M Cafe

C - 2773 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam · Restaurant

20 inspections

Routine InspectionMar 11, 2026
2 infractions
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Half sandwich noted on top of lettuce- operator said this was to be discarded as garbage
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard the whole insert
  - -
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Fresh garlic butter noted at room temp 25 oC
  - Cooked black bean in oil noted at room temp 35 oC
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard the temp abused garlic butter and black bean (cooked in oil)
  - Keep fresh garlic butter in cooler temp to be maintained at =< 4 oC , cooked black bean to be maintained either hot >60 o
  - C or cold =< 4 oC
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Wiping rags noted dirty and on line on counter
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace old stained wiping rags ( towels) with new ones and ensure to rinse wiping rags and keep them in sanitizer solution after any wiping - NEVER LEAVE WET WIPING RAGS ON COUNTER IT PROVIDE GROUNDS FOR BACTERIAL GROWTH AND CONTAMINATION
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Poor cleaning noted in kitchen and prep areas
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean
  - Increase cleaning frequency and intensity
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJan 23, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 22, 2026
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Noted cooked noodles on counter temp 22 oC been out
  - Corrective Action(s): -Discard temp abused foods immediately
  - - Keep all cold cooked foods in cooler < 4 oC
  - -To keep on counter for short time < 1 hrs use a timer and log sheet
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food containers, buckets are dirty ( outside buckets , lids ...)
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all buckets and food containers or replace them with new ones
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: -Noted some food containers without proper covers in cooler
  - -Noted opened canes in coolers
  - -Cooking utensils noted in stagnant water
  - Corrective Action(s): -Cover all food container fully
  - -Transfer foods from opened can to a food grade container upon opening cans
  - -Wash these and keep cooking utensils in ice water during use
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some dropping still noted in corner and behind equipment
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean sanitize all and continue with pest control services
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Accumulation of dirt, food derbies, grease noted in kitchen, all coolers inside and outside, all shelving units, behind , beside and under all equipment
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the facility including all equipment (inside out)
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionAug 12, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 5, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Mixed butter /fried garlic stored at room temperature temp 21 oC
  - -Top part inserts on prep coolers temp was between 7 to 9 oC
  - Corrective Action(s): -Discard immediately
  - -Due to close distance to cooking equipment and high air temperature - fill up ONLY TO 1/3 of inserts ( potentially hazardous foods- meat, seafood , dairy , poultry products) - To be done NOW
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted dirty wiping rags on counter in cooking/prep line
  - Corrective Action(s): -Wiping rags to be washed, rinsed and store in bleach solution or any sanitizer solution during work
  - -Discard any heavily soiled stained wiping cloths
  - Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: House flies and fruit flies noted in the back and kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s): - Clean the area and discuss with pest control to rectify
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Poor cleaning noted in entire facility including walls, floor, shelving, coolers ( inside out) , behind/below and beside all equipment , under dishwashing area : wall is full of mold and dirt
  - Corrective Action(s): -Deep clean the entire facility
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: -Shelving units in walk in coolers and freezer are rusted
  - Corrective Action(s): - Replace them or sand and paint them to provide smooth surface and maintain sanitation
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMar 24, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionSep 5, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 27, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked Noodle noted at room temperature temp 16 o C- been stored for !/2 hr ( based on manager statement )
  - Corrective Action(s): - Do not store PHF at room temperature
  - -Store all PHF on Ice for rush hours and use timer
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel noted at staff washroom
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure adequate supply of paper towel and liquid soap are provided at all hand washing sink
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Poor cleaning noted in kitchen - mainly in cooking area- accumulation of dirt behind/under beside all equipment on shelving beside clean dishware- floor , ventilation hood
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the facility
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Broken tiles noted in kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s): - Manager called for repair already - replace/repair them
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJan 18, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted raw meat stored above ready to eat products in upright cooler and drawer in kitchen/cook line
  - Corrective Action(s): -Ensure all raw meat are stored in lower shelves in all coolers
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 8, 2023
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionAug 1, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Foods with soft packaging ( paper/plastic) noted without rodent proof containers in storage room
  - Corrective Action(s): Store all foods in rodent proof containers.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Sign of rodent noted, also fruit and house flies
  - Corrective Action(s): -Pest control service to be at least once per week now
  - -Full assessment to be done by the pest control to identify all point of entries and solution
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Too much stuff every where, containers of foods are stored directly on floor - gaps, broken tiles , gaps under door...
  - Corrective Action(s): -All stuff to be off of the floor 6 inches at least
  - - Repair and seal all gaps
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning is not satisfactory - accumulation of dirt, grease, derbies noted in most areas, walls, floors, cabinets, food cart, food , ceiling panels , under, behind beside all equipment and cooking equipment
  - Corrective Action(s): DEEP DEEP Cleaning to be done
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJul 25, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Raw eggs noted at room temp >25 oC
  - Corrective Action(s): - Do not store cold potentially hazardous foods at room temp
  - -Bring a small number during busy time to be used in less then 1 hr and keep them on ice to maintain temp .
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked hot rice stored at room temp temp ( infrared thermometer ) was 26 oC
  - Corrective Action(s): -Operator indicated that steam oven was broken and rice was out less then 1/2- reheat to >74 oC and store in steam table keep hot at minimum 60oC
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dirty wiping rags noted in different areas on counter.
  - Corrective Action(s): Wiping rags must be washed and store in bucket of sanitizer between uses.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: No paper towel liquid soap noted in one of the staff washroom-
  - Corrective Action(s): - Provide paper towel and liquid soap for all hand washing sink
  - -Operator reported that this washroom is not being used- it must be locked or sealed.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Noted house flies, some rodent dropping mixed with dirt.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and put more monitoring devices
  - -Pest control report (once per month service) indicated re: poor sanitation and poor repair in several times???
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Noted some broken walls, holes, gaps around piping and under back door.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair and seal all
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Poor sanitation noted in entire facility including inside, under , beside all equipment ( coolers, cooking equipment, shelving units, cabinets) , walls, floor , exterior parts of food containers, ventilation hood, dishwashing areas ...
  - Corrective Action(s): -Deep cleaning must be done
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionMar 29, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Minor accumulation of grease/food debris along the cooking line in the kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the floors, shelves, and other surfaces along the cooking line.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Exhaust ventilation over the cooking line is overdue for cleaning service.
  - Corrective Action(s): Schedule cleaning service of the exhaust vents as soon as possible.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionSep 8, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Ice scoop is stored in a container that contained other non-food related items. The container is full of dust and grease
  - 2. Food stored in the walk-in cooler needed a food grade cover
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. (Corrected during inspection) Manager immediately cleaned the ice scoop and the container by the high temperature dishwasher.
  - 2. Manager will cover the food with the food grade cover to prevent food from contamination
  - Date to be corrected: Today
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMar 9, 2020
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Mildew buildup noted on walls beside the dishwashing machine
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the walls of the dishwashing area.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 23, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 22, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 13, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 16, 2018
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bowls stored directly in dry ingredients
  - Corrective Action(s): Store bowls and other utensils up and out of the dry ingredients to prevent cross-contamination.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Debris observed on the walk-in cooler fan, and in reach-in cooler by the cookline.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the areas noted. Please re-paint or re-seal the wire racking in the reach-in cooler.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 12, 2017
0 infractions