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Hibiscus Foods Inc

9 - 1850 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam · Other

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Inspection summary

Hibiscus Foods Inc has been inspected 6 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 8, 2021. The most recent inspection, on September 19, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 19, 2025. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2024. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on November 29, 2023. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on July 8, 2021. For example: 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]

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.

6 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Exhaust ventilation over the cooking burners is overdue for service. Service tag indicates "next service due 2024-July-02".
      • Oil and dust residue visible on the exhaust filters.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact a service technician to clean and service the commercial exhaust vents.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tap at sole hand washing station in production room had a green hose attached to it. Staff cannot freely and properly wash both hands at the same time using a hand activated nozzle. Owner stated this hose is used to clean equipment and fill measuring cups with water to use in products. Green hoses tend not to be food grade, owner stated that he did not know if it was food grade or not when purchased.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Keep tap/spout free of any attachments to allow staff to access to sink and wash their hands as often as they need to. Hose disconnected during inspection.
      • 2) Replace hose with a hose that is labelled as food grade (commonly are white in colour or clear with white woven fiber). Due: June 11, 2024 (1 week)
      • 3) Have a separate hose bib/connection plumbed in (not a splitter attached to tap/shout) along fresh water line to allow staff to use hose for food production while at the same time keeping the hand washing station unobstructed. Due: June 19, 2024 (2 weeks)
      • Violation Score: 15
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Only handwashing station in dough rolling/assembly area had a long hose attached to end of tap making it unusable for staff to properly wash their hands. Hose removed during inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Install a second hose connection for use of cleaning large equipment. Due: 2 weeks
      • - Keep all hand wash stations free and clear at all times. Hose disconnected during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed mouse nesting material in the spice storage area next to a piece of equipment in storage. Mouse droppings found in behind packaging material at entrance of premise. Some traps noted throughout premise.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do a deep clean of premise as noted in other violation, also removing all nesting material. Due: Dec 8, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Large amount of flour observed coating many surfaces including (but not limited to): cords, exposed piping, shelves, etc in dough room. Significant build-up of flour observed in behind tables and equipment that is not easily moved.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do a complete and thorough cleaning of premise removing all built up flour dust and food debris. Due: Dec 8, 2023
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two pieces of equipment made of up taped together meat forks or plastic forked spoons. These cannot be easily cleaned and could contaminate food with pieces of material that were breaking off of them.
      • Corrective Action(s): Tools/equipment of concern discarded during inspection. All tools and equipment must be make of durable, food grade, easily cleanable material.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Light above stove is out creating a darker work space.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace light to create sufficient light for workers while area in use. Due: Dec 8, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Platform under dough press constructed of raw wood. Raw wood is porous and absorbent and cannot be easily cleaned. This correction was noted at last inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal or otherwise make easily cleanable to prevent build-up of dust/debris. Correction due by Nov 28, 2022. Email photos of finished/sealed platform to undersigned inspector on/before due date.
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Construction of a pass-thru, blast freezer occurring.
      • Compressor to be built on roof; opening in walls to be made; and installaiton of freezer walls.
      • Submit an updated floor plan to reflect the changes, and to obtain health approval.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: The raw wood platform, beneath the compressor press, requires to be sealed, to all the wood to be cleaned; and to prevent food absorption. Seal or paint all surfaces of the wood platform.
      • Corrective Action(s):

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