Little Saigon (McCallum Rd)

160 - 1828 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford · Restaurant

20 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionMay 9, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionApr 30, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Inspection conducted at 3pm. Kitchen slightly busy with a few orders being made.
  - 1. Three containers of grilled meats observed stored at room temperature. Surface temperature measure 19C. - Grilled meats was not observed in use at time of inspection.
  - 2. Bean sprouts in container of water, surface temperature measure 14C.
  - Staff say they take out the food for lunch rush and put it back into cooler after rush. However temperatures suggest the food has been out for sometime.
  - Corrective Action(s): Grilled meats returned to cooler. Ice added to bean sprout water bath.
  - Do not store potentially hazardous foods at room temperature for more than 2hours before returning to the cooler. If food is stored at room temperature for longer than 2hours, food MUST be discarded after 4hours.
  - If future inspection observe food improperly stored at room temperature, further enforcement action will be taken.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1. Drawer type cooler under the grill is still not working. Staff say they are replacing the cooler.
  - 2. Cooler in the front holding drinks and sauces also measuring temperatures greater than 4C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all coolers measure 4C and below.
  - If operator want to switch front cooler to drink cooler only, all the preportioned and opened bottle of sauces must be moved out and a sign must be posted infront of the cooler to ensure no all staff knows not to store potentially hazardous food in this cooler.
  - To be corrected by: May 7, 2025
  - Please email EHO to update on when coolers will be serviced/replaced.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionApr 22, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Front undercounter glass cooler measure approx 7C ambient temperature. Mostly holding drinks. Bags of bean sprouts observed.
  - 2. Cooler under the grill measure approx 7C ambient temperature. Pork probed at 13C. Chicken probed at 16C. Shrimp probed at 9C. Staff stated that meats were cooked at 10:30 this morning.
  - 3. Chopped vegetables and containter of bean sprouts observed left at room temperature even though it is not lunch rush. Inspection started at 2:30pm, restaurant only serving one table.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Bags of bean sprouts moved to another working cooler in the front.
  - 2. All meats moved to walk in cooler. This grill cooler is only to be used during lunch/dinner rush for two hours each. Smaller containers of food and in larger container in ice.
  - 3. All chopped vegetables and bean sprouts moved into prep cooler.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot holding rice measure 56C in small rice cooker.
  - Corrective Action(s): Lunch rush is over. Staff already made new rice.
  - This rice discarded.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1. Front undercounter glass cooler measure 7C ambient temperature.
  - 2. Grill cooler measure 7C ambient temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please have the two coolers serviced to maintain 4C and below.
  - To be corrected by: April 29, 2025
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Coolers lacking thermometers.
  - Temperatures not checked and logged.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure ALL cooler and freezer units have thermometers and temperatures are checked twice a day (opening and closing) and logged.
  - To be corrected by: April 29, 2025
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionAug 27, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Ice machine had build up of mildew/mould.
  - Corrective Action(s): Unplug machine, drain ice/water, then clean and sanitize ice machine to remove all mildew/mould.
  - To be corrected by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 16, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 19, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 31, 2022
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chlorine sanitizer was not available for sanitizing food contact surfaces during inspection. Staff made a 200 ppm chlorine solution during inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to always have a sanitizer solution available for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionApr 20, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food items stored in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and in dry storage were on the ground.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches off of the ground
  - To be corrected by: April 27, 2022
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ventilation hoods had a large build up of grease. Last serviced on May 21, 2021.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to routinely clean ventilation hoods if there is a build up of grease and to routinely schedule appointments to get the hoods serviced in order to prevent grease fires
  - To be corrected by: as soon as possible
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJul 19, 2021
1 infraction
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation:
  - - Large container of cooked rice noodles stored at room temperature for 3 hours. Internal temperature measured at 29.1C as per probe thermometer. Staff discarded container of rice noodles during inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff discarded container of rice noodles during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJul 14, 2021
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation:
  - - Container of bean sprouts stored on prep table at room temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective actions:
  - - Staff instructed to place bean sprouts back in cooler and recommended to use smaller portions that can be used up in 2 hours or less or store in cooler at all times at 4C or below.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observations:
  - - Handwash station in kitchen area lacked liquid soap
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective actions:
  - - Staff refilled soap at the time of inspection
  - *Note: Soap at front service handwash station was diluted. Do not dilute soap; Staff refilled soap at the time of inspection
  - 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 for the year 2021/2022
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective action:
  - - Pay permit fee for the year 2021/2022.
