Market Ribbon Foods BBY - Take Out

5593 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

21 inspections

Routine InspectionNov 25, 2025
1 infraction
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: As discussed, all of the kimbap and seaweed rice triangles need to be time tracked. If your staff cannot prove what time the food items were made, they will be discarded. You can either put a time stamp on each item on what time they were made/put on display, or use a color dot system, or some type of identifying system. If an inspection is done at any time of day, the food item should show what time it was made at/put on display
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct by immediately as noted above
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed on shelf underneath the scale and on floors beside the upright freezer as shown to manager on site. Recent pest control report from yesterday and from 2 weeks ago show very little rodent activity, which suggests that the droppings are old but haven't been cleaned.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean above droppings and sanitize affected areas
  - Ensure staff are consistently checking and cleaning in the kitchen area
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 11, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Used cloth/towel stored on top of seaweed dish in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove cloth, do not store any towels on top of food items.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 5, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some rodent droppings observed on floor of walk in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings.
  - Send copy of recent pest control report to district EHO
  - Correct by: today
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 8, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 16, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kimbab timer not being used. Kimbab was being stored in cooler after 2 hour mark.
  - Corrective Action(s): 18 kimbab made approximately 45 min prior to inspection. No food was discarded, kimbab transferred to cooler was discarded. Operator not following updated Food Safety Plan which states Kimbab is to be room temp held for 2 hours and discarded afterwards.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cheese ttobokki and ttobokki measured to be at 24C and 32C.
  - Corrective Action(s): All food items were discarded. Ensure above food items are held at 60C or higher at all times.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knives in the butcher section kept between boxes and shelves (wedged between box and shelf)
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not keep knives or kitchen utensils on unsanitized surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMay 29, 2023
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cheese tteokbokkisin hot holding unit had a surface temperatures between 33 to 37 degrees C and internal temperatures between 55 to 57 degrees C. Cheese tteokbokkis were held at the warmer for more than 4 hours.
  - CORRECTIVE ACTION
  - Discard the food items noted above. Potentially hazardoues foods like cheese tteokbokki must be stored at or above 60 degrees C.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel was not available at the handsink station
  - CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
  - 1.) Install paper towel dispenser at the handsink station (RECOMMENDATION)
  - 2.) Adequate supply the handsink station with paper towel at all times (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)
  - NOTE: Paper towel in a dispenser rod was supplied at the handsink. But is's too high for the staff, wall paper towel dispenser was recommended to be installed.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: OBSERVATION
  - Temperature log sheets or digital records were not available and in use.
  - Date to be Corrected By: May 29th, 2023 (Same day)
  - CORRECTIVE ACTION
  - Create a temperature log sheet and use it to record temperatures of all coolers and freezers.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottles were not labeled.
  - CORRECTIVE ACTION
  - Label all spray bottles with "bleach".
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 29, 2022
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash sink blocked off with portable table cart AGAIN as well there is no paper towels in the dispenser
  - NOTE: this was also cited back in the last routine inspection in May -Correction Order issued -final warning until ticketing. Workers observed washing hands at the utility sink
  - Corrective Action(s): All handwash sinks must be adequately stocked and clear for use at ALL times
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Accumulation of food debris between stove and grill appliances
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Cardboards on the floor in front of the dishpit
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use materials that cannot be cleaned for the floors, shelves. Use plastic washable floor mats.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 9, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 5, 2022
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - (1) Inserts in prep cooler placed above fill line allowing cold air to escape and not cool bottom of inserts
  - (2) Whole basket of kimbap stored at room temperature when inspector arrived for inspection - measure around 20 deg.C and prepared 10 minutes ago as per operator
  - Correction: (1) Keep inserts placed properly in prep cooler to enable proper temperature control.
  - (2) Do not store kimbap in large batches at room temperature, especially for more than 2 hours. Keep kimbap stored in display cooler. Alternatively, keep a few packages of kimbap on counter and time track using whiteboard to ensure it is not kept a room temperature for more than 2 hours.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - Staff member observed dipping dishes in sanitizer and not submerging them to allow contact time
  - Corrections: Adhere to proper manual dishwashing method for 3 compartment sink as per the sign posted above sink. Dishes must be submerged in sanitizer for at least 2 minutes to kill pathogens.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - Handsink was blocked by portable table
  - Corrections: Do not move table to block handsink. Handwashing station must be easily accessible at all times to allow handwashing
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - Permit was not posted and was kept in office
  - Corrections: Keep permit posted on wall of takeout area so that it is visible to customer at all times
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - (1) Black stains noted on kitchen floor (2) Grease buildup and black stains noted under cook line (3) Clutter around stoves and pans stored under cook line inhibits proper cleaning around cook line
  - Corrections: (1) Clean kitchen floor daily using mop and not wiping cloths
  - (2) Pans removed. Clean under and around cookline regularly to prevent grease buildup. (3) Remove buckets and other items not required for operation
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - (1) Office supplies, hand lotion, drink mugs stored around food prep area (2) Personal rice cooker stored in food prep area
  - Corrections: Do not store personal items or items not required for food prep in the kitchen area
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 12, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 5, 2021
2 infractions
- 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pooled egg observed (not pasteurized). Egg was stored in the fridge.
  - This is a repeat infraction -Correction Order issued
