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OPA Souvlaki of Greece Lougheed Town Centre

905 - 9855 Austin Rd, Burnaby · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

OPA Souvlaki of Greece Lougheed Town Centre has been inspected 12 times by Fraser Health Authority since June 16, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 19, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 7, 2025. 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 7, 2025. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 once on May 21, 2024. 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 December 6, 2023. 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 June 26, 2023. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

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

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Grease accumulation observed under fryer and grill.
      • - Grime accumulation observed under soda syrup storage shelving unit (beside ice machine).
      • Corrective Action(s): - Thoroughly clean above noted areas and all other surfaces and hard to reach areas.
      • **Maintain a high level of sanitation, especially in hard to reach areas to prevent potential pest attraction.
      • [Correction Date: 26-May-2026]
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Garbage, grime, and moisture accumulation observed under ice machine and soda storage shelving unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Thoroughly clean above noted areas to prevent pest attraction and harbourage.
      • [Correction Date: 13-Feb-2026]
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Grime and moisture accumulation observed under ice machine, soda syrup storage shelving unit, and around kitchen handsink and grease trap areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Thoroughly clean above noted areas and minimize moisture accumulation.
      • [Correction Date: 04-Feb-2026]
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Kitchen handsink cold water knob is not connected properly causing water to pour out and spill over when water is turned on. (Sink is still usable; however, water is collecting on floor under and around sink).
      • Corrective Action(s): - Repair handsink. Unit must be accessible and operational. All water must should be captured in basin and not spill over edges, causing potential sanitation issues.
      • [Correction Date: 04-Feb-2026]
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Walk-In Cooler being repaired at time of inspection. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler: 12C. Employee states that operator scheduled service as unit was reading 14C when the premises opened in the morning.
      • - Chicken (1 small container): 12.3C
      • - Chicken Souvlaki (1 large container): 15.4C
      • - Cut Tomatoes & Cucumbers (2 large containers): 17.1C and 15.4C
      • - Cut Onions (1 small container): 8.6C
      • - Diced Tomatoes (1 small container): 9.8C
      • - Calamari (10 packages): 10.3C to 15.7C
      • Corrective Action(s): - Cold potentially hazardous foods must be stored at or below 4C.
      • - Above listed food items discarded at time of inspection.
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Note: Frozen (defrosting) meat in vacuum packages (<4C) moved into another cooler at time of inspection. Fries moved into another freezer. Whole vegetables and pita bread kept in walk-in cooler as unit was being repaired at time of inspection. Service technicians stated that unit would be repaired within another 2-3 hours. Employees instructed to move items to alternate freezer (located in storage locker) and cooler (Coke Cooler) if walk-in cooler is at or below 4C in the next 2 hours. Beverages removed from Coke Cooler at time of inspection to make room for defrosting meats.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Calamari flour batter and calamari are uncovered in common corridor outside premises.
      • 2. Food handlers preparing and battering calamari in common corridor outside premises – preparation space in kitchen not available as workers are repairing walk-in cooler inside premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Discard tub of calamari flour batter and calamari stored in common corridor outside premises.
      • 2. Food handling and preparation is NOT permitted in the corridor which is outside the approved food premises. If preparation space inside premises is not available due to work being done, food handling and preparation must pause until space is available to safely handle food and ensure that food is always protected from contamination.
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: - Accumulation of rodent droppings observed under and behind soda dispenser in front service area.
      • - Accumulation of rodent droppings observed under soda syrup storage shelving in kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove droppings and thoroughly clean above noted areas and all other surfaces and hard to reach areas.
      • - Use chlorine bleach solution (1 tsp chlorine bleach + 1 L water) on affected areas.
      • - Report rodent activity to pest control company and follow all recommendations provided by pest control company.
      • [Correction Date: 15-Aug-2025]
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Walk-In Cooler 12C
      • - Unit being repaired/ serviced at time of inspection. Service Technicians on-site.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Repair Walk-In Cooler.
      • - Walk-In Cooler must maintain temperature at or below 4C.
      • - Do not use Walk-In Cooler until it can maintain temperature at or below 4C.
