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McDonald's #40255 (6th St)

515 6th St, New Westminster · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

McDonald's #40255 (6th St) has been inspected 18 times by Fraser Health Authority since March 2, 2018. The most recent inspection, on August 25, 2026, found no infractions.

7 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 8, 2025. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 2023. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 2023. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 May 16, 2019. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 15, 2023. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(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.

18 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Drain flies noted around the front handsink area, by the fountain drinks machine. This area is heavily used at the moment due to summer promotions.
      • Corrective Action(s): Facility is already performing daily drain cleaning at the end of each night using a dedicated cleaning solution for the fountain drinks pipes. Increase the sanitation around this area - do not allow any sugary substances to accumulate overnight.
      • Use traps for the flies - do not use hanging style traps placed over any food prep areas.
      • Date to be corrected by: checked upon next routine.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Spilled coffee beans observed behind the coffee machine at the front counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove coffee beans. Ensure all areas are adequately cleaned and sanitized on a schedule.
      • Date to be corrected by: end of day today
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A container of chopped lettuce and 3 bottles of sauces were kept in the malfunctioning cooler. The items were time stamped for room temperature holding and were within their expiration period. The items were relocated to another cooler at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure potentially hazardous foods are held at 4C or below. Record temperatures of all cooling units timely and document them accurately.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Undercounter cooler at the sandwich station had an ambient temperature of 10C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Stop the use of the cooler and have it serviced immediately. Ensure the cooler can maintain 4C prior to resuming use. Date to be corrected by: June 29, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food debris observed under the metal racks in the dry storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator cleaned and sanitized above mentioned area at the time of inspection. Ensure to clean and sanitize hard to reach areas on a routine basis.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Syrup observed on floor under the soda syrup dispensing machine
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator cleaned spill at the time of inspection. Ensure to monitor for spills going forward.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT OBSERVATION: time stamp systems at sandwich prep counter has been switched to electronic system. timer had only been started for sliced cheese (not started for leaf lettuce, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, bacon slices, and onions)
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that staff are always following time stamp procedures for new products and expiry times are adhered to.
      • correction order issued; failure to maintain record keeping for room temperature holding of foods will result in the revocation of approval for room temperature holding of potentially hazardous foods and may also result in the issuance of violation fines/tickets
      • Violation Score: 5
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: Handsink at the smoothie station found to have food debris around basin and faucet. Numerous fruit flies observed around handsink
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure that sink and sink vicinity is maintained in a sanitary manner to prevent fruit flies.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: time stamps noted on ambient temperature potentially hazardous foods and continuously used utensils, however staff do not change time stamps at required frequency (when foods are changed or expired)
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that staff are always putting out new time stamps for new products and expiry times are adhered to.
      • Warning: failure to follow time stamp procedures will result in revocation of approval for room temperature holding of potentially hazardous foods.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1 bag of griddle cakes, 1 bag of pies, and 1 bag of breaded chicken filets stored in the raw meat drawer freezer
      • Corrective Action(s): Chicken moved to other meats freezer, others discarded. Ensure that only designated items are stored in the raw meat drawer as per operation guidelines
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Handsink at the smoothie station found to have food debris around basin and faucet. Numerous fruit flies observed around this sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the sink is maintained in a sanitary manner to prevent flies
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Time stamps noted on ambient temperature potentially hazardous foods and continuously used utensils, however staff do not change time stamps at required frequency (when foods are changed)
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that staff are ALWAYS putting out new time stamps for new products and expiry times are adhered to.
