Jo-Jo's Fish And Chips

9 - 32700 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford · Restaurant

20 inspections

Routine InspectionDec 1, 2025
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 door upright cooler had an ambient temperature of 7C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cooler was adjusted to 4C during the inspection. Ensure that cooler capable of maintain temperatures of 4C or below at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJul 21, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 13, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 8, 2024
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): paper towel dispenser at coffee station empty
  - Corrective Action(s): replenish paper towel at coffee station
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionAug 3, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: Observed creamers & butter stored at room temperature. Internal probe temperature was measured at (17C creamers) & (14C butter). Both product labels indicated that they require refigeration.
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: Ensure perishable products requiring refrigeration are not left out for longer than 2 hours.
  - ~ Remove the items from ambient air temperature.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Observation:
  - 1) Observed a build-up of debris/grime in the ice machine.
  - 2) Observed soup handles laying in food products.
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action:
  - 1) Clean & sanitize the ice machine.
  - 2) Remove the scoop handles from the food products & ensure they are adequately stored.
  - Date to be corrected by: Today.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Observation: Observed missing covers for lighting fixtures in the dish pit area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: Ensure to repair/replace the missing lighting fixture covers.
  - Date to be corrected: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 14, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): O ppm Cl found in the dishwasher rinse cycle
  - Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer bucket changed during the inspection. 50 ppm Cl available in the rinse cycle.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Items not required for the operation of the food premises stored onsite.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all items not required for the operation of the food premises.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionAug 14, 2020
1 infraction
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Spray bottle containing general cleaner was not labelled. Label all spray bottles with name of cleaner or chemical
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct by 2020/08/21
  - Violation Score:
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Coolers and freezers were lacking thermometers. Add thermometers to all coolers and freezers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct by 2020/08/21
Follow-Up InspectionJan 23, 2020
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: * Some surfaces in coffee station have deteriorated and require replacement/upgrade; operator to replace with surfaces that are smooth and easy to clean-- shelving too
  - Corrective Action(s): * Replace/repair surfaces/shelving in coffee service areas as deterioration evident
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: * Some walls and surfaces in dining area have deteiorated and require repair;
  - Corrective Action(s): * Repair all walls and surfaces that have deteriorated (eg. painted walls, etc); use surfaces that are easy to clean (eg. FRP board, etc); Also, repair any other surfaces that have deteriorated(eg. shelving, etc)
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 29, 2019
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: * Some clutter and non-food stuff was being stored with food/food equipment and this is unsanitary
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all food storage shelving organized and free of clutter or non-food stuff to reduce risk of cross contamination
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: * The large freezer in dishwashing area has deteriorated and seal has broken along with the handle; operator was told to replace in the past inspection as it was deteriorating already then
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure deteriorated freezer replaced with one that is in proper working order
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): * Some chemicals were being stored improperly on food cart-- staff reminded to keep all chemicals stored away from food/food equipment; also, grout powder was found stored on food equipment-- which is unsafe too
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all chemicals and non-food stuff stored away from food/food equipment
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: * Shelving in bar area has deteriorated and requires upgrade/repair as it is no longer food grade; also, some shelving in kitchen also deteriorated near back door area(food storage shelving)-- operator to upgrade this shelving to food grade types
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all shelving food grade and free of deterioration so that it is in proper working order and easy to clean
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 27, 2019
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: * Back door screen being fixed so door being kept closed at back door; operator wants to use screen door and is getting it fixed
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure back door kept closed until screen fixed/repaired properly
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: * Shelving in dishwashing area deteriorated and requires upgrade to food grade type (not plywood)
  - Corrective Action(s): * Replace plywood shelving with food grade types in dishwashing area
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: * Bar area shelving deteriorated and requires upgrade/repair; also, tables in dining area deteriorating and hard to clean-- operator looking to replace with easy to clean ones; also, freezer unit in dishwashing area has deteriorated and requires replacement too
