Lucky Gate Restaurant

2 - 1139 Austin Ave, Coquitlam · Restaurant

21 inspections

1. Follow-Up InspectionApr 21, 2026

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionApr 20, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation: Observation: The dishwasher had no detectable levels of chlorine using test strips. We primed the dishwasher and no chlorine was detected. Facility had no 3 compartment sink nor extra bleach present. This allows pathogens to survive on the dishes, since there is no chlorine/bleach present to sanitize.
     • Correction:
     • 1) Immediately stop using the dishwasher and call a repair company to fix the dishwasher
     • 2) Close the facility as there is no safe way to wash and sanitize dishes.
     • 3) Make sure the dishwasher as sanitizer of at least 50ppm of chlorine/bleach.
     • Date to be corrected by: 24 hours
     • Observation: No sanitzer solution was present at time of inspection. Cloth towels for wiping were washed at end of the day. Cleaning with no sanitizer allows germs to survive on food contact surface.
     • Correction: Everyday in the morning, mix bleach and water together in a bucket to make a sanitizer solution. Keep cloth towels in the bucket.
     • Change the sanitizer every 2 hours with a new bleach and water solution. Wash towels at the end of the day.
     • Date to be corrected by: 24 hours
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score:
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Observation: 1) Observed raw meat being chopped in the back dishwashing area. Chopping meat near the unclean dishes allows the meat to be contaminated from the dishes.
     • 2) Open packages (example, rice, flour) in the dry storage area. Some packages were in containers with no lid, and some food were not in any container, just an open package. Uncovered food can have something fall into the food, potentially contaminating it.
     • 3) Some sauces near the grill area were stored in tin/metal containers. The metal containers can fall into the sauces. (This is a repeat violation)
     • Correction: 1) Do not chop meat in the back dish washing area. Raw meat can be chopped in the front prep area's, away from unclean dishes.
     • 2) Move open packaged food from the dry storage into containers with properly fitted lids.
     • 3) Move sauces from metal containers into food grade buckets that have lids.
     • Date to be corrected by: 24 hours
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score:
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Observation: Accumulation of food and grease debris along equipment, behind equipment and grills, and exhaust. The food debris can attract pests to the facility.
     • Correction: Clean the 1) floor 2) exhaust fans and 3) on the equipment
     • Date to be corrected by: 24 hours
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score:
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Observation: Dishwasher had no detectable levels of chlorine by using test strips. Primed the machine and still no chlorine/bleach was detected. No proper sanitation by chlorine/bleach allows pathogens to survive on the dishes.
     • Correction: Call a repair company to fix the dishwasher. The dishwasher needs to have at least 50ppm of chlorine/bleach
     • Date to be corrected by: 24 hours
     • Corrective Action(s):
3. Routine InspectionOct 10, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • Food and grease are accumulated in the following areas:
     • - Under the main kitchen cooking station.
     • - Exhaust filters and canopy in the main kitchen.
     • - On the floor under the pancake making station.
     • - On the floor, shelves and exterior surfaces of food containers in the dry storage room.
     • - On the wall under the food prep table, in the dumpling making area.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Wash and clean all the mentioned areas to remove the food and grease. These areas must be washed and sanitized EVERYDAY to prevent attraction of pests.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation:
     • 1) Tin cans are being used to store food in. Tin cans are made of low grade metals and are not reusable, as they will develop rust which will get into food. This has been mentioned in previous inspection reports and the concern was corrected, but staff have started storing foods incorrectly again.
     • 2) Aluminum foil, covering the side of the wok station (in the dumpling making kitchen) and on the closet door in the pancake making area, has accumulated grease on it. This will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Transfer all foods out of tin cans and store in food grade containers (hard plastic, stainless steel, or glass) and cover with a lid or saran wrap.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • 2) Remove the aluminum foil and wash the surfaces. Place new aluminum foil on the surfaces EVERYDAY, or do NOT cover with foil if you do not change it everyday.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • Violation Score: 3
4. Follow-Up InspectionFeb 21, 2025

