Pappa Leo's Pizza (Pitt Meadows)

12151 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows · Restaurant

22 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionJan 20, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 12, 2026
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Found boxes of cheese sitting on the floor
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is stored 6"/15 cm off of the floor.
  - Correct: today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Found droppings along the wall in the dry storage room at the back, the electrical room, beside the washing machine, and between walk-in cooler and upright freezer
  - Corrective Action(s): A deep thorough cleaning is required to remove all droppings to see where new activity is in order to focus activity there.
  - CORRECT: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: found food accumulating on door handles and wall along pizza making area
  - Corrective Action(s): A cleaning of all touch points are required, handles and doors of prep cooler, etc and anywhere food may be splattered (i.e. wall behind prep cooler)
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 25, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 18, 2025
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Found pizza by the slice sitting at 49 C, no time tracking being done
  - Corrective Action(s): Pizza needs to be kept hot above 60C or must use a method of time tracking to ensure food is discarded appropriately. Use either timers for each pizza or have a written log showing time in and out of pizza.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: 1. 2 compartment sink had dirty dishes in both sides, no sanitizing sink was set up
  - 2. Dough mixer had have build up of old dough and mice droppings on unit.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure dishwashing sinks are set appropriately for ware washing during hours of operation to help with proper sanitation. 1 sink washing with soap, the other with 200 ppm quats.
  - 2. Ensure dough mixer is properly wash and sanitized before use today to ensure all dried dough and droppings are removed, repeat daily after each use.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found can of tomato sauce extemely dented on the shelf with the other cans.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use dented cans as they can lead to metal contamination of food. Remove all dented cans from regular food storage areas.
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Numerous droppings noted throughout the premises under and behind equipment and shelving units, on containers and shelves.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. wash and sanitize all areas where mice droppings are located.
  - 2. Provide the last 3 pest control reports to the health department.
  - 3. Seal all entrance for mice to the premises and continue to follow the direction of pest control,
  - CORRECT: 1 Week
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Found numerous holes in facility that have wire mesh with hole large enough to allow mice in
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hole are properly sealed to prevent entrance of pests.
  - CORRECT: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Found grease and build up of food debris noted on floors throughout including inside walk-in, and inside prep cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): A deep and thorough cleaning is required throughout the premises to remove all food and grease build up.
  - CORRECT: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionAug 18, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJan 24, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJan 10, 2025
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mice droppings still noted under shelving in the back storage areas and under front counter. No new activity noted.
  - Corrective Action(s): A thorough cleaning of all floors to remove all mice droppings to assist in monitoring for new activity.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 9, 2025
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Pizzas were found to be 44 C after 30 mins.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Must keep pizzas in hot holding unit 60 C or hotter, unit was turned up.
  - 2. Discard after 2 hours if not able to maintain 60 C.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: 1. Staff were unaware equipment and utensils need to be sanitized after washing before air drying.
  - 2. Spray bottle had 400 ppm quat.
  - 3. All equipment and utensils are washed at end of the day.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. All equipment and utensils must be washed with soap, rinsed, sanitized then air dried. Set up 2 compartment sink so the 1st sink has soap and water, and the second sink has 200 ppm quat (follow manufacturers instructions on bottle).
  - 2. Dilute spary bottle so it is 200 ppm quat. Use test strips to confirm, purchase if non on site.
  - 3. All equipment must be washed and sanitized after 4 hours of continual use.
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 25
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Numerous mice droppings and harborage materials noted under equipment and shelving.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove all droppings from under equipment and shelving units.
  - 2. Disinfect areas with a 10% bleach solution to deter mice from the area.
  - 3. Follow direction of pest control company.
  - 4. Provide latest pest reports to health department.
  - CORRECT: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Staff on site at time of inspection were not FOODSAFE certified
  - Corrective Action(s): There must be 1 person on site at all times that is FOODSAFE certified. Have staff take FOODSAFE or equivalent course.
  - CORRECT: 1 month
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJan 15, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Observed significant number of mouse droppings on the floor under/behind counters and shelving. Operator stated that they had mouse activity a few months ago but had a pest control in and have not seen any mouse activity in about one month.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do a deep clean of the premise, removing all mouse droppings and all build up of grease and food debris. Due: 1 week.
