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Papa's Box

231 - 9855 Austin Rd, Burnaby · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Papa's Box has been inspected 6 times by Fraser Health Authority since May 9, 2025. The most recent inspection, on May 6, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2026. For example: 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on November 27, 2025. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(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.

6 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: Various food items in the hot holding unit measured below 60°C with probe thermometer
      • Rice: 56.8°C
      • Lemon chicken: 40.9°C
      • Sesame chicken: 47°C
      • Chowmein: 48°C
      • Chicken with bell pepper: 50°C
      • Noodle with veg: 43.7°C
      • Beef with veg: 40.9°C
      • Tofu dish: 51°C
      • Sauce: 43°C
      • Cabbage with beef dish: 48.2°C
      • ---> Staff stated the food items were cooked more than 2 hours ago and transfered to hot holding unit.
      • Corrective action: Staff discarded all the items noted above.
      • Hot potentiallly hazardous foods must be hot held at 60°C or above to prevent pathogen growth.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: Small container with noodle broth packets was stored inside the ice machine.
      • Corrective action: Staff removed the container from ice machine during inspection. Do not store any inserts or food items inside ice machine to prevent cross contamination.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Observation: Hot holding unit (with inserts) not maintaining 60°C or above.
      • Corrective action: Repair / adjust / replace the hot holding unit. Ensure it maintains 60°C or above for safe operating conditions.
      • Date to be Corrected By: May 1st, 2026.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Cooked vegetable dish not stored in steam table insert (just placed on top) due to inadequate space in steam table.
      • Corrective Action(s): - All hot potentially hazardous foods must be stored/ displayed at or above 60C. Room temperature/ ambient temperature holding is NOT permitted for any length of time.
      • - Store cooked vegetable dish in steam table insert.
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - No chlorine residual (0 ppm) detected in sanitizer spray bottle located beside handsink across from kimchi/ pickles storage
      • Corrective Action(s): - Empty bottle and fill with 100-200 ppm chlorine bleach sanitizing solution. (1 tsp chlorine bleach + 1 L water).
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Cleaning is required in the following areas:
      • - Grease and food debris accumulation under cook line equipment.
      • - Grease accumulation on exhaust ventilation filters.
      • - Food debris and grime accumulation on counter surfaces under counter top equipment (microwaves, cooler unit, rice cooker, hot holding cabinet, etc.).
      • Corrective Action(s): - Thoroughly clean above noted areas and all other surfaces and hard to reach areas.
      • [Correction Date: 04-Dec-2025]
      • Violation Score: 3
  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): - Counter Top Cooler Unit "Sandwich Cooler": 6.7C
      • - Beef: 11.9C
      • - Tuna: 12.3C
      • - Spicy Fish Cake: 14.5C
      • - Fish Cake: 17.6C
      • - Egg: 11.9C
      • Corrective Action(s): - Cold potentially hazardous foods must be stored at or below 4C.
      • - Discard all contents stored in Counter Top Cooler Unit.
      • - Beef, Tuna, Spicy Fish Cake, Fish Cake, Egg, Daikon Pickles, Root Pickles discarded at time of inspection.
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - No chlorine residual (0 ppm) detected in sanitizer spray bottle located beside kitchen freezers.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Empty bottle and fill with 100-200 ppm chlorine bleach sanitizing solution. (1 tsp chlorine bleach + 1 L water).
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Raw poultry and meats stored above vegetables, noodles, and broth inside walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Store raw poultry and meat under, separately, and away from produce and foods that are minimally processed further.
      • [Correction Date: Immediately]
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Counter Top Cooler Unit "Sandwich Cooler": 6.7C
      • Corrective Action(s): - Cold holding units must maintain temperature at or below 4C.
      • - Adjust and/ or repair unit. Do not use until it can maintain temperature at or below 4C.
      • [Correction Date: 25-July-2025]
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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