Pad Thai Restaurant

102 - 12540 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows · Restaurant

18 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionAug 29, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 19, 2025
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Leftover rice being reheated in the microwave before hot holding. Probed around 50C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff was instructed to reheat leftover rice in the microwave again - probed at 90C. Foods must be reheated to 74C or higher to prevent pathogen growth.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of minced garlic at room temperature probed at 13C. Staff reported it was taken out 2 hours ago (before opening).
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff discarded minced garlic. Store minced garlic in the cooler at 4C until it is ready for use during operations. Minced garlic is a high risk food that can allow for pathogen growth when stored above 4C - take out a small portion to use up within 2 hours during meal rush.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food debris noted on dishware in storage.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff placed dishware in dishpit to be re-washed and sanitized.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Orange scented disinfectant was used for front of house.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use scented chemicals for food contact surfaces. New bleach solution bottle was prepared - measured at 200ppm.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: (1) Foods stored directly on the floor (eg. box of rice sticks, canned foods, etc.)
  - (2) Foods (raw meats, vegetables) not covered in cold storage.
  - Corrective Action(s): (1) Store foods 6 inches (15cm) off the floor to prevent contamination.
  - (2) Cover foods that are not being actively used for the meal rush.
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Shrimp noted to be thawing at room temperature. Shrimp was still frozen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff moved shrimp to cooler to thaw. Do not thaw at room temperature - thaw in the cooler or under cold running water.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease buildup noted on top and bottom panels of ventilation hood.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize area to prevent grease from dripping into the food.
  - Correct by: Today
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 24, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 22, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Food kept directly on floor level
  - 2) Raw eggs kept on middle shelf above RTE food items
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Do not keep food directly on floor level
  - 2) Place Raw protein food (Raw meat, Raw fish, Raw eggs, etc) on the bottom rack
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease observed on vents
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize vents
  - Date To Be Corrected: Jan 25th
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 23, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Build up of grease and food debris on floors, especially behind the cooking line area, on the sides of the deep fryer and under/behind the upright coolers and freezers. Also observed dust build-up on wall and ceiling around the mechanical ventilation.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do a deep clean of premise removing all old grease, dirt and debris build up.
  - Due: February 28, 2024
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionAug 1, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - Found container of mushrooms in water, and buckets of dry noodles soaking in water on the drainboard beside dirty dishes. The containers of food could become contaminated by dirty dishes or food falling into the soaking noodles.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Immediately move the containers of food to a "clean" area and cover the containers with lids to prevent anything from falling into them. During the inspection, the owner relocated the containers away from any "dirty" processes and placed covers on them.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - Minimal accumulation of food, grease, and dust found on ceiling tiles; upper walls/surfaces in the kitchen; on the floor under equipment (coolers, freezers, cook stations); and on glass doors of coolers and freezers. This will attract pests.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Wash and scrub these areas with hot water and soap to remove the food, grease, and dust. Increase the frequency these areas are done to prevent accumulation. Ensure staff use a flashlight and kneel to look under equipment to see the food and grease. Move equipment that have wheels, to make it easier to clean under the equipment.
  - **Correction date: Aug. 7/23**
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation:
  - Found aluminum foil and cardboard lining/covering shelves and surfaces. These materials had accumulated food and grease on them, and were worn away. The food and grease will attract pests, and some of the worn materials could fall into food.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Aluminum foil and cardboard MUST be thrown away at the end of each night, and the surface washed. New material must be placed on the surfaces in the morning. If you do not wish to replace these materials every day, then do not use them.
  - **Correction date: Today**
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 15, 2022
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionSep 21, 2021
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease build up observed on left corner of the ventilation hood.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the ventilation hood.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 3, 2021
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris and grease build up observed on left corner of the ventilation hood and in the back corners of sheveling racks to the left of the kitchen entrace.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above mentioned areas. Ensure premise is maintained in a sanitary manner.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Single use mango Ice cream containers being reused to store food items in the kitchen cooler. Operator removed all the food from the single use containers to a clean reusable container. THIS IS A REPEAT INFRACTION
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator was unable to provide FoodSafe Level 1 certification.
