Pitt Meadows Esso

17998 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows · Store

16 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionApr 22, 2026
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings still noted under 2 compartment sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings. Clean and sanitize using strong bleach solution. Send inspector photo.
  - Correct by: As soon as possible
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Large hole under 2 compartment sink. Access point for rodents.
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal off hole for durable material (eg. sealed wood, metal plate, etc.) to prevent entry. Send inspector completed photo.
  - Correct by: 2 weeks - May 8, 2026
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 10, 2026
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mice droppings noted in the following areas:
  - 1) Underneath 2 compartment sink (inside cupboard)
  - 2) Along the back counter behind the compartment sink, coffee brewer, and microwave.
  - 3) On shelf (non food items) above 2 compartment sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings. Clean and sanitize area with a strong bleach solution.
  - Contact pest control company for service. Follow all pest control reccomendations.
  - Send inspect competed cleaning photos and latest pest control report.
  - Correct by: As soon as possible
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Front door does not fully close after entering/exiting.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair door to close prevent pest entry.
  - Correct by: 1 week - April 17, 2026
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 27, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 9, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found sandwiches in cooler to be at 8 C, delivered 2 days prior
  - Corrective Action(s): All sandwiches need to be discarded, or returned to supplier
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Sandwich cooler was at 8 C
  - Corrective Action(s): - All coolers must be able to maintain 4 C or colder.
  - - Have cooler repaired or replaced so it can maintain 4 C at all times.
  - - Cooler is not to be used until it is repaired or replaced.
  - CORRECT: Today
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 29, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJul 6, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 15, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Number of droppings observed in side premise significantly improved. Pest control company continues to come in once per month. Though several mouse droppings found in cabinets directly under self serve coffee area. Large access hole in wall directly behind this area observed with rodent grease trail on/around it indicating the mice are using this as an access point.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean up all mouse droppings and sanitize area
  - 2) Block hole behind self serve coffee area with something that is pest proof (ex: metal plate).
  - Due: May 31, 2023
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back storage room still full of items, many that are no longer in use and not required for operation. This room is difficult to move through and even more difficult to clean with the amount of items in this room. Mouse droppings observed in this room as well. This was noted in the previous inspection report but not corrected within the time frame given.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clear out this back room, removing all items that are no longer required for operation. Owner/operator stated that he needs until the end of June to complete this - ok.
  - **Continued non-compliance in this area may result in increased enforcement such as orders or ticketing ($230 fine per day infraction continues)**
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionDec 6, 2022
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Significant improvement made in cleaning and removal of droppings from last inspection. However still many droppings still found and require cleaning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean all areas where mouse droppings are found including (but not limited to):
  - - behind ATM and length of wall where ATM is located
  - - under display units on isle end caps
  - - under chocolate bar display along entire front till area
  - - around/under shelving in center of store (M&M display, red bull cooler, takis display unit, etc).
  - Due: Dec 20, 2022
  - **Continue to monitor for new droppings daily and clean them up as they are found.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionNov 21, 2022
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Significant number of mouse droppings found throughout premise including in cabinets, behind food equipment on counter, bottom of display shelves under packages of food (though not in direct contact with food packaging). Pest control company currently under contract for monthly services.
  - Corrective Action(s): Give premise a very deep clean, pulling out all food equipment and packages of food, removing all droppings and sanitizing all areas where mouse droppings are found. Dishwashing sign provided for sanitizer options.
  - Due: Dec 5, 2022.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back storage room full of items, many on the floor and stacked up such that it was difficult to move through room or parts of room were not accessible.
  - Corrective Action(s): Go through all items in the room and remove all items that are not required for operation of premise and/or have not been used in over one year. Due: (Dec 21, 2022)
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionAug 6, 2021
1 infraction
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Display cooler did not have a thermometer at the time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Obtain a working thermometer to ensure proper temperature monitoring can take place
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJul 26, 2021
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Turkey sandwich and ham sandwich are kept at 10.2C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Move all sandwiches to walk in coolers and do not use display cooler until it can maintain 6C or lower
  - Violation Score:
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Display cooler temperature at 10.2C
  - Date to be corrected by: 1 week
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace cooler unit so it is able to maintain 4C or lower
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 14, 2020
1 infraction
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Thermometer in sandwich cooler was broken
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace thermometer. Due: 1 week.
Routine InspectionFeb 11, 2020
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Prepackaged sandwiches in display cooler at 8.5C. Some sandwiches past their best before dates by 2 days.
  - Corrective Action(s): Move all sandwiches to walk in cooler until this unit can be consistently maintain 4C or less.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Sandwich cooler operating at 8.5C
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust or repair unit so that it can maintain 4C or less at all times. Do not use this unit for perishable foods until it can consistently maintain proper temperature.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: No thermometer present in sandwich cooler to monitor temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): Put a working thermometer in this unit so the temperature can be properly monitored. Due: tomorrow
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionOct 12, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionNov 29, 2017
1 infraction
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Dial type thermometer has not been replaced since last inspection. This thermometer is out by approx 10 degrees F.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace thermometer with an accurate thermometer. Due: Friday Dec1, 2017
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionNov 17, 2017
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pre-prepared, ready to eat sandwiches in cooler at 11.2C using a probe thermometer. Packaging stated that these must be kept refrigerated. Product removed from sale during inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust/repair cooler so that it can maintain 4C or less at all times. Due: Monday Nov 20, 2017
  - *Do not store any perishable items in this cooler until the cooler is fixed and thermometer replaced (see otehr violation)*
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Cooler holding sandwiches and other potentially hazardous foods was not able to maintain 4C or less.
  - Thermometer inside this unit states that the temperature is 35F (~1C) however this is not accurate.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace thermometer with a working thermometer. Adjust/repair fridge so that it can maintain 4C or less at all times. Due: Monday Nov 20, 2017
  - Violation Score: 9