Hot Pho Vietnamese Noodle Soup & Grill Ltd.

100 - 22550 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

29 inspections

Routine InspectionNov 14, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 2, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Spilled food product observed on back room shelving
  - Ice machine is due for cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean shelving to remove spilled food items.
  - Clean ice machine as discussed
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 3 fluorescent bulbs observed not working in one ceiling fixture
  - Stoppers missing at the 2 compartment sink
  - Back room shelving observed with paint wearing out
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace burned out bulbs
  - Purchase stoppers as discussed
  - Repaint or reline the back room shelving as discussed
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionDec 3, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of shelving unit above food prep surface observed with food splatter build up
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean underside of shelving directly above food preparation surfaces daily
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Several fluorescent lights observed not working in one light fixture in the kitchen
  - Paint observed wearing off the shelving in the back room area
  - Paint observed wearing off shelving adjacent to the dishwasher
  - Small wood shelf adjacent to the dishwasher observed to be not sealed
  - Wall damage observed on wall adjacent to the meat slicer
  - Floor damaged in front of the dishwasher
  - Stoppers missing for the 2 compartment sink adjacent to the dishwasher
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace burned out bulbs as discused
  - Repaint shelving as discussed
  - Seal small wood shelf. This can be done by painting,
  - Repair wall
  - Repair damaged floor
  - Replace missing stoppers.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 3, 2024
1 infraction
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Premises has not paid their annual permit fee
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator contacted biiling and paid the permit fee at time of insection.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Spilled food product observed on shelving and on floor below back room refrigeration equipment.
  - Microwave oven observed with food splatter inside
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean as discussed
  - Clean and sanitize the microwave oven daily
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJan 26, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 23, 2024
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel dispensers observed empty at both hand wash stations. These were replaced at time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Monitor and replace towels when dispenser is empty as discussed
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Spilled food observed inside bottom of sandwich prep cooler
  - Microwave oven requires cleaning due to food splatter build up
  - Substantial spiiled sugar observed on back room storage shelving
  - Exterior of back room containers observed with debris affixed
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean spilled food
  - Clean interior of microwave oven
  - Clean exterior of food storage containers and remove spilled food from back room shelving.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 2 chipped plated observed. These were removed and discarded.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff keep an eye for damaged plates and to remove them from service.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 24, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher initially tested at 0ppm chlorine in final rinse. Once new bottle of bleach was installed and inuit primed a final rinse concentration of 100ppm was achieved
  - Corrective Action(s): Rewash all utensils as discussed.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
  - Observation: Operating permit is currently not valid as premises has not paid their annual permit fee
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact billng ASAP.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Spilled food observed at bottem of back room upright freezer
  - Underside of lids on sandwich prep cooler observed with food splatter build up
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean spilled food as discussed
  - Clean underside of lids daily
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 2, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Plastic container filled with bean sprouts observed sitting in ice water slurry. This is a repeat violation from report on October 18, 2022.
  - Corrective Action(s): Plastic container was swapped for a metal container and contents placed into the metal container. ALWAYS use a metal container.
  - Ensure the water and ice level is high enough to substantailly surround the container sitting in the slurry.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris build up observed on shelving below the microwave oven.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean food debris build up
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 19, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 18, 2022
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Plastic container sitting in ice water slurry observed with bean sprouts.
  - Corrective Action(s): Container was swapped with a metal container as plastic is an insulator. Always use metal containers and ensure the water and ice level is sufficient to substantially surround the container sitting in the slurry.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher observed to be dispensing 0ppm chlorine in final rinse
  - Corrective Action(s): Dishwasher is closed. Contact technician. Rewash and sanitize using the 3 compartment sink method all utensils ie plates, cutlery as instructed.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Raw PHF's observed thawing at room temperature. These were reocated to the cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Always thaw either under running cold water, under refrigeration or using a microwave oven.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher not dispensing any chlorine into final rinse. Air bubble observed in chlorine tubing which would not move even after priming the unit.
  - Cardboard observed being used on shelving.
  - Corrective Action(s): Dishwasher must be repaired before premises may reopen tomorrow. A follow up inspection will be conducted tomorrow morning to verify unit has been properly repaired.
