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Ibex Cafe + Kitchen

3537 Princeton Ave, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Ibex Cafe + Kitchen has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 28, 2022. The most recent inspection, on July 28, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

5 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2026. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 28, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on August 29, 2025. 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.

9 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 utensils container on the dry dish rack beside the dishwasher had rodent droppings in them.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator washed and sanitized all the utensils stored on those shelves during the inspection. Ensure the utensils are maintained in sanitary condition.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The soap dispenser by the front handwashing sink (beside display cooler) was not dispensing any soap. Operator opened the dispenser and the soap inside was full.
      • Corrective Action(s): The operator put the liquid soap dispenser by sink temporarily. Operator to fix the dispenser and ensure it is dispensing soap.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 29,2026
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the dishwashing area. The recent pest control report showed rodent activity in the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to clean and sanitize the areas affected by rodent droppings. Operator to follow the recommendations provided by the pest control company to ensure premises is maintained pest free.
      • Date to be correcetd by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent dropping observed in the following areas:
      • 1) Dry dish shelves beside the dishwasher.
      • 2) On the floor underneath the dry dish storage area.
      • 3) Around the hot water tank beside the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator celaned and sanitized the shelves affected by rodent droppings during inspection. Operator to clean the other areas mentioned above as well.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Soap missing from handsink beside the microwave.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide liquid soap at handsink. Send inspector photo.
      • Correct by: As soon as possible
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food debris and residue noted on single-use takout containers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Single-use takeout containers discarded.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): QUATS sanitizer bottles measured <200ppm. Manager reported bottle was filled 2 days ago.
      • Corrective Action(s): Manager refilled bottled with new solution - measured at 200ppm. Change out solutions daily to ensure adequate concentrations. Verify with test strips.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: (1) Paper towels missing at the following sinks:
      • - Front service handsink.
      • - Handsink beside microwave.
      • - Handsink across the 2 door freezer.
      • (2) Equipment placed inside handsinks beside microwave and across the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Paper towels refilled during the inspection.
      • (2) Items removed from handsinks during inspection.
      • **All handsinks MUST be unobstructed and stocked with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels to allow for proper handwashing**
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: (1) Raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods (eg. ham) in the walk in cooler.
      • (2) Foods stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Store raw eggs on the bottom shelf to prevent cross-contamination.
      • (2) Store all foods off the floor in the walk in cooler.
      • Correct by: TODAY
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Handsink station (beside prep cooler):
      • 1. Clogged - water observed not draining.
      • 2. Faucet loose.
      • 3. Paper towel dispenser broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Unclog handsink to allow for water to drain properly
      • 2. Tighten/repair faucet.
      • 3. Repair paper towel dispenser - store roll inside dispenser.
      • Correct by: As soon as possible
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): QUATs sanitizer in spray bottle measured at 0 ppm QUATs concentration. Operator prepared fresh sanitizer during inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Obtain QUATs test strips to verify sanitizer strength is at 200 ppm to facilitate adequate sanitation of food contact surfaces thorughout the day, as per approved sanitation plan.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station at front service area not supplied with paper towel. Hand washing station at back not supplied with liquid soap or paper towel.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator supplied all hand washing stations during inspection. Maintain all desginated hand washing stations adequately supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel as per approved plans at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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