Mary Brown's Famous Chicken & Taters!

12 - 45905 Yale Rd, Chilliwack · Restaurant

19 inspections

1. Routine InspectionJan 22, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Kitchen hand sink cold water tap not working. Manager supplied cold water by using undersink valve. Sink is otherwise supplied with hot running water, liquid soap and paper towels.
     • Corrective Action(s): Manager stated the tap broke yesterday and a repair technician has been contacted to visit within the week. Repair cold water tap so that it is in good working order. Correction date: 1 week
     • Violation Score: 3
2. Routine InspectionMay 2, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following cold potentially hazardous foods were stored with internal temperatures greater than 4 deg C in the prep insert cooler unit for an unknown amount of time
     • - 4x packages of sliced cheddar cheese
     • - 2x packages of sliced habanero cheese
     • - 1 container of shredded cheese
     • Corrective Action(s): Staff discarded all cold potentially hazardous foods that were stored in the prep insert cooler unit that had internal temperatures greater than 4 deg C
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knife observed stored between the space between the prep insert cooler unit and the food prep surface.
     • Corrective Action(s): Staff removed the knife from the space between the prep insert cooler unit and the food prep surface and placed it in the three compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cardboard observed in use as a slash guard beside the deep fried and the stainless steel shelf.
     • Corrective Action(s): Staff removed and discarded the cardboard. Please ensure that the material used as a splash guard between the deep frier and stainless steel shelf is non-absorbent, easy to clean, and impervious to moisture.
     • Violation Score: 1
3. Routine InspectionAug 29, 2024

   0 infractions

4. Routine InspectionOct 9, 2023

   0 infractions

5. Follow-Up InspectionMay 18, 2022

   0 infractions

6. Routine InspectionMay 3, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mop sink observed with plastic food inserts. Operator states dishes get rinsed in this sink first to remove food, then gets washed in three-compartment sink at the end of the day.
     • Corrective Action(s): Please discontinue this practice. Dishes must not be rinsed or stored in the mop sink. Corrected during inspection.
     • Violation Score: 15
   • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Thawed raw chicken breasts found on cutting board at three-compartment sink. Internal temperature measured at 10.8°C. Operator states they have been thawing and will be cut soon. Unknown start time of thawaing under room temperature.
     • 2. Thawed raw chicken breasts in buckets on kitchen floor observed thawing under room temperature for unknown amount of time. Internal temperature 8.0°C
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Operator required to discard these chickens by accompanying EHO.
     • 2. Operator required to discard these chickens by accompanying EHO. Please thaw frozen chicken using proper procedures, such as thawing in the cooler or fully submerged under cold running water.
     • Violation Score: 5
7. Follow-Up InspectionMay 20, 2021

   0 infractions

8. Routine InspectionMay 17, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Handwashing sink at the service area is fully equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towels. However, access to the sink was obstructed by a table.
     • 2. Handwashing sink in the kitchen is not working. Staf are temporarily using the three-compartment sink for handwashing. However, at the time of inspection the three-compartment sink was not equipped with liquid soap or paper towels.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Handwashing sink must always be unobstructed so staff can fequently wash their hands.
     • 2. Sinks used for handwashing must always be equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towel so proper handwashing can be performed
     • Violation Score: 15
   • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two bags of raw chicken observed to be thawing at room temperature.
     • Corrective Action(s): -Thawing at room temperature can promote the growth of pathogen as the outside thaws faster than the inside
     • -Do not thaw food at room temperature
     • -Instructed staff to thaw in a cold water bath under cold running water
     • -Another option is to thaw in the cooler.
     • Violation Score: 1
     • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
     • Observation: All three staff do not have FoodSafe Level 1 or equivalent.
     • Corrective Action(s): Please always ensure staff have FoodSafe training so they know safe food handling practises. To be corrected by 17-June-2021.
     • Violation Score: 1
9. Routine InspectionJan 7, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer was not available at the time of inspection.
     • Corrective Action(s): Fill up buckets with sanitizer and place them in areas where food is being prepared. Ensure this is done before starting food prep.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station at the front was not supplied with soap. Hand washing station in the back was not supplied with paper towels.
     • Corrective Action(s): Supply all hand washing stations with liquid soap and paper towels. Ensure this is checked before starting food prep.
     • Violation Score: 5
10. Follow-Up InspectionJun 27, 2019

    0 infractions

11. Routine InspectionJun 26, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Double-door cooler freezer at 0-2C upon start of inspection. Foods not frozen solid.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff called manager for maintenance of cooler and freezer. Freezers must operate at less than or equal to -18 degrees Celsius in order to maintain the shelf life as required.
      • **Correct by: Immediately**
      • Violation Score: 3
12. Routine InspectionFeb 1, 2019

    0 infractions

13. Routine InspectionOct 24, 2018

    0 infractions

14. Routine InspectionJun 19, 2018

    0 infractions

15. Follow-Up InspectionMar 28, 2018

    0 infractions

16. Routine InspectionMar 23, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The interior of the prep cooler was not cleaned of spilled food. The exterior (handles) of the freezer in the back area were dirty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the noted areas. DATE TO BE CORRECTED BY: IMMEDIATELY
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed 2 bags of raw chicken on a rack. Staff noted that they had just taken them out to thaw.
      • Corrective Action(s): The staff was directed to move the bags of chicken to the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed small flies near the mop sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): The owner shall implement pest control or receive professional pest control service immediately to remediate the issue. Submit your recent pest control report to the health inspector. DATE TO BE CORRECTED BY: IMMEDIATELY
      • Violation Score: 3
17. Follow-Up InspectionNov 29, 2017

    0 infractions

18. Routine InspectionNov 27, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Only one handsink was being used for the whole operation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Use the back handsink before and after handling raw chicken, and use the other handsink in the kitchen before and after handling foods other than raw chicken to eliminate the point of cross contamination. Ensure that all handsinks are equipped with hot & cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel at all times. Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed dead flies in the corners of the kitchen and near the janitorial sink. Fly traps are set up at multiple locations and pest control inspections are received routinely. The owner noted that the fly infestation has mitigated since he has taken over the facility which had been vacant for years.
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep cleaning is required throughout the facility, especially under large equipment, shelves and racks. Date to be corrected by: Nov. 29th. 2017
      • Violation Score: 9
19. Routine InspectionAug 14, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chicken is dipped in flour batter. This used flour batter is sifted and saved for later use with the potatoes. The operator reported that this flour is held in buckets at room temperature for 6 hours.
      • Corrective Action(s): Flour or dips that are in contact with raw chicken must not be held at room temperature for more than 2 hours. After this period of time, they must be immediately discarded or cooked. Use a timer to ensure batter/marinade products that have contacted chicken do not remain at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Soiled tongs hanging on the wall above batter station.
      • 2. Sanitizer in cloth bucket measured 0ppm Quat (200ppm in spray bottles).
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Wash and sanitize tongs after maximum of fours hours while in use, or store in a bucket of ice water while in use.
      • 2. Change sanitizer frequently enough to ensure 200ppm Quats maintained.
      • Violation Score: 5