Sapperton District Taphouse

421 Columbia St E, New Westminster · Restaurant

19 inspections

Routine InspectionJan 26, 2026
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Final rinse concentration @ 0 ppm chlorine
  - Chlorine lined was primed at time of inspection. Final rinse noted at 50 ppm chlorine
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure chlorine concentration checked daily.
  - *chlorine test strips on-site
  - Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food, grease and other debris noted under coolers, pop lines, shelving, cooking equipment, on walls, etc.
  - Corrective Action(s): More cleaning required throughout premise. Follow your sanitation plan
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 4, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease, food and other debris noted under cooking equipment and coolers.
  - Corrective Action(s): These areas need to be washed and sanitized. Ensure to follow your sanitation plan.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 3, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 29, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A blue display cooler in dry storage area measured
  - 10°C . The following food items stored in the cooler
  - measured >4°C :
  - • Mac and cheese balls probed : 6°C
  - • A box of beef
  - • Bacon
  - • Bag of cheese
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff transferred the above mentioned food items
  - into a cooler achieving <=4°C at the time of
  - inspection
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Five spray bottles had 50ppm QUATs solution
  - Corrective Action(s): Replenish the sanitizer bottles with 200ppm
  - QUATs solution. Use a test strip (QUATs) to
  - monitor sanitizing solution concentration.
  - Ensure the solutions get replaced on a daily basis
  - to maintain adequate concentration of the sanitizing
  - solution.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice scoop stored on top of the ice, its handle
  - touching the ice, at the bar.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store ice scoop in a separate container to prevent
  - contamination of ice.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Dead mouse covered in dust observed between
  - two chest freezers ( #1 and #2 ) in dry storage area.
  - 2) Rodent droppings observed in the following areas :
  - - underneath the low temp dishwasher
  - - underneath the pot shelving
  - - underneath the glass washer
  - - Far right corner inside walk-in cooler
  - - inside the computer service room
  - - beside and underneath shelving in the
  - dry storage area
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove the dead mouse
  - 2) Remove rodent droppings by the following steps:
  - a) Pour bleach solution onto droppings ( 1 tsp bleach
  - per 1 litre water)
  - b) Wipe droppings with damp towel
  - c) Apply same bleach solution concentration
  - onto affected areas/
  - Continue to monitor pest activity. Call pest control
  - company
  - Date To Be Corrected By : 2024/05/03
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) Rodent droppings observed in premises. Refer to
  - code 304 observation for affected areas.
  - 2) Walkin cooler fan covered in black dust.
  - 3) Clutters of empty boxes and unused equipment in dry storage area
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Refer to code 304 corrective action to thoroughly
  - remove, clean and sanitize rodent dropping areas
  - 2) Thoroughly clean and sanitize cooler fan to
  - remove accumulation of black dust
  - 3) Remove clutters and unused equipment
  - to eliminate pest harbourage areas.
  - Date To Be Corrected By : 2024/05/03
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: A blue display cooler in dry storage area
  - measured 10°C
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the cooler
  - Date To Be Corrected By : 2024/05/03
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: No staff on duty has FOODSAFE level 1 or
  - equivalent in operator's absence during inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff is FoodSafe level 1
  - or equivalent certified on duty in operator's
  - absence
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionNov 14, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Whole vegetable and cut vegetable cooler measured to be at 8C
  - Corrective Action(s): Cut vegetable was cut less than 1 hour ago, operator relocated cut vegetable mix to a working cooler.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) THIS IS A REPEAT INFRACTION: Grease build up observed on panels above fryer and grill as well as on the vents leading up into the kitchen.
  - 2) Food debris and flour observed between coolers and under coolers in the back storage room.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned area. START A SANITATION LOG to ensure the above areas are cleaned by staff on a routine basis.
  - 2) Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Whole vegetable cooler measured to be at 8C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not keep any potentially hazardous food (ie. cut vegetable) in this cooler until it has been repaired/replaced so that it is able to maintain 4C or less at all times.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Unlabeled vinegar spray bottle observed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to label all spray bottle so food spray bottle and chemical spray bottles are clearly labeled.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Temperature log not updated
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to update temperature log on a daily basis.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionMar 8, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 1, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw eggs observed to be stored directly above cooked chicken and beef.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator relocated eggs at the time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mice droppings observed to the right of the red cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Communicate with pest control company to clean and sanitize area. Ensure to send EHO a copy of the pest control report.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Grease build up observed above grill and fryer in main kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean on a routine basis as discussed with EHO.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Temperature logs not maintained.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to maintain and update temperature logs for all coolers and freezers in the main kitchen on a daily basis.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 6, 2022
