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Lee Garden Seafood (Coquitlam)

2001 - 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Lee Garden Seafood (Coquitlam) has been inspected 14 times by Fraser Health Authority since March 7, 2022. The most recent inspection, on February 25, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

6 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 25, 2026. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 7, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 March 22, 2024. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 once on September 24, 2025. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(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.

14 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Drain pipes for the two compartment sink in the dishwashing area, as well as the single sink in the dishwashing area are both leaking.
      • Corrective Action(s): A company has already been contacted to fix these. Repair these by March 1, 2026. Try to avoid use of the two sinks until they are fixed to minimize water on the floor towards the floor drain.
      • Violation Score: 9
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning required for a few areas. Food debris built up under a few of the pieces of food cooking equipment, as well as the live seafood tank area requires ful cleaning of the pipes and floors
      • Corrective Action(s): -Ensure at least weekly cleaning of hard to reach areas behind the deep frier areas, under cooking areas, and the roof of the kitchen. Removing food debris and water sources helps pest control efforts. Seafood live tank area needs cleaning of the floors and pipes today.
      • Violation Score: 9
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: INSIDE WALLS of the fish tanks needs to be cleaned
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas
      • Date To Be Corrected: Feb 12
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust accmulation observed near air intake on ceiling
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize
      • Date To Be Corrected: Feb 12
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glass dishwasher had a final rinse of 0 ppm chlorine on glass surface
      • Corrective Action(s): DO NOT USE GLASS WASHER
      • - Take all glasses and wash them in the high heat dishwasher in the back kitchen.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station not equipped with paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator restocked paper towels at the time of inspection. Ensure all hand washing stations are equipped with hot/cold running water, single use paper towels, and liquid hand soap
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Fly Sticky Traps directly above food prep area
      • 2) Rice scoop kept in 19C water bath
      • 3) Various raw protein kept above cut fruits
      • 4) Knife kept in unsanitary condition (by the side of the wooden table)
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove fly traps
      • 2) Ensure Rice scoops are kept in ICE WATER or DRY conditions only
      • 3) Ensure Raw proteins (meats, seafood, egg, poultry) are kept BELOW ready to eat foods
      • 4) Remove the side knife bar. Ensure knifes are kept in a sanitary manner
      • Date To Be Corrected: Feb 7th
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize above mentioned area. Submit Pest control reports to EHO via Email.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Feb 7th
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Food debris observed on floor level in dry storage
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned area.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Feb 7th
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debrise and grease build up observed in following locations
      • - under wok station
      • - vents above wok station
      • - ceiling tiles
      • - Water tank pipes
      • - under water tanks
      • - under sinks in dimsum station
      • - on oven machine
      • - below oven machine
      • - around tables near oven machines
      • - Fan guards (in kitchen and in coolers)
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas
      • Date To Be Corrected: Feb 7th
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Glass dishwasher had a final rinse of 0 ppm chlorine
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace dishwasher so that it is able to produce at least 50 ppm chlorine
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer solution was available for kitchen. 200ppm chlorine was prepared by the chef and all food prep surfaces were sanitized at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have 200ppm chlorine solution available and all food prep surfaces sanitized BEFORE initiating any food prep in the morning, as well as after each possible contamination and every 2 hours during operation.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: One dead cockroach was observed by the mop bucket at the back. Professional pest control company contracted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to keep the floors free of food debris and water and continue to monitor for pest activity.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The following areas require better and more frequent cleaning:
      • - Floors throughout
      • - Undercounter shelves in kitchen
      • - Walk-in freezer
      • - Fish tank area
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the above areas cleaned on a more regular basis as agreed at this time.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Glasswasher has not been in use as it requires a repair. All glassware have been taken back to the dishwasher for washing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the glasswasher repaired and contact the health inspector to notify.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice scoops stored in stagnant water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to store scoop in ice water. Repeat violation.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Floors underneath/behind the main cooking equipment, and undercounter shelves (bottom) require more frequent cleaning as discussed at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the areas cleaned on a more regular basis. Sanitation level of other areas had improved.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Raw meat/tripes in mesh containers being stacked on top of another are placed on floor inside walk-in cooler.
      • 2) Scoops stored in stagnant water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have all food stored at least 6inch off the floor. Install more shelves in walk-in cooler as discussed at this time.
      • Ensure to have all scoops stored in ice water, never in room temperature water as reiterated at this time.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Cockroach observed on floor by the dessert cooler at the back. Professional pest control company contracted. Recent report checked- new bait stations installed which are to take effect within 3-4 weeks. Dry food storage practice satisfactory.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the pest control inspection done for March. Have the facility treated for cockroaches. Increase the frequency of pest control inspection to twice per month until situation improves. Send a copy of the invoice/reports to the health inspector.
      • DO NOT leave any food out on counters/shelves even during lunch/dinner rush until approved by the health inspector. Failure to comply with this may result in further enforcement action(s).
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Pooling of water observed by the dishwashing area and in front of fish tanks. Numerous pots placed on floor under cooking equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the floors mopped on a regular basis during operation. Remove pots from floors (if in use, store properly in sanitary condition; if no longer in use, remove from the facility).
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Floors throughout the kitchen require more frequent and better cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have floors cleaned after each shift (x2 per day). Remove all food debris/water from floors.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Fish tanks/pipes require cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have all fish tanks/pipes cleaned. [CORRECT BY: Wed, Sep 28, 2022]
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: One cockroach observed in the hallway leading to the back storage. As per the manager, staff/manager were not aware of the cockroach issue until today. Manager is unsure whether the current pest control inspection includes cockroaches.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the recent pest control reports available on site and contact the pest control company to have the facility inspected for cockroaches- if not already- by the follow-up inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Food debris and pooling of water observed on floors throughout the kitchen, except main cook line.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have all food debris/grease/water removed after each shift. Continue to store food in pest proof containers. Use trays when storing condiments on the prep counters.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and pooling of water observed on floors throughout the kitchen, except main cook line.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have all floors/countertops cleaned and disinfected after each shift. General sanitation level should be improved as discussed at this time.
      • Violation Score: 9
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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