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Originals Cafe Mexicano

2231 Clarke St, Port Moody · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Originals Cafe Mexicano has been inspected 24 times by Fraser Health Authority since December 14, 2012. The most recent inspection, on August 24, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

10 of 24 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests 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.

  • 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 2023. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 4, 2019. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 July 4, 2019. 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 March 7, 2019. For example: 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(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.

24 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed mice droppings throughout facility
      • Corrective Action(s): Please wet clean mice droppings daily
      • Terminix is contracted twice per month
      • Please seal all cracks and crevices to prevent entry
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General sanitation is needed throughout facility; especially in bar area, customer area and in basement
      • Corrective Action(s): Please clean and sanitize entire kitchen, bar area and basement
      • Violation Score: 9
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Basement disorganized, walls/perimeters dirty and ice machine has build up inside the bin`
      • Corrective Action(s): Please organize, clean and sanitize walls, perimeters and ice machine
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed mice dropping in basement where food is stored
      • Corrective Action(s): Please wet clean and sanitize perimeters, floors and under/between equipment
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: HIgh temp dishwasher @ 63C at dish
      • Ice machine has not been cleaned and sanitized
      • Corrective Action(s): High temp dishwasher must be 74C at dish; repair immediately
      • Ice machine to be cleaned and sanitized immediately
      • Violation Score: 25
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: High temp dishwasher at 58C; operator did not follow interim measures
      • Corrective Action(s): Premises closed until dishwasher is repaired and able to reach 74C at dish
      • Violation Score: 25
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: High temp dishwasher @ 66C 3X at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Please repair dishwasher immediately; monitor daily. In the interim, all dishes must be sanitized in a 2 minute dip of 1 ounce chlorine to 1 gallon water
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice dropping observed in basement where food is stored and cooled
      • Corrective Action(s): Please clean and sanitize basement and maintain; this includes all coolers and shelves. Wet sanitize droppings daily. Seal all cracks and crevices and all doors leading to outside.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Newly installed floors are chipped
      • Corrective Action(s): Please monitor and repair when needed; if floor comes back into disrepair; replacement may be required
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer prepared; premises has been open for 5 hours;
      • Sanitizer bottles mislabeled or non present
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer is prepared at time of opening and used all day long
      • Ensure sanitizer bottles are properly labeled
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food in hand sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep hand sinks free for handwashing at all times
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Evidence of mice droppings in dishwashing area
      • Corrective Action(s): Wet clean and sanitize area and ensure all holes and cracks are sealed to prevent entry
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General sanitation throughout premise in need of attention; sanitation is poor
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize entire premise including dining and bar areas
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: All floors in disrepair and collecting food debris and grease
      • Corrective Action(s): All floors to be replaced within 30 days to ensure smooth and cleanable
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General sanitation in need of minor attention along perimeters and under handle
      • Corrective Action(s): Please clean/sanitize as requested
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Floors, baseboards, back bar area all in disrepair
      • Corrective Action(s): Please remove all foam, replace floors and baseboards and seal properly for effective cleaning
      • Violation Score: 9
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing sink in the bar area is missing paper towels.
      • Hand washing sink in food prep area had items inside the sink at time of inspection rendering it from being available for employee use.
      • Make sure all hand washing stations are unobstructed and easily accessible as well as stocked with soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Plastic cup used for scooping ice in basement storage ice machine. There is no handle so touching the plastic container can lead to cross contamination. Do not use plastic cup, instead use a scooper with a handle and do not leave it dispersed in the ice with the handle making contact with the ice.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Cooler beneath food prep counter not able to keep the required temperature below or at 4C.
      • This will lead to temperature abuse and pathogen growth.
      • Monitor this cooler to make sur ethe temperature is not over 4C for longer than 2 hours because the food will have to be discarded.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No one had FoodSafe at time of inspection.
      • Ensure that atleast one person has FoodSafe training at time of operation.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s):
