McDonald's #8009

7229 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

19 inspections

1. Routine InspectionSep 17, 2025

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionApr 10, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Milk/dairy package hooked up to coffee machine was at 18-19 deg C. Manager indicated that cooler had been accidentally unplugged earlier.
     • Corrective Action(s): Milk discarded. Ensure staff are consistently doing temperature checks and making the necessary adjustments if coolers are not at 4 deg C or less
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Food debris and grease observed on floors underneath cooking areas
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to consistently clean floors including any corners/harder to reach areas
     • Correct by: Today
     • Violation Score: 3
3. Routine InspectionDec 10, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Some grease/oil debris observed on floors underneath equipment by door to exterior.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean above mentioned areas thoroughly as discussed
     • Correct by: today
     • Violation Score: 3
4. Routine InspectionAug 26, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen Utensil observed to be kept in hamburger grill crevices.
     • Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated kitchen utensil at the time of inspection. Do not keep utensils in crevices to prevent potential contamination.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: 1) Hand washing sink faucet by the back entrance observed to be leaking
     • 2) Hand washing sink faucet by the cafe section observed to be loose.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure equipment are repaired/replaced so that it is not leaking/loose.
     • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
     • Violation Score: 3
5. Routine InspectionApr 12, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tartar sauce stored at room temperature with expired time stamp.
     • Corrective Action(s): Discard the tartar sauce. Ensure to follow the expiration times on time stamps.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloth stored inside the designated handwashing sink at the drive thru station.
     • Corrective Action(s): Remove the wiping cloth. This is a designated handwashing sink and must be used only for handwashing. No rinsing or cleaning here.
     • Violation Score: 5
6. Routine InspectionNov 3, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Burger toppings (tomatoes, pickles, onions, etc) time-stamped for 14:00; Items were still at station at 14:40. Some confusion over what "2pm" written on sticker meant (ex. time taken out of cooler vs time for disposal) due to broken sticker machine; time stamps were handwritten.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Manager discarded toppings at time of inspection and refilled station with toppings from cooler after discussion with staff over whether the "2pm" designation was the time items were taken out of the cooler, or when the items wer due for disposal.
     • 2) Ensure that time stamps are written so that there is no confusion as to when items need to be discarded.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice dispenser nozzles in dining area had visibile biofilm. This is a repeat violation.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitie spouts. Add this item to your sanitation plan.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bag of milk sitting directly on walk-in cooler floor.
     • Corrective Action(s): Manager discarded bag of milk at time of inspection. Ensure all food items are up and off the floor.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation: Garage door to compactor room cannot close due to bent strip of metal at the bottom.
     • Corrective Action(s): Compactor room also has storage of food packaging items - door must be repaired so pests do not enter and nest. Manager contacted handyman at time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 3
7. Routine InspectionApr 5, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • 1) Ice dispenser cover on dining area soda machine had visible mould.
     • 2) Staff rinsed cooking utensils in sink and did not go through the wash, rinse and sanitize steps.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • 1) Clean and sanitize ice dispenser cover. Manager removed part from machine for cleaning at time of inspection.
     • 2) Manager was proactive and asked staff member to properly wash rinse and sanitize steps.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing station by coffee area did not have paper towels.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure handwashing station is stocked at all times.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Burger boxes in compactor room were not covered/protected.
     • Corrective Action(s): Due to proximity of food packaging and compactor, if the original packaging is open, take all food packaging into the restaurant itself. Burger boxes discarded at time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation: Door to ice machine has cracked, revealing foam underneath.
     • Corrective Action(s): As foam is not easily washable, please replace or repair door.
     • Violation Score: 3
8. Follow-Up InspectionNov 24, 2021

