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McDonald's #40554

P25-01 - 4501 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

McDonald's #40554 has been inspected 14 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 15, 2021. The most recent inspection, on September 28, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

7 of 14 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 19, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 24, 2025. For example: 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 2, 2022. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 28, 2026. 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.

14 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Pooling grease was observed underneath the fryers. Cleaning was attempted during the inspection, but grease was still observed afterwards.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to continue cleaning and to check for possible leaks in the equipment.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed one staff member with nail polish and wearing a bracelet handling raw vegetables with bare hands.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discussed with the manager on site regarding the importance of good personal hygiene of food handlers in reducing the risk of food contamination.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Utensils, containers and other items run through the dishwasher were not properly sanitized (See code 308 for details).
      • Corrective Action(s): Effective immediately, use the 3-compartment sink method for cleaning utensils and containers until the dishwasher is repaired. Also, ensure that all staff are properly trained on how to test the dishwasher.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The low temperature dishwasher had 0 ppm chlorine at the plate level after several runs. The maximum temperature reached was 62 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair by Friday, November 22 and contact Fraser Health when it is completed.
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease buildup was visible underneath the cook line.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that it is cleaned daily.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two of three hand sinks with malfunctioning paper towel dispensing units.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - Paper towels now available at all three handsinks.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all three hand sinks are adequately supplied at all times.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One coffee spoon not on ice
      • Umbrella hung on baked goods rolling rack.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all coffee spoons are stored on ice at all times
      • Personal items are not to be stored in food production areas and should be in upstairs staff designated areas only.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon arrival of EHO both dishwasher and manual sink sanitizer dispensing unit were malfunctioning:
      • 1) Dishwasher not achieving final sanitizing rinse of 50ppm Chlorine
      • 2) Sanitizer dispensing unit not dispensing sanitizer at concentrations of 200 ppm QUAT. Manager able to manually adjust sanitizer dispensing unit such that solution was at concentrations of 200ppm QUAT however only a temporary solution as unit continues to malfunction and require manual addition of concentrate to ensure appropriate levels of sanitizer.
      • 3) Test strips for QUAT sanitizer solution still in foil packaging indicating not in use
      • 4) The records for testing of both dishwasher and QUAT sanitizer dispensing unit not maintained since July 12.
      • 5) Upon arrival of EHO the Chlorine buckets of sanitizer were time stamped as expired. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Manual ware washing with manual adjustment of sanitizer solution utilizing testing strips to ensure concentrations of 200ppm QUAT until such time as both units are repaired.
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      • .
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Lack of paper towels at hand sink in coffee station
      • 2) Lack of paper towels and liquid soap in back hand sink.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure ALL hand sinks are adequately supplied at all times.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some cleaning required in the following places:
      • - Syrup area
      • - Ice cream unit
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Dishwasher not achieving final sanitizing rinse of 50ppm Chlorine.
      • 2) Sanitizer dispensing unit at three compartment sink not dispensing QUAT based sanitizer solution at concentrations of minimum 200 ppm QUAT - less than 50 ppm QUAT achieved.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair both dishwasher and sanitizer dispensing units.
      • Use three compartment sink for washing and sanitizing of all equipment until such time as dishwasher can be repaired and achieve final sanitizing rinse of 50ppm Chlorine. Ensure additional sanitizer concentrate is added to third compartment sink and tested so that 200ppm QUAT is achieved.
      • Ensure all staff are taught to test sanitizer solution at both three compartment sink and dishwasher prior to washing of equipment.
      • Ensure management is completing morning sanitizing checks to ensure dishwasher and sanitizer are functional.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 9
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher malfunctioning during inspection. 0ppm Chlorine observed at time of inspection.
      • Two tubs of Chlorine sanitizer solution observed to be at 0ppm Chlorine while labelled as having been made earlier.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Three compartment sink set up for manual ware washing. 200ppm QUAT sanitizer tested and staff instructed by Manager to use manual ware washing. Dishwasher technician alerted and service to occur that day.
      • Chlorine sanitizer tubs dumped and remade.
      • Ensure staff are putting Chlorine into tubs. Today two buckets did not appear to have had sanitizer added while two buckets were found at 200ppm Chlorine indicating that potentially two did not have the Chlorine added to the water. Discuss with staff.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Personal cell phone observed on food preparation surface during operation.
      • CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff keep personal items either in lockers or on their person.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice cream machine requires cleaning on top surface and inside unit.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher malfunctioning. After 3 runs dishwasher continues to achieve 0ppm Chlorine final sanitizing rinse.
      • Service technician alerted and unit prioritized.
      • Light strip guard missing from back dishwashing area.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure daily testing of unit occurs.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 9
  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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