Newlands Golf & Country Club (Banquet Kitchen)

21025 48th Ave, Langley · Restaurant

15 inspections

1. Routine InspectionDec 3, 2025

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionJun 26, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Routine InspectionFeb 19, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on floors along the perimeter of the kitchen and on various surfaces such as shelving and on top of the lids of food bins. Gaps observed at various locations of the ceiling, especially above the dishwashing area.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean up all droppings and sanitize affected surfaces more frequently. Seal gaps and holes to prevent rodent entry. Sanitize food prep surfaces before starting food prep each day. Consult pest control company as needed. Correct as soon as possible.
     • Violation Score: 9
4. Follow-Up InspectionSep 23, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bag of tapioca appears to be chewed through, spilling out on surfaces.
     • Corrective Action(s): Discard bag of tapioca. Inspect all food packages to ensure they are intact.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Fly activity observed around sink and shelving close to the kitchen entrance.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean all surfaces and sanitize with bleach solution (1/2 cap household bleach per 1L water), including walls. Treat drains with bleach solution.
     • Violation Score: 9
5. Routine InspectionSep 5, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Kitchen fans have varying amounts of dust accumulation.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean all fans to prevent dust contaminating food and food contact surfaces. Correct as soon as possible
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: 1. Rodent droppings observed on floors along the perimeter of the kitchen, some shelves, and on top of boxes and containers in dry storage room.
     • 2. Fly activity observed throughout kitchen.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean up droppings and sanitize affected surfaces. Seal gaps and holes to prevent rodent entry. Monitor rodent activity and contact pest control if signs of activity return. Correct as soon as possible.
     • 2. Clean all surfaces to remove all food debris and moisture and sanitize with bleach solution. Treat all drains with bleach solution. Contact pest control if activity persists. Correct as soon as possible.
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Build up of debris observed on various surfaces, including but not limited to: ventilation hood filters, floor drains, some shelving
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean all areas regularly. Correct as soon as possible.
     • Violation Score: 3
6. Follow-Up InspectionMar 27, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Droppings on floor beneath spice rack.
     • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize floor in this area.
     • Thoroughly clean and sanitize pots stored in this area.
     • Pest control contractor must install adequate traps in this area. Monitor the area for further activity.
     • Remove and clean up all spills as soon as possible.
     • Date to be completed by: Immediately.
     • Violation Score: 9
7. Routine InspectionMar 26, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Beef and pork are being covered and cooled as whole large roasts or large half roasts in the walk in cooler.
     • Corrective Action(s): Best practice is to cut roasts in to smaller portions to cool.
     • Ensure temperatures are being monitored so that portions are being cooled to 4C as soon as possible.
     • Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 207 - Previously served food not discarded [s. 15]
     • Observation: Buns are being pulled from buffet each day (served from customers) and combined in bread bins.
     • Once the 3 large bread bins are full enough, bread is rebaked and made into bread crumbs or croutons.
     • High potential of contamination from buffet service and customers.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure only unserved buns are used for bread crumbs.
     • Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Buns are being stored open and under the prep counter (used for meat and fish prep area) and next to garbage and compost bins.
     • Some fruit flies in this area.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is being stored covered, away from garbage and not directly below food prep areas.
     • Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: 1. Spice rack area: abundance of rodent droppings on the white cutting board shelf, on top of plastic wrapped sugar and spices and behind various plastic wrapped containers of food ingredients. Some droppings found inside sugar or spice container.
     • All tongs and utensils are stored directly below this shelf that is heavily contaminated.
     • 2. Dry storage room: some isolated droppings at the back of the wood chips and in back corners.
     • Corrective Action(s): Discard immediately all spices not in pest proof containers.
     • Remove all spices from this shelf and thoroughly clean and sanitize this area.
     • Clean and sanitize all equipment below.
     • Call a pest control contractor.
     • Ensure only pest proof containers are used.
     • Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
     • Violation Score: 15
     • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation: Main prep area has only one sink that is not easily accessible for hand washing.
     • Observed that this is used as a multi-purpose sink for knife washing and small equipment washing. Sanitizer is also at this station.
     • Corrective Action(s): Install an easily accessible, designated hand sink in this area if this station is intended for equipment washing.
     • Date to be corrected by: 3 months.
     • Violation Score: 3
8. Routine InspectionJul 18, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several cutting boards noted with deep cuts and impossible to clean and sanitize properly. Kitchen staff was chopping veggies on one cutting board with black marks and deep cuts. Operator switched to a new cutting board when asked.
     • Corrective Action(s): Remove cutting boards that have deep cuts, black marks and not in good working condition from the kitchen. Do not utilize this boards to prepare food as it is impossible to sanitize these borads.
     • Date to be corrected by: Today
