La Foret Bakery & Coffee

6848 Jubilee Ave, Burnaby · Restaurant

21 inspections

Routine InspectionOct 2, 2025
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): AGAIN large portions of potentially hazardous foods being stored at room temperature that are not being time tracked -pre-cooked fried chicken in 5 large containers next to the fryers with temperatures at 20 deg C brought out of the fridge about an hour ago
  - This same issue was cited for the cooked potato balls at room temperature back in the April 1, 2025 inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded the fried chicken.
  - Again only small portions during rush periods are allowed otherwise the food must be time tracked for a maximum of 2 hours at room temperature then discard
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionApr 1, 2025
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A large container of cooked potato balls stored at room temperature in the back -temperature internal at 39 deg C.
  - Operator indicates it was cooked about half an hour ago.
  - Corrective Action(s): Only SMALL portions of potentially hazardous foods may be sold at room temperature to ensure it is sold within 2 hours.
  - Anything other than this must be time stamped/tracked to show when the foods must be sold -within 2 hours of placing the food at room temperature
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJan 20, 2025
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A few sanitizer spray bottles had no bleach residual
  - Corrective Action(s): Minimum concentration is >100ppm chlorine as per test strips
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A bug zapper is in use near the Walk-in Cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Turn off the device.
  - As bug zappers do not control for electrocuted fly body parts it must be relocated to a non-food related area -operator suggested further in over head the Walk-in cooler
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: A few mouse droppings observed under shelving in dry storage. Last pest control report from Westside Pest Control indicates activity (Dec.15 and coming in bi-weekly)
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect areas with mouse droppings and check each morning for activity (use a high powered flashlight) -maintain pest control services.
  - Do not leave foods out at the ends of the night
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 10, 2024
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A) 4-door display fridge at the bar AGAIN some foods are partially in direct sunlight from the ceiling window (time of inspection 4pm)
  - food temperature in direct sunlight showing 8.5 deg C product was said to be placed there an hour ago
  - NOTE: this was cited in last year's June 23, 2023 inspection
  - B) cut cherry tomato insert was double stacked in a small preparation cooler across from the stove -internal temperature at 12.2 deg C and worker indicates it was from the morning shift
  - Corrective Action(s): A) No fridge in direct sunlight will be able to maintain adequate temperatures. You must be covering the windows with an opaque material.
  - Operator covered the top and temperatures went down to 4 deg C
  - Repeat infractions will require increased enforcement such as ticketing ensure staff are maintaining the covers during sunny weather
  - B) discarded the cherry tomatoes. Do not double stack inserts in preparation coolers this is above the fill-line!
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar handsink blocked off with equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store anything in your designated handsinks -it is for handwashing ONLY
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 5, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 29, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed in the following areas:
  - -bakery retail section alongside the walls
  - -dry storage room on shelves, under the shelves/fridges
  - -employee room under the shelves/equipment
  - -back kitchen alongside the walls under equipment
  - Checked last pest report from Westside Pest Control -January 28 -one mouse caught in the kitchen (come in bi-weekly)
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect ALL areas where droppings are sighted.
  - Assign a worker to check EACH MORNING with a high powered flashlight the entire premise for rodent activity
  - Any foods left out overnight -all soft packaged foods such as plastic, paper, nylon packaged foods in rodent proof containers -this includes for the back kitchen and dry storage room
  - Maintain pest control services -correct any deficiencies noted in the reports -forward future reports to me
  - Remove goods off the floor under shelves in dry storage room to better enable monitoring and cleaning of pests
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: The watering of the plants in the retail bakery section is causing pooling of water which provides a water source for the rodents
  - Corrective Action(s): Place water drip trays around the plants -there should be no pooling water on the premise
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Some single use materials such as cellophane/tin foil being used for tray wraps or protection such as splashguard next to sinks
  - Corrective Action(s): Install washable more durable splashguards on the sides of sinks
  - Any trays that needs cleaning do so use in the dishwasher
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 20, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The 4-door display fridge at the bar is partially in direct sunight at certain times of the day due to the skylights. Temperatures of sunlit items at 8-9 deg C and shaded items at 0 deg C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cover the top glass when the sun is directly on the unit.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: A few what appears as old mouse droppings noted in the following areas:
  - -lunchroom corners
  - -Laundry storage room corners
  - -Kitchen corners near the Walk-in freezer
  - Checked last pest control work (Westcoast Pest Control) report from last week -no activity observed
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect all areas where rodent droppings observed.
  - Check EACH MORNING for new activity
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: -Some tin foil used as a splashguard next to handsink
  - -Some personal items (ie. Tylenol, charge cords...) noted in above shelves at food preparation stations
  - -Some bowls in use for scooping bulk food items
  - Corrective Action(s): -Do not use disposable items that are not cleanable or smooth.
