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H&P Noodle House (Hastings St)

4015 Hastings St, Burnaby · Restaurant

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Deli meat slicer had food debris stuck in multiple parts of the equipment. The manager was advised to have the equipment disassembled for proper cleaning at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the equipment properly cleaned and sanitized after each use as discussed at this time.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Accumulation of food debris and oil build-up observed from the following areas:
      • - floor underneath and behind cooking equipment
      • - sides of the cooking equipment
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the above areas cleaned on a more regular basis as discussed at this time.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Inside of the ice machine requires a manual cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Empty out the machine and manually clean/sanitize the upper part of the machine shown at this time. [CORRECT BY: May 14, 2025]
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottle had 0ppm chlorine measured. 200ppm chlorine was prepared by the operator at this time. All food prep surfaces were sanitized using the newly prepared solution at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all food prep surfaces are sanitized prior to initiating any food prep in the morning, after each possible contamination and every 2 hours during operation.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): It was observed that minor food handling was occurring in the area between the kitchen and the bar where no handwashing station is available. The operator agreed to move all food to the front bar at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure there is no food handling or preparation occurring in this area as agreed at this time.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): It was observed that the food handler was opening the walk-in cooler and continued to prepare fresh salad rolls without washing hands in between. The particular staff then touched raw beef steaks, touched the cooler door handle and then again prepared fresh salad rolls. Staff was ordered to stop the food preparation and wash his hands first.
      • Corrective Action(s): As discussed at this time, all food handlers must wash hands after touching non-food surfaces, handling raw meat, taking breaks, and as often as necessary after each possible contamination. Ensure to train all staff regarding this.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ventilation hood requires a proper cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the parts cleaned on a regular basis as discussed at this time.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1 tub of rice, and 2 bags of seasoning mix were stored under the food prep surface without cover.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff covered the tub of rice and transferred seasoning mixes into a pest proof container.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pork skewers were thawing at the cook line in ambient temperature. Surface temperature of the skewers were -2C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move skewers to the cooler immediately. Do not thaw in room temperature. If a quick thaw is required, place skewers into a food grade bag and thaw under cold running water.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning for food debris and grease accumulation is required in the following areas:
      • > Under the dishpit: in the corners under the dishwasher and the rinse side
      • > Cook line: on the exterior surfaces of the vent hood, between all major equipment, under equipment especially around the deep fryer
      • > Prep line: under prep coolers, between coolers
      • > Packing line: under prep tables, under/behind the chest freezer
      • > Small cabinet against the wall in the server station: rodent droppings
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the premises as per your sanitation plan. All visible surfaces must be cleaned DAILY, non-visible and hard to reach areas (ie. behind equipment, corners) must be cleaned at least once a week.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week - Novebmer 19, 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: There are several ceiling light covers that have chipped or cracked in the corners. There is a potential for physical contamination on food and cleaned dishes/utentils.
      • Corrective Action(s): Monitor the condition of the covers. Replace as necessary, or if light bulbs are shatterproof, remove the covers.
      • Date to be corrected by: 2 weeks - send update or photos to EHO.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 spray bottles in the kitchen were labelled as bleach sanitizer but contained 0ppm chlorine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff remade the solutions at the time to measure 200ppm chlorine. Test strips are available - use the test strips each time a solution is made.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front handwash sink at the server station is missing paper towels. Facility does not have an extra supply of correct paper towels for this dispenser or a separate roll to place on the counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): All handwash stations must be fully supplied with liquid soap, paper towels and a waste bin nearby.
      • Staff supplied a small basket of napkins to use for hand drying. The correct kind of paper towels must be obtained for the dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Observed several containers of stored food inside coolers that were left uncovered.
      • 2) Several used cans were being repurposed to use as storage containers for utensils.
      • 3) Opened leftover canned foods were being kept in the original can.
      • 4) Rice scoops were stored in room temperature water.
      • Corrective Action(s): IN GENERAL
      • > All foods must be covered and protected from contamiation.
      • > Any leftovers from opened cans must be transferred into a food grade container. Cans that have been opened are NOT food grade anymore and should not be used or repurposed for other food items or food utensils.
      • Date to be corrected by: April 11, 2024.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At start of inspection, facility was thawing a container of frozen meat in a bucket that was stored on the ground. Surface temperature of the frozen meat was 0C, staff claimed it was taken out about 1 hour prior to observation.
      • Corrective Action(s): All frozen foods must be thawed IN THE COOLER under refrigeration until it is ready to use, OR under cold running water in the prep sink. Do not thaw frozen food at room temperature.
