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Naka Bistro

20080 Fraser Hwy, Langley · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Naka Bistro has been inspected 12 times by Fraser Health Authority since February 28, 2023. The most recent inspection, on April 28, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 28, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 29, 2025. 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 once on January 27, 2025. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 January 27, 2025. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(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 November 26, 2024. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

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.

12 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Ice machine has mildew buildup and needs cleaning.
      • 2) Walk-in cooler observed with significant dust buildup on the fan and ceiling.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure ice machine is properly cleaned by removing all ice and wiping down the machine and sanitizing it.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • 2) Ensure to clean up and sanitize all areas with the dust buildup so it doesnt contaminate food items in the cooler.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Dead mouse observed beside snap traps in the gap of the dry storage shelves adjacent to the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize this area using 1 part bleach with 9 parts water (1.5 cups of bleach to 1 gallon of water).
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator does not have Foodsafe Level 1 or equivalent certificate available on site.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to provide a copy or obtain a new copy of Foodsafe Level 1 certificate or equivalent.
      • Date to be corrected by: 3 weeks
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Run dishes through the dishwasher in method described in violation 303 as the dishwasher is not functioning correctly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff began to rerun dishes while inspector was on-site
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temp dishwasher not achieving 50 to 100ppm Chlorine at plate level. The sanitizer is not pumping into the dishwasher.
      • Corrective Action(s): Use dishwasher to wash the dishes and then place the dishes into the 2 compartment sink for the sanitation step for 30 seconds at 100-200ppm Chlorine.
      • Call technician and have them repair the dishwasher in the meantime.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 2 compartment sink in the back area is leaking and a wrench is being used to hold the hot water handle.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/return to good working condition so the prep sink can be used appropriately and not leak. The leak may lead to further issues such as pest attraction.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar handwashing sink lack paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handwashing sinks are well equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels at all times to ensure proper staff hygiene.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed behind chest freezer next to the hot water tank and walk-in cooler areas. Rodent droppings also observed underneath shelving units used to house toilettries.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize aformentioned areas. Email picutures to inspector once rectified. Corrected by: February 6, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Hole observed behind chest freezer next to the hot water tank.
      • Corrective Action(s): Patch hole behind the chest freezer. Email pictures to inspector once rectified. Corrected by: February 6, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: (1) Leak still observed at 2 compartment dishwashing sink faucet.
      • (3) Leak still observed at bar cooler condenser tube. Bucket used below to collect water.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Tighten/repair sink faucet.
      • Correct by: Today
      • (3) Contact technician to repair leak. If leak cannot be repaired, long term solution is to replace unit.
      • Correct by: As soon as possible
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Minced garlic probed at 16.9C, hydrated pad thai noodles probed at 10.1C. Both items were stored at room temperature over 2 hours ago.
      • Corrective Action(s): Minced garlic and hydrated pad thai noodles were discarded during the inspection. These foods must be stored in the cooler at 4C or colder when not in use. If required to use during meal rush - take out smaller portions and use up within 2 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: (1) Observed staff washing bean sprouts in the 2 compartment dishwashing sink.
      • (2) Observed staff washing dishes in the 2 compartment prep sink.
      • (3) Repeat violation. Can of open quail eggs and condensed milk observed in coolers.
      • (4) Spring rolls left uncovered in chest freezer.
      • (5) Rice paddles stored in room temperature water.
      • (6) Garbage bag used to cover inserts in the curry/soup prep cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Discussion with manager regarding washing food in the dishwashing area . DO NOT wash food in 2 compartment dishwashing sink. This area is only for washing and sanitizing dishes. Remind all staff of proper food handling practices.
      • Correct by: Today
      • (2) Remove dishes and clean and sanitize 2 compartment prep sink. Prep sink is to be used for FOOD ONLY. Management to remind all staff on requirement.
      • Correct by: Today
      • (3) Transfer quail eggs and condensed milk into food grade container. Once can is opened, it can oxidize and may rust.
      • Correct by: Today
      • (4) Cover spring rolls.
      • Correct by: Today.
      • (5) Store rice paddles in ice water.
      • Corect by: Today
      • (6) Garbage bag removed and prep lid cover placed over inserts during inspection. Cover prep cooler with lid after meal rush.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen rice balls observed thawing at room temperature underneath the rice hot holding shelf.
      • Corrective Action(s): Rice balls were probed to be -1C. Food was moved to walk in cooler during the inspection. Do not thaw food at room temperature. Thaw foods the night before in the walk in cooler.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: (1) Grease accumulation observed on backsplash tiles behind the curry/soup cooking equipment.
      • (2) Grease accumulation observed on outside and inside panels of deep fryer ventilation hood, backsplash behind deep fryers, and sides of cooking/frying equipment.
      • (3) Some mice droppings observed on the floor the dry storage room. No droppings observed in other areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1 + 2) Thoroughly clean and sanitize area to prevent pest attraction.
      • (3) Pull out shelves and thoroughly clean and sanitize affected area. Monitor for pest activity daily after cleaning.
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: (1) Leak observed at 2 compartment dishwashing sink faucet.
      • (2) Leak observed on the front bottom right corner of the curry/soup prep cooler.
      • (3) Leak observed from condenser tube in bar cooler. A bucket was placed underneath the tube to catch the water.
      • (4) Broken wall panel observed beneath 2 compartment prep sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1+2+3) Repair leak to prevent attracting pests.
