Langley Memorial Hospital Food Service

22051 Fraser Hwy, Langley · Institutional Kitchen

21 inspections

1. Routine InspectionJan 14, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Rodent droppings observed primarily at the dishwashing area. Some droppings observed on metal trolleys.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean up droppings and sanitize affected surfaces at the dishwashing area and metal trolleys. Ensure there is no food debris in the drains.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation: Gaps observed where pipes enter the ceiling at various locations.
     • Corrective Action(s): Seal all noted gaps to prevent potential rodent entry. Correct as soon as possible.
     • Violation Score: 3
2. Follow-Up InspectionAug 12, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Rodent droppings observed at various locations in main kitchen and three serveries. No droppings observed directly on food contact surface. See comments for more details.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all noted areas on a regular basis.
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation: Observed holes and gaps at various locations that may allow rodent entry. See comments for more details.
     • Corrective Action(s): Seal all holes and gaps. Correct as soon as possible
     • Violation Score: 3
3. Routine InspectionJul 3, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Several fans used at dishwashing area and serveries are dusty.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure fans are on a schedule to be cleaned regularly to avoid blowing dust onto clean equipment, food prep surfaces, and food. Correct as soon as possible.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Mouse droppings observed on the floor and wall ledge along the perimeter of the main kitchen and Rosewood/Marwood servery. Some light can be seen coming through the bottom of the nearby storage/receiving door.
     • Corrective Action(s): Increase frequency of housekeeping visits so droppings are cleaned up and affected surfaces are sanitized in a timely manner. Explore options to better seal the opening underneath the storage/receiving door. Continue to monitor for rodent activity and consult pest control services as necessary. Ensure food prep surfaces are sanitized prior to starting food prep. Correct as soon as possible.
     • Violation Score: 3
4. Routine InspectionFeb 25, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. One sanitizer spray bottle measured at least 500 ppm Quat (bright blue on test strip).
     • 2. Kitchen fan pointing towards dishwasher area is dusty.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Discard contents of the spray bottle and refill from the sanitizer dispenser. Monitor volume of the sanitizer jug to ensure it is replaced before completely emptied. If manually mixing sanitizer, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
     • 2. Clean fans regularly to avoid accumulation of dust.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: 1. Rodent droppings observed along perimeter of the premises and on a few trolleys. Accumulation of droppings observed at a corner at the Rosewood/Marwood servery.
     • 2. Fruit fly activity observed at the Rosewood/Marwood servery along the wall where the trolleys are parked.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean up all droppings and sanitize affected surfaces. Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces where rodent activity is observed. Sanitize food prep surfaces before starting food prep each day. Continue to monitor and consult pest control company as necessary.
     • 2. Clean surfaces to remove any food debris or sticky residues and sanitize with a bleach solution. Treat drains with bleach solution.
     • Violation Score: 9
5. Routine InspectionJul 9, 2024

   0 infractions

6. Routine InspectionJan 17, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Fruit flies noted in and around dirty end of metal cart station, especially noted coming in and out of green bins and accumulating in area on ceiling.
     • Corrective Action(s): Implement additional actions as discussed including daily chemical treatment to bin prior to bag placement; daily chemical application to floor drains and any other standing water where visible (including dishwasher unit). Talk to Pest Control and obtain appropriate traps for fruit flies. Replace existing light traps in that area. May want to store bins outside food production areas as added control measure.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Grout work completed in dish pit area reviewed. Some of the grout work around the dish pit remains deteriorated to a point where it is significantly pocked and recessed below grade. This has resulted in areas of the floor where water accumulates and is difficult to clean and dry. These areas may also support the breeding of fruit flies which are evident in this area.
     • Corrective Action(s): Plan to regrout the tile in this area. Revisit for plan of action at next scheduled inspection.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
     • Observation: Some of the spray bottles at the metal cart cleaning station mislabelled.
     • Corrective Action(s): Make sure to review all the spray bottles and there is no mix up between the Ostro San and neutral cleaner.
     • Violation Score: 3
7. Routine InspectionMar 22, 2023

   0 infractions

8. Routine InspectionAug 24, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Dust build-up in ceiling ventilation in chilled assembly room of main kitchen. Debris build-up noted underneath conveyer dishwasher.
     • Date to be corrected by: August 31, 2022
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean areas in area mentioned above
     • Violation Score: 3
9. Follow-Up InspectionAug 19, 2021

   0 infractions

10. Routine InspectionAug 18, 2021

    0 infractions

11. Routine InspectionMar 16, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build-up of dirt noticed on the light fixture and the ceiling area near the fixture in walk-in cooler #4. Similarly, some dust noticed around light fixture in all small walk-in coolers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the light fixture and affected ceiling in all small walk-in coolers. The ceiliing, cooler fan covers and light fixtures must be on a monthly cleaning schedule ( By March 20,2020).
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: One of the tube light fixtures in the main walk-in cooler is not working. The protective shield/ lid is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store any food trays underneath this light fixture. Repair or replace the light fixture and shatter-proof light cover ( immediately).
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Noticed damaged drywall in some sections behind stored dry goods in the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Either repair & repaint the dry wall or install a washable FRP panel to at least 4 feet height (April 10, 2020).
      • Violation Score: 1
12. Routine InspectionOct 4, 2019