      • Staff moved the bucket into the walk-in cooler immediately.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Droppings were observed throughout the kitchen:
      • > In the packaging area outside of the staff washroom
      • > In the staff washroom
      • > Under the dishwasher and along the wall under the warewashing sink
      • > In the corner behind the door between the kitchen and dining room where brooms are stored
      • > Between the domestic fridge and wall in the dining room
      • > A few in the dry storage room under the wooden shelving
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, sanitize the areas with a strong bleach solution to remove scents.
      • Date to be corrected by: April 11, 2024.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning is required in the following areas:
      • > Food debris and grease accumulation at the cook line - underneath and behind the cooking equipment.
      • > Grease accumulation on the exterior surfaces of the vent hood.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the premises as per your sanitation plan. Maintaining a sanitary envionrment will help to reduce the presence of pests.
      • Date to be corrected by: April 11, 2024.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Sanitizer was not in use for food contact surfaces in the kitchen. In use wiping cloths were present on prep table with 0ppm chlorine residual.
      • - Spray bottle labelled sanitizer had 50ppm chlorine
      • Corrective Action(s): - To minimize microbial growth and prevent contamination of food surfaces, keep in use wiping cloths in sanitizer solution. Ensure sanitizer solution maintained at required level of 100 to 200ppm chlorine.
      • - Corrective action completed at time of the inspection: Sanitizer solution (200ppm chlorine) was prepared at time of inspection for in use wiping cloths and spray bottle.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Liquid soap present at kitchen handsink; however, automatic dispenser was not functioning
      • - Paper towel not present in staff washroom
      • Corrective Action(s): - Battery was replaced for soap dispenser at time of inspection.
      • - Supply paper towel to staff washroom. Completed at time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: - Plastic cups of milk and coffee were being stored inside ice reservoir of ice machine. This can contaminate ice.
      • - Ice scoop was stored in ice
      • Corrective Action(s): - Do not store anything in ice reservoir
      • - Store ice scoop on designated holder
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: - Minor amount of mouse dropping noted on floor in the following areas:
      • - under 2 compartment sink in kitchen
      • - along wall at entrance to dry storage room and between shelving and dry goods bins
      • Corrective Action(s): - Clean up all droppings and sanitize affected areas. Continue to monitor for any additional activity. Notify pest control technician of areas where activity has been noted for additional control measures to be applied if needed.
      • To be corrected by: 26-Oct-2023.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Grime present on top of dishwasher
      • - Grime/debris present on floor under handsink
      • - Grease/residue present on shelf where clean dishes are stored
      • Corrective Action(s): - Clean the above noted areas to remove grease and grime. To be corrected by: 26-Oct-2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: - Rodent bait stations were noted in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Rodenticide (bait) is not to be used inside the food premises. Remove rodenticide from food premises. Replace bait stations with traps. To be corrected by: 20-Oct-2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: - Wall adjacent to prep table where slicer is located has holes.
      • - Exposed drywall and unsealed wood surface present on wall in dishwashing area
      • Corrective Action(s): - Repair walls so that surface is impervious, smooth and easily cleanable. Durable finish (eg. frp) should be used in dishwashing area. To be corrected by: 19-Nov-2023
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - No chlorine detected from the low temperature dishwasher. Sanitizer tube was disconnected.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Operator re-connected the tube to the priming unit at the time of inspection. No chlorine was detected still. Sanitizer bucket was changed to a new one and after priming the sanitizer tube, the final rinse water measured 50ppm chlorine. It appears that the sanitizer tube is prone to being detached from the priming unit. Replace the tube & other parts so that this issue does not occur repeatedly.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Grease build up observed on ventilation hood panels.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean the panels.
      • Date to be corrected by: Feb 17, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Dishwasher sanitizer tube does not have secure fitting.
      • - Two compartment sink faucet fixture is loose when used.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Repair the issues noted above. Sanitizer tube should be tightly fitted and do not easily get detached. Sink faucet should be securely fixed onto the sink surface.
      • Date to be corrected by: Feb 17, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Raw bean sprouts observed in water that measured at 17C.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Store them in ice water during busy hours. Replenish the ice regularly before they melt.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - No paper towel at the front bar hand sink.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure the handsink is fully equipped with soap and paper towel at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Observed two large pots for making stocks on stove. The size does not fit the sink nor the dishwasher.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Remove them from the premises. Do not use large pots that do not fit in the sink to allow proper dishwashing procedure.
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions