Pokerrito (Dawson St)

4152 Dawson St, Burnaby · Restaurant

12 inspections

Routine InspectionApr 21, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 21, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 23, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 18, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings are observed in washroom (on floor next to sink on both sides) and on floor next to 1-door stand up cooler (by wall). It is indicated pest control company visits regularly.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, sanitize areas, and monitor.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 22, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings noted in some areas in facility - under handsink cabinet at front; under sink and corner in washroom; on floor next to dishwasher; and behind beverage cooler. Operator indicated pest control company is called when needed.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove droppings and sanitize areas.
  - 2. Contact pest control company for a visit.
  - 3. Have pest control check facility and seal all entry points potentially identified.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 7, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 24, 2024
1 infraction
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two small bags of meat in hot holding unit appear to be frozen. The standard practice is to reheat in microwave from cooler then place in hot holding unit. It is indicated these two bags are taken out from freezer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Reheat foods properly before placing foods in hot holding unit.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 0ppm is noted in sanitizer bucket. Sink and surface sanitizer is used.
  - Corrective Action(s): Call for technician to check set up. In the meantime, bleach sanitizer is availabe and one bucket is made at time of visit. At least 100ppm chlorine is detected.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJun 29, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): It is observed dressings/sauces are left out at room temperature until bottles are empty. These include sauces such as mayo, wasabi mayo, and umami (soy, egg yolk, lemon, sugar, vinegar). Staff indicated no lab testing has been done to show these perishable sauces can be left out at room temperature for an extended period of time.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard the three mentioned sauces, keep sauces refrigerated, and get lab tested.
  - Contact head office for more information on the sauces, as these are not mentioned in the food safety plan.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: An unopened bucket of ginger is observed storing on ground.
  - Corrective Action(s): All products (food or non-food) must be stored at least 6 inches above ground to facilitate cleaning and for pest monitoring.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 17, 2023
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Sanitizer for sanitizing food contact surfaces not available.
  - Corrective Action(s): - Provide sanitizer. Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  - [Correction Date: Immediately]
  - - Operator made 200 ppm chlorine bleach sanitizing solution at time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionNov 4, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 1, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths for sushi prep table had 0ppm chlorine residual and were not submerged in sanitizer solution at time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discussed with staff on site, wiping cloths must be submerged in sanitizer solution and ready to use at all times. At time of inspection, sanitizer bucket was stored in the back of the house next to dishwashing area. Suggested to staff to move this bucket to the front of the house, or prepare another smaller bucket for the food prep area.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink was not supplied with liquid soap or readily available paper towels.
  - Corrective Action(s): This is the only handsink in this facility - it must be readily available for handwashing at all times which includes running hot+cold water, liquid soap and paper towels.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Improper glove usage observed. A pair of gloves were left on the counter at start of inspection in a way that indicated they were taken off to be used again.
  - > This is a repeat violation from the first routine inspection.
  - > Continued violations may result in further progressive enforcement such as ticketing.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discussed with staff - gloves are SINGLE USE only. Do not reuse gloves after taking them off.
  - > Handwashing must take place before putting gloves on AND after removing them.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice scoops were stored in a container of room temperature water.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discussed with staff - rice scoop must be stored in ice or dry (no water at all). This is to prevent the growth of Bacillus cereus spores that can be found in rice.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: 2 chewed holes in the ceiling panel directly above the washroom door inside the washroom.
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal the holes or replace ceiling panel to remove potential entry points for pests.
  - Date to be corrected by: November 4, 2022.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning is required in, but not limited to the following areas:
  - > Under the freezer: food debris.
  - > Washroom: mouse droppings along the edges of the floor, nearby the mop sink and around the washroom sink.
  - > Cooler #3: mouse droppings in the corner behind the cooler and behind items leaned up against the wall next to the cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, clean and sanitize the premises as per your sanitation plan.
  - > Monitor for rodent activity.
  - > A professional pest control company contract must be in place should there be apparent signs of rodent activity moving forward.
  - Date to be corrected by: November 4, 2022.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionAug 10, 2022
2 infractions
- 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted improper glove usage by food handlers when preparing ready to eat food. Handwashing did not take place before putting on gloves.
  - Corrective Action(s): Discussed proper glove usage with operator.
  - > Glove usage does not replace handwashing. Hands must be cleaned and sanitized before donning gloves as well as after removing them.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris noted under the 2 compartment sink and prep cooler #4.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove food debris from above mentioned areas, then sanitize as per your sanitation plan.
  - > Maintaining a sanitary food prep environment will help to prevent the presense of pests such as rodents or flies.
  - Date to be corrected by: immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3