Milaap Indian Kitchen

315 - 1196 Lansdowne Dr, Coquitlam · Restaurant

14 inspections

Routine InspectionJan 7, 2026
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food derbies noted beside/behind equipment and around corners.
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 14, 2025
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: -Baseboards, tiles and ceiling tiles are missing in several areas- some holes noted in different areas
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace all missing tiles, baseboard and seal any holes in walls
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 7, 2025
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: No paper towel noted at hand washing sink
  - Corrective Action(s): -Paper towel, liquid soap and hot/cold running water must be provided at all time at all hand washing sink
  - Violation ticket will be considered for any repeated violation
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Poor cleaning noted in entire facility including all food storage bin, walls, floor , counter ....
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the facility
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Changes noted in facility , including new walls, new wooden shelving units inside kitchen, new door- different access to kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s): -No approval is obtained, any changes to the facility (floor plan and equipment ) require approval from related agencies including Fraser health
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionJan 31, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 30, 2025
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Pot of cooked carrot/stew/sauce noted being cooled on counter ( top of chest freezer) cooked last night -Temp 18 oC
  - Corrective Action(s): - Discard temp abused products
  - - Cooling must be done properly using ice water bath or ice wand
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Cooked carrots noted 18 oC - been on counter over night
  - Corrective Action(s): -Discard temp abused products
  - - Cooling must be done properly - using cooling stick or ice water bath
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: No surface sanitizer noted in kitchen - dirty wiping rags noted on counter
  - Corrective Action(s): Surface sanitizer must be available in kitchen and all wiping rags to be washed and store in sanitizer bucket
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: High tem dishwasher did not reach proper temp after two run
  - Corrective Action(s): -Dishwasher ( high temp) must reach at least 82 oC in manhole and 71 oC at plate - repair
  - Violation Score: 5
- 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
  - Observation: Holes in walls noted in several areas - baseboard missing - walls are in bad condition
  - Corrective Action(s): - Repair all
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: -Foods are noted without cover in coolers and freezers
  - -Noted foods stack on top of each other without barriers
  - - Noted raw fish, meat stored above cooked foods in coolers
  - Corrective Action(s): - All foods must be fully covered
  - -Do not stack food containers without cover or barriers
  - - All raw meat, fish or any raw protein to be store in lower shelf away from cooked/or ready to eat products
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: A lot clutters noted in kitchen and dry storage shelving units
  - - Stuff are stored on floor , shelving unit are too close to floor- min of 15 cm is required from the lower shelf to the floor to aid cleaning and prevent harborage for pests
  - Corrective Action(s): - Organize
  - -Store all products off of floor at least 15 cm off floor ( lower shelf of any shelving unit or table must be at least 15 cm off of floor )
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: - Poor cleaning noted in entire facility including walls, floor , inside and out side of all coolers, shelving unit, under/behind/beside all equipment , ceiling ...
  - Corrective Action(s): -Deep clean the whole facility
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: No thermometers noted in several refrigerations units
  - Corrective Action(s): -Provide accurate thermometers for all coolers
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
  - Observation: Staff noted working in kitchen with street clothing no apron
  - Corrective Action(s): - All food handler should wear clean apron /uniform during food handling no street clothing
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 21, 2024
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Backdoor was left open at the time of the inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the backdoor closed at all times. If to have the door open for ventilation purposes, install a screen door as discussed at this time.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floors along the wall behind the main cook line requires better and more frequent cleaning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the above areas cleaned on a more regular basis.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 12, 2024
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1) Dishwasher temperature gauge at manifold requires a replacement/repair.
  - 2) Edge of 2 dishwashing sink requires a reseal.
  - 3) Wooden support unit built for dishwasher requires a resurfacing/fresh coat of paint.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have all above completed as agreed at this time.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Location of handwashing sink in kitchen has been changed.
  - As observed at this time, the new location is not the best location but better (providing easier access to food handlers in kitchen) than the previous location.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to contact the health inspector to obtain the approval PRIOR to making any changes to the layout of the kitchen.
  - Failure to comply with this section of Food Premises Regulation in future inspections will result in further enforcement action(s).
