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James Street Cafe + Grill

A - 2830 Douglas Rd, Burnaby · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

James Street Cafe + Grill has been inspected 2 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 2, 2026. The most recent inspection, on September 2, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on September 2, 2026. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 September 2, 2026. 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.

2 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Potentially hazardous foods observed at room temeprature:
      • 1. Ground meat at 38.5oC
      • 2. Onion/garlic base at 6.8oC
      • 3. Hashbrown at 25.2oC
      • 4. Chickpea paste at 21.3oC
      • Corrective Action(s): As per food safety plan, foods are made to order, and should not be stored at room temperature. Foods must be stored hot over 60oC or cold at 4oC.
      • Foods discarded.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Lone handsink in kitchen is clogged with water. In addition, a pan is placed inside the hansink at time of visit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Handwashing station must be accessible AT ALL TIMES.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food containers have seran wrap covering, but not fully.
      • Corrective Action(s): Don't just cover the part that touches, cover the whole container. Ensure products, when stacked together, are covered properly.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Far back door has a screen door, but gap is observed at the bottom.
      • Corrective Action(s): Add a bottom seal to present pests from entering the facility.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Foods observed in facility not approved at facility. This includes: battered potato slices, chicken in butter sauce, chickpea paste, ground beef, and onion/garlic paste. Staff indicated some foods are for the opreator's home.
      • 2. 2-compartment prep sinks are also used as sink to store dirty dishes.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Facility has a restricted menu due to kitchen space. As agreed in food safety plan and initial inspection, no changes shall be made without written approval.
      • 2. Prep sinks are meant for prepping food only. If there are this many dishes to be washed, either wash dishes more frequently, or reduce menu to accommodate needs.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Multiple items not required for business are stored at the back. This includes table, fan, old cooler, cabinets, etc.
      • Corrective Action(s): Items not required for business should be removed from facility.
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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