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Montgomery's Cottage Lunch

15539 Marine Dr, White Rock · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Montgomery's Cottage Lunch has been inspected 13 times by Fraser Health Authority since September 12, 2011. The most recent inspection, on May 11, 2026, found no infractions.

6 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Pests.

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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 23, 2024. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 April 17, 2024. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 once on June 8, 2023. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • 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 June 14, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 22, 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 on the floors underneath stoves and deep fryer. This can lead to pest harbourage.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pull out large appliances and clean up the floors to remove grease buildup. Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler with veggies registering around 6-7 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair cooler immediately.
      • Do not use for potentially hazardous foods until it is repaired.
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Fish stored at room temperature and registered at 8C.
      • Milk cooler at 8.5 C. Prep cooler at 6.5 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fish was placed back in the fish cooler as operator indicated it had been less than 2 hours.
      • Operator was instructed to relocate all potentially hazardous foods from milk cooler and prep cooler to a cooler that is 4 C or below.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Surface sanitizer not prepared.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure a surface sanitizer such as a 100-200 ppm bleach solution is made fresh daily. All surfaces should be sanitized prior to use.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Milk cooler ambient air temperature 8.5 C.
      • Two door prep cooler ambient air temperature 6.5 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust coolers so that they are at 4 C or below.
      • Take temperatures daily.
      • Place accurate thermometers in coolers.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray sanitizer had no detectable chlorine; and had bubbles. Do not mix soap and bleach, the bleach is degraded by the soap.
      • Use one tsp of bleach to a liter of water.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: A few rodent droppings found in back room, close to outside door. a small hole around the pipe in the floor under the back door could allow pest entry in this area. Fill hole. Continue trapping and monitoring.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Overall sanitation is good, however some more cleaning under the cooking equipment is required.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Low temp dishwasher does not have any detectable chlorine in final rinse.
      • Plan is to wash dishes in dishwasher and immerse in sanitizing solution (bleach and water)
      • Ensure that chlorine levels are checked at least once per day.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Milkshake mixer is being cleaned with a cleaner /disinfectant that is not suitable for cleaning and sanitizing food equipment (read label and reviewed with operator - 10 minute contact time and requires a potable water rinse afterwards).
      • Corrective Action(s): Use a dishwashing detergent to wash all clean in place food equipment and food contact surfaces, rinse with plain water, sanitize using a sanitizer such as 1 tsp plain (unscented) domestic bleach in 1 litre of water (100-200ppm chlorine) and soak for 2 minutes or let air dry. Poster provided.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Cut potatoes are being stored in a pail that does not appear to be "food grade" plastic.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all food in food grade containers.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Spray bottle containing Mr. Clean chemical is not accurately labelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): All chemical bottles must be labelled to accurately show the contents. Follow directions on label.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator Food Safe certification has expired (took course more than 5 years ago).
      • Corrective Action(s): Update your Food Safe Level 1 (basic) certificate by end of July 2019. Provide copy to Fraser Health.
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Floor in the prep room is becoming worn.
      • Corrective Action(s): Re- seal the floor in the prep room prior to April 2019 so that it is waterproof and easy to clean.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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