Langley Pita Pit

102 - 20125 64th Ave, Langley · Restaurant

23 inspections

Routine InspectionMar 10, 2026
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottles at 0ppm Quats, as they were filled yesterday
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure spray bottles are refilled daily. Once refilled, they were at 200ppm Quats
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionOct 16, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 14, 2025
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice being hot held at an internal temperature of 46.2C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Rice discarded at time of inspection. Staff knew rice wasn't very hot however they do not have a probe thermometer for checking internal cooking temperatures or hot holding temperatures.
  - New rice cooker has been ordered according to staff. Ensure rice is either held hot or cold. Rice can be cooked and held in the fridge then reheated or rice can be made to order until new rice cooker is on site. DO NOT USE Rice cooker to hold food hot if it is not working.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Pest control comes monthly and provides traps for cockroaches and has sprayed according to staff.
  - However alot of excess items are piled up beside the freezer
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all extra equipment and items from the back prep area. To ensure cockroaches cannot hide in the items by March 21/25
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 19, 2024
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towels in dispensers either in the back prep area or at the front counter.
  - Corrective Action(s): After bieng instructed by EHO, staff placed folded paper towels on the counter in the front and back as the deliver of paper towels was delayed for the ones that go in the dispensers.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Several cockroaches were found in the back prep area. Staff stated that pest control came and sprayed 2 or 3 nights ago, since then a huge decrease in the population has been noticed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure pest control continues and a thorough cleaning is done to eliminate them from the facility.
  - -Cleaning under the 2 door freezer, around the 3 compartment sink and around the front cooler to remove any food debris. by Sept 21/24
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Back prep area tile flooring has cracked even more and is coming apart more. Previous inspection required flooring to be fixed by Sept 1/24.
  - Corrective Action(s): Flooring must be smooth, impervious and easily cleanable. The flooring must also not present a slipping or tripping hazard for staff. In it's current state it cannot be cleaned and staff can slip or trip over the large broken pieces of tiles
  - Flooring MUST be fixed by Nov 1/24 or enforcement action will be taken.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionMar 19, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionMar 18, 2024
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: No paper towels in dispensers again, this is an ongoing issue.
  - Corrective Action(s): Correction order issued as staff and management are aware paper towels must be in the dispensers (front and back) however staff are not following through with putting paper towels in dispensers. Paper towels MUST be in dispensers by end of day today, March 18/24. Follow up inspection tomorrow.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation: Staff are not washing in back when preparing and portioning food.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff are relying on wearing gloves and not actually washing their hands when moving from handling money, to portioning chicken. Staff MUST wash hands after handling money then put on gloves. by March 18/24
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Cockroaches still seen under the freezer and single compartment food prep sink.Staff think pest control was in, but not sure what they did.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure pest control has been in and cockroaches are being taken care of. Email pest control report to EHO by March 18/24
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: One staff person on site, and they don't have Foodsafe.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure one person AT ALL TIMES has a valid Foodsafe certificate by March 30/24
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 14, 2024
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: 1) Back hand sink paper towel dispenser doesn't work, no paper towels out to use
  - 2) Front hand sink blocked by lid in the sink
  - 3) Front hand sink has no paper towels in the dispenser, only paper towels by cash register. Staff cannot open the paper towel dispenser due to a lost key
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure both hand sinks have no items in them and both have liquid soap and paper towels to allow for proper hand washing by Monday March 18/24
  - Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Cockroaches found at the back of the restaurant among the clean linen bags and boxes of take out containers.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Have pest control company come in and spray for cockroaches. Email EHO when company can come in for first treatment
  - 2) Clean and sanitize all areas paying particular attention to the food contact areas
  - 3) Declutter to allow for ease of cleaning.
  - 4) Place all food and take out containers in pest proof containers to ensure they don't become contaminated by Monday March 18/24
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Floor tiles by stand up cooler have become progressively cracked and are now lifting and coming apart.
  - Corrective Action(s): Fix the flooring and install new files by the freezer to ensure the floor is smooth, impervious and easily cleanable. By Sept 1/24
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionAug 25, 2023
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionAug 21, 2023
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Paper towel dispenser at the back hand sink has been been repaired/replaced after 2 weeks
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the paper towel dispenser so staff can properly wash their hands. by Wednesday Aug 23/23
  - Violation Score: 5
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
  - Observation: Permit fee has not been paid
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure permit fee is paid by Aug 23/23
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No one on site with a valid foodsafe certificate
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure one person at all times must have a valid Foodsafe certificate and must be available on site for verification.by Augh 23/23
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionAug 2, 2023
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Back paper towel dispenser broken
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace paper towel dispenser by Aug 21/23
  - Violation Score: 5
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No one on site with with a valid foodsafe certificate
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure 1 person at all times has a valid foodsafe certificate and that it is available on site by Aug 3/23
  - Violation Score:
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 13, 2023
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 10, 2023
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Paper towel dispenser still has to be refilled and no soap on site for hand sink. Coming in the order that should be received later today
  - Corrective Action(s): Hand sink MUST have soap and paper towels at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionFeb 9, 2023
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Back hand sink does not have soap and paper towels in the dispenser
