) Do not store any foods near the handwashing sink.
      • 2.) Store rice scoop in ice water.
      • 3.) Store all raw meats in the lower shelve below vegetables.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Frozen tripe being thawed at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thaw all frozen foods in cooler at 4C, under cold running water, or in ice bath.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of grease and food debris on sides of the fryer/grill.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the areas noted above.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Missing thermometers inside multiple coolers and freezers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately provide working thermometers inside all coolers and freezers. Must be NSF certified.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Could not verify FOODSAFE training.
      • Corrective Action(s): If FOODSAFE certificate has expired, immediately enroll in FOODSAFE course for recertification. This will be verified during the next follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Could not verify FOODSAFE training.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide proof of FOODSAFE training. This will be verified during the next follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 1
  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Food safe level 1 certificate was issued in 2008 and has expired. Please renew food safe certificate level 1.
      • Corrective Action(s): Send district Environmental Health Officer course registration receipt. Date to be corrected: today
      • Violation Score: 1
  16. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning is required in the following areas:
      • 1. Under the hand sink: noted grease buildups
      • 2. Under the slide door cooler: dirts and food debris
      • Corrective Action(s): Sweep and scrub off the above areas. Today.
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted a container of lettuce sitting on the 2 compartment warewashing sink (air dry rack).
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not place any food items near or at the dishwashing areas. The lettuce was moved away.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The back kitchen: unorganized in the corners.
      • Corrective Action(s): Re-organise the corners to create more space. Today.
      • Violation Score: 3
  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Reviewed the cooling practice with the operator.
      • The operator uses 2 fans to cool down the broth. This will only cool down the top layer of the broth.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to stir occasionally and cool in the ice water bath. Check the internal temp every 1 hour. The broth must be cooled down from 60 deg. C to 4 deg. C within 6 hours.
      • Violation Score:
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Noted 4 beef broth stock pots internal temp. @ 13 deg. C - 15 deg. C. The operator stated the stock pots were moved into the cooler 4 hours prior to the inspection.
      • 2) Noted Bean Sprouts out at the room temp. <= 1 hour.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Directed to cool down in the ice water bath.
      • Explained to the operator that it will take over 6 hours to cool down to 4 deg. C when the volume is large.
      • 2) Directed to put ice cubes in the bean sprout container.
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: The operator lost their permit
      • Corrective Action(s): Call the Health Department to get a replacement
      • Call 604-918-7690
      • Correction date: 1 week
      • Violation Score: