Humble Roots Cafe & Deli

13179 224th St, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

23 inspections

Routine InspectionMar 16, 2026
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Ice machine water reservoir had a metal part that protruded into the water and was rusting.
  - Corrective Action(s): Have machine serviced and adjusted to remove/replace the part that is rusting. Staff stated they will call for a service for it today. Due: March 23, 2026
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 3, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food splatter accumulation observed on the underside of the shelving above the oven and above the sandwich pep cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean underside as discussed
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: One fluorescent bulb observed not working in ceiling fixture near the walk in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace burned out bulb
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 28, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 29, 2024
1 infraction
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
  - Observation: Operator has not paid their annual permit fee
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact or billing department ASAP.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Flies observed in the room where the flour and suger are stored
  - Corrective Action(s): Eliminate flies as discussed
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Old droppings observed on the floor under shelving in dry food storage room. Old droppings observed on the floor in the room where the furnace is located.
  - Grease observed on the grease diffusrers in the exhaust canopy
  - Clean knife holder observed wtih debris affixed. Knives observed to be clean
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove old droppings and sanitize the floor with bleach.
  - Clean grease difusers
  - Clean clean knife holding unit
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 27, 2024
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hot water needs to be running slow on the 2 compartment vegetable prep sink in order for the dishwasher to run at 120F.
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact a plumber to get the issue resolved as discussed
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 23, 2024
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Wash water temperature in the final rinse of the low temperature dishwasher measured at 108F. This is still below the minimum for this machine. Water at the tap is almost 130F
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact dishwasher technician as there may be a mixing valve issue allowing too much cold water supply.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionFeb 21, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Old droppings observed under wire rack shelving in storage area. No droppings observed anywhere else in the facility
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove old droppings as discussed
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Wash water temperature for the dishwasher at 95F. Must be a minimum of 120F. Gauge on the tankless display is showing 140F.
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to service tankless tank ASAP
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionAug 29, 2023
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 2 fluorescent light bulbs observed not working in the dishwashing area. Unless bulbs are of the shatterproof type, fluorescent light covers will be required
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace burned out lights. This is an outstanding item listed in the previous report on March 6, 2023
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 23, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Meat slicer observed not properly cleaned. Debris observed on the guard surfaces. Blade surfaces observed with no debris
  - Corrective Action(s): Use small bottle brushes to access hard to reach areas on the slicer. Purchase a flashlight to verify cleaning has been done.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of shelving above food prep surfaces observed with food splatter build up
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean underside daily
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 2 fluorescent light bulbs observed not working in the dishwashing area. This outstanding item was listed in my previous report on March 6, 2023
  - Covers missing to the fluorescent bulbs
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace burned out bulbs
  - Unless bulbs are of the shatterproof type, fluorescent light covers will be required.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 15, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor below the cooking equipment observed to have not been cleaned
  - Corrective Action(s): Floor below cooking equipment need to be cleaned at least once a week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 2 fluorescent bulbs in dishwashing area observed not changed out with shatterproof bulbs
  - Back room hand sink not working. Back area currently not being used for an food prep.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator stated he will replace the bulbs today.
  - Sink will need to be repaired before back area can be used for food prep in the future.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 6, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of shelving above food prep surfaces observed with food splatter build up
  - Grease diffusers in exhaust canopy observed with grease build up.
  - Spilled food observed below the cooking equipment
  - Corrective Action(s): Underside of shelving to be cleaned daily.
  - Clean floor as discussed
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Back room hand sink not working. Back area currently not being used for any food prep.
  - Shattershield covers missing in diswashing area
  - Several bulbs observed not working in dishwashing area
  - Corrective Action(s): Sink will need to be repaired before back area can be used for food prep in the future.
  - Replace covers or replace bulbs that are shatterproof.
  - Replace missing bulbs.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionSep 15, 2022
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionSep 8, 2022
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Final rinse water temperature on dishwasher measured at maximum of 113 F. Must be at least 120F. Gauge on tankless tank still showing 140F.