   0 infractions

9. Routine InspectionNov 22, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Milk/creamer dispenser at front pick up station was 6C. Ice build up noted inside the unit towards the back.
     • Corrective Action(s): Repair dispenser so it can achieve 4C or colder. Defrost, and do not use until temperature can be brought down. Use the other dispenser in the meantime or ensure the contents inside are time tracked for 4 hours.
     • Date to be corrected by: November 24, 2021.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food debris noted underneath shelving unit in walk-in cooler and against the walls between movable dry storage shelves.
     • Above mentioned areas were cleaned during inspection. Continue to pay closer attention to the movable shelves.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: 1. Single door prep cooler by back door was not fully plugged in. Temperature inside was 20C. All stored food at the time were prepared less than 2 hours prior.
     • 2. Centre undercounter prep cooler had air temperature of 16C. All stored foods at the time were prepared less than 2 hours prior.
     • 3. Milk/creamer dispenser was 6C.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Single door prep cooler was plugged back in during inspection. Temperature dropped down to 0C.
     • 2. Centre undercounter prep cooler was fixed during the inspection. Cool air was beginning to circulate, temperature was coming down.
     • 3. Defrost and repair dispenser so it can maintian 4C or colder.
     • Date to be corrected by: November 24, 2021.
     • Violation Score: 3
10. Follow-Up InspectionJan 9, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -front milk/cream dispener repaired, measured -2C
      • Thank you
      • Corrective Action(s):
11. Routine InspectionJan 7, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Front milk/cream dispenser measured 9C
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace front milk/cream dispenser. Ensure it is able to achieve and maintain 4C. Until it is repaired, use the working unit, or time stamp the milk/cream for 4 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing station by drinks station is out of paper towel.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace paper towel.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris noted behind equipment such as the shelves on rails, underneath the mats in the walk-in freezer and on the coffee cup dispensers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas noted.
      • Violation Score: 3
12. Routine InspectionJul 18, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quat bottle measured 50 ppm quats. Ensure to change the solution every 2 hours at least to ensure 200ppm is maintained.
      • Corrective Action(s): Change quat sanitizer bottle with new quat solution. Date to be corrected: today
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Freezer with the patties by the cook line found left open on multiple occasions. Remind staff to keep this lid closed to protect the patties from contamination
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep the lids of freezers closed when they are not in use. Date to be corrected: today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Wet mop stored in the mopping bucket. Wet mops should be stored above a drain so the water does not pool in the mop bucket, which creates a breeding site for flies.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store wet mop over a drain. Date to be corrected: today
      • Violation Score: 3
13. Routine InspectionFeb 5, 2019

