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JFY Restaurant

1147 Austin Ave, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

JFY Restaurant has been inspected 5 times by Fraser Health Authority since June 19, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 5, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 5 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: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2024. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on May 5, 2026. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 once on October 2, 2025. For example: 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on May 5, 2026. For example: 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]

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.

5 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Handwashing sink at front bar area and in kitchen had empty paper towel dispensers. Staff are unable to dry their hands properly and could lead to germs being transferred to food, if staff use a cloth towels/rag/apron to dry hands and then touch food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately place more paper towels in the dispensers and keep them filled at all times. During the inspection, the owner placed paper towels into the dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Expired health permit decal present, as yearly health permit fees have not been paid.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately pay the yearly health permit fees of $250, to receive a valid health permit decal. Obtained a cheque for the fees (#0300).
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • 1) Found an open tin can of oyster and Hoisin sauce in the walk-in-cooler. Tin cans will develop rust when food is stored in the tin can and exposed to air/oxygen. The rust will get into the food and may cause patrons to become ill. This was mentioned in the previous inspection.
      • 2) Found raw fish and meats stored above RTE foods in the walk-in-cooler. Blood or juices from raw proteins could drip onto RTE foods, and contaminate it with bacteria. Custormers could become ill if the RTE foods are eaten.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Immediately transfer all foods out of tin cans and store the in coveree, food grade (stainless steel, hard plastic, or glass) containers. During the inspection, staff transferred the sauces into food grade containers and covered with saran wrap.
      • 2) Immediately move all raw rish and proteins to the lowest shelves so they are below RTE foods. During the inspection, the owner rearranged the cooler so all raw meats were on the lowest shelf below RTE foods.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • 1) Open tin cans of food found in the walk-in-cooler. Food stored in tin cans will become contaminated with rust, which could make a patron ill when they consume the food.
      • 2) Dirty, mouldy cloth rags and bags being used to cover whole veggies in the walk-in-cooler. Damp cloth rags and bags allow mould and bacteria to grow on them. This could make a patron ill when they consume the food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Immediately transfer food out of tin cans and store them in food grade containers with tight fitting lids. This is a repeat violation, failure to correct this may result in discarding food found in tin cans. During the inspection, the owner transferred the food into food grade containers.
      • 2) Immediately stop using cloth rags and bags to cover whole veggies. Only use disposable paper towels. During the inspection, the owner removed the cloth rags and bags, and discarded them.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Open tin cans of oyster sauce, whole baby corns, and other food found being stored in coolers. Tin cans will start to rust when interior surface of the can is exposed to air. The rust will get into the food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately transfer all foods out of tin cans and store in food grade containers (stainless steel, glass or hard plastic) and covered with a lid or saran wrap. During the inspection, staff transferred food into food grade containers.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Trollies and trays storing sauces and spices, and lower shelves have accumulated food stains on them. The food will attract flies, mice and cockroaches.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Wash and clean these areas EVERY night to remove the food spills and stains.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Open tin cans of food being stored in the fridge. Tin cans will start rusting, this rust will get into the food and contaminate it.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately transfer all food out of tin cans and store in food grade containers (stainless steel, hard plastic or glass) with tight fitting lids. During the inspection, staff transferred food into plastic food inserts.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • There is accumulated grease and food on the exhaust canopy and filters. The service sticker indicates a professionally cleaning and service should of been done in December 2023. Accumulation of food and grease on the filters and in the exhaust duct is a fire hazard.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately schedule the grease hood and filters to be professionally cleaned and service this month.
      • **Correction date: Feb. 10/24**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • The original protective plastic covers the sides of the cooking station. The plastic has accumulated food and grease on it. This plastic is not cleanable and is only present to prevent the equipment from becoming scratched as it is transported to its final destination. The accumulated grease and food will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Peel off the protective plastic cover and was the surfaces with hot, soapy water. During the inspection, staff peeled the plastic off.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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