Roadside Spicy Pot

105 - 6462 Kingsway, Burnaby · Restaurant

15 inspections

Routine InspectionSep 25, 2025
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the kitchen behind the large glass door coolers as well as in the corner with the carboard boxes
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove all droppings
  - 2) obtain pest control visit
  - 3) send copy of pest control report to district EHO
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -Rodent droppings observed (see code 304 for details)
  - -Pots used for soup had caked on debris that should have been removed the previous day during dishwashing
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all droppings, clean/sanitize affected areas
  - -Clean all pots and ensure they are thoroughly cleaned each night before being used the following day for soups
  - Correct by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionFeb 20, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Few rodent droppings that have not yet been cleaned up/removed
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings and clean/sanitize affected areas
  - Correct by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 14, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Raw frozen meat stored in freezer directly on freezer racks
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store frozen meat directly on racks without being covered. Cover all raw meats
  - Correct by: today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed:
  - -Kitchen by the prep cooler (floors)
  - -Dry storage room (floors along the wall)
  - -Bar area (floors underneath equipment)
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) remove droppings and clean all areas thoroughly
  - 2) Contact pest control for visit immediately
  - Correct by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed per code 304
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings and clean affected areas
  - Staff should be consistently cleaning floors and behind equipment
  - Correct by: today
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionNov 13, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 8, 2024
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Single use bamboo skewers were being washed.
  - Corrective Action(s): DO NOT wash equipment or utensils that are single use. Bamboo skewers are NOT meant to be washed and/or reused.
  - Staff discarded skewers.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach solution that was prepared for the day measured >200ppm chlorine, solution also appeared soiled and cloudy.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff remade solution to 100-200ppm chlorine. Test strips are available on site. Use test strips to verify the concentration of bleach solution at the start of each day.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food items stored directly on shelves inside freezers without protection from contamitation.
  - > Beef tongues were stored in the standup freezer without cover
  - > Random assortments of frozen meats were stored in the mini freezer directly on the shelves
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded the random assortment of meats. Beef tongues were covered immediately.
  - THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION. Previously noted on routine inspections dated June 6, 2022 and February 6, 2023.
  - Continued violations will result in immediate enforcement action such as correction order or ticketing.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning is required in the following areas:
  - > Under the dishwasher - food debris and grime in hard to reach areas
  - > Under the prep table by the serving window - rodent droppings
  - > Under the handsink in the bar area - rodent droppings
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the facility as per your sanitation plan.
  - All visible areas must be cleaned DAILY. Hard to reach areas (corners under equipment, behind equipment, etc.) must be cleaned at least every 2 weeks.
  - Date to be corrected by: November 12, 2024
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 12, 2023
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Missing surface sanitizer in the main kitchen. The manager prepared new sanitizer at 100ppm chlorine bleach concentration.
  - Corrective Action(s): Surface sanitizer must be readily available at all times to properly sanitize food contact surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: The ventilation hood/exhaust system has not been professional cleaned and due to service, as per service date. The manager stated that cleaning has been scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2023.
  - Corrective Action(s): Submit a copy of the invoice/service date stamp once the equipment has been professionally cleaned.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 13, 2023
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No surface sanitizer at the front of the house.
  - Corrective Action(s): Provide surface sanitizer (ie 100ppm chlorine bleach concentration) at the front of the house to adequately sanitize food contact surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dish detergent being used for handwashing at the main handwashing station in the main kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff provided liquid hand soap in the kitchen. Ensure to properly wash hands prior to food handling.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: The side door at the front cashier table was kept opened during the inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep all doors to exterior closed to prevent any pest entry.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease build up on the ventilation hood. Professional cleaning schedule is overdue (due in May 14, 2023).
  - Corrective Action(s): Call a professional cleaning company to clean the ventilation hood/exhaust system along the cooking line.
  - Correct by: One month.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No FOODSAFE trained staff on duty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Train additional staff (ie cooking staff) to FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. At min one FOODSAFE trained must be working at all times.
  - Correct by: One month
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 7, 2023
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): NEW OBSERVATION: meat slicer has food debris on blade in it's clean state
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the meat slicer -no food debris should be visible.
  - Operator to post cleaning sign above slicer
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionFeb 6, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed a number of potentially hazardous foods at room temperature, operator indicates they have been there since this morning >2 hours:
  - -Cut potatoes, sprouts, cut leeks
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded the food.
  - Do not store potentially hazardous foods at room temperature -store in your preparation cooler!
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Low temperature dishwasher has 0ppm detectable chlorine sanitizer residual. Unknown when the last time the dishwasher was checked for sanitizer residual. No daily log sheets available
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair washer.
  - Maintain Daily Log sheets for chlorine residual checks.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: AGAIN observed foods stored directly on the fridge/freezer shelves without protection such as food grade wrap, food containers, original packaging: raw meats, cabbages
  - NOTE: this was observed June 6, 2022 routine inspection -Correction Order issued.
  - Corrective Action(s): Fridge/freezer shelves are not regularly cleaned and sanitized.
  - Leave the foods in the orginal packaging or in clean washable containers.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Large amount of mouse droppings observed in the Dry Storage room -on the floor under the shelves, on lids of food containers.
