Kim Hoang Restaurant

30 - 10330 152nd St, Surrey · Restaurant

25 inspections

1. Routine InspectionApr 2, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: 1) Ice machine was found to have minor biofilm residue.
     • 2) Raw eggs were stored above sauces.
     • 3) Foods were double stacked, directly on top of one another.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure ice machine is cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis to prevent potential contamination of foods.
     • 2) Ensure raw meats/eggs are stored below or separately from ready-to-eat foods to prevent potential contamination of foods. Cooler was re-organized at the time of inspection.
     • 3) Do not double stack foods directly on top of one another to prevent potential contamination of foods. Foods were properly covered at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 9
2. Routine InspectionOct 1, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Vent hood covers were found to be greasy and ice machine was found to have some biofilm growth.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all equipment is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
     • Violation Score: 3
3. Routine InspectionApr 1, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer was mixed with detergent.
     • Corrective Action(s): Do not mix bleach with cleaning agents - this may result in the production of toxic gases. Bleach and soap container was emptied at the time of inspection and filled with 200ppm bleach.
     • Violation Score: 5
4. Routine InspectionNov 27, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Sauce was stored in an opened metal can.
     • Corrective Action(s): Once canned foods are opened, contents must be transferred to a food grade container with proper protection to prevent potential contamination of foods. Contents of the can were transferred to a food grade container at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
     • Observation: Bleach sanitizer and spray bottle used for hands was unlabelled.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemicals are labelled to identify their contents to prevent accidental mixing and/or misuse of chemicals.
     • Violation Score: 3
5. Routine InspectionMay 28, 2024

   0 infractions

6. Routine InspectionNov 3, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Three knives were stored between prep coolers.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure knives are stored in a sanitary manner. The space between prep coolers cannot be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Evidence of old rodent droppings were observed by the hot water tank. Operator stated she did not see any pest activity. No other pest activity observed in the kitchen.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize area affected by rodent droppings and monitor for pest activity. If droppings return, contact professional pest control operator to prevent further activity.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
     • Observation: Bleach container was not labelled.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemicals are properly labelled to identify the contents to prevent accidental mixing and/or misuse of chemicals. Ensure containers are relabelled as needed.
     • Violation Score: 3
7. Follow-Up InspectionMay 23, 2023

   0 infractions

8. Routine InspectionMay 18, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foods in the prep cooler (left side) were at 12C.
     • Corrective Action(s): Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at or below 4C to prevent the growth of pathogens and/or the formation of toxins. Operator stated the cooler was at 4C this morning. Food items were relocated to the upright cooler at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station in the kitchen was blocked with a large garbage can and was inaccessible for staff use.
     • Corrective Action(s): Handwash stations must be accessible and supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid hand soap, and single use paper towels to facilitate proper handwashing. Garbage can was relocated at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw meat was stored above pickled radish in the upright cooler.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure raw foods are stored below and separately from ready-to-eat foods to prevent potential contamination of foods. Raw meat was relocated at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: 1) Prep cooler was at 12C.
     • 2) Walk-in freezer was at -4C.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1) Service cooler unit and ensure it can maintain 4C or less on a consistent basis. Operator contacted a technician at the time of
     • inspection - technician to arrive on-site at 15:00.
     • 2) Service or adjust walk-in freezer and ensure it can maintain -18C on a consistent basis.
     • Violation Score: 9
9. Routine InspectionNov 21, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station was blocked with a tray.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure handwash station is unobstructed to allow staff to properly wash their hands. Tray was moved at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Both prep cooler door seals require replacement.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure door seals are maintained in good condition to prevent loss of cold air. Door seals have been ordered and will be installed when they arrive.
     • Violation Score: 3
10. Follow-Up InspectionJun 17, 2022

    0 infractions

11. Routine InspectionJun 15, 2022

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A large container of pho broth was at 44C. Operator stated the broth is stored at room tempeature for about 3 hours, then moved into the walk-in freezer for cooling.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hot potentially hazardous foods must be cooled from 60C to 20C in 2 hours or less and from 20C to 4C in 4 hours or less to prevent the growth of pathogens and or the formation of toxins. Broth was moved into the walk-in freezer at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) 3 coor cooler was at 6C.
      • 2) Prep cooler door seal needs to be replaced.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Service or adjust the cooler and ensure it can maintain 4C or less on a consistent basis.
      • 2) Repair or replace cooler door seal to prevent the loss of cold refrigeration air.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometer in the 3 door cooler was not accurate. Thermometer registered 10C. Cooler was at 6C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace thermometer with an accurate thermometer to verify proper cold holding temperatures.
      • Violation Score: 1
12. Routine InspectionDec 6, 2021

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scooping container was stored inside a container of broth.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure scoops are stored in a sanitary manner to prevent potential contamination of foods. Scoop was removed at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler door seals were torn. Door seals were also found to have debris build-up
      • Corrective Action(s): Prep cooler door seals will need to be repaired or replaced to loss of cold refrigeration air and to prevent food debris from accumulating in the seals. Ensure door seals are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Bleach sanitizer pails were unlabelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all containers are properly labelled to identify their contents in order to prevent accidental mixing and or misuse of chemicals. Containers will need to be relabelled as needed.
      • Violation Score: 3
13. Follow-Up InspectionJun 23, 2021

