House of Chicken

8223 120th St, Delta · Restaurant

13 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionJan 16, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 5, 2026
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Cut lemons keep in the storage area for unknown length of time.
  - 2. Sauces (contain eggs/dairy) kept out.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cut lemons discarded. Cut lemons are considered potentially hazardous and must be kept in the cooler.
  - Sauces that contain eggs or dairy must be kept in the cooler.
  - Do not keep potentially hazardous food out room temperature for more than 2 hours.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Food observed uncovered in walk in freezer
  - 2. Meats observed stored above ready to eat foods in walk in freezer
  - Corrective Action(s): Please reorganize walk in freezer. Discard all unneccssary products. Ensure all foods are covered and stored in a organized manner.
  - To be corrected by: Tomorrow
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease, grime, debris accumlation in the following areas:
  - - Ventilation hood
  - - Gap, external surfaces between friers and stove
  - - Drip pan of the grill.
  - - External surfaces of the grill
  - - Back and below the cookline
  - - External surfaces of the tables/legs of tables/equipment
  - - Storage area of the island table
  - - Trolly holding the microwave
  - - Cooler handles and surfaces
  - Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the kitchen and storage areas.
  - To be completed by: Jan 9, 2026
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: High temperature dishwasher no working.
  - Staff able to demostrate three compartment sink method.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please have high temperature dishwasher serviced and fixed.
  - Please ensure final rinse can reach 71C or above.
  - To be corrected by: Jan 16, 2026
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: The only staff on-site do not have a valid FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure there is always staff on-site with valid FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
  - To be corrected by: Feb 5, 2026.
  - Please email EHO registration confirmation of staff.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJul 4, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Large spoon/ladles stored in the food inside the walk-in cooler. The handles were touching the food directly. 2. Bus bin of leftover biryani stored on the floor (covered with lid).
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Spoons were removed and washed at the time of inspection. 2. Food stored on the floor were moved onto the racks.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Areas around and under the stove/fryer have heavy grease buildup and food debris. 2. Ventilaton hood has grease buildup.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Pull out appliances at the cooking station and clean/degrease the walls and floors. Remove all food debris. Follow your sanitation plan for cleaning schedule. 2. Remove the metal grills in the ventilation hood and wash them in the sink. Call professional service to clean the ventilation hood regularly (every 3-6 months). Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Paper towel dispenser in the kitchen were falling apart and not properly screwed into the wall.
  - Corrective Action(s): Fix paper towel dispenser to faciliate proper handwashing. This was mentioned in the last inspection report but has yet to be fixed. Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 6, 2025
1 infraction
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Permit is not posted in the dining area. Owner has stored it inside his office.
  - Corrective Action(s): Post the permit in an area where patrons can easily see. Owner moved the permit to the dining area.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handles of scoops stored inside the rice and flour bins are touching the food directly.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store the scoops inside the bins in a way that the handles do not touch the food, or store the scoops outside the bins in a sanitary manner. Staff adjusted the scoops so that the handles do not touch the food.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor underneath the stoves, deep fryer, and tandoori oven have grease buildup. Rugs being used to cover the floor are black and soaked in grease.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove the dirty rugs and clean up grease buildup. Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Paper towel dispenser inside the kitchen is not screwed in properly. This makes using paper towels difficult.
  - Corrective Action(s): Screw in paper towel dispenser so that it is secure. Date to be corrected: 2 days.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 4, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionMay 16, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 9, 2024
2 infractions
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lack of running hot water in entire premises.
  - Corrective Action(s): Premises must be equipped with hot and cold running water at all times for proper sanitation and hand washing. Premises ordered closed until hot water is available. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mice droppings seen in storage room on the shelf with take-out bags.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard stack of bags that had the mice droppings. Disinfect this area.
  - Correct immediately.
  - Premises must be inspected for droppings daily. Remove droppings immediately and disinfect those areas.
  - Keep all food in pest proof containers.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Accumulation of grease and food debris between all cooking equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean premises so there is no accumulation of food debris and grease.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hand sink has a leak.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair leak immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 2, 2024
1 infraction
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen food thawed in hot water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Foods must be thawed in cold water, under cold running water, in the cooler or in the microwave.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease and food debris on shelves in cooking area and behind and underneath equipment. Wall along walk-in cooler full of debris.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep premises in a clean condition.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionNov 16, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 19, 2023
1 infraction
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: Premises is now offering buffet on weekends however a food safety plan was not submitted.
  - Corrective Action(s): Submit food safety plan for buffet prior to resuming buffet services as discussed.
  - Place signage to remind customers not to mix service utensils and obtain sneeze guards for buffet line (show inspector prior to purchasing).
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Build-up of grease along cooking equipment. Old food debris observed on shelves and equipment.
  - Decal on exhaust canopy states last service date was December 2022 and was due in June 2023.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all areas that appear dirty. Premises should be maintained in a clean condition. Service exhaust canopy (city requirement). Correct by November 1, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 14, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General cleaning lacking; personal items stored amongst items used for food premises; food containers not stored 15 cm off the floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all areas of premises are clean and free of dirt, dust, or food debris. Organize kitchen so that personal items are stored separately. Do not store containers of food on the floor.
  - Increase frequency of cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: No light in the non-food storage closest.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure closet is adequately lit. Correct by June 28, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJan 23, 2023
1 infraction
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: New menu items added (chicken biryani and karahi chicken) and no food safety plan (FSP) provided.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please provide a FSP for all potentially hazardous foods. A FSP must be submitted prior to adding foods to the menu.
  - Correct by Jan 27, 2023.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionDec 7, 2022
0 infractions