Papa Dave's Pizza

2580 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

14 inspections

1. Routine InspectionJan 12, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foods in the counter-height prep cooler are at 13-15 degrees Celsius. Prep cooler appears to be undergoing a defrost cycle.
     • Corrective Action(s): *Operator transferred perishable foods into alternate coolers while on-site.
     • *Monitor temperatures in the prep cooler to confirm whether the temperature returns to safe operating levels (<4 Celsius) after the defrost cycle completes. If the cooler temperature doesn't return to 4 degrees Celsius or less within 2 hrs, contact a repair technician to assess the unit.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quats sanitizer solutions used in the spray bottles are too strong. Solutions were diluted with water while on-site.
     • Corrective Action(s): *Ensure to follow "sanitizer" mixing instructions on the product labels.
     • "Sani-Stuff" & "Sparta-San 10" solutions are mixed at a ratio of 2 mL per Litre of water (to make a 200ppm solution)
     • Violation Score: 5
2. Routine InspectionJun 23, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
     • Observation: Annual operating permit fee in the sum of $150.00 is outstanding.
     • Corrective Action(s): Pay operating permit fee for 2025/26 fiscal year.
     • Violation Score: 1
3. Routine InspectionDec 10, 2024

   0 infractions

4. Routine InspectionJun 5, 2024

   0 infractions

5. Routine InspectionFeb 20, 2024

   0 infractions

6. Routine InspectionSep 13, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
     • Observation: Permit fee has not been paid for 2023/24 fiscal year. $150.00 is outstanding.
     • Corrective Action(s): Discussed on the telephone with operator at time of inspection. Operator indicates that the permit fee will be paid prior to September 18th, 2023.
     • *Instructed operator to send a confirmation email to the inspector after payment is completed online.
     • *Failure to pay permit fee by Sept.18th, 2023 will result in enforcement action.
     • *Business card left with employee, providing email address of the inspector.
     • Violation Score: 1
7. Routine InspectionMar 17, 2023

   0 infractions

8. Routine InspectionOct 25, 2022

   0 infractions

9. Follow-Up InspectionMar 9, 2022

   0 infractions

10. Routine InspectionFeb 9, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) No hot water available in employee washroom (cold water only)
      • 2) Paper towel dispenser in employee washroom is broken (fell off from wall mount)
      • 3) Faucet at the 2-compartment sink is leaking water
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair and restore both sinks and re-mount the paper towel dispenser in the washroom. Reinspection scheduled for 1 month to confirm completion of repairs.
      • Violation Score: 9
11. Routine InspectionJul 8, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer present during time of inspection
      • Sanitizer is necessary at all times to properly sanitize food contact surfaces.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Prepare sanitizer bucket to dispense cloth's in by mixing 1 tsp. chlorine bleach solution per 1 litre of water
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towels present in staff washroom hand washing station. This is needed to ensure adequate handwahsing by employees
      • Date to be corrected by: corrected during inspection
      • Stock the staff washroom handwashing station with paper towels
      • Corrective Action(s):
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    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food premise did not hold valid operating permit. In order for the premise to opedrate, a valid operating permit is required.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Pay the required fee for the operating permit
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat being stored above veggies in walk in cooler. This may cause cross contamination of food.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during insection
      • Make sure that employees are practicing proper storage rules (first in first out, and seperating foods by categories, and having meats on lower shelves than other food products)
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Premise needs cleaning; the corner by the dough machine, pizza machine, fume hood has build up of dust, lighting has build up of dust. This may allow dirt/debris to fall into food therefore contaminating it.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week
      • Ensure the mentioned places are cleaned frequently
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pop cans used to hold up drying rack above high temp. dishwasher
      • These are not suitable materials for this purpose.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Remove the pop cans and replace with appropriate parts.
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator ha expried FOODSAFE Level 1. Operators should have updated FOODSAFE training to ensure proper handling of food.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 month
      • Update FOODSAFE training
      • Corrective Action(s):
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      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: In operators absence, staff did not have FOODSAFE Level 1 while operating premise. FOODSAFE training is required by atleast one employee while operating the premise.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 month
      • Ensure FOODSAFE training is completed by employees.
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12. Routine InspectionApr 13, 2018

    0 infractions

13. Routine InspectionOct 13, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Found utensil handles covered in duct tape due to damage. Discard any damaged utensils/equipment as they are not cleanable or safe to use. Purchase new utensils.
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      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Baby play pen found in food processing area. Immediately remove from premises as it is not related to running the business.
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14. Routine InspectionNov 4, 2011

    0 infractions