Punjab Sweets

8A - 31205 Maclure Rd, Abbotsford · Restaurant

22 inspections

1. Follow-Up InspectionDec 1, 2025

   0 infractions

2. Follow-Up InspectionNov 27, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Display coolers are turned off. Sweets are displayed at room temperature and measured with a probe thermometer at 8.7C.
     • Corrective Action(s): Coolers must be turned on and operating at 4C or below before storing sweets in the display cooler. Coolers that are turned off at the end of the day must have the sweets moved into the walk-in cooler. Staff turned on the cooler, cooler temperatures was measured at 4C or below.
     • Violation Score: 15
3. Routine InspectionNov 24, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Potentially hazardous food ladoos, barfi, gulab jamun, cham cham, and rasgulla which are milk-based and have high moisture content are stored at room temperature in display coolers that are switched off. Temperatures of the food were measured between 15C to 16C.
     • 2. Potentially hazardous food paneer and samosa filling was also stored at room temperature in the back kitchen.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1. Repeat violation. Staff turned on display coolers and stored potentially hazardous food/sweets in the cooler. Keep display coolers at the front of the store turned on and ensure potentially hazardous sweets are stored at 4C or below.
     • 2. Store potentially hazardous food in cooler at 4C or below. When filling samosa's, do not leave samosa filling at room temperature when not in use. Store in the cooler immediately.
     • Violation Score: 15
4. Follow-Up InspectionFeb 19, 2025

   0 infractions

5. Routine InspectionFeb 12, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Front display cooler glass door is not working properly and does not seal unit. This unit is not in good working order. Unit is holding food at 15C (Carrot dessert garela) This is a repeat infraction.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure glass doors are installed properly and the unit can maintain 4C and below for potentially hazardous foods. Failure to comply will result in enforcement such as issuance of an Order and/or violation ticket. Correction required in three days for repair.
     • Violation Score: 9
6. Follow-Up InspectionJul 4, 2024

   0 infractions

7. Follow-Up InspectionJun 19, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Fresh made samosa on site and other potentially hazardous foods stored in display units at 23C for less than 2 hours. Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at 4C and below.
     • Corrective Action(s): Move all fresh potentially hazardous foods to main cooler and keep at 4C and below. Food kept at 4C and above for more than 2 hours will have to be discarded.
     • Violation Score: 15
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Dedicated clean food grade scoops and labelling of bulk food containers required to prevent food contamination. This is a repeat infraction.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure dedicated, clean food grade scoops and labelled food bulk bins are in place to prevent food contamination. Correction required in two days.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: 3 display coolers repair and service was required within 2 days. The coolers are not working and doors are removed. Potentially hazardous foods cannot be stored here.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure coolers are working at 4C and below before storing potentially hazardous foods in these units. This is a repeat infraction. Further noncompliance will result in enforcement such as issuance of an Order, Closure Order, tickets and conditions on food permit. Correction required in two days.
     • Violation Score: 9
8. Routine InspectionJun 12, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front hand sink did not have soap, washroom hand sink did not have paper towels at the time of inspection.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand sinks have liquid soap, paper towels and hot and cold running water to prevent contaminating food and transfer of disease.
     • Violation Score: 15
   • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
     • Observation: Floor drain cover in back kitchen is missing. Repair is required.
     • Corrective Action(s): Replace floor drain cover to prevent tripping accidents and food build up problems. Correction required in one week.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Buckets of flour, sugar and ingredients stored in clean canola oil bins with single use take out plastic cups as scoops. The plastic cups were breaking and pieces of broken plastic was on the scoop.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to use food grade reusable scoops for distributing foods. Do not use single use scoops to scoop food. Label food containers of the type of ingredients to prevent cross contamination.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: The middle unit display cooler unit does not work and may require repair. Only non-perishables are stored in this unit.
     • Corrective Action(s): Repair this unit if perishables are to be stored here. 4C and below is required for holding unit. If this unit is not to be used as cooler, ensure the left or right cooler is holding food items at 4C and below while on display.
     • Violation Score: 3
9. Follow-Up InspectionOct 4, 2023