    0 infractions

14. Routine InspectionAug 2, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): New KAY* Peroxide Multi Surface Disinfectant and Cleaner is used as a sanitizer and test strips with instructions available, however target concentration was unknown. (2350 ppm / 3500 ppm / 5000 ppm).
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all sanitizer and chemicals used in the premises are prepared and tested at the appropriate concentration and used for its intended purpose. This peroxide product must be at 3500 ppm peroxide as per the approved sanitation plan. Ensure staff are trained to test for this target concentration. The manager has circled the target concentration on the test strip container for staff.
      • Other test strips available on-site:
      • 1. Chlorine test strips (100 ppm)- wiping cloths
      • 2. QUATS test strips (200 ppm)- dishwashing
      • Ensure staff are aware which test strips are required for which chemical and what target concentration is required.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Ice scooper left on its side in ice inside the ice machine.
      • 2. Toasted bagels left of lower shelf under toaster with in complete plastic wrap coverage
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is protected at all times:
      • 1. Ice scooper must be stored outside ice and unit in designated holder
      • 2. Toasted bagels must be completely covered when stored to protect from contamination
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Equipment in need of repair:
      • 1. Missing handle on ice machine lid
      • 2. Top door of ice machine held closed with black duct tape
      • 3. Handle missing off meat freezer sliding door
      • 4. Cabinet doors above meat freezer held closed with tongs - missing magnets
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the above equipment are repaired and maintained in good condition.
      • 1. Replace handle on ice machine lid/door
      • 2.Repair ice machine so it can close properly with out the aid of tape
      • 3. Replace missing handle for meat freezer door
      • 4. Repair cabinet doors so they stay closed with doors are shut. Tongs are not a suitable replacement.
      • Correction date: 1 month
      • Violation Score: 3
15. Routine InspectionFeb 21, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found milk dispenser, and overhead cooler by take-out window to be 8-9 C
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use any potentially hazardous foods that are stored inside.
      • Must keep potentially hazardous foods at or below 4 C at all times
      • CORRECT: today
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Found package of muffins in the fry hopper
      • 2. Found coffee cups sitting with business end on the floor.
      • 3. Found boxes of food items in the Walk-in freezer uncovered
      • 4. Found the meat cooler at the end of the cook line to be open and not in use at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. The packaging of muffins may not be maintained in a sanitary manner, do not store directly on food (i.e. fries)
      • 2. Store all food and food contact surfaces at least 6" or 15 cm off of the floor.
      • 3. Ensure all food is properly covered by closing lids or boxes when the food is put away to prevent contamination.
      • 4. Ensure all cooler/freezer doors are closed when finished with removing or adding food items.
      • CORRECT: today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Heavy grease build up noted behind, under and in between grills and deep fryer. Also noted heavy build up of ice and food in the walk in cooler under the bottom crates.
      • Corrective Action(s): A thorough cleaning of all hard to reach areas is required, especially in the above noted areas.
      • CORRECT: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. milk dispenser and overhead cooler were at 8 and 9 C
      • 2. thermometer is missing on meat freezer at end of cooking line
      • 3. insulation on piping in the walk-in cooler and freezer is damaged exposing insulation materials
      • 4. double check valve over mop sink appears to be leaking.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Have both the milk dispenser and overhead cooler repaired so they can maintain 4 C or colder at all times.
      • 2. Replace missing thermometer on freezer
      • 3. Repair insulation on piping in the walk-in cooler and freezer to prevent potential contamination of food.
      • 4. Have leak repaired on plumbing above mop sink to prevent the harborage of pests. (i.e. water source)
      • CORRECT: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
16. Follow-Up InspectionSep 20, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): wiping rags were sitting in 0-50ppm chlorine, no other sanitizer is being used in the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to store wiping rags in 200 ppm chlorine, or spray 200 ppm quat sanitizer on surface and wipe with rag. Follow sanitizing step in the Sanitation Plan. This is a repeat offense.
      • CORRECT: immediately
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning in hard to reach areas under equipment especially along the cook line has not been done, food and grease accumulation noted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Increase cleaning frequency under all equipment in the kitchen including in the walk in cooler/freezer.
      • CORRECT: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
17. Routine InspectionAug 22, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -cut apple slices, diary creamers, and milk @ 9.5 deg. C stored in top cooler next to drive thru window
      • Corrective Action(s): -the food items noted above were moved to another working cooler @ 4 deg. C during time of inspection. Ensure all perishables are 4 deg. C or less at all times.
      • Violation Score:
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -reusable wet wiping cloths stored on countertop during start of inspection. Sanitizer buckets next to 3-compartment sink @ 10 ppm chlorine.
      • Corrective Action(s): -refresh chlorine sanitizer bucket more reguarly and ensure concentration is at least 100 ppm. Use chlorine test strips to verify. Ensure reusable wet wiping cloths are stored inside the sanitizer solution in between uses. Chlorine sanitizer buckets were refresh with 100 ppm chlorine during time of inspection.
      • Violation Score:
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris noted throughout the kitchen, underneath cookline equipment and underneath walk in cooler shelving.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure premises is cleaned regularly.
      • Correction date: today.
      • Violation Score:
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: -Top cooler next to drive thru window @ 9.2 deg. C
      • Corrective Action(s): -adjust/repair/replace cooler. Do not store any perishables (e.g. milk, cut Fruits/vegetables) until cooler is 4 deg. C or below.
      • Correction date: Today
18. Routine InspectionJan 7, 2013

    0 infractions

19. Routine InspectionDec 22, 2011

    0 infractions