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Royal Columbian Hospital Food Service

330 Columbia St E, New Westminster · Institutional Kitchen

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Royal Columbian Hospital Food Service has been inspected 14 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 14, 2011. The most recent inspection, on March 13, 2026, found no infractions.

8 of 14 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: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2024. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on February 22, 2019. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 September 22, 2017. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 31, 2018. 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.

14 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Ice machine observed to have some mold/mildew growth on the ceiling of the internal ice container and along the back.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please empty the ice machine, deep clean, and sanitize the ice machine.
      • To be corrected by: June 3, 2024
      • Please email EHO with picture of clean ice machine.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Mold observed on the Dessert Fridge Walk in Cooler Fan guards
      • 2) Personal items not sanitized observed to be placed on food contact surfaces.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas. Add Cleaning Walk in cooler fan guards to your routine cleaning schedule.
      • 2) Do not keep items that are not sanitized on Food contact surfaces.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Nov 15
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Minor levels of droppings observed behind cooler in tubefeed room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned area. Monitor area frequently for signs of pest activity and notify pest control company when activity is observed.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One of the hand sinks was blocked by a cart and garbage bin.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all the handsinks are always accessible for hand washing.
      • Violation Score: 5
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Opened bags of some dry goods are being stored directly in the rolling bins. Some of the bins have the sugar/flour spilled inside the bin.
      • 2) The exhaust hoods were serviced in Dec. 2017 and the posted sticker indicates that the next servicing date is June, 2018. But the hoods were not serviced in June.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure that the bins are being cleaned regularly.
      • 2) Look into when the hood was serviced last and whether you require twice a year servicing as discussed. If you do, then get the hoods serviced.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: There's some ice build-up on the top edge of the upright ICR freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Get this addressed so that it doesn't become a problem in the future.
      • Violation Score: 1
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: The seal around the hand washing sink in the dishwashing area is peeling off.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the seal. Also replace the board that the soap dispenser is attached to.
      • Violation Score: 1
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The seal on the cover of plate/dish warmer #1 is peeling off on one end.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix/replace the seal as needed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1) The seal along the sinks in the pot washing area are moldy.
      • 2) The floor surface on the corner of Fridge #4 has lifted and is exposed.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Replace the seal.
      • 2) Seal the edge of the floor as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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