   0 infractions

10. Routine InspectionSep 21, 2023

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dough and samosas observed to stored or covered with black garbage bags and news paper. These items are contaminated and cannot be used to store or handle food.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to use food grade containers and materials to handle food. Do not use news paper or garbage bags to store food as it may contaminate the food or trigger allergies. Always use food grade covers and containers such as saran wrap or food grade containers with lids.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door shows minor damage on bottom left side which may allow entry of pests and rodents. Repair required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair back door to ensure pest do not enter the facility. Correction required in two weeks.
      • Violation Score: 3
11. Routine InspectionAug 4, 2022

    0 infractions

12. Follow-Up InspectionOct 24, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: * Some containers found being stored on site are not food grade and to be discarded/recycled
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all containers being used to store food are reusable and food grade types (not yogurt or ice cream containers for use once
      • Violation Score: 3
13. Routine InspectionOct 23, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): * Paper towel dispenser in kitchen missing paper towels; staff addressed but ensure paper towel dispenser maintained with adequate paper towels
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure paper towel dispenser maintained properly with adequate paper towels available
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: * Staff had their coffee mug on the food contact surface and this is unsanitary and unacceptable; staff reminded again to keep personal items away from food/food equipment; also, other non-food items found on food storage shelving and this can lead to cross contamination; these areas require organization; food equipment found being stored on floor(eg. potato cutter) and personal jacket and aprons found thrown on food product and hanging on shelving-- not acceptable nor sanitary
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure personal items kept away from food/food equipment areas; also for food contact surfaces/shelving ensure only food/food equipment stored on these shelves
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: * Some food equipment had build up of grime/debris and not in sanitary condition
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all food equipment in proper sanitary condition; clean/sanitize through out the day; organize shelving and storage areas and maintain in sanitary condition
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
      • Observation: * Staff were not wearing proper hair protection; one staff not wearing proper attire; staff reminded to wear proper hair protection and attire while handling food
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all food handlers wear proper attire and hair protection
      • Violation Score: 9
14. Routine InspectionMay 17, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: * Personal stuff (eg. purses, etc) were being stored with food equipment/single use containers on same storage area; operator reminded to store personal stuff away from food/food equipment to reduce cross contamination ris); also, some food not covered in storage (walk-in cooler); scoops were found in dry product containers and this is not proper scoop storage
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all personal stuff stored away from food/food equipment; Cover food in storage areas; also, store scoops in separate container -- not in food
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: * Container used to store oil was not suitable or reusable type and not labelled; operator reminded to store oil in proper reusable and suitable container
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all food stored in proper reuable container that is suitable for intended use
      • Violation Score: 3
15. Follow-Up InspectionOct 12, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: * Staff had personal drink on food preparation counter where samosa was being prepared; this is unsanitary practise and can lead to cross contamination; staff must keep personal items in designated area where personal stuff to be stored
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure ALL personal items kept in designated staff area away from food/food equipment and food storage areas to reduce risk of cross contamination
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: * Some shelving in cabinet areas that has deteriorated and requires repair too to proper working order
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all cabinet shelving in proper working order and free of deterioration, etc., for easy maintenance
      • Violation Score: 3
16. Routine InspectionOct 1, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Repair all broken/deteriorated cabinets; this is still outstanding from last inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Correct October 2018
17. Routine InspectionMay 29, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: * Aprons were found being stored over mop sink area and this is unsanitary practise. Some drawers and cupboards had clutter and equipment stored together and this is unsanitary practise.
      • Corrective Action(s): * Provide apron hooks to store aprons properly away from mop sink area. Also, de-clutter all cupboards, drawers and shelving to maintain sanitary condition. Food equipment to be stored away from personal items and non food stuff
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: * Some build up of grime/debris found in walk-in cooler areas in corners and vents covers in ceiling fans, etc., that requires immediate attention and more regular maintenance