  - Replace the splashguard with a cleanable material such as stainless steel or hard plastic
  - -place all worker personal items in their lunchroom
  - -Do not use bowls as workers may touch foods when scooping the bulk food item -use ladels handle up out of the food
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 6, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: - Spilled flour and minimal amount of mouse droppings present behind mixers. Droppings appeared limited to this area and may be from past issues.
  - - Spilled sugar and miscellaneous items on floor under shelving unit adjacent to walk-in freezer
  - Corrective Action(s): - Clean up spilled food/debris and mouse droppings. Sanitize area where mouse droppings were with bleach solution.
  - - Ensure any spilled foods or rodent droppings are cleaned up promptly. To be corrected: 07-Feb-2023
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 8, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - In use scoops were observed being stored in water at ambient temperature. Water was cloudy with food residue.
  - Corrective Action(s): - Wash and sanitize in use scoops noted above. Store in use scoops used for potentially hazardous foods (phfs) in ice water or in product (4C or colder or 60C or higher) ensuring handles don't come into contact with food or on clean location on prep surface. Ensure in use scoops used for phfs are washed and sanitized at a minimum every 4 hours or more frequently if they become contaminated.
  - - In use scoops were washed and sanitized and placed in ice water at time of the inspection. Ensure ice is replenished frequently.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: - Single door prep cooler was 6-7C ambient temperature. Temperature did not decrease to 4C or below during inspection.
  - Note: Manager reported temperature was checked earlier and unit was operating at required temperature. Unit is opened frequently during lunch rush
  - Corrective Action(s): - Transfer all potentially hazardous foods to alternate cooler - completed at time of inspection.
  - - Do not store potentially hazardous foods in cooler until unit is maintaining required temperature.
  - - Adjust or service/repair unit so that it is capable of maintaining a temperature of 4C or below.
  - To be corrected by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 16, 2022
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionMay 22, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 21, 2020
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: High temperature dishwasher max temp 59 C
  - Sanitizer spray bottles 0 ppm chlorine
  - Corrective Action(s): High temperature dishwasher is to be repaired to provide a sanitizing cycle that meets or exceeds 71 C. Correction date: May 22, 2020
  - Dishware and food equipment must be manually sanitized in dishwashing sinks fully submerged in 100 ppm chlorine solution for 2 minutes and left to air dry prior to use.
  - Sanitizer spray bottles to be filled with 100 ppm chlorine, confirmed using test strip. Ensure sanitizer spray bottles are clearly labelled as to contents.
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen handsink by walkin cooler obstructed by food container.
  - Handsink by dough mixers obstructed by boxes.
  - Corrective Action(s): Handsinks are to be fully accessable at all times to allow for frequent and convenient handwashing by staff.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food items stored on floor of walk-in cooler.
  - Avacados stored under raw chicken in walk-in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food items / food containers are to be stored off the floor. Foods should be placed on shelves that provide 6” clearance from the floor.
  - Raw meats and eggs are to be stored below and away from contacting potentially ready to eat food items.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 10, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 3, 2020
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked mix sausages in pan on counter top 35 - 37 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.
  - To prevent microbial growth cooked potentially hazardous foods must be kept hot at 60 C or warmer.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher is currently not operational.
  - Corrective Action(s): Dishwasher must be repaired to provide a minimum of 71 C rinse of dishware during sanitizing cycle.
  - Service technician has been onsite to diagnose dishwasher malfunction and will return to conduct repairs.
  - Until repaired, all dishware and utensils must be manually cleaned and sanitized following these procedures:
  - Food equipment, food utensils and clean in place food contact surfaces must be manually cleaned and sanitized following the 4 step method;
  - 1)clean surface of debris using warm water and detergent,
  - 2)rinse surface with warm water,
  - 3)immerse for 2 minutes in 100 ppm chlorine sanitzer,
  - 4)allow surface of item to air dry before next use.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 electric bug swatters stored on shelving above clean dishware.
  - Corrective Action(s): Relocate insect swatters away from food equipment and preparation surfaces to prevent contamination of surfaces from insect parts.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Walk-in cooler 5-6 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair / adjust cooler to maintain 4 C or colder.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 5, 2019
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple wiping rags left out on worksurfaces at coffee station and in back kitchen area.
  - Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (100 ppm chlorine, 1 tea spoon of bleach per 1 litre of water).
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionMay 29, 2019
2 infractions
- 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple containers of pooled eggs observed in the cooler beside the stove. Operator indicated the pooled eggs are for omelettes and is made from fresh shelled eggs observed at bottom department of cooler. Container size is larger than 1 serving size.
