Massawa Restaurant

110 - 418 6th St, New Westminster · Restaurant

10 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionJan 7, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 6, 2026
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ice machine has grime on the wipable surfaces.
  - Corrective Action(s): Empty ice machine for full cleaning and sanitizing. Discussed with staff - this must be done at least once every 2 weeks. Machine needs to be shut off and emptied for proper cleaning.
  - Date to be corrected by: January 9, 2026
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): QUATS sanitizer for food contact surfaces measured over 400ppm. This is too strong.
  - Corrective Action(s): The QUATS chemical used is meant to be diluted. Operator added water and diluted down to 400ppm.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation: Hot water supply to high temperature dishwasher is not enough to meet the minimum temperature for sanitizing. After 8 runs, maximum temperature reached is 68.2C.
  - Corrective Action(s): CORRECTION ORDER ISSUED.
  - Service the dishwasher IMMEDIATELY. High temperature dishwasher must reach at least 180F/82C at the manifold to properly sanitize.
  - Date to be corrected by: January 7, 2026
  - Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Hole observed near the bottom of the back exit door frame.
  - Corrective Action(s): Fill the gap to prevent pest entry.
  - Date to be corrected by: January 9, 2026
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: High temperature dishwasher is not capable of reaching the minimum required final rinse temperature for sanitizing.
  - Corrective Action(s): As per violation 303 - service the dishwasher immediately.
  - Date to be corrected by: January 7, 2026
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 3, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 27, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two plastic containers of raw meat stored in the 2 door reach in cooler measured to be 8C. Ambient temperature of this cooler measured to be 9.3C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Move all potentially hazardous foods into the other working prep coolers. Do not store anything in this cooler other than bread and whole vegetables until it can be fully replaced.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Significant amount of rodent droppings and signs of activity noted in the following areas:
  - > Under the shelving racks by the back door
  - > Under the dishwasher
  - > Downstairs storage area - under the shelving racks, next to the chest freezer
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings.
  - > Clean and sanitize the affected areas with a bleach solution.
  - > Inspect for any entry points (holes or gaps in the walls, ceilings, baseboards, etc.) and seal them immediately.
  - Date to be corrected by: July 3, 2025
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Storage areas are cluttered. Clutter can facilitate rodent activity/
  - Corrective Action(s): De-clutter and organize the following areas:
  - > Next to the dishwasher by the back door
  - > Downstairs storage under the stairs
  - Any equipment that can be stored on shelves must be stored on shelves. Do not store equipment directly on the floor unless it is too big to store otherwise.
  - Date to be corrected by: July 3, 2025
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: The following equipment are not in good working order:
  - 1) High temperature dishwasher - does not drain, staff are manually draining the unit between uses.
  - 2) Reach in cooler - air temperature measured 9.3C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator is aware of both issues already. New dishwasher has been ordered but needs to be intalled. Operator claims reach in cooler is not being used for raw meats and that there are plans to replace the whole cooler.
  - Dishwasher cannot continue in this manner for more than another week. It must be replaced ASAP - correction order will be issued for replacement.
  - Reach in cooler MUST NOT be used to store potentially hazardous foods until there is a new unit in place.
  - Date to be corrected by: July 3, 2025
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionJan 21, 2025
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Discussed manual warewashing procedures with operator. Food grade sanitizer was not being used after washing and rinsing.
  - Corrective Action(s): All food contact surfaces must be properly sanitized. For manaul warewashing, this involves submerging all equipment/utensils in the sanitizer solution for 2 minutes. Use bleach to make a 100ppm solution, or obtain more QUATS.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink next to the cook line was missing paper towels at the start of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff provided more paper towels. Ensure all handsinks are fully stocked at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One container of meat was taken from the freezer and left to thaw on the counter in room temperature. Surface temperature of the meat was measured to be 4C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff moved the container into the cooler. Do not thaw in room temperature. Frozen food must fully thaw in the cooler or under cold running water in the sink for a faster thaw.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning for rodent droppings is required in the following areas:
  - > Under the 2 storage racks in front of the back door
  - > Under the dishwashing area
  - > Under the storage rack under the stairs in the basement
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize as per your sanitation plan. Remove all stored equipment or items around the storage racks to properly access for cleaning. Monitor for any new entry points for rodents.
  - Date to be corrected by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 2, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 30, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Food contact surface sanitizer solution not available during the inspection. One spray bottle was tested and it had 0 ppm chlorine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that a 1 tsp per liter bleach solution is always available when the restaurant is in operation.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Kitchen hand sink and the bar hand sink are not supplied with paper towels.
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct today.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings found along the walls in the kitchen and downstairs storage areas. Pest control comes on site regularly, the last report was from November 24, 2022.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean droppings today with a bleach solution.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: The kitchen hand sink only has hot water, the cold water handle is broken. Operator called a plumber to fix it during the inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct within one week.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 18, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 16, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Utensils stored in dirty containers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Correct before re-opening
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen hand sink not supplied with soap and paper towels.
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrected during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: A large number of droppings was found in the storage room. Three packages of flour had rodent chew marks on them (discarded) . In the kitchen, droppings were found on and under shelving. Droppings were found inside an open bag of rice (discarded).
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Open bags of food found throughout the facility.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all food is placed in sealed, pest proof containers to prevent contamination.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning required in the following areas:
  - -In the kitchen underneath equipment and shelves to remove grease and droppings.
  - -Throughout the storage room
  - Corrective Action(s): Before re-opening.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionJun 21, 2021
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer solution available for food contact surfaces.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that a 1 tsp per liter bleach solution is always available for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cold water turned off at the sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrected. Ensure that the hand washing sink always has hot and cold water, soap and paper towels.
  - Violation Score: 5