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Pasta Polo and Brick Oven Pizza

2754 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Pasta Polo and Brick Oven Pizza has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since June 23, 2021. The most recent inspection, on May 27, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 23, 2024. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(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 May 21, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on November 26, 2025. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(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 February 1, 2024. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on May 13, 2022. For example: 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]

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.

9 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: Observed rodenticides pellets under a shelving rack in the back storage near the ice machine. Rodent poison is not permitted within the premises, as the poison can be tracked onto food contact surfaces through contact contamination or droppings.
      • Correction: Operator disposed of the rodenticide during the inspection. Only use sticky traps or mechanical traps in the premises. Contact a pest management company to place traps within the premises.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observation: 1) Rodent droppings observed in the pasta making room behind the mixer,as well as in the back storage room behind the brick oven.
      • 2) The sticky trap under the shelves behind the brick oven had dead insects and cockroaches. Cockroaches can spread disease through contact contamination of the feet.
      • Correction: 1) Clean all droppings with a bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) to remove the rodent odour in those areas. Wet all droppings before wiping with a disposable rag.
      • 2) Contact a pest management company for the rodent and cockroach traps. Email the pest reports to the EHO.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 28, 2026.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Observation: The back screen door has a gap at the bottom that can allow pests to enter the premises.
      • Correction: Seal the bottom of the screen door to prevent pest entry.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 28, 2026
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Observation: Food debris has accumulated underneath the dish area, grill line, prep line in near the walk-in, coolers, and near the soda syrup area. Food debris can attract pests to the premises, as well as provide food for pests to survive.
      • Correction: Thoroughly clean throughout the premises to remove all food debris
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Observation: 1) The hose knob next to the 2 compartment sink is leaking into a bucket. The pipes under the bar counter is also leaking into a bucket.
      • The collection of water provides water access for pests to drink, which helps them to survive in the premises.
      • 2) The sink next to the coffee makere in the server area has no hot water available. Staff use that to wash their hands, as well as the other sinks, in the hallway. Hand sinks need hot water if they are to be used to maintain hand hygiene.
      • Correction:
      • 1) Repair the pipe and hose knob so they are no longer leaking.
      • 2) Repair the sink so hot water is available so staff can use the sink. In the mean time, staff are to use the sinks either in the hallway or in the kitchen.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 28, 2026
      • Corrective Action(s):
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • Found a few dead cockroaches on the glueboards around the pizza oven and behind the convection oven in the cook-line area. Cockroaches spread disease on via their feet when they walk on a dirty surface and then on food and/or food contact surfaces. Unable to determine how long the glueboards have been in place.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Call a professional pest company to inspect and determine if cockroach treatment is needed.
      • - Follow all recommendations made by the professional pest company.
      • - Write the date on the glueboards, when they were placed down.
      • **Correction date: Dec. 1/25**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation:
      • Food and debris found on the floor along the base of walls, under and behind equipment, prep tables, and storage racks. This will provide a source of food for pests and encourage them to multiply.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - A thorough cleaning of the floor and walls found beneath and behind equipment, prep tables, and storage racks.
      • - Pull these items away from the wall to clean the floor and walls beneath and behind them.
      • - A thorough cleaning should be done at least once a month.
      • **Correction date: Dec. 1/25**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • The 2 waste/drain pipes in the bar are leaking, and a pan/bucket is currently catching the dripping water. Collection/pooling water is a water source for pests (flies, cockroaches, rodents). Pests will drink and multiply with a souce of wate. Owner explained that these pipes have been repaired, but they keep getting damaged by staff.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Repair/replace the broken waste/drain pipes so they no longer leak.
      • **Correction date: Dec. 1/25**
      • Violation Score:
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer bucket in back of kitchen did not have any sanitizing solution present; staff stated they are using degreaser to clean food contact surfaces.
      • * Fill a bucket of sanitizing solution that is adequate to sanitize food contact surfaces. Staff prepared a bucket of bleach solution and concentration tested at 100ppm chlorine