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: New chef is not Foodsafe level 1 certified.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the new chef certified and notify the health inspector.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionSep 6, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 30, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tandoori chickens stored in the back prep cooler had internal temperature above 15'C. Chickens were stored in this cooler since last night. All discarded by staff at this time.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all cold potentially hazardous food are stored at 4'C or below at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Main handwashing station in kitchen had no garbage can available nearby. When asked staff indicated that they were washing hands in the washroom at the back.
  - Health inspector observed staffs handwashing practice during the inspection. Two main food handlers were washing hands a couple times during the prep but without using soap.
  - All kitchen staff were told to wash hands properly using soap at this time.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all staff are properly trained. All kitchen staff must practice good hand hygiene, as it is the number one way to prevent the spread of infections.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Major cleaning is required for the kitchen.
  - - Pull out all equipment and clean floors (underneath/behind)
  - - Clean sides of all kitchen equipment
  - - Clean underneath/behind cooler handles
  - - Clean and reorganize the back storage cabinet
  - Corrective Action(s): REPEAT violation. Facility must improve general sanitation level throughout the kitchen.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Wooden shelving units have been added at the front and back of the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): All to be coated/painted as agreed on phone at this time.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Back prep cooler had ambient air temperature measured at 15.6'C. Not much food stored in this unit, other than whole vegetables and tandoori chickens (discarded as mentioned above).
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the unit repaired. Until then, do not store potentially hazardous food in this unit.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Operator and chef were all off site at the time of the inspection. None of the staff on site had been Foodsafe level 1 certified.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have at least one more staff register for Foodsafe level 1 as agreed on phone at this time.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionMar 13, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 6, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Accumulation of food debris and grease build-up observed from floors underneath large equipment throughout the kitchen. Storage shelves require more frequent cleaning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have all floors and storage shelves cleaned as discussed at this time. Remove or cover wood used for the back storage shelves.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionOct 12, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 3, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer solution is not available. 200ppm chlorine solution was prepared at the time of the inspection. Staff was advised to have all food prep surfaces sanitized using the solution.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure 200ppm chlorine is available AT ALL TIMES. Have all food prep surfaces sanitized prior to initiating any food prep in the morning, after each possible contamination and every 2 hours during operation.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Designated handwashing sink has been removed from the kitchen. As per the staff, kitchen staffs have been using the prep sink to wash hands. Prep sink was equipped with liquid soap, paper towels and hot/cold running water for handwashing.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the handwashing sink reinstalled and notify the health inspector.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
  - Observation: Operator has made a few alterations to the layout that are not in accordance with the Regulation.
  - - Handwashing station has been removed from the kitchen.
  - - Display cooler has been added at the front. Sweets have been packaged at this area without a separate handwashing sink installed. Sweets have been removed from the display cooler at the time of the inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): - Ensure to reinstall the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
  - - No food handling (i.e. packaging) is allowed for the front area, until a separate handwashing sink is installed for the front area. Otherwise, sweets should be always packaged in kitchen and stored in the display cooler in boxes.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Blue recycle bins in use to store bulk food.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to obtain food grade containers that are pest proof with lids. DO NOT use recycle bins to store food.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: More frequent cleaning is required for the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food debris are removed from floors underneath and sides of kitchen equipment, and storage shelves on a daily basis.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Operator has made a few critical changes to the layout without obtaining a Health Approval. Correction Order had been issued.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the handwashing sink reinstalled in the kitchen. Front display cooler can be used to store boxes of sweets that have been already packaged in kitchen only.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No Foodsafe level 1 certified staff working on site.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have at least one Foodsafe level 1 certified staff working on site at all times.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionAug 22, 2022
0 infractions