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Horin Tonkotsu Ramen (Prep Kitchen)

1685 - 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby · Other

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Horin Tonkotsu Ramen (Prep Kitchen) has been inspected 6 times by Fraser Health Authority since October 22, 2024. The most recent inspection, on March 19, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 12, 2026. For example: 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 once on February 25, 2025. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 once on February 25, 2025. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on October 22, 2024. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

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. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed large pot of stock at 60C on a trolley.
      • - Observed large pot of stock at 45C inside walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - The volume of the stock is too much to allow proper cooling procedure (60C to 20C or below in 2 hours and 20C to 4C or below within 4 hours). Staff confirmed that they are portioned into smaller containers for storage but close monitoring will be required to check cooling procedure. Start cooling log to keep track and ensure proper steps are being followed.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Biofilm build up observed inside the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean & sanitize after turning the unit off and all ice is emptied out.
      • Date to be corrected by: Mar 19, 2026
      • Violation Score: 15
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed a large tub of steaming broth inside freezer for cooling.
      • - Observed multiple 20L tubs of broth being cooled in the room temperature with lids on.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure to follow proper cooling procedure. 60C-20C or below within 2 hours (done in room temp) and 20C to 4C or below within 4 hours (done in cooler or freezer). Do not put hot products inside cooler as this might affect the equipment and the overall ambient temperature inside the cooler. Ensure to have the lids open when cooling for faster cooling.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Low temperature dishwasher had final rinse temp reaching 48.9C and the rinse water meassured at 10ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Chlorine sanitizer tub was switched as the previous one was around 70% done. Final rinse had 50ppm chlorine after switching to a new chlorine tub. Consult with the supplier to increase the dispensing level to consider weakening of the chlorine level over time.
      • Violation Score: 5
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation:
      • - Handsink access is blocked with a rolling rack and garbage bin. Paper towel dispenser is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure the handsink next to the cookline is accessible at all times. Ensure paper towel is available at the handsink.
      • Date to be corrected by: Mar 7, 2025
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - One part inside the paper towel dispenser is broken. Due to this, dispenser is not working.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Repair.
      • Date to be corrected by: Mar 7, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed multiple bags of frozen raw pork meat stored directly in black garbage bags inside walk-in freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Staff stated that the meat was in the freezer for about 2 weeks. Garbage bags are chemically treated for scent. This is a typical chemical contamination of food item. Ensure to use only food-grade plastic bags for food storage. All items discarded at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3

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