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M Cafe

C - 2773 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

M Cafe has been inspected 22 times by Fraser Health Authority since October 12, 2017. The most recent inspection, on July 22, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

9 of 22 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control 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.

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2026. For example: 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2026. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 July 22, 2026. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 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.

22 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Stand up cooler in the kitchen observed at 6C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the cooler can maintain 4C or below. Operator has called a technician to repair the cooler.
      • Date to be corrected by: Friday
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Potentially hazardous foods on the cart (ex. cut vegetables) observed at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the foods have a time stamped of how long they were left outside for, and ensure they are placed back into the fridge before <2 hours pass, or discard. All foods placed back in the fridge.
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Knife storage in the back where the three compartment sink is observed dirty.
      • Dry storage in the white buckets observed visibly dirty and scoop with dried food on it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to properly clean and sanitize any utensils, equipment and food contact surfaces.
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing sink in the kitchen observed obstructed by food tray on top of the basin.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to always keep the handwashing sink free of obstruction and only used for handwashing.
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings observed in significant amounts on the wood shelving and on the left corner of the dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the droppings are wet cleaned and sanitize all areas, as well as the top of any buckets, can, etc.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Rice storage area has significant amount of rice spilled on the floor.
      • 2) Frequently touched surfaces such as the cooler handles observed significantly dirty/greasy.
      • 3) Fume hoods observed with grease drippings on the edge of the hood.
      • 4) Trays in the walk-in cooler (next to walk-in freezer) observed dirty and the walk-in cooler shelving observed with mold build up.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure all areas of the facility are kept in sanitary conditions and that any food debris is cleaned up immediately.
      • Remove any cardboard in the rice storage area as well.
      • 2) Ensure all equipment is cleaned adequately and ensure staff are handwashing properly.
      • 3) Ensure to clean up the grease drippings and clean the filters weekly. Ensure to clean the piping as well.
      • 4) Ensure to clean and sanitize all trays. Ensure to clean and wipe down the shelving in the walk-in cooler.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 15
  3. Routine Inspection

    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
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    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
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    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
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    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
  11. Routine Inspection

    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
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    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
  14. Routine Inspection

    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
  15. Routine Inspection

    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
  16. Routine Inspection

    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
  17. Routine Inspection

    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
  18. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  19. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  21. Routine Inspection

    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
  22. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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