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Mary Brown's Chicken (Port Coquitlam)

130 - 2325 Ottawa St, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Mary Brown's Chicken (Port Coquitlam) has been inspected 5 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 3, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 13, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 5 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, 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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2026. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 once on August 8, 2025. 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 August 8, 2025. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 once on March 12, 2025. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on July 21, 2026. For example: 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(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.

5 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Both hand wash stations near the dishwasher and near the walk-in cooler had no paper towel in the dispenser. Staff were notified and they refilled the dispensers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks are fully equipped with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot and cold running water
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Permit fee for 2026/2027 has not yet been paid and therefore, the facility's permit has expired
      • Corrective Action(s): Pay the permit fee to have your permit reinstated. You may pay by cheque or cash at our Office or via credit card by calling out Billing department. See EHOs business card for further details
      • To be completed immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked chicken and other potentially hazardous food items measured at 18'C in preparation cooler near cooking line. Food items were prepared 1 hour ago.
      • Corrective Action(s): All food items were moved to walk-in cooler at back of kitchen during inspection. In future, do not store any potentially hazardous foods in non-functioning coolers.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Preparation cooler measured at 18'C during inspection. Door seal observed not in good working order.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair cooler to ensure it is functioning at or below 4'C to store potentially hazardous foods adequately. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in this cooler until verified functioning. Maintain temperature logs for all coolers as per approved food safety plan.
      • To be corrected by: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station upon entrance into kitchen not supplied with warm/hot water. Staff stated that the hot water was turned off at this station. Staff turned the hot water back on during inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): All hand washing stations must be adequately supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towels at all times to ensure staff are washing their hands properly. Never turn off the hot water at any hand washing station.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Multiple drain/fruit flies observed in the dishwashing and mop sink areas. Professional pest control company is contracted and a UV fly trap is observed on site.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact pest control company to assess and apply treatment/traps as necessary to remove current population of flies. Ensure all food remains covered to prevent contamination. Submit pest reports to the health inspector via email for verification of service completion.
      • To be corrected by: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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