  16. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food (refried beans?) placed from cold into hot-holding unit. The hot-holding unit is not designed to re-heat foods. Foods from the cooler must be reheated on the stove-top to 74C before placing into the pre-heated hot-holding unit at 60C. Discussed with staff during inspection. Food was placed on to the stovetop to cook.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Observation #1: The ice machine has a minor build-up of mildew inside. The ice scoop was stored inside the machine with the ice.
      • **Correct by: IMMEDIATELY**
      • Observation #2: The inside of the microwave has a large amount of stuck-on food debris
      • **Correct by: IMMEDIATELY**
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Corrective Action #1: Turn off the ice machine. Discard the ice. Clean all parts of the machine thoroughly with warm soapy water, then rinse and apply 100 ppm bleach sanitizer (1/2 teaspoon bleach in 1 L) and allow at least 2 minutes contact time. Ice machine must be cleaned routinely e.g. every 3 months to maintain adequate sanitation. The ice scoop must be stored in a separate container that will be cleaned and sanitized daily, along with the ice scoop
      • Corrective Action #2: Clean the inside of the microwave.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The quats sanitizer dispenser on the wall is dispensing general surface cleaner, not sanitizer. During the inspection a spray bottle of bleach was mixed up and labelled "BLEACH." As well, a bucket of bleach sanitizer solution was mixed up to soak cloths inside for wiping surfaces.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer MUST be used on food-contact surfaces at least every 4 hours (e.g. kitchen and bar surfaces). Wiping cloth bleach solution must be made new at least every 2 hours to maintain the concentration. To mix the required 100 ppm bleach concentration, use 1/2 teaspoon bleach in 1 L of water.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was no paper towel available the bar handwashing station. The kitchen paper towel dispenser did not have paper towel inside (broken?). Paper towel was placed near the bar handwashing station. Please repair/stock the paper towel dispenser in the kitchen and ensure that there is soap immediately available for use at that station.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: There are a lot of items that appear not to be necessary for the food premise that are stored in the downstairs area. All items must be stored 6" off the ground to allow for easy cleaning and discourage pest harbourage.
      • **Correct by: 1 MONTH = April 7, 2019**
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove items not required for food premises operation. Store the remaining items at least 6" off the ground.
      • Violation Score: 1
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towels were available at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that paper towels are available at all times. Paper towel replaced at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Minor biofilm build-up within the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize interior of ice machine.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Sanitizer bottle measured 0ppm quats.
      • 2) Dishwasher reached a maximum of 66C at the final rinse cycle after three runs.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Staff refilled bottle at the time of inspection from the dispenser. Solution measured 200ppm quats. Ensure that solution is not diluted, and test with available test strips if unsure.
      • 2) Call technician and repair so that the dishwasher is able to reach 71C at the final rinse cycle. Until it is repaired, wash your equipment in the dishwasher, and manually sanitize. To manually sanitize, fill one sink with a 100ppm solution of bleach and water (5mL of unscented household bleach in 2.5L of water); submerge equipment for 2 minutes and allow to air dry.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Several coolers and freezers in the downstairs storage area require cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize noted areas. Ensure that these are added to your sanitation plan.
      • Violation Score: 3
  20. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  21. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Beer hose still hanging through ceiling of the basement and leading into a glass to collect waste beer.
      • Corrective Action(s): This is an ongoing violation. Fix the drainage issue for the drinks/beer. Date to be corrected by: 10 October 2017.
      • Violation Score: 3
  22. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer in the sanitizer bucket and the spray bottles measured less than 100ppm quats.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that sanitizer solutions are changed regularly to maintain sanitizing efficiency. Staff changed the sanitizer at the time of inspection and measured 200ppm quats.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Soap dispenser at the main handwashing station (across from the two compartment sink) is empty. Staff did not know how to open the dispenser (proprietary dispenser and soap).
      • Corrective Action(s): Fill the soap dispenser and ensure that it is stocked at all times. Use the soap dispenser at the two compartment sink or purchase soap with a pump until the empty dispenser can be filled.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Temperature logs are not available for review.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that temperatures are recorded at least twice daily. Temperature monitoring template provided.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice machine requires cleaning as there is a build up of biofilm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the area noted.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Leak from beer cooler into basement area still has not been repaired.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the leak. The beer collecting in the basement can attract pests such as fruit flies.
      • Violation Score: 3
  23. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  24. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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