    0 infractions

13. Follow-Up InspectionMar 29, 2019

    0 infractions

14. Routine InspectionMar 27, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Evidence of mouse infestation (mice droppings and urine) noticed in the following areas of the kitchen ( repeat violation):
      • -NE corner of the receiving area near the loading door
      • -Underneath some dry storage shelving
      • -Behind the "Emergency Storage" water bottle pallet.
      • -Along the North wall in the spare cart and shelving rack storage area
      • -Near the entrance to the decommissioned walk-in cooler
      • -Along the West wall in the tray/portioning (cold room) room.
      • (Note: Pest monitoring logs from the pest control contractor indicated "no activity" on its recent inspection reports)
      • Pictures taken.
      • Corrective Action(s): -A special inspection must be conducted by the pest control contractor.
      • -Clean all affected areas throughly using the floor cleaner after removing all equipment, carts and shelves from the wall corners.
      • -Disinfect the affected floors and floor-wall junctions with bleach and hot water following the cleaning March 29, 2019).
      • -Wash and sanitize all utensils stored on the stainless steel shelf near decommissioned walk-in cooler (immediately).
      • - All baby food in sealed glass jars/cans must be washed and then stored in covered totes.
      • -Pest control operator must provide more mice traps throughout the kitchen especially in the dry storage and receiving areas
      • -Install weather-stripping underneath the receiving area loading doors to prevent rodent entry ( ASAP).
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: -Significant gaps noticed underneath the loading area doors as well as underneath the LMH main receiving doors near the mail room. Weather stripping found to be inadequate on the receiving door in Rosewood/Marwood ECU.
      • -A hole was noticed in the drywall behind water botttle pallet and the baseboard was found be to be ripped off.
      • -An open cut off pipe was noticed near the decommissioned walk-in cooler; this could lead to rodent harborage.
      • Corrective Action(s): All gaps underneath all of the above doors must be elliminated either by repairing or replacing the wearther stripping.
      • (Immediately). Doors must stay closed when not in use and not supervised by receiving staff.
      • -The open cut off floor pipe must be sealed completely ( By March 29th, 2019)
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -Build-up of food debris and beverage spills noticed along the floor-wall junctions underneath the counters in portion prep area.
      • - Floor in the main walk-in cooler requires cleaning.
      • - Dried mildew noticed on the light fixture in walk-in cooler #1
      • Corrective Action(s): -Throughly clean the floors in all areas of the kitchen especially underneath and behind equipment ( March 29, 2019)
      • -Clean or replace the light fixture in walk-in cooler #1 ( April 20, 2019).
      • - A new cleaning checklist and audit mechanism must be develoepd for janitorial staff outlning proper cleaing procedures in hard-to-reach areas. Staff must be trained to identify signs of pest infestation. (April 20, 2019).
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: -A spray bottle of Ostrosan sanitizer was found to be stored in a bottle labelled "Haddon Cleaner".
      • -Since there has been a change of chemical supplier to replace Ecolab products with Haddon's products, the sanitizer log sheet was not revised to reflect the accepable concentration for new sanitizer ( Ostrosan sanitizer). Ostro san sanitizer must be used at 200 ppm ( if used as a no-rinse sanitizer) as opposed to the previously used Oasis146 sanitizer which is acceptable between 200-400 ppm range.
      • -Ostro san (quats sanitizer) in the third sink tested 400 ppm (too high to be used as no-rinse sanitizer)
      • Corrective Action(s): -Chemicals such as cleaners and sanitizers in spray botles must be labelled accurately ( immediately).
      • -Revise the sanitizer log sheets throughout all kitchens and ECUs to reflect the new maximum level of quats santiizer ( 200 ppm)
      • -Adjust the Ostro san sanitizer level at the dispenser to 200 ppm ( immediately).
      • Violation Score: 9
15. Routine InspectionNov 8, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Few mice droppings noticed in the NE corner of the receiving area.
      • Corrective Action(s): -A special inspection must be conducted by the Pest Control contractor for proper monitoring and rectification of the issue.
      • -Install or repair the weather stripping underneath the receiving area door to prevent entry of pests.
      • -Move all dry storage shelves to inspect the floors for any signs of mice activity.
      • -Clean the floors throughly to remove any droppings ( Nov. 9, 2018).
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap noticed underneath the Shipping/receiving door in both LMH main kitchen and Rosewood/Marwood ECU.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or install new weather strippign to ensure no gap exists underneath the doors to prevent entry of rodents (ASAP).
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Repair or patch broken drywall section along the West wall of the dry storage area.
      • 2. Patch or repair the wall section near the east entrance to the tray line room.
      • 3. Cedar Hills and Maple Hills Serveries: Repaint or cover (washable wall paper recommended) sections of the walls where the existing paint is flaking off ( By Nov. 15, 2018)
      • Violation Score: 3
16. Routine InspectionMar 15, 2018

    0 infractions

17. Follow-Up InspectionOct 16, 2017

    0 infractions

18. Routine InspectionSep 8, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Thumb tacks noticed being used on bulletin boards in dish storage areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all thumbtacks from all bulletin boards in the kitchen and food/dish storage areas.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Habco single door refrigerator in Maple Hill ECU registered 10 degrees C at the time of inspection.
      • 2. 3-door cooler in Rosewood/Marwood ECU registered 6.4 degrees C (frequent opening and closing??).
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Alll milk tetrapacks were transferred to the double door cooler during the inspection. Repair or adjust the cooler so that it maintains foods and beverages at 4 degrees or below at all times.
      • 2. Monitor the 3-door cooler in Rosewood/Marwood more frequently and adjust if not maintaining 4 degrees C or below.
      • A walk-in cooler is to be installed in Rosewood/Marwood kitchen.
      • Violation Score: 9
19. Routine InspectionJan 18, 2013

    0 infractions

20. Routine InspectionDec 21, 2012

    0 infractions

21. Routine InspectionDec 2, 2011

    0 infractions