Pizza Garden

201 - 800 Carnarvon St, New Westminster · Restaurant

15 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionFeb 27, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 30, 2026
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Reviewed 3 compartment sink warewashing procedures with staff for the new 3 compartment sink. Staff were not sanitizing dishware.
  - Corrective Action(s): Provided 3 compartment sink warewashing method diagram in Farsi. Ensure that all dishware is washed, rinsed, then sanitized using 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back of house handsink near the slicers was out of order and the paper towel dispenser was removed.
  - Corrective Action(s): IF you would like to keep using the back of house area for food handling, the handsink must be repaired and fully stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed staff member handling raw chicken then handling pizza pan pole, dry rag, and various surfaces without washing his hands
  - Corrective Action(s): Reviewed proper handwashing procedures with staff. Ensure that hands are properly washed between tasks and when they become soiled, particularly after handling raw meats.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Operator has removed back of house high temperature dishwasher and replaced it with a 3 compartment sink that is not sized large enough for cleaning and sanitizing equipment on site.
  - High temperature dishwasher is installed on site but it is at the front of house bar area and is not accommodated with a 2 or 3 compartment warewashing sink
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove the 3 compartment sink and install sinks that are large enough to accommodate equipment on site including baking sheets, food bins and tubs, and other large equipment on site.
  - All customer dishware and glassware must be washed using the high temperature dishwasher in the front of house as a temporary measure.
  - Repairs/reinstallation due 1 month
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionNov 7, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 9, 2025
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT OBSERVATION: There was no documented time tracking of pizzas held at ambient temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded 53 slices of pizzas.
  - note: current timers indicate 2 hour holding time. Follow corporate food safety plan.
  - Failure to time track pizzas held at ambient temperature will result in violation tickets, $345 per violation
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): New front of house glasswasher (high temperature) measured maximum 65.8C at the glass surface after 7 cycles. However, temperature gauge for rinse temperature showed 188F (approx 86.7C)
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator must rewash and sanitize all glassware
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: rodent droppings noted around the hot water tank, under the hot water tank storage room shelves, and around the upright freezer (white)
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above noted areas. Follow pest control company's recommendations.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: New front of house glasswasher (high temperature) measured maximum 65.8C at the glass surface after 7 cycles. However, temperature gauge for rinse temperature showed 188F (approx 86.7C)
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use the front of house glasswasher until it has been repaired and able to sanitize dishware at 71C on the glass surface (82C on the temperature gauge panel).
  - Operator to clean glasses in this machine and sanitize in the back of house 2 compartment sink with 100 ppm chlorine bleach sanitizer
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionApr 14, 2025
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionApr 1, 2025
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: OUTSTANDING: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas;
  - -throughout the hot water tank room (around the floor pipe, under the large wire shelving unit and bottom shelf)
  - -on and under the stainless steel undercounter shelves in the dishpit
  - -around the dining room particularly behind the bench seats
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that when staff conduct deep cleaning, particular attention is paid to the above noted areas.
  - Clean and sanitize the areas immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: OUTSTANDING: 2 issues:
  - -High temperature dishwasher was not operational at the time of inspection. Operator stated that the part is on order and should be repaired shortly but did not have an updated timeline
  - -Bar counter handsink backs up and does not drain properly after running the tap for several minutes
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the high temperature dishwasher ASAP and clear out the handsink's water back up and slow drain.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMar 26, 2025
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was no documented time tracking of pizzas held at ambient temperature. Pizzas ranged from ambient temperature (20C to 22C) to 45C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded all pizzas at or near ambient temperature:
  - 1X mushroom pizza
  - 3X aglio pizza
  - 4X spicy veg pizza
  - 6X spicy chicken pizza
  - 3X hawaiian pizza
  - 2X capicola pizza
  - 4X beef and blue cheese pizza
  - Correction order issued to follow food safety plan protocols for tracking pizza storage times. NOTE: current timer indicates 2 hour holding time, while previous inspection indicated that pizzas are to be held for 45 minutes only. Follow corporate food safety plan.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): High temperature dishwasher was not operational at the time of inspection. Staff were handwashing dishware without a sanitizing step.
  - Corrective Action(s): Directed staff to use 2 compartment sink method for manual warewashing. 1 sink filled with 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer before the end of inspection.
  - Ensure that all dishware is washed, rinsed, sanitized and allowed to air dry.
  - 2 compartment sink manual warewashing method diagram provided to assistant manager to post at the 2 compartment sink
  - Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: 3 issues:
  - -multiple dead cockroaches observed in sticky traps throughout the premises
  - -1 live mouse caught in sticky trap in the back of house adjacent to the upright freezer
  - -rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
  - +under pop holders in the drink storage closet
  - +around the dipping sauce mini fridge in the bar
  - +under the pizza oven
  - +under the mini ovens beside the stoves
  - +under and above the new wooden flour bin cabinet
  - +on the undercounter shelves in the dishpit
  - +under the 2 compartment dishwashing sink
  - +throughout the hot water tank room
  - +in the back corner of the back of house (near the electrical panels)
  - +around the dining room, particularly behind the bench seats and around the booster seats (ensure that booster seats are sanitized using a 100 ppm chlorine solution)
  - +in and around the private dining room, currently used as a workshop
  - This is not an exhaustive list.
  - Corrective Action(s): Conduct a thorough deep clean of the facility. Staff must pull items back from the wall and clean the areas. Pay particular attention to the areas noted above.