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: 1- Trays of frozen cooked food observed siting on the floor inside walk in freezer. Food noted covered but stacked. This is not a food safe practice as all food should be off the floor by at least 6 inches.
     • Corrective Action(s): Protect food from potential contamination. Lift food trays off the floor at least 6 inch and organize the freezer in such a way that not overloaded.
     • Maintain safe food storage practices inside the freezer.
     • Date to be corrected by: Next routine inspection
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Drain flies noted in dishwashing room. Operator stated that they follow cleaning and sanitation plan including use of biocidal liquids, flush drains etc. However, the issue persists.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to perform a deep cleaning under dish pit and behind equipment. Remove grease and build ups behind dishwasher conveyer. Try to plug drains when it is not in use. Consider using bleach-water solution if compatible with your operation.
     • Contact your pest control company if the issue continues.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation:
     • 1- Range hood noted with accomulation of grease and dust. This may contaminate food and have a fire hazard.
     • 2- Several ceiling tiles noted out of place, damaged or not in proper place. Ceiling tiles should be in place to protect food and clean dishware from contamination from above.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1- Clean and maintain range hood. Remove dust and grease from the stainless steel grills.
     • 2- Repair or replace damaged, peeled or misplaced ceiling tiles in kitchen.
     • date to be corrected by: Next routine inspection
     • Violation Score: 3
9. Routine InspectionMar 6, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: 1- Comperessor fan in walk-in cooler was leaking water. There were 2 containers to cattch water leak but this may introduce contamination to food stored below and at the side.
     • 2- Ice maker door falling apart. Screws are loose and may fall into the ice. This is a physical hazard to food. it is also potential spot for mold behind the door metal sheet wihich noted to be half taped. This is a repeated violation and may result in further enforcement actions if not corrected.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1- Remove any ready to eat food from below and close to water leak. Protect food from contamination.
     • Repair the leak and maintain.
     • Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
     • 2- Repair ice maker door and maintain. Remove scotch tapes/packing tapes around the premeter of the door and seal properly. Temporary tape is not easily cleanable.
     • Date to be coorected: Follow-up inspection
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
     • Observation: Bottles of sanitizer noted without proper label. All chemicals must be properly labeled.
     • Corrective Action(s): Properly and clearly label all spray bottles used for dispensing/spraying sanitizers.
     • Date to be corrected by: Today
     • Violation Score: 3
10. Routine InspectionJul 14, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Ceiling has a lot of dust/debris build-up. Some ceiling tiles are peeling as well.
      • Walk in cooler fans are dirty and shelves have rust and peeling.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that ceiling tiles are thoroughly cleaned and peeling tiles are replaced.
      • Ensure that walk in cooler fans are cleaned. Please keep all foods covered.
      • Violation Score: 9
11. Routine InspectionJan 7, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Remove cardboard from cooler in bakery.
      • Racks that hold dishes in main kitchen have a build up of dust and debris.
      • Walk in cooler walls ceilings and fans have a build up of dust, debris and spillage..
      • Unlabelled chemicals found in bar area that staff were not able to identify.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use cardboard in fridges as it is dirty and not washable.
      • Thoroughly clean all racks and walk in coolers and ensure that raw meats are stored on shelves below ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
      • Remove dirty styrofoam placed on corners of little chest freezer as it ios not cleanable.
      • Ensure that bar staff know what no rinse sanitizer they should be using in the bar area and that it is the proper concentration in a labelled bottle.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Wall rotting and tiles falling off behind ice machine.
      • Ice machine door panel is falling off.
      • Light covers in dishwashing area and in bakery are missing off of fixture.
      • Dry goods roll out bins have cracked lids that have been patched with tuck tape.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair all walls that have holes or broken.
      • Repair or replace ice machine.
      • Replace missing light covers.
      • Replace lids on dry goods rolling bins.
      • Violation Score: 9
12. Routine InspectionJan 14, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris noted on all food racks in all coolers. Some racks are severely rusted including the spice rack.
      • Cooking equipment, floor drain in front of cooking equipment and walls behind cooking equipment in need of a thorough cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly wash and maintain all areas noted. Any racks that are peeling or severly rusted are to be refinished or replaced.
      • Violation Score: 15
13. Routine InspectionApr 30, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Vinegar solution used to sanitize large size platters that cannot go through conveyor dishwasher
      • -Vinegar is not an approved sanitizer. Sanitize all your utensils and wares with a sanitizer such as Quats after washing & rinsing to ensure they are properly dishwashed and sanitized.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tray of cooked ham placed directly on raw meat.
      • -Place cooked food items on higher shelf or away from raw meat to prevent contamination
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Commercial can opener installed to work table observed with stains & heavily soiled.
      • -Thoroughly clean and sanitize the can opener in between each use to prevent build-up of filth.
      • -Clean and sanitize dry ingredients bins. Date to be corrected by: Today
      • -Clean floors underneath the dishwasher and dry storage room. Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action(s):
14. Routine InspectionSep 12, 2012

    0 infractions

15. Routine InspectionSep 12, 2012

    0 infractions