      • (4) Repair wall panel. Material finish is to be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
      • Correct by: December 12, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: 1. < 10 PPM chlorine residual was detected at the plate level of the kitchen low temperature dish machine.
      • 2. Buildup noted in the interior of the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. **Issue corrected** Operator fixed the dish machine and 100 PPM chlorine residual was able to be detected at the plate level.
      • 2. Follow the manufacturer's instruction - Discard all ice. Clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine. Maintain as per your Sanitation Plan after performing the deep cleaning.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Missing paper towel in the staff washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): Place more paper towel in the dispenser in the staff washroom.
      • Operator must ensure that all handwash stations must be stocked with paper towel and liquid soap at all times.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Improper dispensers (bowls) still being used in a bulk food container (sugar/ salt) and for dispensing rice.
      • Corrective Action(s): The container was removed from the bulk food container for condiment.
      • Operator must not use bowls or any dispensers that do not have a proper handles.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Leaking noted in the walk-in cooler from the fan unit.
      • 2. Walk-in cooler was noted with an internal temperature of 7.4C.
      • 3. Reach-in cooler in the back prep area (far back) was noted with an internal temperature of 11.2C.
      • 4. Low temperature dish machine in the kitchen area was detected with < 10 PPM chlorine residual at the start of the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Operator must have the walk-in cooler serviced so no water is leaking in the unit - this could potentially contaminate food stored nearby and become a tripping hazard as the floor was wet.
      • 2 & 3. Most food in these two malfunctioning coolers were whole vegetables or food not requiring refrigeration. Proteins stored in the walk-in cooler was defrosting and therefore the temperatures were within the appropriate ranges at around 4.0C. Other cold potentially hazardous food, the operator had placed on ice or will be transferring to another functioning cooler (capable of maintaining at 4.0C or below) after the lunch rush.
      • The cooler units were being serviced during the inspection.
      • 4. Operator fixed the low temperature dish machine and 100 PPM chlorine residual was detected at the plate level after adjusting.
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Improper dispensers (bowls with no handles) were used and stored within bulk condiment containers (e.g. sugar and salt).
      • 2. Opened canned food (quail eggs and coconut milk) noted stored in the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove all the bowls in the condiment containers and use appropriate ones with handles to prevent potential contamination of food when dispensing.
      • 2. Pour out all opened canned food into food grade containers if not used immediately within the same day.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some mouse droppings noted on the floor beside and behind the white spring roll freezers (near staff washroom). No other areas in the facility were noted with mouse droppings.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move the freezer out and sweep, clean and sanitize this area. Continue to monitor for pest activities after cleaning.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. < 10 ppm chlorine residual detected in the bleach sanitizer spray bottle noted in the preparation area.
      • 2. < 10 ppm chlorine residual detected in the main low temperature dish machine. As per operator, dish machine was working fine as of yesterday night. Chlorine test strips available and they test the machine regularly for chlorine residual.
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected at the time of inspection**
      • 1. Discard the bleach sanitizer spray bottle and prepare another one with the following ratio - 2.5 tsp of bleach per 1 L water for 100 - 200 ppm chlorine residual mixture.
      • 2. Operator called their chemical representative during the inspection and was able to fix the machine during the inspection. 100 ppm chlorine residual was detected at the plate level after the rinse cycle.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Improper dispensers, ramekins, were being stored within bulk food containers such as salt and msg.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all improper dispensers from bulk food containers and use proper ones with handles. Store in a manner where the handles do not come into contact with the food.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings noted in the following areas: Below the main dishwasher and behind the chest freezer in the electrical room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sweep, clean and sanitize all areas noted with mouse droppings and monitor for activities.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temperature dish machine was noted with <10 ppm chlorine residual at the start of the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected at the time of inspection** Technician came to fix the dish machine. 100 ppm chlorine residual was detected at the plate level after the rinse cycle.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Both the bar and main dish machines are detected with no sanitizer after washing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Correction Order issued. At this time, the dining area is closed. Facility may only serve take-out or to-go only until the dish machines are fixed and inspected by the area Health Inspector. All utensils and cookware are to be manually washed, rinsed and sanitized in the 2-compartment sink. Manual warewashing procedures reviewed with the operator.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Improper dispensers, with no handles, were used and stored within bulk food containers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the improper dispensers and use ones with handles. Store dispensers in a way where the handles do not come in contact with the food - store with handle extending out of food or dispenser on top of bulk food container.
      • Date to be corrected by: March 2, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings noted in numerous areas in the facility - Electrical room, dishwashing area, below the back 2-part prep sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean, sweep and sanitize all areas noted with mouse droppings and monitor for activities. If droppings reappear after cleaning, you may want to consider contracting an external pest control company to help locate entrance points and implements strategies to eliminate and prevent harbourage.
      • Date to be corrected by: March 7, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 0 ppm iodine residual detected in the bar dish machine. 0 ppm chlorine residual detected in the main low temperature dish machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix the dish machines and do not use the dish machines until the bar dish machine is able to be detected with 12.5 - 25 ppm iodine residual after washing; Main dish machine is able to be detected with 25 - 50 ppm chlorine residual.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3

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