  - Correction: Pooled eggs should be made for single dish prepared for immediate consumption by one person. Ensure pooled eggs are made to serve and not stored in cooler for later use. Discard the pooled eggs.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score:
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Towels for wiping surfaces observed to be lying on tables. Towel is slightly wet to touch and look slightly soiled. Towels observed in kitchen area and beside espresso machine. Operator indicated that the towel is used for wiping the surface with the espresso stomp.
  - Corrective Action(s):
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Raw chicken observed to be placed above vegetables in walk-in cooler
  - 2. Squid ink bread and fresh bread loaves observed at coffee bar counter for sale with no packaging or cover. It is not protected from contamination, public can easily have access to it.
  - 3. Pin board observed above wooden table in kitchen area with pins inserted, potential physical contamination
  - Date To Be Corrected By: 2019/05/29
  - Correction: 1. Ensure all raw meat is placed below ready-to-eat products and vegetables.
  - 2. Ensure all bakery items for sale at counter is protected from contamination via packaging or a physical barrier to public
  - 3. Remove the pin board to ensure physical items (pins) don't fall into pakery product, to prevent physical contamination
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score:
Routine InspectionOct 18, 2018
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: french baguette buns on display to customers without packaging or behind a sneeze guard barrier.
  - food utensils (bakery area) stored in container with dried food debris.
  - icecream scoops stored in container of stagnant water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food items are properly packaged or stored behind sneeze guard barriers to protect products from contamination.
  - Ensure food utensils are stored in clean containers to protect utensils from contamination prior to use.
  - Icecream scoops are to be stored in a clean dry container or a container filled with ice while in use.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Flour build-up on floor and lower storage shelves around dough mixers.
  - 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
  - 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
  - Observation: Plastic purchased sauce containers reused.
  - Corrective Action(s): Containers are not suitable for reuse as they cannot be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Discard containers. Provide new, reusable containers as needed.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 11, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionMay 4, 2018
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer reservoirs 6 of 7 were measured to range between 0 ppm and 25 ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace sanitizer solutions.
  - Diluted bleach is to be prepared to provide 100 ppm chlorine, verified by test strip.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food inventory stored on the floor in walkin cooler and freezer units.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food items / food containers are to be stored off the floor. Foods should be placed on shelves that provide 6” clearance from the floor.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Storage shelving units and in walkin cooler - shelves positioned close to floor do not allow for easy cleaning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust all shelving to provide 6 inch clearance from floor.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Kitchen floor - corners, hard to reach areas behind equipment mouse droppings observed.
  - Walkin cooler floor - food debris collecting under shelves.
  - 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) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionApr 27, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sausage buns displayed at room temperature 25 C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Product discarded.
  - Potentially hazardous foods such as meat must be stored at 4 C or colder.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soiled wiping rags in use throughout premise without any form of sanitizer available.
  - Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (100 ppm chlorine, 1 tea spoon of bleach per 1 litre of water).
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen back handsink filled with dirty dishware and soap dispenser empty.
  - Dishwasher sink papertowel dispenser empty.
  - Coffee bar handsink liquid soap dispenser empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Hand-washing stations must be equipped with a stocked liquid soap dispenser, warm water and single use hand drying towels from a dispenser.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation: Multiple staff throughout kitchen area do not practice good hand hygiene and do not wash their hands properly as needed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food handlers are to thoroughly wash their hands before commencing work. In particular, food handlers shall wash their hands each time after using the washroom, when returning from a break, after eating, after handling raw food products, or after any other activity where hands may become soiled (handling money, garbage, touching hair/eyes/mouth/nose etc.)
  - Food handlers are to wash their hands with warm water and liquid soap and afterwards dry their hands with single use towels.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food items stored on the floor throughout kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food items / food containers are to be stored off the floor. Foods should be placed on shelves that provide 6” clearance from the floor.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Premise has a mouse infestation. Mouse droppings observed throughout kitchen and storage rooms.
  - Corrective Action(s): Pest control company to retained on contract for regular service to address all forms of pest activity.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: All storage areas and kitchen - disorganised, supplies and food stored on the floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): All shelving units are to be reset to have lower shelves adjusted to provide 6" clearance from the floor to allow for cleaning and effective pest control.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Shelving, work counters, and lower shelving have build-up of dust and food debris.
  - Floor corners and under equipment build-up of mouse droppings.
  - 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) after cleaning.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Homemade wood work table in kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Wood work table to be replaced, with suitable food equipment that is smooth, nonporous and easy to clean.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 27, 2017
1 infraction
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: -Menu/items served has changed and food safety procedures do not address changes.
  - Corrective Action(s): -Update food safety procedures to reflect changes to menu and submit to Fraser Health. Correction date: Oct. 4/17
  - Violation Score: 1