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Kernels (Metrotown Centre)

302 - 4820 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Kernels (Metrotown Centre) has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 1, 2017. The most recent inspection, on June 19, 2026, found no infractions.

9 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Pests and Food temperature control.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2024. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 22, 2017. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • 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 April 17, 2018. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 April 17, 2018. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 July 16, 2020. 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.

15 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Dry storage room is currently overstocked with 17 buckets of oil on the floor obstructing access to food inventory on shelving and access to space under shelves for the purposes of cleaning and pest monitoring.
      • Corrective Action(s): Reduce and re-organize product inventory such that product is stored on shelving available.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food / debris collecting in corners of flavored popcorn storage shelves and counter top corners around beverage cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and trace mouse droppings on floor along back wall of storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
      • Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine 1 tsp bleach / 1 liter water) after cleaning.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food inventory on the floor under shelving in back storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store inventory directly on the floor.
      • Ensure products are organized and stored on shelving units available to protect food from contamination and limit potential access from pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Trace mouse droppings on the floor in storage room at along wall adjacent to safe and in right corner under shelving, also in front service area on floor in corner below cash register.
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all debris from surfaces.
      • Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine) after cleaning.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): upper mini cooler 10 C
      • lower mini cooler 9 C
      • Corrective Action(s): products discarded.
      • To prevent microbial growth potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 4 C or colder.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink obstructed with dishware.
      • Corrective Action(s): Handsink is to be fully accessable at all times to allow for convenient and frequent handwashing by staff.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: upper cooler 10 C
      • lower cooler 9 C
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler units to maintain 4 C or colder.
      • Violation Score: 9
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Storage room door does not have a pest proof door sweep.
      • Front counter gate - door sweep is not complete and has sufficient gap from the floor to allow mice entry.
      • Corrective Action(s): Door sweeps to be installed on both counter gate and storage door sufficient to prevent the entrance of pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse infestation in premise. Mouse droppings observed throughout storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Premise sanitation is to greatly improve and be maintained on a daily basis.
      • All action items identified on pest control report are to be implemented.
      • Areas affected by pest activity must be sanitized with dilute bleach solution (100 ppm chlorine) after cleaning.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: As per pest control report: shelves in storage room are too low for cleaning and the deployment of further traps. Front counter entrance and storage door have clearance allowing entrance of mice.
      • Corrective Action(s): All storage room shelving are to be adjusted to provide 6 inch clearance from the floor to allow for easy cleaning and pest control measures.
      • Entrance gate and storage door are to be equiped with door sweeps to exclude the entrance of pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris on floor and front storage shelves.
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of food and debris from surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 3

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