      • [Correction Date: 07-Aug-2025]
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  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: Grime observed on the internal side walls of the
      • ice machine.
      • Rationale: unsanitary condition of the ice machine
      • may contaminate the ice for consumption.
      • Corrective Action: Discard the ice. clean and sanitize
      • all interior and extrior surfaces of the ice machine.
      • Ensure to clean the ice machine on a regular
      • basis
      • Date To Be Corrected By : immediately
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw meat skewers stored on the shelf above
      • the box of green peppers in the walk-in cooler
      • Rationale: Raw meat products must be stored below
      • ready-to-eat products to prevent food contamination
      • which can lead to foodborne illness.
      • Corrective action: Staff relocated the raw meat skewer
      • on the shelf below the box of green peppers
      • during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Food stored in kitchen handsink. Liquid soap and papertowels not available at handsink - dispensers are not operating properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Remove food from kitchen handsink.
      • - Repair and/ or adjust dispensers.
      • - Handsinks must be accessible and provided with liquid soap and papertowels at ALL times.
      • - Handsinks are for handwashing only.
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Calamari flour batter stored uncovered in common corridor outside premises.
      • 2. Food handlers battering calamari in common corridor outside premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Discard tub of calamari flour batter. Heavy rodent activity noted in common corridor areas.
      • 2. Food Preparation is NOT permitted in the corridor which is outside the approved food premises.
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Premises entry door from common corridor propped open.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Premises entry door from common corridor must be kept closed at all times when not in use.
      • - Heavy rodent activity noted in common corridor - keep door closed at all times to prevent potential pest entry.
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Thorough cleaning required in the following areas:
      • - Grease accumulation between wall and cooking equipment.
      • - Grease accumulation under and behind cooking equipment.
      • - Spilled soda syrup accumulation at soda storage area.
      • - Garbage and food debris accumulation under ice machine.
      • - Grease accumulation on walls around prep sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Thoroughly clean the above listed areas and all other surfaces and hard to reach areas.
      • [Correction Date: 13-Dec-2023]
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Rodent droppings noted at soda / ice machine / oven area.
      • - Remove droppings and throughly clean above noted areas.
      • - Sanitize affected areas with 100-200 ppm bleach solution. (1 tsp bleach + 1 L water)
      • Date to be Corrected by July 4, 2023.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Remove grease accumulatin at oven edges.
      • - Remove spilled soda syrup accumulation at soda storage area. ** Maintain a high level of sanitation to prevent pest attraction.
      • Date to be Corrected By: July 4, 2023.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation:
      • 1. Electronic device stored in rice storage bin with rice.
      • 2. Calamari flour batter stored uncovered in corridor.
      • 3. Extra oil containers stored under 3-compartment sink area among containers of chemicals.
      • Date to be Corrected By: 16-June-2023
      • CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
      • ---> 1. Remove electronic device from rice. Do not store non-food items with food.
      • ---> 2. All open food must be stored in the premises. Food items must not be stored in common mall corridors.
      • ---> 3. Food items and chemicals must be stored separately.
      • * Stored all food at least 6' (15 cm) off the ground. *
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: - Heavy accumulation of rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
      • * On top of grease trap under prep sink.
      • * Along edges and behind 3-compartment sink grease trap.
      • * Left back corner under shelving in walk-in cooler.
      • * Under cooking equipment.
      • * Serivce area counter under POS system.
      • * Under ice machine and soda storage area.
      • * Floor / wall edges throughout the premises.
      • Date to be Corrected By: 23-June-2023
      • CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
      • ---> Remove droppings and throughly clena all above noted area and all other surfaces and hard to reach areas.
      • ---> Sanitize affected areas with 100-200 ppm bleach solution (1 tsp bleach + 1 L water)
      • - Follow all recommendation provided by your pest control service technician.
      • - Store all items at least 6" (15 cm) off the groung to facilitate pest control monitoring and cleaning.
      • - Ensure all gaps / holes are closed / blocked / sealed to prevent potential pest entry.
      • - keep kitchen back door closed at all times.
      • Note: Monthly pest control service provided by a pest control management company. Service report dated 15-June-2023 shows mice activity noted.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 9

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