  - If any mouse droppings are found after this point, increase/reinstate pest control measures.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJul 6, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General sanitation of prep coolers poor
  - Corrective Action(s): Please clean and sanitize prep cooler gaskets immediately, all walls and perimeters and maintain
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 28, 2023
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back entry has large gap that can allow for pest entry
  - Corrective Action(s): Please install flashing on back door to prevents pest from coming into premises
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General sanitation poor in pizza prep cooler; build up of mold in gaskets and food debris on inside of prep cooler and doors, walk in cooler and all walls and surfaces
  - Corrective Action(s): General sanitation needs immediate attention in pizza prep cooler; walk in cooler, all walls, surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Walk in cooler floor in poor condition (chipped and missing pieces throughout
  - Corrective Action(s): Please replace walk in cooler floor within 60 days
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No one on site with FoodSafe training
  - Corrective Action(s): One person per shift must have FoodSafe Level 1
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionJul 21, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 6, 2022
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Build up of food debris on the pizza oven. Food debris has the potential to harbour bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses.
  - Corrective Action(s): All food debris must be removed, cleaned and sanitized. Operator to do cleaning and professional cleaners clean every month
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionMay 10, 2021
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pizza slices in hot hold unit measured at 53C. Operator reports slices are 20 min old and only the bottom stone counter top is heated. All slices sold during the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure the heater for the hot held unit is turned on both the top and bottom of hot hold unit. Hot potentially hazardous food must be maintained 60C or above to prevent the growth of pathogens
  - Violation Score:
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris and grease build up observed in and around prep cooler, over, dry storage area, under 2 door freezer, in and around 2 comp sink are, and near dough machine
  - Date to be corrected by: May 17 2021
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above mentioned areas
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Pizza slice hot holding unit does not have thermometer
  - Date to be corrected by: Immediately
  - Corrective Action(s): Place a thermometer in the hot hold unit and monitor the temperature so that it does not fall below 60C
  - Violation Score:
Routine InspectionSep 23, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 24, 2020
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pizza sauce in rethermalizer at approx 50C. Staff stated that they had reheated sauce then turned it down after cooking. Unit set to "4", instructions on wall state to keep at "6".
  - Corrective Action(s): Unit turned up during inspection, ensure maintains 60C or higher after food is reheated properly.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Several boxes of cheese and one container of grated cheese observed stored on the walk in cooler floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Move all food up onto shelves and maintain all food at least 6" up off floor at all times. Due: Tomorrow.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Observed food build-up in harder to reach areas.
  - Corrective Action(s): Premise requires a deep clean in areas such as (but not limited to):
  - walk in cooler, under storage room shelving, under dough prep/dry storage area table
  - Due: 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Two large pieces of tile missing in walk in cooler floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair flooring so that it is durable and easy to clean. Due: 1 month
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 19, 2019
1 infraction
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Pizza prep cooler lacks a thermometer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Obtain a proper thermometer for the cooler so that tempreature can be monitored throughout the operation.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionJan 25, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 17, 2019
2 infractions
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation: Hot water is not readily available at the handsink.
  - Racks, shelves and door handles of refrigeration units are dirty.
  - Sauce containers are caked with old spills.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Repair/adjust the handsink so that hot water is provided readily.
  - 2. Clean all noted itmes.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General sanitation is poor.
  - Spilled foods observed under shelves in the walk-in cooler.
  - Food splashed on walls.
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep cleaning is required. Pull out all large equipment to clean underneath and around equipment.
  - Walls and floors shall be cleaned of all food debris.
  - If no improvement is observed in the follow up inspection, it will grant a closure.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJul 13, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General sanitation of the facility requires attention.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Pull out large equipments to sweep old food debris
  - 2. Sanitize coutertops and surfaces around coolers and handles
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionDec 5, 2017
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Observed packaged unfolded pizza boxes being stored on the floor in both storage rooms.
  - Corrective Action(s): Move pizza boxes so they are kept at least 6" up off the floor to protect them from contamination. Due: today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Daily cleaning is satisfactory but areas such as under equipment and shelving require a deep clean.
  - Corrective Action(s): Give premise a deep clean within 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Neither staff on site recall taking the course "FoodSafe" or an equivalent.
  - Corrective Action(s): In the operator's absence at least one staff onsite must have this certification during operation.
  - *This is a repeat infraction, further infractions of this nature may result in enforcement action being taken*
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionAug 8, 2017
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Observed several live flies in the kitchen area. Flies landing on food pose the risk of bacterial contamination. Please consult pest control practitioner regarding fly control.
  - Date to be corrected by: Aug 15 2017
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score:
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Observed large pile of used paper towel in staff washroom. These conditions can provide harborage for pests (particularly insects). Please clean.
  - Date to be corrected by: Aug 8 2017
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score:
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No employees present at the time of inspection had food safe training. This is a regulatory requirement. Please obtain food safe training for staff (at least one Food Safe Certified staff member must be present at all times in the absence of certified operator).
  - Corrective Action(s):