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Moby Dick Restaurant

15479 Marine Dr, White Rock · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Moby Dick Restaurant has been inspected 13 times by Fraser Health Authority since September 19, 2017. The most recent inspection, on April 28, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2024. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 18, 2024. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(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 once on August 3, 2022. For example: 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 March 14, 2018. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2025. 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.

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Grease buildup observed: 1. on vent hood. 2. Under prep cooler and deep fryer.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Get ventilation hood professionally cleaned to remove grease buildup. 2. Pull out prep cooler and deep dryer to clean and de-grease the floors and walls behind these equipment. Date to be corrected: 1 month.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies noted throughout premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure premises is free of flies. Use fly traps/consult pest control company.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build-up of grease on exhaust canopy.
      • Upstairs storage area has spills that require cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Increase frequency of cleaning. Keep all areas of premises in a clean condition.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Whole potatoes and cut potatoes stored outside near the back doors and recycling area. Back doors kept open.
      • Corrective Action(s): Food cannot be stored outside. All food must be stored within the premises.
      • Keep back doors closed or install screens on door.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Overall premise sanitation is good, but hard-to-reach areas underneath equipment, especialy around the fryers, require more cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two bus pans of blanched fries sitting on a shelf at room temperature. 40 Celsius internal temperature.
      • Move blanched fries to fridge. Blanched fries are potentially hazardous.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: The area at the back of the kitchen for cutting fries is actually outside of the building. It can't be protected from rodents and it has no hand washing sink. Unsure of where the drain goes - possibly storm sewer? To be investigated.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food prep surfaces are mostly clean but many hard to reach corners and shelves are dirty. Of note, the shelves where the blanched fries were stored were very dirty. Clean.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Improved cleaning required in storage rooms.
      • Corrective Action(s): Routinely clean the floors, counters, cooler doors, etc. in the upper level food storage room and the main level food storage room. Continue to follow a routine cleaning schedule for the main kitchen as well.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There are no paper towels at the bar/server hand sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Paper towels provided during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Noted 3 or so mouse droppings in the laundry room. There is no open food storage in this room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up droppings and monitor for new activity. Premises to be free from pests. Provide copy of latest licenced pest control report.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: There is a gap under the door which may allow pests to enter the laundry room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pest management includes monitoring for pests, sealing possible entrances where pests may enter (keep door closed and seal gap), and keeping premises clean.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean premises, including grease/food under deep fryer and floor along the floor/wall junctions.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Staff washroom and upper level room (food storage only) require improved cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator will be closing for some renovations (see below) and will be deep cleaning entire premises.
      • Ensure that all surfaces are smooth, impervious to moisture, and clean.
      • Violation Score: 3

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