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Russell Housing Centre

740 Carnarvon St, New Westminster · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Russell Housing Centre has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 25, 2018. The most recent inspection, on June 3, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 27, 2025. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded once on January 3, 2019. For example: 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]

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

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed behind freezer units and behind the space heater in the auxiliary storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Conduct a deep clean of the auxiliary storage room. Ensure that all chest freezers are moved away from the walls to clean behind them.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Backflow preventer above the dishwashing sink was spraying water due to leak. Tag on the unit indicated that it was due to be serviced in 2023.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have the backflow preventer serviced ASAP. Follow recommended frequency for servicing.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: OUTSTANDING: rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
      • -on boxes in the storage room (on milk crates)
      • -around the upright split door cooler/freezer in the storage room
      • -under the wire racks in the storage room
      • Corrective Action(s): Move back the equipment from the wall and clean area thoroughly.
      • Clean under all shelving units in the storage room
      • Sanitize area using a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution (mix 1 tsp bleach with 1 liter of water)
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues:
      • -mechanical slicer's blade sharpener housing found to have food debris noted inside
      • -Water leak stain noted on dishware under the 2nd small sink in the kitchen (across from sliding door cooler)
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above noted areas and equipment, immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
      • -under the green and chrome wire racks in the kitchen (across from dishwasher)
      • -behind and around the chest freezer in the storage room
      • -around the upright split door cooler/freezer in the storage room
      • -on boxes on shelves in the storage room
      • Corrective Action(s): Pull back equipment from the wall
      • Conduct a deep cleaning of the kitchen and attached storage room
      • Remove the droppings
      • Sanitize area using a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Wire storage shelves in the kitchen and storage room are too close to the ground, limiting cleaning ability for staff. Rodent droppings identified in both areas.
      • Door gap noted under the kitchen entrance door
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust the shelving unit to ensure that it is minimum 6 inches off of the ground.
      • Install a door sweep on the kitchen entrance door
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mechanical slicer found to have food debris stuck in sharpener housing and blade cover
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the slicer is fully disassembled, cleaned, and sanitized after every use
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Following pest activity observed:
      • -storage room glue traps found to have 2 dead cockroaches
      • -rodent droppings observed in aux storage room cabinets, in and around the kitchen storage room and behind equipment, and underneath the storage shelves in the kitchen
      • -unidentified dead bugs noted in aux storage room cabinets
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the facility receives a thorough deep clean to remove rodent droppings and dead bugs. Clean areas and sanitize using a mild bleach water solution (mix 1 tsp bleach with 1L of water)
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
      • -behind the building entrance side chest freezer in the aux storage room
      • -underneath the storage shelves in the kitchen storage room
      • -behind and around the upright cooler/freezer in the kitchen storage room
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure that hard to reach areas are cleaned on a more frequent basis.
      • Consider raising the bottom shelving in the kitchen storage room to provide easy access to clean under them
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 1 dead mouse found in sticky trap underneath 2 compartment sink.
      • Rodent droppings observed underneath shelving in the dry storage and adjacent to the dry storage cooler unit
      • Corrective Action(s): Sticky trap was discarded. ensure that the areas with the droppings are cleaned and sanitized
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Detergent bottle feeding into the high temperature dishwasher was found to be empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Refill bottle and ensure that dishwasher chemical levels are checked on a frequent basis.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 3X dead cockroaches observed on site. 2X under the sink, 1 in serving counter drawer.
      • facility is baited (serviced by professional pest control)
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the dead cockroaches and have the facility serviced. Sanitize areas with 200 ppm QUATS sanitizer.
      • All utensils in drawer put through dishwasher at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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