  - Corrective Action(s): Register and enroll in FoodSafe level 1 program and acquire the FoodSafe level 1 certificate
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 10, 2020
1 infraction
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Noone on site with a current FoodSafe certification. All Foodsafe certificates issued before July 29, 2013 expired on July 29, 2018.
  - Corrective Action(s): At least one person on site must have FoodSafe certification during operation. Retake FoodSafe course to update certification. Due: April 30, 2020
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionJun 25, 2019
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJun 11, 2019
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Prep cooler was 16 C, after being on for a couple of hours, not being used at time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cooler must be able to maintain 4 C or less at all times, have unit repaired or replaced. Continue to keep food in the other coolers until repaired. Place only minimal amount into the top portion during busy periods and discard after 2 hours.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 6, 2019
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Found knives and slicers to be stored in containers full of food debris.
  - 2. Found multiple plastic containers heavily covered in grease and grim build up on them
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Must ensure food contact surfaces and equipment are stored in a clean and sanitary manner. Wash containers used for utensils and food on a regular basis.
  - 2. All food containers need to be washed and sanitized between uses. Before putting new food into a container ensure to wash and sanitize it to remove all of the previous grease and grim built up on it.
  - CORRECT: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1. Found boxes and cans of food sitting directly on the floor.
  - 2. Found noodles soaking in water on the dirty side of the dishwashing area.
  - 3. Found opened dry goods (i.e. floor, etc) to be left open, not properly sealed.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Must keep all food and food equipment 6" or 15 cm off of the floor to protect against contamination and to assist in cleaning.
  - 2. Must soak noodles in cooler away from dirty dishes.
  - 3. Must properly seal opened packages to prevent contamination and the entrance of pests.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Found heavy build up of grease and food debris on the surfaces of cooler door, dishwasher, on the floor under and behind ALL equipment, especially behind the cooking equipment and the ventilation hood.
  - Corrective Action(s): A deep thorough cleaning is required throughout the premises, especially in hard to reach areas such as under, behind and between equipment and as well as the ventilation hood.
  - CORRECT: June 10, 2019
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Prep cooler was 9 C on the bottom and 6 degrees on top, food was 5 to 7C during lunch rush.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure the cooler is able to maintain 4 C or colder at all times. Do not keep potentially hazardous foods in the cooler for more than 2 hours until it has been repaired. Temperature control adjusted during inspection.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
  - Observation: - Found multiple containers being reused for foods after the original product has been used (i.e. mango ice cream used for other products).
  - Corrective Action(s): - Use only food grade reusable containers to store food, do not reuse containers from commercially bought food products (i.e. ice creams, yogurt, margarine, etc). Reusing containers that are not meant to be washed and sanitized can lead to contamination of food by chemicals leaching or transferring allergens to the food (i.e. milk proteins to vegetables)
  - - work to replace containers meant for single to reusable once
  - CORRECT: 1 month
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
  - Observation: Found a staff member in the kitchen handling food and equipment with hair down not tied up.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remind all staff of proper personal hygiene when working in the kitchen where food is being prepared for public consumption. Hair is to be tied back, or restrained to prevent from contaminating the food.
  - CORRECT: Today
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 4, 2019
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Light bulbs in fume hood are not working. Light bulbs should be on to provide adequate lighting for cooking and cleaning purposes. [Date to be corrected by: January 11, 2019]
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace the light bulbs in the fume hood.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 26, 2018
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Found coconut milk and other food items being stored in opened cans
  - Corrective Action(s): If the entire can is not used when it is opened, place left overs in reusable containers. Do not leave in the can as metals may leach into the food.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Found ventilation hood to have grease build up and some food debris in coolers
  - Corrective Action(s): Have ventilation hood and inside coolers thoroughly cleaned.
  - CORRECT: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionDec 5, 2017
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw meat observed stored on shelves with or above vegetables, some that are ready to eat.
  - Corrective Action(s): Move all raw meat to an area that is separate/below all other foods and maintain this at all times.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionAug 28, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 15, 2017
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The upright cooler closest to the cookline measured between 9-12C at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): All potentially hazardous foods were discarded. Have this cooler repaired. Do not use this unit to store potentially hazardous foods until it is able to achieve and maintain 4C. Send bill of repair to your area inspector.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: No temperature logs were available for review.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that temperature logs are being recorded at least twice a day and are available for review.
  - Violation Score: 3