      • Rationale: A sanitizing solution such as bleach is necessary to kill germs, degreaser can only be used to remove oils and grease.
      • Corrective Action(s):
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • There is accumulated food on the floor under equipment in the bar area, pizza making area, and the cook line area. The food will attract and harbour pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Increase the frequency these areas are cleaned to remove the food. Staff should be moving the equipment away from the walls, so the floor underneath can be cleaned. OR, staff need to sweep and mop under equipment, ensuring the broom and mop reach all the way to the back wall.
      • **Correction date: Feb. 5/24**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation:
      • Plastic bags, cardboard, and foil are lining shelves and surfaces. These materials are not cleanable or durable, and will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Plastic bags, cardboard and aluminum foil must be discarded at the end of each day as these materials are not durable, sealed or cleanable. Recommend not using these materials to cover or line shelves, just clean these surfaces each day.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The drain pipes under the sinks, in the front bar area are leaking. There is pooling water and debris accumulating on pipes and in buckets catching the dripping water. The pooling water and debris will breed drain flies and fruit flies.
      • 2) There is unsealed wood and exposed dry wall around the door frame leading into the pizza dough making area. Unsealed wood and dry wall is not durable or cleanable, this will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Contact a certified plumber to repair or replace the drain pipes so they no longer leak. Clean up the pooling water and debris on the pipes, and remove the buckets.
      • **Correction date: Feb. 28/24**
      • 2) Paint any unsealed wood, and install painted wood over the exposed drywall so it is durable, level, sealed, and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: June 30/24**
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A spray bottle in the kitchen area was tested and found 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer level for chlorine should be maintained at 100ppm for adequate disinfection of food contact surfaces. Inadequate disinfection can lead to cross contamination of pathogens
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • *Bleach based sanitizer was prepared on site during the inspection [Cl] = 100ppm
      • * Ensure that bleach based sanitizers is readily available at 100ppm for sanitizing surfaces.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A bucket of bleach based sanitizer was tested and found to be >200ppm Cl in the back kitchen area. Test strip bleached out. After 200ppm chlorine based sanitizer must be rinsed off to prevent chemical contamination of food.
      • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
      • *Staff diluted bleach based sanitizer on site during the inspection. [Cl] = 100ppm.
      • *Ensure staff are educated on proper mixing of bleach based food grade sanitizer. 1 tablespoon of bleach to 1 gallon of water.
      • Corrective Action(s):
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chlorine sanitizer supply for the dishwasher was empty at time of inspection. Additionally, the tubing was blocked near the inlet, preventing the pump from dispensing sanitizer into the machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Operator cut off blocked portion of the tubing, removing the blockage.
      • *Sanitizer supply was replaced at time of inspection
      • *Test sanitizer concentrations in the dishwasher, glasswasher, and sanitizer solutions daily to ensure adequate concentrations are present.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: One of the 2 walk-in coolers is currently operating above required temperatures for food safety (<4 Celsius). Current temp measures ~9 degrees Celsius.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator indicates they are aware of the issue and are expecting a repair technician to arrive today to diagnose an repair the unit.
      • *Monitor temperature in the cooler closely. If repairs cannot be completed before end of day, transfer all potentially hazardous foods to alternate coolers and discontinue use until repairs completed.
      • Violation Score:
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glasswasher at bar, measured at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitizer level for chlorine should be maintained at 50-100 ppm for adequate disinfection of food contact surfaces. Illness may be transmitted from customers to other customers if there is inadequate sanitizing.
      • Corrected during inspection: Tubing for glasswashing machine was replaced on-site during inspection by service repair worker.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Permit not posted in conspicuous area.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw meats seen stored above ready-to-eat foods such as soup in walk-in cooler. This can present a risk for contamination of ready-to-eat foods and result in foodborne illness in customers.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher (chlorine) supply tubes were switched b/w rinse aid and sanitizer chemicals, resulting in insufficient sanitizer concentrate being supplied to the machine
      • * Corrected during inspection. 50ppm chlorine is now being supplied during rinse cycle.
      • Ensure to check sanitizer concentration daily
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler (near main entrance) is not maintaining adequate temp. for storing potentially hazardous foods (Temp ~9Celsius)
      • *PHF foods discarded. this cooler is used primarily for storing bottled beverages.
      • * Repair cooler before using to store PHF foods.
      • Date to be corrected by: ASAP
      • Corrective Action(s):

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