Happy Jacks Cafe

110 - 10470 152nd St, Surrey · Restaurant

22 inspections

1. Follow-Up InspectionJan 12, 2026

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionJan 8, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Facility was found to have cockroach activity. Facility is currently serviced by professional pest control services on a monthly basis. Treatment has been applied and is retreated monthly.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure facility is maintained in a condition free of pests. Follow recommendation of pest control operator to prevent further infestation.
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Sandwich cooler was at 7C.
     • Corrective Action(s): Service cooler and ensure it is able to maintain 4C or less on a consistent basis. Service technician has been contacted and will be on-site tomorrow.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
     • Observation: Spray bottle of cleaner was labelled sanitizer.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemicals are properly labelled to prevent accidental mixing and or misuse of chemicals. Check labels regularly and ensure they correctly identify the contents.
     • Violation Score: 3
3. Follow-Up InspectionJun 25, 2025

   0 infractions

4. Routine InspectionJun 23, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front upright cooler with dairy was at 6C to 10C. Cooler was observed to have significant ice build-up.
     • Corrective Action(s): Cold potentially hazardous foods must be stored at/or 4C to prevent the growth of pathogens and/or the formation of toxins. Dairy products were relocated to coolers at 4C at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chemical dishwasher had no detectable chlorine concentration.
     • Corrective Action(s): Chemical dishwasher must have a final rinse of 50ppm chlorine on the dish surface to properly sanitize equipment, utensils, and dishware. Bleach at 100ppm was prepared in the 2-compartment sink for manual warewashing at the time of inspection. Equipment, utensils, and dishware can be washed in the dishwasher and manually sanitized in the 100ppm bleach for 2 minutes.
     • Violation Score: 15
     • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff member was observed handling and phone with her gloves and did not change gloves before returning to work.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff adhere to good hand hygiene practices at all times and change gloves when they become contaminated to prevent cross contamination. Staff changed gloves at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: A severely dented can was found in the storage area.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure canned foods are in good condition. The safety of severely dented cans cannot be guaranteed. Canned food item was removed from the storage area at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: 1) Chemical dishwasher had no chlorine residual during the final rinse cycle.
     • 2) Front upright cooler ranged from 6C to 10C. Cooler was observed to have significant ice build up.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1) Service chemical dishwasher and ensure it can provide a final rinse of 50ppm chlorine on the dish surface to properly sanitize equipment, utensils, and dishware.
     • Correction date: June 24, 2025
     • 2) Service cooler and ensure it can maintain 4C or less on a consistent basis prior to using it to store potentially hazardous foods.
     • Violation Score: 9
5. Routine InspectionJan 3, 2025

   0 infractions

6. Follow-Up InspectionJun 28, 2024

   0 infractions

7. Routine InspectionJun 25, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Breakfast area prep cooler was at 7C (top and bottom).
     • Corrective Action(s): Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at/or below 4C to prevent the growth of pathogens and/or the formation of toxins. Food items were moved to the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Breakfast area prep cooler was at 7C (top and bottom).
     • Corrective Action(s): Service cooler and ensure it can maintain 4C or less on a consistent basis. Service technician was contacted at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 3
8. Routine InspectionJan 2, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff member was reading a newspaper on the prep cooler cutting board.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food contact surfaces are maintained in a cleaned and sanitary condition to prevent potential cross contamination.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chemical dishwasher had no detectable chlorine sanitizer on the dish surface during the final rinse. Sanitizer pail was empty.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer pail is checked daily and changed as needed. Minimum of 50ppm chlorine required on the dish surface during the final rinse to properly sanitize equipment, dishware, and utensils. Sanitizer pail was changed, primed and tested at 50ppm at the time of inspection. All utensils, equipment, and dishware to be rewashed and sanitized.
     • Violation Score: 5
9. Routine InspectionJun 29, 2023

   0 infractions

10. Routine InspectionJan 17, 2023

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food items stored in an insert in ice was greater than 4C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cold potentially hazardous foods must be stored at or below 4C to prevent the growth of pathogens and or the formation of toxins. Food items are placed out during the lunch rush and were discarded at the time of inspection. Ensure ice levels are sufficient to completely cover the food items to maintain temperatures at 4C or less on a consistent basis.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Insert of cooked chicken and beef were at 40C in the hot holding unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hot potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at or above 60C to prevent the growth of pathogen and or the formation of toxins. Using a deeper insert, which contacts the hot water may help maintain temperatures at or above 60C on a consistent basis. Cooked foods were discarded at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mould was observed growing on the shelving units in the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure cooler units are cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis to prevent potential contamination of foods.
      • Violation Score: 3
11. Follow-Up InspectionJul 19, 2022