  - Remove all cardboard. Cardboard never to be used for shelving.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionJun 7, 2022
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer not present in the kitchen area. Operator required to have sanitizer to maintain equip/utensils/food contact surfaces in sanitary condition. Operator prepared a sanitizer solution at 100ppm Cl
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score:
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front hand washing sink had no papetowels to dry hands. Operator restocked the paper towel dispenser
  - Corrective Action(s):
Follow-Up InspectionMar 14, 2022
1 infraction
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator's food safe certificate has expired
  - Corrective Action(s): The food safe course is available on line at foodsafe.ca. Ensure coverage is in place when in operation.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 9, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris observed on meat slicer
  - Corrective Action(s): Purchase a flashlight to verify cleaning has been done properly and ensure all staff have been trained on how to clean the meat slicer
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher final rinse sanitizer concentration observed to be 0ppm chlorine. Once bottle was switched and unit primed final rinse was observed to be 100ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator ordered to rewash everything as dishwasher monitoring logs were not being maintained. Chlorine test strips for monitoring are on site.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of counter directly above the sandwich prep cooler obsrved with food splatter build up
  - Underside of lid to sandwich prep cooler observed with food splatter build up
  - Wall surfaces observed to be blackened in several locations.
  - Exhaust canopy grease diffusers observed with grease build up.
  - Convection oven observed with food splatter build up
  - Corrective Action(s): These surfaces are to be cleaned daily.
  - Clean wall surfaces.
  - Clean exhaust canopy grease diffusers
  - Clean convection oven
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Cardboard observed being used on shelving
  - Wood shelving next to oven observed with peeling paint
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all cardboard
  - Open grained wood surfaces must be properly sealed. This can be achieved by repainting.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator's food safe certificate has expired. No staff on site at time of inspection holds a valid food safe certificate or equivalent.
  - Corrective Action(s): The food safe course is available on line at foodsafe.ca. Ensure coverage is in place when in operation
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionApr 13, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 7, 2021
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -Black mold growing on the interior surfaces of the preparation coolers
  - -preparation board contaminated with black mold
  - -rotting food covering meat slicer surfaces
  - -green algae coating ice maker interior surfaces
  - Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize all surfaces
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: massive grease accumulations inside of the dishwasher, floating grease observed in the rinse cycle water
  - Corrective Action(s): raise the wash temperature (or hot water tank temperature) to ensure food debris are removed during the wash cycle
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: employee hand sink towel dispenser empty
  - Corrective Action(s): replace the towels
  - Violation Score: 5
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: a large bus pan of fish observed defrosting at room temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): defrost potentially hazardous foods in the cooler or under running water
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -massive grease accumulations on the grill and floor
  - -exhaust hood decal expired 2020/08
  - -massive quantities of rotting food accumulations under the coolers
  - Corrective Action(s): clean the entire food premise to remove debris
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: -numerous light fixtures are burnt out or missing
  - -preparation cooler seals are torn, ice blocks on the door
  - Corrective Action(s): replace the light bulbs, replace the door seals
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionAug 24, 2020
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionOct 28, 2019
1 infraction
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): a large pot of soup stock was left on the stove overnight with the burner turned off
  - Corrective Action(s): cool cooked foods in the refrigerator
  - Violation Score: 25
Routine InspectionOct 21, 2019
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): fresh sprouts held at ambient temperature in a bus pan, food temperature 14C
  - Corrective Action(s): store the sprouts on crushed ice to maintain an internal temperature of 4C or lower
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -in service utensils (rice scoop) stored in a water bath at ambient temperature, water bath 16C
  - -spilled foods and sauces observed on the cooler interior surfaces
  - Corrective Action(s): -store in use utensils on crushed ice, discard the water bath immediately
  - -discussed FHA Infoshare " storage of in use utensils"
  - -clean and sanitize the coolers
  - Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -the kitchen is absolutely filthy; spilled rotting foods, garbage, lost utensils observed under shelves and behind the freezers
  - -in general every surface is coated with foods or sauces and is sticky to the touch
  - Corrective Action(s): clean the entire food premise to remove debris
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionMay 22, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 13, 2019
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): a large bucket of vermicelli noodles was stored at room temperature, food temperature 16C
  - Corrective Action(s): -store potentially hazardous foods at 4C or lower
  - -food handler placed crushed ice in the bucket during inspection
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -dishwasher detergent dispenser empty, machine in alarm during inspection
  - -grease and food debris coating the dishwasher interior surfaces
  - Corrective Action(s): replace the dishwasher detergent immediately
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): kitchen hand sink towel dispenser empty
  - Corrective Action(s): replace the towels
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: -exhaust hood decal has expired, grease dripping on to the walls and grill
  - -several kitchen light fixtures are missing light bulbs
  - Corrective Action(s): -clean the exhaust hood
  - -replace the light bulbs
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: food handler has not completed Food Safe Level 1
  - Corrective Action(s): complete the course by June 13th, 2019
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionDec 20, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionDec 20, 2018
1 infraction
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
  - Observation: operating permit is not valid, permit fee not paid
  - Corrective Action(s): remit payment of $250 to Fraser Health then request a follow up inspection
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionDec 11, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 10, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Temperature at two of the coolers were 8-9C. Operator says that the temperature is turned up for overnight. Temperature were turned down by the operator. Temperature down to 3C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cooler temperatures must NEVER be turned up. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at less than or equal to 4 degrees Celsius to prevent the growth of foodborne pathogens that can make customers sick.