  - A few open bulk foods not in rodent proof containers
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard all foods contaminated with droppings.
  - Keep all open bulk foods in rodent proof containers with lids securely on.
  - Clean and sanitize all areas with mouse droppings -CHECK EVERY MORNING
  - Have your pest control inspect the facility and work report ready for review upon the follow-up inspection
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: See code 304 for further details
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: An enormous wok in use and stored under the cooking line along with another pot with utensils.
  - Goods are STILL being stored on the floor in the dry storage room -unable to monitor for pests. No additional multi-level shelves have been added as indicated in the June 6, 2022 routine inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): The enormous wok does not fit the wash sinks -remove from the premises. All dishware must fit the wash sinks / dishwasher for adequate cleaning
  - Do not store anything under the cooking line to ease cleaning and monitoring of pests
  - NOTE: this is a REPEAT infraction from the June 6, 2022 routine inspection
  - Obtain more multi-level shelves for the dry storage room -store goods off the ground >15cm
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Low temperature dishwasher has 0 ppm chlorine detected
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair washer
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJun 13, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): NEW OBSERVATION: cleaver and scissors lodged between appliances
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store utensils in unsanitary areas
  - Dishwash the cleaver and scissors
  - Use clean containers or wall knife strips for storing utensils
  - Violation Score: 5
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Tiles in front of cooking line STILL not repaired -operator requests another 2 weeks
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator to verify the tiles have bee replaced and regrouted within 2 weeks
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 6, 2022
2 infractions
- 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food such as frozen raw meats and vegetables stored in the fridges directly on the shelves
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded the raw meats and vegetables
  - Keep your foods protected -left in the plastic bags
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer was ready for use in the kitchen at time of inspection (1145am). Wet towels for food contact surfaces left on counters.
  - NOTE: this is a REPEAT infraction from the last routine inspection on August 30, 2021
  - Corrective Action(s): Have your sanitizer bucket reservoirs ready first thing in the morning. Leave the rinsed out wiping towels in the bucket when not actively used to minimize bacterial levels
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash sink at the bar is blocked off with equipment
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep handwash sinks clear for use, properly stocked with paper towels dispensed, and pumped soap
  - NOTE: again this infraction was observed back on August 30, 2021 -continued infractions will require increased enforcement such as tickets or closure
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: A few mouse droppings observed in the dry storage room under the shelves and behind the boxes. A review of the last pest control report from Spruce Pest Management dated May 26, '22 indicates rodent activity.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all foods off the floor -place more multi-tier shelves in there with the lowest level at least >15cm off the floor
  - Keep all lightly packaged foods such as paper, nylon and plastic in rodent proof containers (lids shut tight)
  - Clean and disinfect all floor areas there
  - Follow any directions your pest control reports indicate
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: See Code 304 for details
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: A few tiles broken in front of the cooking range and the grout between the tiles some have deteriorated
  - Undercounter freezer in kitchen needs a defrosting as ice layers are accumulating
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace broken tiles, Clean, regrout inbetween where deteriorated
  - Defrost the undercounter freezer
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: None of the 3 staff have this qualification. The main operator is out getting supplies.
  - NOTE: this is a REPEAT infraction from the August 30, 2021 routine inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): At least one worker must be certified in this course in the operator's absence.
  - Continued infractions here will require increased enforcement such as ticketing
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionSep 7, 2021
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Upper shelves in the kitchen still need cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s): Organize, clean and sanitize the uppershelves more regularly
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 30, 2021
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Operator observed preparing the skewered foods -various perishable ingredients out at room temperature: cut vegetables. Operator indicates that the perishable ingredients are placed back in the fridge afterwards
  - Corrective Action(s): Only take out small portions that will be used up within 2 hours -DO NOT PLACE BACK IN THE FRIDGE. Any leftovers discard.
  - Ideally all the perishable ingredients should be assembled at the preparation cooler inserts.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer for food contact surfaces available for the kitchen or the bar area. Filthy wiping towels left on counters in the kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s): As per your Sanitation Plan you must have a sanitizer in use all the time. The rinsed towels are to be kept in the sanitizer solutions when not actively used.
  - Do not mix bleach and QUAT sanitizers -use one or the other
  - QUAT sanitizer dispenser measured at >200ppm as per test strips
  - Bleach sanitizers must be maintained >100ppm as per test strips
  - Wipe down ALL food counters, dining tables
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash sink in kitchen -the soap dispenser has fallen off the wall
  - Corrective Action(s): Affix the dispenser on the wall (or get another soap pump dispenser)
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Open bulk food bags not in rodent proof containers.
  - Bowls in use for bulk foods left there.
  - Corrective Action(s): Open bulk foods are to be placed in rodent proof containers.
  - Do not use bowls for bulk foods -use scoopers and keep them outside of the food in a washable container
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Back kitchen fridge shelves, counter shelves, upper shelves are dirty
  - Equipment stored underneath cooking line
  - Corrective Action(s): Organize, clean and sanitize
  - Remove all equipment under cooking line
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One frying basket -the wires have come undone and are breaking apart
  - Corrective Action(s): Discard
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Foods stored on the floor in the kitchen
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove the boxes of foods on the floor -store on your shelves
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Neither of the two workers have this certification (1130am)
  - Corrective Action(s): At least one staff must be certified and present at all times
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionNov 18, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 13, 2019
0 infractions