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Greens and Beans Deli

143 Columbia St E, New Westminster · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Greens and Beans Deli has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since October 1, 2018. The most recent inspection, on October 7, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 5 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2024. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 August 1, 2019. 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 April 29, 2024. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 June 5, 2023. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 29, 2019. 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.

15 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The operator indicated wrong manual dishwashing procedure.
      • Per operator, the plates and utensils are washed and
      • rinsed inside the first compartment sink and the
      • plates and utensils are sprayed with hot water inside
      • the second compartment sink. The facility has a
      • 2-compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Plates and utensils must be sanitized in an acceptable
      • manner to eliminate or reduce potential pathogens
      • to a safe level in order to prevent foodborne illness.
      • Completely immerse plates and utensils in 100ppm-200ppm
      • Chlorine bleach solution and allow at least 30 seconds contact time.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Brown debris observed on the ice grill inside the
      • ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): All interior surfaces of the ice machine must be cleaned
      • to prevent contamination of food.
      • Discard ice and clean and sanitize
      • to remove any brown debris inside the ice machine
      • Date To Be Corrected By : 2024/05/01
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
      • - underneath the poop beverage shelving in dry storage
      • - on the under counter shelving panels by the cashier
      • Rodent droppings are indication of presence of pests. This
      • increases the likelihood of contaminating food and food
      • contact surfaces and spreading disease causing microorganisms
      • carried by rodents.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove rodent droppings by following the steps:
      • 1) Pour mild bleach solution ( 1tsp bleach per 1L water )
      • onto droppings.
      • 2) Wipe the droppings with damp towels
      • 3) Apply same bleach solution concentration on affected
      • areas.
      • Continue to monitor for pest activity. Contact pest control company
      • Date To Be Corrected By : 2024/05/03
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Several rodent droppings observed in the areas
      • mentioned in code 304
      • Corrective Action(s): Refer to code 304 corrective actions
      • Date To Be Corrected By : 2024/05/03
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Old mice droppings observed under the wire shelving under the fan. Pest control services records indicate routine service being provided and entry points were blocked off (near electrical room).
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned area.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Jun 7
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dust build up observed on fan to the left of 2 compartment sink in kitchen area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure above area is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): "Sanitizer spray bottle did not have any chlorine at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator restocked sanitizer spray bottle with 200 ppm chlorine. Ensure sanitizer spray bottles are stocked with adequate amount of sanitizer at all times. (1/3 cap full for each spray bottle).
      • Violation Score: 5
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Health permit not posted
      • Corrective Action(s): Obtain health permit and ensure it is posted in a conspicuous location.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food observed to be stored on floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure food is stored at least 6 inch from floor level to facilitate in cleaning and prevent potential pest attraction.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Operator unable to produce FoodSafe level 1 certificate.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure FoodSafe level 1 certification is available on site.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: The ice scoop is being stored on the shelf beside the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store the ice scoop inside the ice bin with the handle pointing up, OR in a clean container that's washed regularly.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean out and wipe down all the drawers, cupboards in the kitchen.
      • Violation Score: 9
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Inserts in one of the prep coolers are being double stacked. This acts as an insulator and proper temperatures won't be maintained.
      • Corrective Action(s): As discussed, do not double stack pans.
      • Violation Score: 5
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: The two main prep coolers were at 12 degC. Meats that had been in the inserts for longer than 2 hours were discarded.
      • Corrective Action(s): Foods from the cooler that had just been prepared were relocated to another working cooler.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the food splatters/debris off the shelving/cupboards across from the prep coolers; clean out the pull out drawers; clean and organize the shelves under the cash register and along the side of the counter.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Both prep coolers were around 12 degC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Get them serviced/fixed. Do not store PHF's in these coolers until they are fixed. This is a repeat infraction. Staff should be monitoring temperatures regularly and taking action as required rather than just leaving foods in the coolers when the cooler cannot maintain a temperature below 4 degC.
      • Violation Score: 9
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping rags observed on countertops.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution. Change the solution regularly. Do not store dry wiping cloths on counters.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the inside of all the drawers, the floor (hard to reach areas), the fan grate above the stove.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator did not complete the Refresher course for FS Level 1.
      • Corrective Action(s): Retake FS level 1 as discussed. Get this done by May 31, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 1
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Foods in prep cooler closest to Cash register were at 12 Degrees Celsius. PHF's discarded.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Clean fan grate slicer inside drawers.
      • Date To Be Corrected By today
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Get the prep Cooler fixed. Don't store PHF's in it until it can maintain a temperature of < 4 Degrees Celsius.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: - operator requires FS certification (www.foodsafe.ca)
      • Date To Be Corrected By 1 month
      • Corrective Action(s):

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