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Hawthorne Care Centre - River & Garden

2111 Hawthorne Ave, Port Coquitlam · Institutional Kitchen

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Inspection summary

Hawthorne Care Centre - River & Garden has been inspected 12 times by Fraser Health Authority since September 28, 2017. The most recent inspection, on September 4, 2026, found no infractions.

7 of 12 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: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 4, 2023. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 March 13, 2019. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on August 21, 2025. For example: 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(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 once on September 28, 2017. For example: 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]

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.

12 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Premises does not hold a valid health permit decal as the yearly health permit fees have not been paid in full. Hand delivered outstanding health permit fees letter.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately pay the outstanding permit fees of $25. Failure to do so, will result in the closure of the premises.
      • **Correction date: Immediately**
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: A few mouse droppings noted behind the fridge and in corner cabinet next to stove.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean out droppings and continue to monitor for new activity.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: A few mouse droppings noted in corner cabinet between stove and fridge on and under lazy susan.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, clean and sanitize area today. Notify regular pest control company of found droppings, continue to monitor this area for any sign of new activity.
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • River and Garden sections, both domestic dishwashers were NOT set on the "Sani-Rinse" cycle. The "Sanitizing" option in the Rinse cycle MUST be selected to kill bacteria. The duration/time the dishwasher runs does NOT determine if the dishes are sanitized.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Retrain staff to ensure they are selecting the "Sani-Rinse" setting during the rinse cycle so dishes are being sanitized. During the inspection, staff were informed of this, but a formal training session or instructions shall be provided.
      • Violation Score: 5
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation:
      • Walls in kitchen have dents and exposed drywall. Exposed drywall will absorb food and water, and is not cleanable. This will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Inspect and repair all damaged walls so they are durable, smooth, level, sealed, light colored, and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Jan. 1/18**
      • Violation Score: 1

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