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Little Tea House (Metropolis)

1146 - 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Little Tea House (Metropolis) has been inspected 19 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 30, 2018. The most recent inspection, on September 9, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

13 of 19 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: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control 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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2020. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2020. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 September 9, 2026. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2026. 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.

19 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping rags on counter tops not stored in sanitizer solution available.
      • Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (100 ppm chlorine, 1 tea spoon of bleach per 1 litre of water).
      • Operator relocated rags to sanitizer containers available.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust build-up on upper walls and shelving in dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of debris from surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Upper walls of back kitchen - dust debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean walls to remove build-up.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Batch of tapioca pearls at room temperature - 2 hour timer system not monitored.
      • Corrective Action(s): Tapioca discarded.
      • New batch of pearls ready for use. Ensure 2 hour timer system is followed for room temperature storage.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping rags in use left on counter tops.
      • Corrective Action(s): All wiping cloth rags in use are to be stored in a container of sanitizer solution (100 ppm chlorine, 1 tea spoon of bleach per 1 litre of water).
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Supply of latex single use gloves onsite.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discontinue further use of latex gloves, as latex can pose a food allergen risk. If disposable gloves are used; vinyl, plastic or nitrile disposable gloves are suitable for safe foodhandling.
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Provide additional shelving for dry goods storage.
      • Corrective Action(s):
  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Clean food utensils / cutting board stored on grease trap under sinks.
      • Corrective Action(s): Relocate utensils to a sanitary location or store withing a clean covered container when not in use.
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: cooked tapioca pearls room temperature storage - timer system to be in place.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide timers to track maximum 2 hour shelf life of cooked tapioca pearls.
      • Violation Score: 5
  19. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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