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La Santa Rosa

121 - 1585 Broadway St, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

La Santa Rosa has been inspected 13 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 2, 2017. The most recent inspection, on April 21, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 13 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: Food temperature control, Pests 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.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 21, 2026. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2025. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 January 10, 2023. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 15, 2019. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on April 21, 2026. For example: 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(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.

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: Cooler near front entrance measured at 9C. Refrigeration units must be measured </=4C to prevent pathogen growth.
      • Corrective Action: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Potentially hazardous foods were moved to a different cooler. Call the mechanic to fix the cooler. Refrain from placing perishable items inside.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) No paper twoels by the handwashing sink nor in the garbage, meaning hands are not being properly dried. Paper towels must be present to facilitate proper hand drying and prevent contamination of hands from wiping on clothes.
      • Corrective Action: Paper towel dispenser was stocked at the time of inspection. Ensure handsinks have paper towels at all times.
      • Corrective Action(s):
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Observation: No health permit onsite. Decals from 2024 were posted onto the business licenses before 2026 inside the frame. Valid and up to date health permits ensure a safe and sanitary operation of a food premises.
      • Corrective Action: If valid health permit is found contact Fraser Health notifying that the permit is found . If not found, apply for a new copy.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed on the floor, near the rear doorway
      • Corrective Action(s): *Disinfect (using bleach sanitizer) affected areas and clean up mouse droppings inside the premises..
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Receiving bay door has an opening chewed through the doorseal, allowing rodents to enter the premises
      • Corrective Action(s): *Seal all openings in the rear doorways to prevent pests from entering the production area.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • Observed mice droppings along the base of walls in the kitchen and the 2-comp sink (manufacturing area). Mice and droppings carry diseases, these disease could contaminate food.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Sweep up the mice droppings every day.
      • - Wash the floor and the base of walls with hot soapy water, and then sanitize with a bleach and water solution (mix 1 Tbsp bleach with 4L hot water). Do this every night.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Small line cooler was at 6-8C at start of inspection. Unit was adjusted and has since come down to 3.5C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure this unit maintains 4C or less at all times to reduce the growth rate of any pathogens in the food.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot water bath in hot holding unit was 80C however the temperature of the food was around 40C. Food was cooked earlier this morning and was put into hot holding unit hot.
      • Corrective Action(s): Food in the hot holding unit must be kept at 60C or higher. Ensure that the hot water levels inside the unit are high enough to touch the bottom of the containers. Also ensure that the food is hot (>60C before it is put into the hot holding unit).
      • Violation Score: 5
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cut vegetables stored in lince cooler. Cooler was at 13C. Owner stated that a technician is coming in later today.
      • Corrective Action(s): Vegetables moved to alternate cooler. Discontinue use of this cooler until it can maintain 4C or less.
      • Violation Score: 5
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Line cooler at 13C. Owner adjusted cooler during inspection as it was set to a warmer setting.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all temperature controlled units are checked daily and that all cooler are kept 4C or less at all times.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot holding unit for cooked meat and vegetables measured at 30C. Unit was plugged into a plug that wasnt working and moved to an alternate plug during inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Recook food and only put food back into this hot holding unit when it reaches above 60C. Block of plug that does not work to prevent staff from using it.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottle labelled as sanitizer had no detectable level of sanitizer and contained another chemical that could not be identified.
      • Corrective Action(s): Bottle dumped out during inspection and replaced with a bleach solution. Ensure that all chemicals are accurately labelled for quick and accurate identification.
      • Violation Score: 5
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer solution in spray bottle had no detectable level of sanitizer. Contents of bottle of bleach used appeared water like without colour. Straight bleach tested and was 200ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Use the bleach without dilution for now until a new bottle of bleach is bought. Purchase a new bottle of bleach by Thursday Jan 12, 2023. Recommend buying a smaller bottle of bleach so that it is used up faster and will not lose its concentration over time.
      • Violation Score: 15
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked rice in plastic container that was put inside the metal insert of the hot holding unit. Rice was 25C internally. Owner stated that this rice would have been cooked first thing this morning which is >5 hours ago.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard rice and ensure that all rice kept in the hot holding unit is kept directly in the metal container. Product voluntarily discarded during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • The exhaust canopy requires to be professionally cleaned as per the service sticker schedule in April 2019. Grease will build up inside the exhaust vent and could cause a fire or attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Call a professional exhaust company to clean the canopy, and ensure to follow the service sticker schedule.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 1/19**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation:
      • FoodSafe Level 1 certificate, held by the owner, has expired. There is no other staff present with a valid certificate to ensure proper food handling practices are being followed.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Enroll into the next available FoodSafe Level 1 course. Go to www.foodsafe.ca to find the next course.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 30/19**
      • Violation Score: 1
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • The exhaust canopy cleaning sticker indicates cleaning to be done on June 20, 2018 by a professional company. Accumulation of grease & dust in the canopy and exhaust chimney is a fire hazard.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately call the professional cleaning company in to service and clean the exhaust canopy. Continue your regular cleaning schedule of the filters and accessible surfaces between professional cleanings.
      • **Correction date: Nov. 30/18**
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • The exhaust canopy cleaning sticker indicates it should of been done in September 2017. Grease will accumulate inside the exhaust flue which is a fire hazard and attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Contact a professional company to clean the exhaust canopy.
      • **Correction date: Dec. 1/17**
      • Violation Score: 3

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