    0 infractions

14. Routine InspectionJun 14, 2021

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Deli slicer had visible meat debris around the blade.
      • 2) Several knives were stored in the crevice between the two preparation coolers.
      • 3) Cloth rags were left on food counters.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator asked a staff member to dismantle the deli slicer for cleaning and sanitation. The deli slicer was cleaned at the time of inspection. Ensure food contact equipment, such as the deli slicer, are cleaned after each use or every 2 hours to prevent the growth of pathogens that can cross contaminate food and cause foodborne illness.
      • 2) Operator removed the knives at the time of inspection. Do not store knives in the crevice between the coolers as the area cannot be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to maintain sanitation. This can lead to cross contamination of food and cause foodborne illness.
      • 3) Cloth rags were moved to sanitizer buckets at the time of inspection. Do not leave dirty wash cloths on counters at room temperature as that harbours pathogen growth which can cause foodborne illness through cross contamination.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There bucket labelled "sanitizer" had a bubbly solution which the operator explained to be a mixture of dish soap, bleach, and water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not mix soap and bleach as that diminishes the chlorine residual which is needed for sanitation. The operator made a new sanitizer solution with just bleach and water and re-sanitized all food contact surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The hand washing sink was blocked by the garbage can and mop bucket at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): The operator cleared the way to the sink for the inspector to wash their hands. Ensure the hand sinks are always accessible for hand washing to promote good staff hygiene.
      • Violation Score: 5
15. Routine InspectionMar 19, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A bowl of sprouts was at room temp - moved to fridge. Keep sprouts in fridge or covered in ice.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings noted behind chest freezer and a few other hard-to-reach corners. Operator indicates that a mouse was just trapped. Continue trapping & monitoring. (Trap showed to inspector)
      • Corrective Action(s):
16. Routine InspectionSep 11, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Sprouts were held at room temperature, no ice. Ice added during inspection.
      • 2) Meat for slicing was held at room temperature. 10 *C internal temperature. Moved to fridge.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
17. Follow-Up InspectionMar 19, 2019

    0 infractions

18. Routine InspectionMar 13, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One prep cooler is 10*C. PHFs moved to working fridge. Repair and call when fixed.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
19. Follow-Up InspectionAug 29, 2018

    0 infractions

20. Routine InspectionAug 28, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Handsink in the kitchen was not supplied with cold running water. Operator's husband mentioned that he was repairing the faucet last night. Operator tried to repair the sink during the inspection however said they would contact a technician to repair it today.
      • Note: This handsink was however supplied with hot running water, liquid soap, and paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handsinks are supplied with liquid soap, hot and cold running water, and paper towels; CORRECT TODAY. Contact the district EHO by tomorrow morning to provide an update. A follow up inspection will be conducted tomorrow.
      • .
      • In the meanwhile as a temporary solution, either use the hot running water at the handsink or use the third compartment of the 3-compartment sink adjacent to the handsink temporarily as a handwashing station. Designate the first two compartments of the 3-compartment sink and the dishwasher for dishwashing purposes.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. A small amount of debris was observed on the side of the ice machine. It was last cleaned about 1 month ago in July 2018 according to the Operator.
      • 2. Spring rolls in three containers were uncovered inside two freezers.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Drain the ice machine and then clean and sanitize it to remove the debris inside it; Correct today. A follow up inspection will be conducted within 2 business days.
      • 2. Make sure food is kept covered in storage units to protect it from contamination (e.g. from ice build-up) [CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION]
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Second Prep. cooler across the cooking area was above 4 degrees C (at an ambient temperature of 9.3 degrees C at the bottom lower corner on the left side and at 15.3 degrees C on the top right side).
      • .
      • Note: Potentially hazardous food inside this cooler (i.e. raw meat in its' original packaging stored in several containers and frozen spring rolls) was below 4 degrees C and was transferred into another refrigeration unit at or below 4 degrees C. Small insert of sliced onions and sliced carrots prepared this morning from less than 2 hours ago were placed on ice for the lunch rush.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator adjusted the cooler during the inspection to 2.2 degrees C (4 degrees C or less). Temperature log was in place however was indicating all temperatures of "4 degrees C".
      • .
      • Make sure that refrigeration temperatuers are carefully checked. Coolers must be maintained at or below 4 degrees C (40 degrees F).
      • Violation Score: 3
21. Follow-Up InspectionJan 5, 2018

    0 infractions

22. Routine InspectionJan 2, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two wiping cloths were observed lying on the prep. surfaces without being placed into the bleach water between use. Note: Two buckets of bleach water (100 ppm chlorine sanitizer) were setup in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep wiping cloths immersed in 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer (bleach water) between use so that 100 ppm to enable surfaces to be adequately sanitized.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Floor behind the chest freezer and behind the prep. coolers was accumulating buildup of food debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas within 2 weeks to remove the buildup of debris and regularly clean these areas (e.g. every 2 weeks) to prevent buidup from accumulating. Please contact the district Environmental Health Officer of Fraser Health for a follow up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
23. Follow-Up InspectionJul 26, 2017

    0 infractions

24. Routine InspectionJul 25, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings were observed on the floor of the back storage room (behind the shelf and chest freezer) and on the floor behind the shelving unit in the kitchen near the back storage room. The operator mentioned that they had a pest control program for once per year in the past.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the affected areas with bleach water to remove the rodent droppings today. Keep food and equipment that touches food in covered containers with tight fitting lids. Use 100 ppm bleach water to sanitize all prep. surfaces. Contact pest control and implement a regular pest control program throughout the year -provide the area E.H.O. an update regarding the pest control program by the end of this week . Keep the doors closed at all times unless a screen door is installed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The front door and back door was open at the time of inspection and a screen door was not in place.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep the entrance/exit doors closed at all times to prevent any mice/rats from entering the restaurant. The operator closed the doors during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
25. Routine InspectionOct 10, 2012

    0 infractions