May Rice Roll & Congee
4530 Hastings St, Burnaby · Restaurant
Inspection summary
May Rice Roll & Congee has been inspected 8 times by Fraser Health Authority since March 1, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 21, 2026, found no infractions.
3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.
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.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2025. For example:
203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 29, 2024. For example:
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
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 once on November 4, 2025. For example:
401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
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 once on March 1, 2023. For example:
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
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 once on July 24, 2023. For example:
311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
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.
8 inspections
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- - Hand sink in the kitchen was blocked by a wooden board at the time of inspection.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Wooden board was removed from the hand sink.
- - Ensure hand sinks are easily accessible at all times.
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Congee was being improperly cooled during the inspection. The requirement is that food is cooled from 60 C to 20 C in two hours or less and from 20 C to 4 C in four hours or less. Operator to change their procedures for making congee to ensure that this requirement is met.
- Corrective Action(s): Corrected during the inspection.
- Violation Score: 15
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer in the spray bottle measured 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer.
- Corrective Action(s): The operator replenished the spray bottle with 200ppm chlorine sanitizer during the inspection. Discussed with the operator to dilute 1/3 of the capful of bleach with 1L of water.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The ice machine had mildew buildup visible inside.
- Corrective Action(s): Cleaned during the inspection. Ensure that it is cleaned regularly.
- Violation Score: 5
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Install light covers in the front for the two lights in the food service area.
- Corrective Action(s): 1 month.
- Violation Score: 1
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked food item cooling on floor at temperatures of 22 degrees Celsius internal temperature.
- CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Cooling methods discussed with owner. Item sanitized on bottom and returned to cooler unit..
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- Corrective Action(s): Ensure cooked food items are cooled according to 60 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius in 2 hours and 20 to 4 degrees Celsius in 4 hours. Food is not to be cooled on floor. Ensure cooling occurs with ice bath in sink or other suitably large container or use of ice wand.
- Cooling is to occur quickly.
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- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Personal Cell phone on food contact surfaces.
- CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
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- Corrective Action(s): Ensure personal items are stored on your person or in designated staff storage areas.
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- Violation Score: 3
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
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