  - DATE to be corrected by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Observation:
  - 1) Medication found to be stored in food prep area
  - 2) Purse stored on food prep counter in front service area
  - 3) Rice scoop was stored in warm water
  - 4) Food found uncovered in line coolers
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective actions:
  - 1) Store medication in staff lockers
  - 2) Store purse and personal belongings in staff lockers
  - 3) Do not store rice scoop in warm water as it can promote bacterial growth. Store scoop in a container with ice and change at least once every 2 hours
  - 4) Cover all food in coolers and freezers
  - DATE to be corrected by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Observation:
  - - Prep cooler in front service area measured at 80C ambient temp as per probe thermometer
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective action:
  - - Move all potentially hazardous foods to walk in cooler. Monitor temperature to ensure it reaches 4.0C or below. Service unit if it is unable to reach temperature requirements.
  - DATE to be corrected by: TODAY
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
  - Observation: Observation:
  - - Single use containers used for food storage
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrective action:
  - - Transfer all food in single use container to food grade containers to prevent contamination. Do not re-use single use containers
  - DATE to be corrected by: July 14, 2021
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 27, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 20, 2020
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - No sanitizer solution was prepared at time of visit.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Ensure to prepare sanitizing solution (bleach 100 ppm) before food prep.
  - Sanitize all counter tops and store wiping cloths in solution when not in use.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - Paper towel dispenser was out of paper towels.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Keep hand wash station supplied at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - Food debris underneath cooking area (flat grill)
  - Floor underneath equipment (prep line cooler) and some sides and corner starting to have grime build up
  - Prep counter (underneath) to be cleaned
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Clean thoroughly areas noted above
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 14, 2019
1 infraction
- 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed kitchen staff washing hands with gloves.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not wash gloves. Remove gloves and wash hands properly and then put on new gloves.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionMay 31, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 23, 2019
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was no available santizer at time of visit. Operator went out to obtain sanitizer (bleach).
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that there is sanitizer before food preparation and before opening the business. It is also imporant to keep track of inventories so supplies such as sanitizer, hand washing soap and paper towels do not run out. Bleach was obtained and solution of >100 ppm was diluted for sanitizing.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front hand sink was missing liquid soap and paper towels in dispenser.
  - Corrective Action(s): For proper hand washing, supplies must be available at the hand sink at all times. Constant supply of liquid soap and paper towels must be provided.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A container of meat was left uncovered in the walk-in cooler.
  - Container of raw meats were on the same shelf as cooked meats.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food items items in the walk-in cooler are covered to protect from contamination. All raw meats must be stored on the bottom shelf. All cooked and ready-to-eat foods must be above and away from the raw meats.
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionMar 11, 2019
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 25, 2019
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Soap dispensers have been installed but paper towel rolls are still being kept on the counter (and goes missing).
  - Corrective Action(s): Install a paper towel holder/dispenser at the hand sink (front service and kitchen area).
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJan 31, 2019
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Containers of sauces for dining in was left uncovered on the countertop. Staff personal items (cell phone, bags) were found in the back food prep area. Glass of water found in the prep area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Provide cover for these items. Keep all staff personal belongings in the lockers in the back area. Provide beverage drink containers (i.e. sports bottle) that have lid and straw for staff to drink in the back area.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Milk containers (4L jugs) used for storing sauces made at the kitchen located in down town Abby.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not re-use milk containers for storing sauces. Milk containers are designed to be recycled and not re-used. Store sauce in washable food grade container and labelled properly.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Hand wash stations do not have proper paper towel dispensers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Rolls of paper towels are just sitting on the counter tops. Install a proper paper towel holder or dispenser at each hand wash stations.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 21, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 18, 2018
0 infractions