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Ricardo's

14963 Marine Dr, White Rock · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Ricardo's has been inspected 5 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 18, 2023. The most recent inspection, on December 4, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2025. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 October 27, 2023. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on November 20, 2025. For example: 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]

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.

5 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection again no approved food contact surface sanitizer solution prepared and available for use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation a 100ppm bleach or 200ppm quats sanitizer solution is prepared and available for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 5
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): All 5 dipper wells not turned on. Gelato/ice cream scoops left in standing water.
      • Corrective Action(s): All scoops sanitized in the high temperature dishwaser. Dipper wells turned on and sanitized scoops placed inside. Ensure the dipper wells are turned on.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection no approved food contact surface prepared and available for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure during operation a 100ppm bleach sanitizer solution is prepared and available for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection 2 compartment sink at the drink preparation area not provided with single use paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the 2 compartment sink and hand sink for the gelato/ice cream service line is provided with liquid soap and paper towels.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: At the time of inspection, staff on duty does not have FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure in the absence of the operator at least one staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Send additional staff to take FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent by December 31, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection quats sanitizer in spray bottle concentration observed to be over 400ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Follow manufacturer's instructions on diluting quats. Ensure 200ppm quats is prepared and available for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Hand sink at the ice cream/gelato service area hot and cold water taps removed. Service pending.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service the hand sink at the ice cream/gelato service and ensure hot/cold water is provided. Correct immediately. In the interim, hand sink by the beverage preparation area to be used for hand washing purposes.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: At the time of inspection staff on duty did not have FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure in the absence of the operator at least one staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. Correct by November 11, 2024.
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): All dipper wells were turned off. Ice cream scoops were stored in stagnant water in the dipper wells.
      • Corrective Action(s): If dipper wells are in use, they must be turned on. Otherwise supply scoops for each ice cream bucket and store them with handle pointing upwards.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer for food contact surfaces was not available.
      • Corrective Action(s): Prepare 100-200 ppm bleach sanitizer by mixing 1/2 teaspoon household bleach per 1L water. Ensure this is available while business is open.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop was stored inside the ice machine with the handle in contact with the ice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store ice scoop in a clean container outside of the ice machine to avoid contamination of the ice.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dipper wells are not turned on.
      • You are not required to use all of your dipper wells, but all the dipper wells in use MUST be turned onat all times.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink behind ice cream counter had no soap available.
      • Always keep sink stocked.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5

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