Parkcrest Diner

15-16 - 5901 Broadway, Burnaby · Restaurant

22 inspections

Routine InspectionFeb 4, 2026
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - -Surface sanitizer in buckets (x2) measured at 0 ppm chlorine.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - --Staff replenished the buckets with 100 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionAug 26, 2025
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - - Surface sanitizer in a spray bottle in the kitchen measured 0 ppm chlorine
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - The staff replenished the sanitizer during the inspection. The sanitizer measured 100 ppm chlorine.
  - Maintain a chlorine test strip to monitor the concentration of the surface sanitizer.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - 1. Flattened boxes observed underneath the low temp dishwasher
  - 2. Build up of grease on the side of the deep fryer
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - 1. The staff removed the flattened boxes at the time of inspection.
  - Ensure all surfaces are easily cleanable.
  - 2. Deep clean the side of the deep fryer.
  - Date to be corrected by: IMMEDIATELY
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionNov 28, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishes run through the low temperature dishwasher were not properly sanitized.
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrected during the inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The dishwasher had 0 ppm chlorine at the plate level. The operator repaired the dishwasher during the inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Part of the chlorine feeder line was repaired during the inspection and it achieved 100 ppm afterwards. Check daily.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionJun 17, 2024
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Replace the missing light cover above the dishwasher.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionDec 20, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 6, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings found behind equipment and on the floor in the kitchen and storage room
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean all droppings with a bleach solution and send the most recent pest control report to Fraser Health within 2 weeks.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Several entry points for rodents were identified.
  - Corrective Action(s): Check for any new entry points and seal all of them with steel wool or a suitable alternative within 2 weeks.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 6, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: A small number of droppings was found on the shelving in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean with a bleach solution and hire a professional pest control company for this restaurant. Ensure that entry points for rodents are identified and sealed and that the pest control report is sent to Fraser Health.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Two kitchen lights require light covers.
  - Corrective Action(s): Fix within one month.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 26, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 18, 2022
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Paper towel dispenser at hand sink was empty at start of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator refilled dispenser immediately. Handwashing station must be fully supplied at all times.
  - A fully supplied handwashing station has running hot and cold water, liquid soap and paper towels.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Observed ants in the kitchen under the single door freezer closest to the back door. They appear to be coming in from outside the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize underneath the single door freezer to remove the attractant. Apply a deterent or pesticide only to the exterior of the building - do not use inside the kitchen.
  - Date to be corrected by: October 26, 2022.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings noted in the storage room:
  - > Behind the door
  - > On top of the hot water tank
  - > Around and behind the hot water tank
  - Corrective Action(s): Droppings must be removed immediately. Consistent monitoring for droppings will help to determine if there is an active infestation.
  - Should the presence of droppings continue, a contract professional pest control company must be in place.
  - Date to be corrected by: October 26, 2022.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionApr 28, 2022
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings noted in storage room on the floor next to chest freezer (behind door) and around the hot water tank.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings to monitor for rodent activity. This will help to identify if droppings are old or if there is ongoing rodent activity.
  - Date to be corrected by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 12, 2021
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot soup in small container cooling at room temp with lid off by open back door.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hot foods requiring cooling are rapidly cooled:
  - 1. Ice bath
  - 2. Ice wand
  - 3. Shallow pan/container
  - 4. Combination of each above
  - Decrease time food is between >4 C to <60 C.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door left open - lower metal barrier (2 ft tall) placed across doorway.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure screen door is in place when back door is kept open. Install screen door or keep door closed at all times when not in use.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Top shelves by dishwasher area have exposed raw wood - discoloring and wearing
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all surfaces in kitchen are smooth, durable, easy to clean and non-absorbent. Cover shelves with material that meet the above requirements to protect the shelves and allow for cleaning.
  - Correction date: 2 weeks
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionApr 6, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 25, 2021
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Vitamins found in front bar service area
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  - Corrective Action(s): No medicine or vitamins are to be stored in preparation areas of restaurant. These items are to be stored on person or in designated areas for staff storage.
