Portobello Restaurant
4120 Hastings St, Burnaby · Restaurant
Inspection summary
Portobello Restaurant has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since March 30, 2022. The most recent inspection, on September 24, 2026, found no infractions.
5 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.
The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
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.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 18, 2025. For example:
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
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 once on March 2, 2023. For example:
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
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 once on October 14, 2022. For example:
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
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 March 30, 2022. For example:
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
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
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Gap observed under the back entrance door.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have a door sweep installed to prevent allowing entrance of pests as discussed at this time.
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- - Observed real flowers in cups/vase for table deco stored inside coolers where food is also stored.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Do not store the flowers with the food items.
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- - No sanitizer actively being used. Operator was not sure where the spray bottle was. No bucket filled with sanitizer was observed.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Sanitizer (Ecolab's Smartpower) from the dispenser measured at 272 ppm DDBSA and 704 lactic acid. Ensure to prepare a bucket filled with the sanitizer before starting the service.
- Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
- - Back door was open.
- Corrective Action(s):
- - Ensure back door is closed to prevent pest entry. Install a well fitted door screen in case door has to stay open during operational hours.
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation:
- - Sticky residue observed on the lid of the Danby chest freezer in the kitchen.
- - Dried up wine juice observed on wood table in the kitchen.
- - Vent panels with dust and grease build up.
- - Large can opener with debris build up and rust.
- Corrective Action(s):
- Thoroughly clean items noted above. Remove rust and sanitize the can opener.
- (Date to be corrected by: Immediately)
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
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