Peace Arch Hospital - Food & Nutrition Services

15521 Russell Ave, White Rock · Institutional Kitchen

20 inspections

1. Routine InspectionApr 24, 2026

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionApr 21, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A double door cooler in the main kitchen close to the dishwasher machine was operating at 7`C. Potentially hazardous foods had been stored in this cooler for nearly 2 hrs with food temperatures probed at 6`C
     • Corrective Action(s): To prevent the growth of harmful germs and reduce the risk of foodborne illness, the affected foods were immediately relocated to other properly functioning coolers.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: A double door cooler in the main kitchen close to the dish washer machine was not in proper working condition
     • Corrective Action(s): Reported to the maintenance department for assessment and repair. No PHFS to be kept in the cooler until it is fixed. Date to be corrected by 24/04/2026
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two spray bottles located on the counter next to the hand sink were not labeled
     • Corrective Action(s): To prevent chemical contamination and protect food safety, the chemical spay bottles were labeled
     • Violation Score: 3
3. Routine InspectionNov 7, 2025

   0 infractions

4. Routine InspectionJan 29, 2025

   0 infractions

5. Routine InspectionMay 27, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Utensils stored in dirty containers. Tea towels used to line trays/containers/coffee mugs.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize utensils and containers. Do not use tea towels to line food or food contact surfaces.
     • Correct immediately.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Fruit flies observed in recycling area and near dishwashing/cart storage area.
     • Rodent droppings seen on the wall near the burlodge carts.
     • Corrective Action(s): Premises must be free of pests. Remove all droppings and sanitize area.
     • Increase cleaning of frequency, remove garbage/empty containers more frequently, clean floor drains.
     • Correct immediately.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation: 1. Pooling of water observed in dishwashing area and cold room.
     • 2. Empty containers of milk and juice are not rinsed out.
     • 3. Leak observed at the prep sink located near the two walk-in coolers and at the dishwasher.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure floors remain dry.
     • 2. Rinse all containers if they will be kept on premises for a long time or remove containers out of kitchen.
     • 3. Repair leaks. Ensure there are no other leaks in premises.
     • Violation Score: 9
6. Routine InspectionFeb 21, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Rodent droppings observed along the walls of premises, near recycling area and on boxes of apple juices.
     • Corrective Action(s): Droppings should be removed daily and area should be sanitized.
     • Sanitize all work surfaces and food contact surfaces prior to use.
     • All food should be kept in pest proof containers.
     • Do not leave open bags of food laying around when not in use (ex. skim milk powder).
     • Violation Score: 9
7. Follow-Up InspectionOct 4, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Some mice droppings seen near mixer station. Sightings of pests have been reported.
     • Corrective Action(s): Continue removing droppings daily. All food contact surfaces and utensils must be sanitized prior to using.
     • Correct immediately.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation: Some tile covers missing on ceiling.
     • Corrective Action(s): Replace all covers. Fix/fill in any holes and opening in the premise. Inspect incoming product. Follow recommendations provided by pest control company.
     • Correct by November 4, 2023.
     • Violation Score: 3
8. Routine InspectionAug 11, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Mice droppings observed along one wall (pudding shelf to walk-in cooler) and near the mixer.
     • Corrective Action(s): Remove all droppings and sanitize this area. Monitor for droppings daily.
     • Inspect for any holes in the establishment.
     • Inspect product upon arrival.
     • Pest control services are in place - consult with company regarding any additional measures.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Leak observed near the recycling area (across dry storage).
     • Corrective Action(s): Please clean up the mildew on the floor along the wall.
     • Violation Score: 3
9. Follow-Up InspectionJan 11, 2023

   0 infractions

10. Routine InspectionJan 6, 2023

    1 infraction

    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Sanitizer bottles improperly labelled or not labelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemical bottles are labelled properly. Correct immediately.
      • Note, this is a repeat violation.
      • Violation Score: 3
11. Follow-Up InspectionJun 14, 2022

    0 infractions

12. Routine InspectionJun 1, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust and debris observed underneath and behind equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean behind and underneath equipment and floors and walls so they are visibly clean and free of dirt/debris. Correct by June 22, 2022.
      • Consider increasing the frequency of cleaning in these areas to prevent build-up.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Sanitizer bottles improperly labelled or not labelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemical bottles are labelled properly. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
13. Routine InspectionMar 9, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Improved cleaning is required. The floor along baseboards and under shelving requires better, more frequent cleaning as there is an accumulation of dirt and food. Some walk in cooler ceilings have dust on them.
      • Corrective Action(s): Follow a routine, written cleaning schedule. More frequent cleaning of the floors is required. Clean along wall/floor coving.
      • Clean floor in salad /sandwich prep kitchen, including under shelves near 2 door cooler, under counter near hand sink and along back wall. Clean floor under dry storage shelves and under the stainless steel tables next to the recycling area. Clean dust off of walk in coolers 5 & 8. Provide information on follow up.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Can under the hot water dispenser in the sandwich prep kitchen has rusted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove rusted can. All surfaces are to be clean and in good condition.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: There is a water leak under the third (sanitizer) sink in the 3 sink pot washing area.
      • There is a large gap between the main kitchen entrance hand sink and the wall.
      • Corrective Action(s): Re-caulk behind the hand sink. Repair the water leak under the pot sink.
      • Violation Score: 3
14. Routine InspectionNov 26, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some food and debris is accumulating under equipment and shelves in the dry storage and sandwich prep rooms.
      • Corrective Action(s): Improve cleaning of the floor under equipment and along the floor wall junction. Add this to your cleaning schedule.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Commercial dishwasher is working properly to wash and sanitize dishes, however it is leaking water. Maintenance person is on site and is trying to fix the dishwasher. Part is on order.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair dishwasher so that there are no water leaks. Check that there are no water leaks from automatic detergent dispenser as well. Clipboard is to be impervious to moisture.
      • Violation Score: 3
15. Routine InspectionMar 7, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quats sanitizer dispenser in the main kitchen dishwashing area has air in the chemical feed line and is dispensing 0ppm quats. The sanitizer spray bottle in the sandwich prep kitchen has 0ppm quats. Oceanside servery spray bottle has 0ppm quats.
      • Corrective Action(s): The quats dispenser was run and there is now 200ppm quats being dispensed. Post a sign to instruct staff to check to make sure that quats sanitizer of 200ppm is being dispensed when filling buckets or spray bottles.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: There is some spilled food accumulating under the Hobart mixer in the sandwich prep kitchen. The paper towel dispenser at the hand sink in the plating room is starting to rust.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean floor under the Hobart mixer. Also, the paper towel dispenser at the hand sink in the plating area is to be finished so it is smooth, impervious to moisture, and can be cleaned.
      • Violation Score: 3
16. Routine InspectionNov 20, 2018

    0 infractions

17. Routine InspectionMar 13, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Metal utensil in the drawer at the juice station (across from sandwich prep) was put away without cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): This item has been removed and will be washed and sanitized in dishwasher.
      • Also, clean and sanitize the drawer and shelves in this area on a routine basis.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean under dry storage shelves.
      • Violation Score: 3
18. Routine InspectionNov 3, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some minor cleaning is required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean ceiling above the fan in the main kitchen walk-in cooler #4 to remove dust.
      • Clean along the floor/wall junctions in hard to reach areas such as under the large manual dishwashing sinks.
      • Violation Score: 3
19. Follow-Up InspectionJan 9, 2013

    0 infractions

20. Routine InspectionNov 29, 2012

    0 infractions