  - Obtain container to place these items and place in washroom or other staff designated area.
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  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings found in various locations:
  - - Behind hot water tank on floor
  - - On lower shelf by stand mixer
  - - On lower shelf under dishwasher
  - .
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all dishes and equipment from lower shelves. All dishes and equipment is to be washed - run through the dishwasher.
  - Spray rodent droppings with 200ppm chlorine solution or equivalent. Remove droppings from area. Wet affected area with 200ppm chlorine or equivalent and soak area.
  - Inspect facility for points of entry for pests. Seal any holes.
  - Obtain services of professional pest control company.
  - Have traps set.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJul 8, 2020
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 23, 2019
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Wet wiping clothes left on the counter. 2) Old meat debris noted on the meat slicer.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Place wet wiping clothes in 100ppm bleach sanitizer after use. 2) Take unit apart to properly clean and sanitize the meat slicer each time after use.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) A container of potatoes stored on the floor. 2) Several jugs of sauces and vinegar stored on the floor in the front. 3) Bacon stored in the reach in cooler was not covered. 4) Rice spatula stored in room temperature water.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) 2) Store food 6 inches off the floor. 3) Cover food when not in use. 4) Ice added to water bath for rice spatula.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionApr 18, 2019
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop stored with ice in the cooler in the front, but scoop is frozen and cannot be separated from the ice.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator washed container to remove the scoop. Please place the scoop in a separate container, outside of ice. Recommend placing the container with scoop outside of the freezer.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 13, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 28, 2018
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Stuffing stored in the oven was measured at 52C since noon. Repeat.
  - Corrective Action(s): Explained to owner again that hot potentially hazardous food must be kept over 60C. Directed owner to cool food down properly and keep cooked and cooled down food in fridge, then retrieve to reheat by order. Demonstrated how to determine food temperature (to keep hot and to cool down) using thermometer onsite. This is a temporary measure as owner informed that he would like to obtain a small hot holding unit for the stuffing. Current hot holding unit has reached capacity.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Small amount of meat debris noted in the guard of meat slicer. Directed owner to clean and sanitize again at time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all parts of the meat slicer is properly cleaned after use each week.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mice droppings (black and green) noted under dishwasher and a few near washroom handsink. Both areas identified to owner.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please remove droppings, clean and sanitize the surfaces and seal any holes you find to prevent pest entry. Monitor for pest activity, if acitivity is persistent, request for professional pest control service.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris noted underneath dishwasher area and counters under work counter in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please remove food debris, clean and sanitize the floor. Remove products under work counter, clean and sanitize the surfaces. Complete by follow up inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionApr 20, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 16, 2018
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A roast beef (~6 inches thick) was stored in a plastic bag and left on the counter. Probed the centre of the meat and determined the temperature to be 50C. Owner said he cooked the roast beef at lunch around 11:30am. He was cooling the meat before placing it into cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not cool the roast by storing it in the plastic bag and leaving it on the counter. Portion/slice the roast beef so that food is not stored for more than 2 inches high on a tray. Cool food down from 60 to 20C in 2 hours (room temperature) and 20C to 4C in 4 hours (in the refrigerator). Obtain proper trays if you do not have any. Owner portioned the roast beef at time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: No paper towel at handwashing station outside of the washroom.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please refill paper towels asap. All handwashing stations must be equipped with soap, paper towel, hot & cold running water.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Shelving unit in corner by dishwasher has some debris.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please clean and sanitize this area as directed by follow up inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Undercounter cooler by rice cooker is missing a thermometer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please install a working, accurate thermometer for this cooler unit.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionOct 27, 2017
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wet wiping clothes stored on the counter; sanitizer bucket in the bar measured 0ppm chlorine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to store wet wiping clothes in bleach sanitizer between uses and that there is 100ppm bleach available.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Containers of vinegar, syrup etc. stored on the floor in the bar area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please relocate food products so they are stored 6 inches off the ground.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some dust and food debris noted under counter shelving (e.g. spider webs noted in shelving storing food equipment in kitchen).
  - Corrective Action(s): Please clean and sanitize food contact surfaces more regularly.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 17, 2012
0 infractions