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure both hand sinks are fully equipped with soap and paper towels at all times. Ensure extra are available in the facility by Friday Feb 10
  - Violation Score: 5
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Ensure one person at all times has a valid foodsafe certificate onsite
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure certificates for staff are kept onsite for verification
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJun 24, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quats in dishwashing sink at 0ppm. Sink refilled and normal concentration only provided 50ppm. Ensure to check each time sink is refilled as it is manually added to the water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Sink refilled an concentration checked with 2 pumps of sanitizer and found to be at 200ppm.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back handsink does not have soap. Sink was blocked by a step stool and some equipment in the sink
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure there is liquid soap at the handsink at all times and the sink is never blocked by Monday June 27/22
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Hood vent needs to be professionally cleaned, sticker says it was last done in 2018 by July 15/22
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 9, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 7, 2021
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Smoothie juice cooler is maintaining juice at 10 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Monitor carefully and repair or adjust if necessary. All potentially hazardous foods are to be maintained at 4 degrees C or colder. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in this cooler until able to maintain at 4 degrees C or colder.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Walk in cooler floor is worn and difficult to clean.
  - Corrective Action(s): Refinish walk in cooler floor to provide a smooth and cleanable surface.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 3, 2019
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink in back area was obstructed again - used to store lids for food containers. Repeat Violation.
  - Corrective Action(s): As previously discussed, do not store any items in any hand washing sink. All hand sinks must be easily accessible for hand washing. Corrected at time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Employees on-site did not have Foodsafe Level 1. Repeat Violation.
  - Corrective Action(s): As previously noted, at least one employee ON-SITE must have their Foodsafe Level 1 certification at all times. More staff to register for Foodsafe Level 1 course.
  - Correct by: 1 month.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionApr 2, 2019
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink in back food prep area was obstructed (used to store lids).
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store any items in designated hand washing sinks. All hand sinks must be unobstructed and accessible for hand washing.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Both employees on-site at time of inspection did not have their Foodsafe Level 1 certification.
  - Corrective Action(s): During all hours of operation, at least one kitchen staff member on-site must have their Foodsafe Level 1 certification. At least one regular full-time staff for each shift must register for Foodsafe Level 1 course. Keep copies of Foodsafe certificates on-site.
  - Correct by: 1 month
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionOct 22, 2018
1 infraction
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen chicken was thawing in sink with no water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thaw all foods under cold, running water or in the cooler overnight. Do not thaw foods out at room temperature. Chicken placed in food prep sink under cold running water at time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ventilation canopy requires cleaning and sanitizing. A significant amount of grease and dust noted in hood.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the ventilation canopy more often than once a month. Start with every 2-3 weeks.
  - Correct by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottle used to store sanitizer solution was labelled "All-Purpose cleaner".
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff re-labelled sanitizer bottle at time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: All employees on-site did not have valid Foodsafe certifications.
  - Corrective Action(s): New full-time employee must register for Foodsafe Level 1 course.
  - Employee with expired Foodsafe certificate must re-take the course.
  - *Keep copies of Foodsafe certificates for employees on-site.
  - Correct by: 1 month.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionMay 1, 2018
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station in back kitchen was missing paper towel.
  - Corrective Action(s): All hand sinks must be properly equipped with paper towels, liquid soap, and hot and cold running water at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Paper towel dispenser in back kitchen has not been repaired.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair dispenser. Ensure this sink is supplied with a roll of paper towel in the meantime.
  - Correct by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionApr 26, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Potentially hazardous food (chicken, ham, roast beef, gyro meat) in walk-in cooler measured to be between 14C - 16C at time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): All meat items measuring 14C - 16C were discarded at time of inspection. Some meat items measured at 8C were transferred to working prep coolers at the front. All potentially hazardous foods must be held at 4C or colder at all times.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Walk-in cooler was measured to be at 14C (air temperature).
  - Corrective Action(s): Repeat violation. Have cooler professionally serviced - it must be capable of maintaining temperatures at or below 4C. Do not store any potentially hazardous food items in this cooler until it has been repaired. Operator stated they have called for servicing and technician will be onsite today. **Future non-compliance will result in further enforcement actions, such as the issuance of an Order or a Violation Ticket.
  - Correct by: Tomorrow
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionSep 15, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 13, 2017
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food items stored in walk-in cooler had internal temperatures ranging from 6C - 9C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Walk-in cooler temperature setting was adjusted at time of inspection. Temperatures of food items decreased by end of inspection; ensure they reach 4C within 2 hours. Move as much of the meats and cheeses to working prep coolers in the meantime, and discard any items that do not reach 4C within 2 hours.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink in the back kitchen was missing paper towels.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure hand sinks are always supplied with paper towels and liquid soap for proper hand washing and drying.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Walk-in cooler had an ambient temperature of ~9C at time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Temperature setting was adjusted at time of inspection and staff began cleaning and removing dust from the compressor/vent. Ambient temperature decreased to ~6C by end of inspection.
  - *Monitor this cooler and ensure it is capable of maintaining temperatures at 4C or colder. Service this cooler professionally if necessary.
  - Violation Score: 9