  - New hand wash station installed but missing liquid soap and paper towel dispensers
  - Protective shattershield covers observed missing on fluorescent light fixtures in the warwashing area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact techician to have system serviced.
  - Install liquid soap and paper towel dispensers at the hand sink.
  - Replace covers or replace bulbs that are shatterproof. Operator stated he will replace with LED light fixtures.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionAug 23, 2022
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor at the floor/ wall interface in the walk in cooler observed with food spillage build up.
  - Sevearal wall surfaces observed with food splatter build up
  - Floor under the grill observed with grease build up.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean floor and wall surfaces as discussed.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Shattershield covers missing on several low hanging fluorescent light fixtures.
  - Wash water temperature on the dishwasher measured at 108F. Should be at least 120F . Gauge on the tankless water heater shows 140F
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace covers or replace bulbs that are shatterproof.
  - Technician may need to be called in to service the tankless water tank.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Food prep area observed in back of premises where new oven was installed as documented in the inspection report on July 10.2019.
  - Corrective Action(s): Installation of a dedicated hand wash station will be required if food prep is to continue at this location. Plumbing is avaiilable nearby where the washer used to be located
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 4, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 27, 2020
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two large containers filled with approx 10L of soups each observed in the walk in cooler that were made this morning. One soup measured 37C in the middle. Reviewed cooling procedure with staff who stated soups are cooled at room temperature until they are cool enough to handle (ok) then transferred to the cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Soups of larger volumes in large containers (as opposed to shallow pans) must be cooled to 4C or less before being put into the cooler. Reviewed cooling options with the chef, recommend using a running cold water bath in the prep sink and stirring regularly to cool soups (and other similar foods) down significantly more before transferring to the walk in cooler.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop observed being stored directly on top of the ice machine with out any protective barrier.
  - Corrective Action(s): If the ice scoop is to be stored on top of the ice machine, it must be store in a clean container.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJul 10, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 3, 2019
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found large pot of soup in walk in cooler sitting at 41 C. Advised let sit out on counter for 30 mins to 1 hour then placed in cooler, once cool enough to handle transfer to smaller containers. No temperatures being checked.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cooling must be done as quickly as possible. Use small portions, ice baths, and/or ice wands to assist. Cooling to 20 C must be done in 2 hours or less, then cooled to 4 C or colder in under 4 hours.
  - Must follow Food Safety Plan.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Foods were found uncovered in coolers and freezers through out premises.
  - Corrective Action(s): Must ensure foods are properly stored to prevent contamination. Cover all foods when they are put into the kitchen.
  - Correct: today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Window in the back of the kitchen was open at time of inspection no screen in place. Pest control report indicates rodent activity on exterior of building.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all doors and windows are kept closed or are properly screened to prevent the entrance of pests such as mice, rats and flies.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Heavy accumulation of food and grease found under and in behind equipment and shelving units through out the premises. Dust, and mildew accumulation found on ceiling in the dishwashing area, and grease and dust found in the ventilation hood over the cooking area.
  - Corrective Action(s): A thorough cleaning is required through out the premises to remove all food debris, mildew and grease from ceilings, walls, and under equipment and shelving units.
  - Correct: July 10
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Renovations have been completed in the back of the premises with out approval (i.e. new oven and vent, new addition for food handling off of middle prep area, new walk in freezer to be installed).
  - Corrective Action(s): All alterations, and or new construction must receive health approval prior to the work commencing. Please submit an update floor plan for review and approval prior to any further changes.
  - CORRECT: July 10
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Walk in cooler did not have a thermometer inside.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all coolers and freezers have thermometer inside so the temperatures can be monitored on a regular basis. Temperature records are not up to date.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionDec 14, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 26, 2018
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher had a final rinse of 0 ppm chlorine at time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Dishwasher must have a minimum of 50 ppm chlorine, check concentration daily with test strips.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionFeb 8, 2018
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Vacuum heat exchangers on refrigeration equipment as discussed
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 21, 2017
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Seal openings in drywall openings as discussed
  - Increase illumination in areas where meat slicer is located
  - Paper towel dispenser missing at front hand sink. Paper towels in place.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJul 28, 2017
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Seal openings to drywall ie access covers
  - Corrective Action(s):