   0 infractions

5. Routine InspectionFeb 18, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation: dishwasher rinse cycle a low amounts of chlorine sanitizer.
     • Corrective Action(s): chlorine sanitizer must be at a minimum of 50ppm. manual sanitizing required until dishwasher fixed.
     • Violation Score: 25
6. Routine InspectionApr 8, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation:
     • Found frozen sliced meats, noodles, and large pieces of meats (in freezer) uncovered or not protected. These foods could become contaminated by items touching or falling on them.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately cover foods with saran wrap or place in a food grade bag.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) Accumulation of grease on the exhaust filters in the main kitchen. This grease could drop into food, it creates a fire hazard, and it will attract pests.
     • 2) Accumulation of grease and debris found on the floor under the cooking equipment in the main kitchen. The grease and debris is found along the base of the walls. This will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Remove the exhaust filters and clean them. Use degreaser to remove the grease, and then wash with hot soapy water and a scrub brush. This shall be done every month.
     • 2) Wash the floor under the cooking equipment with a degrease, and then use hot soapy water and a scrub brush. Pull the equipment out from the wall to access the floor underneath, or have a long scrub brush to pull the grease out from the wall and under the equipment. This shall be done every day.
     • **Correction date: Apr. 12/24**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
     • Observation:
     • There are cracked and missing floor tiles under the deep fryer. Water and grease are accumulating in the space where the tiles are missing. This makes it hard to clean and it will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Replace all damaged and missing floor tiles with new ones, so the floor is level, durable, sealed, and cleanable.
     • **Correction date: Apr. 29/24**
     • Violation Score: 1
7. Routine InspectionMar 26, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation:
     • There is a big bag of flour that had a hole cut into the centre of the bag. Pests will get into the flour.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately transfer the flour into a food grade, plastic bucket and cover it with a lid. All open packages of food and spices shall be stored in containers with tight fitting lids.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • Violation Score:
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation:
     • 1) There were old mice droppings in the cupboards below the hand sink in the waitress area, and openings around the water pipes. These openings can allow pests to access the premises.
     • 2) The screen door, on the back back, has a gap at the bottom that will allow pests in.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Clean and sanitize the lower cupboard to remove mice droppings. Stuff the openings around the water pipes with steel wool.
     • 2) Install a door guard or door sweep on the bottom of the screen door to keep pests out.
     • **Correction date: Apr. 2/24**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • Accumulated grease in the grout between wall tiles; on wall tiles beneath & behind prep tables and pancake table; and on the floor along the base of the wall under the cooking station. This will attract pests.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Use hot soapy water, degreaser, and a scrub brush to wash the grout, wall tiles and floors. Wall the floor beneath the cook station every night, and wash the grout and wall tiles every week.
     • **Correction date: Apr. 2/24**
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation:
     • Food being stored in tin cans. This is not acceptable as the tin can will start rusting when the metal, food, and oxygen are mixed together. The rust will contaminate the food and could make people ill.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately transfer all food in tin cans, into food grade containers (stainless steel, glass, or hard plastic) and cover with a lid or saran wrap. Discard all tin cans and stop using them as a food storage container.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • Violation Score: 3
8. Routine InspectionOct 5, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation:
     • Mice droppings found in the front waitress station (cupboards and around the chest freezer), and droppings found on the dry storage room floor.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Immediately clean up the droppings and and sanitize the areas with a bleach and water solution.
     • 2) Remove all items from the cupboards and shelves in the waitress area and clean all surfaces.
     • 3) Move the chest freezer away from the wall in the waitress area, so the droppings are cleaned up and surfaces sanitized.
     • 4) Look for holes and opening in the walls, cupboards in the waitress area. Block all holes and walls with metal plates, wire mesh (1/4" of smaller, or tightly stuff with steel wool.
     • 5) Continue to have premises services monthly by a professional pest company.
     • **Correction date: Oct. 12/23**
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • Accumulated grease and food found under the cook station and the table in the dim sum making room. This will attract and harbor pests.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Immediately clean these areas to remove the food and grease.
     • **Correction date: Today**
     • Violation Score: 9
9. Follow-Up InspectionFeb 6, 2023

   0 infractions

10. Follow-Up InspectionJan 17, 2023

    0 infractions

11. Routine InspectionJan 16, 2023

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) There is minimal accumulation of grease and food debris on walls in dumpling making room behind the prep table; on the side of equipment in the dumpling making room; on walls in the kitchen; on handles and doors of coolers and freezers; and on shelves in the dry storage room. This will attract pests.
      • 2) Domestic, powdered laundry detergent soap is being used to wash the floors of the kitchen. This soap is not made to clean floors, nor is it strong enough as it isn't a "degreaser".
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean these areas with soap and hot water. Ensure these areas are being done on a regular basis....daily or at least once a week.
      • **Correction date: Jan. 23/23**
      • 2) Immediately purchase commercial grade, floor degreaser for food contact surfaces to clean the floor. Call a chemical supplier (company that supplies dishwasher chemicals) to purchase this product.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Aluminum foil, with grease accumulation, is covering surfaces in the dumpling making room and by the flatbread grill station. Foil is not cleanable and shall only be used once (one day) and then thrown away, as it will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): The aluminum foil MUST be removed at the end of the day, and new foil installed at the start of each day.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) The low temperature dishwasher had [Cl2] of 0ppm during the rinse cycle. The dishes are not being sanitized.
      • 2) The upright freezer, by the dishwasher, has not been replaced yet. The plastic, interior surface is cracked and the insulation is exposed. This is not cleanable.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Immediately call a company to repair the dishwasher, so the [Cl2] is between 50-100ppm during each rinse cycle. Manually sanitize dishes after running through the dishwasher, by filling a sink with hot water and bleach (1 Tbsp of bleach to 4L of water) and soaking dishes in it for 2 minutes. Then remove and air dry. During the inspection, the owner called a company to come and repair the dishwasher.
      • **Correction date: Immediately**
      • 2) Replace the upright freezer with a new/used one, so all surfaces (interior and exterior) and smooth, durable, sealed and cleanable. Failure to do this, will result in the issuance of correction orders and/or fines.
      • **Correction date: June 30/23**
      • Violation Score: 9
12. Follow-Up InspectionApr 8, 2022