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded egg.
  - Once raw egg is cracked open it must be cooked immediately as per the BCCDC handouts provided back in 2018.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Improper storage of perishable foods:
  - approximately 20 take-out containers of Cheese Tteokbokki and 4 containers of Tteok-Bokki at room temperature -internal temperature of 22 deg C
  - No time stamps of when food was prepared
  - You have had hot held food violations in the past reports dating back to 2018 when a ticket was issued. Correction Order issued.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded 24 take-out containers.
  - Submit the Food Safety Plans for Cheese Tteokbokki and Tteok-Bokki for review -have copies onsite of your Food Safety Plans
  - Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 3-compartment sink and utility sink seals have come undone with wall.
  - Corrective Action(s): Reseal the the sinks to the wall
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 11, 2020
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Designated handwash sink next to display fridge has bar soap and no drying method available. As well a large cart is blocking access to the handsink for the meat workers
  - NOTE: this infraction was cited in the October 23, 2018 routine inspection as well
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use bar soap use singly dispensing soap.
  - Place paper towels in dispenser.
  - Have a clear pathway to the handsink to facilitate its use
  - Operator may utilize the middle rinse sink at 3-compartment sink for additional handwashing at kitchen side. Place paper towels in dispenser and pumped soap there.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionSep 30, 2019
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Again observed foods stored directly under sinks: rice and salt bulk containers
  - As well observed the use of bowls for bulk food scoopers
  - -both citations were noted in the last routine inspection in May 2019 -repeat infractions will require ticketing -final warning
  - -raw eggs stored above vegetables in display cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods directly under sinks
  - Do not use bowls for bulk food scoopers -use scoopers/ladels lodged in the food handle out of the food to reduce direct contact
  - Store raw eggs (like raw meat/seafoods) below other foods such as cooked foods, desserts or vegetables
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Coca-cola cooler wired shelves rusted
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove the rust, clean and re-paint with an oil-based paint or replace the shelves
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 23, 2019
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bowls in use for dry bulk foods: salt, bread crumbs
  - Foods stored beneath sinks
  - Corrective Action(s): Use scoopers/ladels lodged in the food handle-up to better prevent hand contact with the food
  - Do not store foods underneath sinks -pipes/compartments tendency to leak water
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 3, 2018
1 infraction
- 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): NEW OBSERVATION
  - Pooled raw eggs and refrigerator storage observed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard pooled eggs
  - Do not pool raw eggs. Once raw eggs are cracked open they are to be cooked immediately.
  - Alternatively you may use pasteurized eggs for pooling
  - BCCDC Pooling Eggs guidelines provided in Korean and English -print out and attach to your Food Safety Plan
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionOct 23, 2018
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Open air hot holding unit again maintaining foods improperly -see Code 308 for further observations and instructions
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded two packages of "Seafood Pancake"
  - Maintain hot held foods at or above 60 deg C
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash sink has no paper towels dispensed or pumped soap available
  - Corrective Action(s): Adequately stock your handwash sinks: paper towels, pumped soap and clear for use
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: open air hot holding unit -2nd tier showing internal temperature for the "Seafood Pancake" menu item at 44.3 deg C
  - Corrective Action(s): This is a repeat infraction from the last routine inspection (a Correction Order was issued)
  - Ticket #AH29459163 issued
  - Maintain hot held foods at or above 60 deg C
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Foods are being stored on the ground next to the stove and many containers as well
  - Corrective Action(s): Place a shelf or riser there -maintain the foods >15cm off the ground
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionMay 10, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 8, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Preparation cooler pancake mix internal temperature at 8.6 deg C air temperature showing 8-10 deg C
  - Daily log sheets not maintained for this unit
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all foods from this unit into another fridge
  - Adjust/repair unit
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Open air 2-level hot holding unit showing internal temperatures of:
  - Tteokbokki: 45 deg C
  - Pancake 52 deg C
  - Corn on the cob 48 deg C
  - Foods are time stamped when they were prepared and all foods exceed 2 hours
  - No thermometer available at food level
  - Daily temperature logs not maintained for this unit
  - Temperature settings on thermostat was at a low setting
  - This is a repeat infraction from routine inspection conducted on April 25, 2017
  - Corrective Action(s): Correction Order issued -next enforceable step is ticketing and/or restriction of menu to no more hot held foods allowed
  - Discarded 23 packages of food
  - Do not use this unit until it is capable of maintaining foods >60 deg C
  - Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Preparation cooler too warm
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust/repair unit
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Temperature logs not being maintained for:
  - 2-level open air hot holding unit and preparation cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Maintain temperature logs for ALL fridges, hot holding units
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 11, 2017
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large tray of cooked scrambled egg being cooled in a closed container
  - Product has been there for 40 minutes as per operator and temperature is 40 deg C. You must reach 20 deg C within an additional 80 minutes otherwise discard
  - Corrective Action(s): Leave a small gap for the steam to escape do not fully enclose the top
  - You must adhere to the following:
  - Step 1: 60 deg C to 20 deg C within 2 hours (wide shallow pans about 2-4 inches depth)
  - then
  - Step 2: 20 deg C to 4 deg C within 4 hours (inside fridge)
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice bucket directly under utility sink
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not place foods directly under sinks -sinks have a tendency to leak non-potable water
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Paper towel rolls not dispensed
  - Corrective Action(s): Place paper towel rolls in dispensers as the ends will be contaminated when handled.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Open bulk bag of sea salt not in rodent proof container
  - Corrective Action(s): Place open bulk bags (ie. sugar, flour, salt) in rodent proof containers
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionDec 17, 2012
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 17, 2011
0 infractions