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J's Wok Restaurant

C - 1052 Austin Ave, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

J's Wok Restaurant has been inspected 14 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 23, 2013. The most recent inspection, on August 10, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

9 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

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 August 10, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 January 10, 2023. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on June 14, 2022. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(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.

14 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The rice spoon was being stored in room temperature water, which can allow pathogens to grow on the spoons. The operator stated that the water is changed every 30 minutes.
      • Corrective Action(s): The operator washed the spoons and added ice to the container. Ensure the rice scoops are stored in ice water to prevent any pathogen growth on the spoons.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The sink in the staff washroom has the water turned off due to a leak at the bottom. Hand sinks need to have hot and cold running water available to allow proper hand washing.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Do not use the staff washroom until the sink is repair.
      • - Repair the sink so there is hot and cold water available for hand washing
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: The chlorine sanitizer is stored in a wheel cleaner spray bottle.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the original label from the bottle. Relabel the spray bottle to sanitizer.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Found mice dropping on the floor beneath the 2-comp sink area; on the lowest shelves of the storing unit beside the 2-comp sink; and on the lower shelves beside the upright stainless steel freezer. Mice droppings carry disease.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up the droppings, wash and sanitize the surfaces to remove any pathogens.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: There are openings in the wall under the 2-comp sink and in the staff washroom. These opening will allow pests to enter the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately block these openings with wire mesh (1/4" of smaller), metal plates, and/or tightly stuff the opening with steel wool and then use expanding foam.
      • **Correction date: Jan .14/23**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food containers being covered with laminated menus, plastic bags, and paper bags. These materials are not food grade, durable or cleanable. Chemical contaminates could get into the food.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately stop using the mentioned items to cover food. Food grade materials (aluminum foil; saran wrap; or lids made of glass, stainless steel or hard plastic) must be used to cover food and food containers.
      • During the inspection, the owner replaced non-food grade covers with plastic lids.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mesh strainer/colindars found broken and held together with pieces of wire. This is unsafe, as pieces of mesh could fall into food and become a choking hazard.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately discard all damaged utensils, equipment and colindars. Purchase new ones and use inspect all utensils and equipment daily for damage. During the inspection, the owner discarded the damaged colindars and replaced them with new ones.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Grease soaked paper bags and cardboard are not being discarded at the end of each day, or after use (being reused). These items will attract pests/rodents as they are a food source.
      • Corrective Action(s): Throw away cardboard every night and use new ones the next day, and throw away paper bags after one use. During the inspection, the owner discarded all grease soaked paper bags and will discard the cardboard on the floor at the end of the night.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Accumulation of dust and some grease on the ceiling tiles (especially around air diffusers), upper walls, and on the pipes near the fire suppression system. The dust and grease can fall into food and contaminate it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately wash and clean the dust and grease from the mentioned areas. Ensure this is being done monthly to prevent build up of this.
      • **Correction date: June 30/22**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Found duct tape on food containers and lids. Duct tape is not food grade, durable or cleanable which will allow pathogens to remain.
      • 2) Raw/unsealed wood found on the corner of a counter top and the edges of counter tops in the kitchen. The raw wood is not sealed or cleanable and will absorb food.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Immediately discard all damaged, cracked, broken, chipped or duct tapes food containers and lids. Puchase new food containers and lids to store food.
      • **Correction date: June 20/22**
      • 2) Repair and/or seal the raw wood so that it is sealed or covered with a material that is durable, smooth, sealed and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: 6 months**
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. Multiple knives observed to be kept in wooden crevise beside the wood chooping block in the kitchen
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator removed all knives and place them in dishwasher at the time of inspection. Ensure to keep knives in a sanitary manner.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. Pool of grease observed under left wok gas ranger in the kitchen. Operator reports he has cleaned it and it leaked again.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize the puddle of grease under the kitchen wok gas ranger as it is a potential fire hazard.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. Rubber seal observed to be duck taped on the right door of the 2 door freezer inside the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to replace or repair the rubber seal to facilitate in proper temperature control for the freezer.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Feb 4th.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple knives observed to be kept in crevices.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated all knives at the time of inspection. Ensure knives are maintained and stored in a sanitary manner.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Pool of grease observed under the left wok gas ranger in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure kitchen is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Dec 9th
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Rubber seals observed to be teared off for the right door of the 2 door freezer in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure rubber seals are repaired to ensure freezer is able to facilitate proper temperature control.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Jan 2nd
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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