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all shelving in bar areas food grade and in proper working order; tables in dining area to be replaced with easy to clean ones; freezer unit in dishwashing area to be replaced as it has deteriorated
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 14, 2019
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: * Back screen door deteriorated and requires replacement/repair as pests can enter; keep closed until screen properly repaired; Flies noted in restaurant-- operator to install proper fly control
  - Corrective Action(s): * Back screen to be replaced/repaired; Fly controls to be installed (via Pest Control service)
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: * Some build up of debris/grime found under food equipment that requires cleaning more frequently
  - Corrective Action(s): * Remove all build up of grime/debris and maintain in sanitary condition
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: * Some shelving in dishwashing area deteriorated and not food grade types (eg. plywood, etc)-- these require replacement to food grade types
  - Corrective Action(s): * Replace all shelving that is not food grade
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: * Freezer in dishwasher area has deteriorated and requires replacement; operator to replace with one in proper working order; Tables in customer area with wood edging have deteriorated and require upgrade to allow proper cleaning and sanitation; Also, the bar area has surfaces that have deteriorated and require upgrade
  - Corrective Action(s): * Replace deteriorated freezer at dishwasher area; upgrade tables in dining area to more food grade easy to clean and maintain table surfaces; bar area shelving surfaces have deteriorated and require upgrade too to allow proper sanitation
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: * Ceiling tiles in one area of kitchen are not food grade and require upgrade to food grade tiles for easy cleaning; also, ceiling areas in dish washing area have deteriorated and require repair and painting
  - Corrective Action(s): * Replace all non food grade tiles with food grade tiles for easy cleaning and maintenance; also ceiling area in dishwasher requires repair and repainting
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionDec 3, 2018
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: * Freezer lids starting to rust and requires repainting to proper working order
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure freezer lids repainted and in proper working order so easy to clean
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: * Caulking around sink areas to be redone as this has deteriorated and requires upgrading to reduce water accumulation in these areas; Dining tables deteriorated and to be upgraded to more washable surfaces
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all caulking redone and in proper working order; ensure all dining tables to be upgraded to washable surfaces
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionJul 31, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJul 19, 2018
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: * Back screen door still not fully sealed and pests can enter under and corners of doorway. Also, baseboard requires repair of both sides
  - Corrective Action(s): * Repair screen door at back door so sealed properly. Repair baseboards there too.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: * Cleaning under potato prep counter area required (build up of grime/debris) and maintenance. Also, baseboards around walls around condiment areas/trolley station requires cleaning too as build up of grime/debris noted
  - Corrective Action(s): * Thoroughly clean areas with build up of grime/debris and maintain regularly.
Follow-Up InspectionJun 21, 2018
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: * Back door screen has gap under door and can lead to pest entrance (eg. mice, etc). This door gap to be fixed so no gap visible
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure back door screen is free of gaps to reduce pest entrance
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: * Some build up of grime/debris found under some food equipment that requires further cleaning and maintenance
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all areas properly cleaned/maintained at all times on a schedule
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 29, 2018
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: * Back door has a gap underneath where pests can enter and lead to harbourage in facility
  - Corrective Action(s): * Repair gap under back door and ensure sealed up properly to reduce risk of pest entry
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: * Some build up of grime/debris around bases of doorways and walls, and equipment that requires deep cleaning and maintenance
  - Corrective Action(s): * Deep cleaning to be done through out kitchen and storage areas (eg. doorways, walls, etc) that requires regular maintenance
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: * Tile floor grout near mop sink has deteriorated badly and requires repair/replacement to allow proper cleaning/maintenance
  - Corrective Action(s): * Grout to be replaced around tiles where missing near mop sink
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionDec 6, 2017
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: * In coffee servery there was some non food stuff being stored with food stuff and this is unsanitary.
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all non food/personal stuff stored separately from food stuff to maintain sanitary condition.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: * Some minor cleaning in kitchen to be done where build up of grime/debris noted. This should be done regularly to maintain sanitary condition
  - Corrective Action(s): * Ensure ALL cleaning done regularly to maintain sanitary condition
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 6, 2017
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: * Dining chairs started to deteriorate and require replacement/reupolstery to allow for easier cleaning and maintenance
  - Corrective Action(s): * Replace/reupolster the dining chairs for easier cleaning and maintenance as they have deteriorated.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionDec 4, 2012
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 23, 2012
0 infractions