  - Due March 31 end of day
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: New plywood cabinet installed for flours. Raw wood is left unpainted for this cabinet
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the cabinet out and have it painted. Raw wood surfaces are not permitted in the facility.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 2 issues:
  - -high temperature dishwasher was not operational at the time of inspection
  - -bar counter handsink backs up and does not drain properly after running the tap for several minutes
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator has contacted technician for dishwasher repair. Provide a repair timeline for the dishwasher to the area inspector within 2 days.
  - Clear out the handsink's slow drain
  - Violation Score:
Follow-Up InspectionAug 6, 2024
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: OUTSTANDING:
  - -Prep cooler bottom unable to maintain contents <4C (ambient temperature measured 9C). Top compartments measured 4C internal
  - -backflow preventer for the high temperature dishwasher was leaking profusely. supervisor indicated that a technician has been called for the unit and will be attending it next week
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good working order.
  - Do not use the bottom of the prep cooler for storage of potentially hazardous foods. Ensure that it is repaired and capable of operating properly
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJul 31, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Prep cooler unable to maintain contents <4C. Shredded cheese measured 10C internal and fior de latte measured 9C internal
  - Corrective Action(s): Moved. Ensure that all cold potentially hazardous foods are kept <4C at all times.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was no documented time tracking of pizzas held at ambient temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all pizzas are properly tracked and following the corporate food safety plan time limit of 105 minutes
  - Violation Score: 5
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
  - Observation: Health operating permit not available at the time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Locate permit or call Fraser Health for a re-print (604-918-7507). Permit must be posted in a conspicuous location.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: rodent droppings noted around the corners and walls in the private dining room, and some minor rodent droppings noted in the hot water tank room.
  - 2 dead cockroaches noted on electrical panels and 1 live adult cockroach noted caught on glue board trap by the back of house kitchen entrance
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the private dining room. Remove all equipment, clean and sanitize all floors and seats using bleach water.
  - due: Aug 06 morning
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 2 issues:
  - -prep cooler unable to maintain contents <4C at all times. Supervisor has called tech to repair the cooler unit and will only be using the unit to store ingredients for <2 hours at a time
  - -backflow preventer for the high temperature dishwasher was leaking profusely
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the 2 piece of equipment noted above. due: Aug 06 morning
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Various construction and old equipment stored in the private dining room near the washrooms. These items are preventing easy cleaning of this room and promoting rodent infestation.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all items not required for daily operations, due Aug 6 morning
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionJan 22, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: OUTSTANDING: dead cockroaches noted on pipes in the back of house handsink area
  - mice droppings also noted in the private dining room corners and in the corner of the dry storage room.
  - Corrective Action(s): clean the above noted areas and ensure that they are sanitized thoroughly using a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: OUTSTANDING: pizza prep cooler lower shelves ambient temperature measured 11C. This is not an appropriate temperature for cold holding of foods such as 2good2go boxes
  - Corrective Action(s): moved boxes to walk-in cooler. Pizza toppings in the prep cooler top measured 5-7 degrees C but used within 2 hours.
  - Operator is having the unit serviced this week. Provide an update to the area inspector when complete.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 16, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): pizza prep cooler lower shelves ambient temperature measured 9C after 45 minutes. This is not an appropriate temperature for cold holding of foods such as the 2good2go boxes.
  - Corrective Action(s): Moved boxes to walk-in cooler. Pizza toppings in the prep cooler top measured 5-7 degrees C.
  - Repair the cooler and ensure that the unit is capable of maintaining contents <4C at all times.
  - due: immediately
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There is no documented time tracking of pizzas held at ambient temperature. Staff are "watching" pizzas and putting them into 2good2go containers after an observed 30 mins. .
  - Corrective Action(s): This is not an appropriate method for tracking ambient temperature holding of potentially hazardous foods.
  - Ensure that all pizzas are properly tracked and following the corporate food safety plan time limit.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: 2 issues:
  - -numerous dead cockroaches observed in the back of house near the walk-in cooler. dead cockroaches noted in sticky traps and along pipes secured to the wall. Live cockroaches were not observed at the time of inspection
  - -mice droppings noted in storage room with hot water tank (in shelves and in corners of the room), under back storage area shelves next to the walk-in cooler, and along the entrance in the private dining room used as a storage room
  - Corrective Action(s): Have pest control service the unit immediately and provide updated pest control service report to the area inspector before Jan 26.
  - Clean the above noted areas to remove dead cockroaches and mice droppings
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Shelving is required in the private dining room and front area drink storage room as items are stored on the floor and there is evidence of rodent activity in these rooms
  - Corrective Action(s): Install the shelving required to keep these areas organized and items off of the floor. due: 2 weeks
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionDec 12, 2022
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings and shredded paper found in the following areas;
  - -in the small storage room under the shelves (closest to the hot water tank)
  - -in the large storage room under tables and in the corners of the room
  - -behind the glasswasher
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas on a more frequent basis. Follow all recommendations of the pest control company.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Handsink at the dough mixer is broken (hot water knob is not working)
  - Corrective Action(s): repair the handsink and ensure that it is always stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: 3 staff on site at the time of inspection, none of them had completed FOODSAFE level 1 certification.
  - Corrective Action(s): ensure that minimum 1 staff member with FOODSAFE level 1 certification is on site during all hours of operations. Certificates must be available for inspection at all times.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionJan 29, 2020
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Some droppings noted in the corner near the back door and in the back storage room.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the droppings with bleach, forward the most recent pest control report to Fraser Health and install door sweeps on all doors to the exterior.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionOct 15, 2019
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionSep 6, 2019
0 infractions