    0 infractions

12. Routine InspectionJul 15, 2022

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Deli slicer arm had food debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure slicer is properly disassembled for cleaning and sanitizing after each use. Slicer was sanitized at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Kitchen prep cooler was at 10C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service cooler unit and ensure it can maintain 4C or less on a consistent basis. Service technician was contacted at the time of inspection. Potentially hazardous foods were relocated to a cooler at 4C at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
13. Follow-Up InspectionJan 14, 2022

    0 infractions

14. Routine InspectionJan 13, 2022

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chemical dishwasher had less than 50ppm chlorine sanitizer on the dish surfaces during the final rinse. Chlorine sanitizer pail was changed and primed and was still unable to reach 50ppm chlorine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Chemical dishwasher must have a final rinse of 50ppm chlorine on the dish surface to allow for proper sanitizing of equipment and utensils. Technician will be on-site today to service the dishwasher. While dishwasher is being serviced, equipment and utensils can be manually sanitized in the 2-compartment sink.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Chemical dishwasher was unable to provide 50ppm chlorine on the dish surface during the final rinse.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service or adjust dishwasher and ensure it can provide 50ppm chlorine on the dish surface during the final rinse.
      • Violation Score: 9
15. Follow-Up InspectionJul 16, 2021

    0 infractions

16. Routine InspectionJul 14, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Sanitizer spray bottle at the back of the facility had no detectable chlorine residual.
      • 2) Dirty cloth rags were left on counters.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator made sanitizer bleach solution in front of the inspector. It was measured to have 200 ppm chlroine residual. Ensure sanitizer spray bottles are refilled timely to maintain adequate sanitizer levels.
      • 2) Keep cloth rags soaked in sanitizer pails/buckets or use single use towels to wipe down counters. Dirty rags can harbour pathogen growth and cross contaminate food through the food contact surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation: The low temperature dishwasher was not dispensing any sanitizer. There was no detectable chlorine residual after the final rinse cycle. Dishes and utensils were not being washed and sanitized adequately.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use the dishwasher to sanitize dishes and utensils until it is repaired. Use the 2-compartment sink method for manual ware washing. Revert to single-use utensils only. The dishwasher can be used for the wash cycle but the dishes MUST be run through the sanitizer sink manually. Re-wash and sanitize all previously washed dishes. Inspector will return to follow-up. Date to be corrected by: July 16, 2021.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cooler handles and seals have build up of grease and food debris. Hard to reach areas around the cook line have grease and debris build up.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the facility to maintain sanitation. Food debris build up can attract pests inside the facility. Date to be corrected by: July 21, 2021.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Low-temperature dishwasher was not adequately sanitizing. There was no chlorine residual detected after the final rinse cycle. The sanitizer container was half way full and adequately attached to the dishwasher.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have the dishwasher repaired. Date to be corrected by: July 16, 2021.
      • Violation Score: 3
17. Routine InspectionMar 24, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Overall sanitation is ok but corners require more cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
18. Routine InspectionSep 10, 2019

    0 infractions

19. Routine InspectionMar 18, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer is containing bleach not intended for household cleaning. Obtain a bleach sanitizer meant for cleaning as stated on the labels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Refill bottle with chlorine solution meant for household cleaning. Date to be corrected: today
      • Violation Score: 5
20. Routine InspectionSep 25, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer residual at the plate after the final rinse cycle of the low temperature dishwasher was measured at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Dishwasher final rinse chlorine sanitizer residual at the plate was at least 50 ppm after the Operator primed the dishwasher. Operator had chlorine test strips on-site. Make sure the chlorine sanitizer residual is checked at least on a daily basis and is maintained at least 50 ppm after the dishwasher final rinse. Operator rewashed and santiized the dishware through the dishwasher during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
21. Routine InspectionJan 17, 2018

    0 infractions

22. Follow-Up InspectionJun 29, 2017

    0 infractions