    0 infractions

13. Routine InspectionMar 31, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Found an open tin of oyster sauce in the dry storage room. Open tin cans of food will cause rust to develop in the tin can, and this will get into food. Chemical contamination of the food may occur causing people to become ill.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Transfer the oyster sauce into a food grade containers and cover it with a lid, saran wrap or aluminum foil. Staff completed this during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • Found mice droppings on the floor, along the base of all walls in the kitchen, dry storage room and in the dim sum kitchen; and on shelves in the waitress areas. A professional pest company has been contracted to eliminate the problem and services the premises once a month. Reviewed the pest reports.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • The following actions must be taked to eliminate the mice problem:
      • 1) Immediately clean up all the mice droppings and sanitize with bleach and water.
      • 2) Every morning and before leaving at night, the floor under all tables & equipment must be cleaned. Move all items off the floor and move them away from the wall so the floor can be cleaned.
      • 3) Continue having the premises serviced by a professional pest company.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) There is food debris and grease accumulated on all walls under and behind tables and equipment. The food debris and grease will attract pests.
      • 2) The exhaust canopy filters have accumulated grease on them. The grease will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Clean all walls beneath and behind all tables and equipment. Ensure this is done every week.
      • 2) The exhaust canopy filters must be removed and cleaned by staff. Ensure this is done every week.
      • **Correction date: Apr. 7/22**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: 1) Found aluminum foil covering the side of the dim sum stove, and behind the flat bread toaster/cooker in the kitchen. Aluminum foil is not durable, sealed or cleanable. Food debris found on the foil will attract pests.
      • 2) Aluminum foil was covering the inner lid of the chest freezer in the dim sum kitchen. Aluminum foil is not durable, sealed or cleanable. Pieces of the aluminum foil could fall into food, and it can't be cleaned.
      • 3) The hot water tap, of the 2-comp prep sink, has a nail as the handle. The nail is not food grade or intended to be a tap.
      • 4) The inner surfaces of the upright freezer, by the dishwasher, are cracked and chipped exposing the insulation. The surface is not durable, smooth, sealed or cleanable.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) The aluminum foil covering the surfaces shall not be used, OR it must be removed and thrown away at the end of the night. In the morning, new aluminum foil must be installed as it is not cleanable. During the inspection, staff agreed to do this tonight.
      • 2) Purchase a new chest freezer lid or a new freezer so the inner lid is durable, smooth, sealed, and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Apr. 30/22**
      • 3) Install a proper hot water tap on the 2-comp prep sink, so the hot water can be open and closed properly.
      • **Correction date: Apr. 12/22**
      • 4) Purchase a new upright freezer so the inner surfaces are durable, smooth, sealed and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: Apr. 30/22**
      • Violation Score: 3
14. Follow-Up InspectionMar 1, 2021

    0 infractions

15. Routine InspectionMar 26, 2019

    0 infractions

16. Follow-Up InspectionOct 25, 2018

    0 infractions

17. Routine InspectionOct 23, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Entire premise in poor condition
      • Corrective Action(s): Entire premise to be cleaned and sanitized within 48 hours; if not in complicance; premise immediately closed
      • Violation Score: 15
18. Follow-Up InspectionFeb 2, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Sanitation has been much improved but still requires some work in the walk-in cooler, and behind the freezers in the back area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the areas noted. Maintain the sanitation of the premises.
      • Violation Score: 3
19. Routine InspectionJan 19, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Many potentially hazardous foods stored at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Potentially hazardous foods must be stored in the cooler at 4C or colder, or hot held at 60C or hotter, until use. If temperatures are within 4-60C for more than two hours, they MUST be discarded. Move the potentially hazardous foods back into the cooler. As per a previous inspection, store your foods in the cooler until they are cooked and served.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Foods were uncovered in the walk-in cooler, and throughout the kitchen
      • Corrective Action(s): Cover all foods when they do not need to be used immediately and when they are stored.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris observed throughout the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Clean and sanitize the entire kitchen, especially:
      • - the baffles in the ventilation hood
      • - under, behind and between equipment
      • - on the fans in the walk-in cooler.
      • Violation Score: 15
20. Routine InspectionSep 7, 2017

    0 infractions

21. Routine InspectionJan 23, 2013

    0 infractions