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John's Fish & Chips

259 Hot Springs Rd, Harrison Hot Springs · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

John's Fish & Chips has been inspected 8 times by Fraser Health Authority since May 16, 2019. The most recent inspection, on June 8, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 8 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: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2026. 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 12, 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 May 18, 2023. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 May 11, 2023. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 August 23, 2019. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

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.

8 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink observed was obstructed during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator removed all the staff from the hand sink
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: - Raw fish observed stored above ready to eat food
      • - Cooler and table counter observed disorganized
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all raw meats are stored underneath all ready to eat food
      • please clean and organize the cooler and counter, remove all clutters (date to be corrected by: 2 week)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Hard to reach areas observed to have accumulation of grime and grease
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the facility (date to be corrected by: 2 weeks)
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Uncovered ready to eat salads stored under container of raw fish.
      • This is a repeat violation.
      • Corrective Action(s): DO NOT store ready to eat foods under raw foods. Operator reorganized the cooler so salads are stored elsewhere.
      • Please have a dedicated spot for salads that are being served.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Ventilation hood observed to be greasy.
      • 2. Handles of prep cooler observed to be crusted with food grime.
      • This are repeat observations.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please clean ventilation hood. Ventilation hood must be cleaned more frequently due to the constant deep frying. Operator states that ventilation hood will be professionally cleaned on Tuesday.
      • 2. Please continue to clean the kitchen to ensure there is no build up of food debris and gime.
      • To be corrected by: June 30, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In use utensils, rice scoop and whisk, observed stored in room temperature water.
      • This is a repeat violation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store in-use utensils in room temperature water. They must be stored in ice water or stored dry. Alternatively, wash and sanitize after each use. Operator store in use utensils dry. Please wash and sanitize every 2hours.
      • Consider having ice in the freezer to have ice water bath.
      • Whisk can be stored with the batter in the cooler as long as the handle does not come into contact with the food.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Ventilation hood observed to be very greasy.
      • 2. Grease and grime still observed on door handles of cooler and drawers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please clean ventilation hood and high touch surfaces. To be completed by: May 23, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw fish in container observed left on the counter. Surface temperature reads 18C, internal temperature at 0C. Operator says he is drainning the fish.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not leave raw fish out on the counter at room temprature. The container with rack fits in the cooler. Drain fish in the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice scoop and other in-use utensils observed stored in room temperature water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store in-use utensils in room temperature water. They must be stored in ice water or stored dry. Alternatively, wash and sanitize after each use. Operator decide to wash and sanitize after each use.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Bag of onion observed stored on the floor by the door. Do not store food on the floor unless they are in pest proof container
      • 2. Ready to eat salad observed stored under container of raw fish
      • 3. Raw fish observed left uncovered out on the counter with flies surrounding it
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Onion was transfered to a pest proof container
      • 2. Salad is now stored above the raw food
      • 3. Raw fish transfered into cooler.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bags of frozen fish observed thrawing at room temperature. There was still ice in the bags.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately instructed staff to transfer the bags of fish into cooler.
      • Thraw fish under cold running water or in cooler. Do not thraw at room temperature.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies observed surrounding the fish left out on the counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please make sure all food are kept in containers so it does not attract pests. Please make sure screen door and window are closed when not in use. To be corrected by: May 16, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Fan by the sinks observed to be very dusty.
      • 2. Grease and grime observed layered on the cooler handles and food prep surfaces
      • 3. Food debris and grease observed behind the equipments, grills, friers.
      • 4. Inside of coolers and racks observed to be covered in sticky grime.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please clean fan so dust does not blow around in the kitchen
      • 2, 3, 4. Please deep clean the kitchen.
      • To be corrected by: May 16, 2023
      • Violation Score: 15
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed screen door and back door open at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure screen door or back door are always in place
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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