      • Failure to follow time stamp procedures will result in revocation of approval for room temperature holding of potentially hazardous foods.
      • Violation Score: 5
  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: grouting between tiles in the front of house handwashing station missing.
      • Corrective Action(s): re-grout.
      • operator stated it will be completed tomorrow
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues;
      • -Sandwich prep line contents using expired time tracking stickers for room temperature holding of potentially hazardous foods
      • -bottom compartment of prep line cooler found to have an ambient temperature of 45F (7.5C)
      • Corrective Action(s): Prep line contents and prep line cooler contents discarded.
      • Time track all food products for room temperature holding.
      • Do not use the bottom compartment of the prep cooler until it has been repaired.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Egg cooking utensils' time stamps for cleaning were expired.
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure that all continuously used utensils are cleaned and sanitized as per frequency prescribed in the sanitation plan
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT OBSERVATION: front of house wiping cloths stored in a bucket of sanitizer solution measuring 0 ppm chlorine. bucket is replaced every 3 hours
      • Corrective Action(s): this is a repeat issue. replace the sanitizer bucket on a more frequent basis, (suggested 1 or 2 hours)
      • sanitizer solution must be maintained at 100 ppm chlorine while in use
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Blue disposable gloves used by staff for handling various foods including cooked meats, ready to eat vegetables, fried foods, raw meats, and shell eggs
      • Corrective Action(s): This is not acceptable.
      • As per food safety plan, follow procedure to ONLY use blue gloves for handling raw meats and shell eggs.
      • Review procedure with staff
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Bottom of the cooler in the prep line found to be unable to keep contents <4 degrees C
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use the cooler until it has been repaired.
      • Temperature of the cooler unit must be monitored
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: grouting between tiles in the front of house handwashing station missing.
      • Corrective Action(s): re-grout the floors. due: 3 months
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cloths noted out on counters again. Buckets of cloths tested; approximately 50 ppm chlorine detected in each. Should be 100 ppm. Both buckets had excessive numbers of cleaning cloths in them.
      • Mcdonald's sanitation plan for sanitizer buckets discussed; copy given to manager. Cloths are to be in the hand in active use, or stored in sanitizer solution. Do not store more than 30 half-cloths in the buckets at one time. Keep sanitizer buckets easily accessible to all workstations. Also do not use spray disinfectant (yellow solution) on any food contact surfaces, including trays. It is not a food-grade sanitizer.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Creamers for coffee in cooler are 11 Celsius. These are marked as requiring refridgeration. Move to working frige and repair fridge.
      • 2) Whole eggs are left out at room temperature without time tracking. (Staff indicate that proper procedure is to use a timer.) Internal temperature 15.4 Celsius. Also employee was going to put eggs back in fridge rather than discarding. Ensure that staff are following all approved food safety plans. PHFs that are left out at room temp for two hours must be discarded rather than placed back into refridgeration.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice Machine in back area has visible pink and black mold growth on the interior. Do not use ice from this machine until it is emptied, cleaned and sanitized, and rinsed.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Large buckets with sanitizer for cleaning cloths have no detectable sanitizer (chlorine.) No detectable sanitizer on many of the cloths used in front of house and cooking line. Spray sanitizer is not always used when cleaning as cloths are presumed to have sanitizer on them. Recommend storing cleaning cloths between uses in a container of approved food-grade sanitizer. Cloths must have deetectable sanitizer on them when cleaning countertops, etc.
      • 2) Spray sanitizer is a new product which may (?) not be approved in FHA. (To be discussed with EHO for for McDonald's head office. Spray sanitizer is peroxide-based, and appears to be non-food grade. It is being used for trays, tables and countertops, outsides of food equipment, etc.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Quite a few fruit flies noted around front hand sink area. Fruit flies are normally associated with poor sanitation, although this area appears fairly clean. The following are recommended; Call a pest control professional and have them treat any floor drains in the area. 2) Pull out all equipment in this area and perform a thorough cleaning. 3) The grouting around the tiles under the hand sink and surrounding area is badly eroded. This can cause accumulation of moisture and food debris that is difficult to clean. Re-grout. See also #305.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: As mentioned in #304; Grouting under front counter hand sink is badly eroded and contributing to fruit fly problem. Re-grout.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Open front cooler with coffee creamers requires requires repair. See also #205. Must maintain 4 Celsius or lower.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3

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