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - Observation #1: No chlorine bleach sanitizer present at low-temperature dishwasher. No chlorine bleach test strips on site. Operator called EcoLab representative - will arrive tomorrow morning. Operator may continue to operate by washing dishes in dishwasher and sanitizing by hand in 2-compartment sink - Dishware to soak for 2 minutes in 100 ppm bleach sanitizer solution (1/2 teaspoon of bleach per Litre of water). Operator must obtain bleach test strips and test dishwasher with bleach sanitizer strips daily.
  - Observation #2: No chlorine bleach sanitizer present in sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths. Operator mixed up new bleach solution - 100 ppm. Solution must be changed every 2 hours or sooner to maintain the correct concentration/strength
  - Observation #2: Spoons for rice kept in room temperature water. Corrected during inspection. In-use utensils must be kept in ice water (</= 4C) and the utensils must be washed and sanitized every 4 hours. The water must also be changed </= 4hours to maintains the correct temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 25
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation:
  - Observation #1: Daily temperature records for coolers and freezers are not maintained. One cooler thermometer found to be broken. [Date to be corrected by: immediately]
  - Observation #2: No chlorine test strips on site for bleach sanitizer and low-temperature dishwasher. No daily chlorine sanitizer records kept for dishwasher. [Date to be corrected by: immediately]
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Corrective Action #1: Begin recording cooler and freezer temperatures daily. Replace broken cooler thermometers.
  - Corrective Action #2: Obtain chlorine test strips. Begin recording chlorine sanitizer concentration dishwasher daily.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 11, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionMay 7, 2018
1 infraction
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): bulk quantities of soup cooling at room temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): cool cook foods rapidly, use an ice bath or an ice wand
  - Violation Score: 25
Routine InspectionMay 3, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: bean sprouts held at ambient temperature, food measured to be 17C
  - -kitchen preparation cooler set to 12C (air temperature), 9C (food temperature)
  - Corrective Action(s): store bean sprouts on crushed ice, never at room temperature
  - -remove the preparation cooler from service, complete repairs to hold foods at 4C or lower
  - -hand delivered Health Canada "Sprouts" food safety bulletin
  - Violation Score: 25
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: temperature records not available
  - Corrective Action(s): maintain daily records of refrigerator temperatures
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: food debris, grease and garbage under the grill
  - -food debris on all interior surfaces of the coolers
  - Corrective Action(s): clean the coolers and floors to remove debris
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionOct 25, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 18, 2017
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: dried food debris on the meat slicer blade guard and sharpener cover
  - Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize the meat slicer every 4 hours when in continuous use
  - -post cleaning and sanitizing instructions by the meat slicer
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): grease accumulation on dishwasher racks and the machine interior surfaces
  - -inlet water temperature set to 40C, the dishwasher data plate requires a 60C minimum inlet temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): adjust the hot water tank to provide a 60C inlet water temperature
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: grease and debris behind the grill, in coolers
  - Corrective Action(s): clean the entire food premise to remove debris
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: espresso drain connected to a bucket
  - -hot water tank relief valve leaking
  - Corrective Action(s): connect the drain to sanitary sewer
  - -replace or repair the relief valve
  - Violation Score: 3