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all areas properly cleaned and maintained in sanitary condition-- check ceiling vents and compressor fan covers too and clean to remove build up of grime/debris
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: * Some cupboards still in poor condition and require upgrade to proper working condition.
      • Corrective Action(s): * Repair all deteriorated cupboards and maintain in proper working order
      • Violation Score: 9
18. Follow-Up InspectionFeb 23, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: * Some cupboard areas still deteriorated and require upgrade to proper working condition. This allows easier cleaning, etc
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all deteriorated cupboards repaired/replaced with food grade, easy to clean surfaces that are free of cracks, deterioration, etc.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
      • Observation: * Staff handling food were wearing personal jackets and sleeves can potentially contaminate food being prepared. It was discussed at previous inspection that staff should wear uniforms for work purposes only
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure food handlers wear proper uniforms during food handling to reduce risk of cross contamination
      • Violation Score: 3
19. Follow-Up InspectionNov 3, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: * Take out boxes were found on shelving exposed to contamintation and require reorganization into proper storage (eg. containers, etc)
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure ALL take out containers kept in proper sanitary storage (eg. containers that are washable or original bags)
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: * Some deterioration of walls, floors, etc that requires repair/upgrade to maintain sanitary conditions
      • Corrective Action(s): * Repair/upgrade all areas of kitchen with deterioration to maintain sanitary condition. Call to discuss/meet on site for review.
      • Violation Score: 5
20. Routine InspectionOct 31, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): * Paper towels were not available at back hand sink so staff had to take the paper towel from front hand sink and use those. Staff were unable to find paper towels in back storage as they had run out. Staff told to immediately go and pick up paper towels and they did
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure adequate paper towels available at ALL hand sink areas at ALL times for proper sanitary maintenance to occur (ie. hand washing)
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: * Some foods were not covered or protected from contamination in walk-in cooler and had to be discarded
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure ALL food covered in storage areas to protect from contamination
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: * Hand sink faucet not working at front counter so staff have to use back kitchen faucet to wash hands. The hand sink in front counter must be in proper working order!
      • Corrective Action(s): .* Repair front sink faucet and ensure hot/cold running water working properly at this sink for sanitary maintenance/hand washing
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: * Kitchen areas including floors and some walls/baseboards have deteriorated and require upgrade/repairs to maintain sanitary conditions
      • Corrective Action(s): * Repair/upgrade all deteriorated surfaces so that they are easy to clean/maintain and smooth and free of cracks/peeling, etc
      • Violation Score: 5
21. Follow-Up InspectionJul 4, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: * Some build up of debris/grime found on food equipment still through out kitchen areas that requires immediate attention
      • Corrective Action(s): * Clean and sanitize all areas of debris/grime still present and maintain in sanitary condtion
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: * Baseboards missing in kitchen that require reinstallation for easy cleaning to occur. Also, repaint all areas where paint peeling/deteriorated. Also, flooring in kitchen deteriorating and requires upgrade for easier cleaning/maintenance
      • Corrective Action(s): * Reinstall all baseboards where missing in kitchen areas. Also, repaint all walls in kitchen for easier cleaning, etc. Floors also require upgrading in kitchen as these have deteriorated and discoloured and lifting, separating and missing in some areas.
      • Violation Score: 5
22. Routine InspectionJun 29, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: * Non food stuff and food stuff being stored through out kitchen and storage areas and not sanitary. This can lead to cross contamination. Personal items were being stored with food stuff (eg. purses/cell phones, etc) This is unsanitary and cross contamination issue
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all areas are properly organized and keep non food stuff stored away from food stuff to reduce risk of cross contamination. Remove personal items from food areas and stored in back away from food stuff.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: * Build up of grime/debris found through out kitchen and storage areas that requires immediate cleaning attention. Kitchen and storage areas must be maintained in sanitary condtion
      • Corrective Action(s): * Remove all build up of grime/debris from all areas with build up and maintain in sanitary condition. Reorganize all storage areas too
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
      • Observation: * Staff were not dressed appropriately or with hair protection at begining of inspection. Staff handling food must be wearing appropriate attire (eg. aprons) and hair protection (eg. hair nets) while handling food, etc to reduce risk of cross contamination, etc
      • Corrective Action(s): * Ensure all staff wear proper attire and hair protection while on shift/handling food to reduce risk of contamination
      • Violation Score: 9