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease build-up observed on overhead vents above the grill.
  - Corrective Action(s): Enure to clean and sanitize vent area.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: THIS IS A REPEAT INFRACTION: Walk in cooler fan observed be leaking
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure cooler fan is not leaking.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 14, 2022
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Old mice droppings observed to the right of the red cooler in the kitchen and under the dishwasher area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned areas
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease buildup observed on overhead vents above the grill area
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize vent area.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Walk in cooler fan observed to be leaking.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure cooler fan is not leaking
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Two coolers in the kitchen area observed not to have thermometers
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all coolers are equipped with thermometers for accurate temperature monitoring
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: No staff on duty able to provide proof of FoodSafe level 1 certification
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure at least one staff on duty is able to provide proof of FoodSafe level 1 certification
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionMay 15, 2020
1 infraction
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: OUTSTANDING: kitchen storage room (old staff room) hole in the wall has been patched with plastic board. Kitchen light cover has not been replaced.
  - Operator is going to be re-doing walls (removing tiles), and replacing light fixture as well. However until COVID shutdown of electricians has eased, work cannot be completed.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 18, 2020
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The kitchen hand washing sink was blocked by the garbage can, a food delivery and the cart holding dirty dishes. It also did not have paper towels.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that this sink has nothing stored in front of it and is fully stocked at all times.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Old droppings found on the floor in the kitchen storage area and in the dish pit.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean today. Pest control is coming onsite twice per month.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning required underneath the cook line to remove grease buildup.
  - Corrective Action(s): Today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: The following maintenance is required in the kitchen and bar:
  - -Seal the hole in the wall in the kitchen storage room (old staff washroom) where the sink used to be.
  - -Install a light cover in that room
  - -Caulking is needed behind the kitchen hand sink to prevent mould buildup.
  - -The wood shelving at the bar is absorbing alcohol (stains visible). Apply additional coats of finish so that it is smooth, impermeable and easy to clean.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1 month.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionJul 22, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 15, 2019
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The glasswasher had 0 ppm Iodine.
  - Corrective Action(s): A new iodine bottle was connected to the glasswasher and 12.5 ppm Iodine was achieved. Staff were shown how to use the Iodine test strips. Purchase test strips and test daily.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The kitchen hand washing sink had no paper towels.
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrected.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: A large number of ants was observed underneath the dishwasher.
  - Corrective Action(s): Have pest control treat for ants as soon as possible. Send the pest control report to Fraser Health.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Clean the following areas:
  - -Underneath the fryers
  - -Underneath the dishwasher
  - -The shelving in the server's area underneath the heat lamp in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Install a soap and paper towel dispenser in the washroom upstairs.
  - Corrective Action(s): 2 weeks.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Exposed wood visible underneath the heat lamps in the server's area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal the wood so that it is smooth, impermeable and easy to clean within 2 weeks.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionJan 10, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 3, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning needed throughout the kitchen with special attention needed underneath equipment and hard to reach areas to remove grease buildup and food debris.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: a) Seal hole in wall in the old washroom.
  - b) Seal exposed wood in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): a & b) 1 month.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionAug 1, 2018
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJun 26, 2018
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings found in the walk in cooler underneath the beer bottles and fruit flies were found throughout the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Install UV lights for the flies, continue to have pest control come on site for both the flies and the mice.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Sanitation continues to be poor underneath equipment. There was a buildup of grease and food scraps observed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean underneath the cook line regularly and underneath all other equipment. Today
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Paint exposed wood in the bar, as noted during the last inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): As soon as possible.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 24, 2018
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: a) Fruit flies found in the dish pit and around the kitchen hand washing sink.
  - b) Mouse droppings found in the walk-in cooler, underneath beverages.
  - Corrective Action(s): a) Pest control should continue to treat for flies. Improved sanitation underneath equipment, shelves and containers will also help reduce the number of flies found in the kitchen.
  - b) Seal all entry points in the walk in cooler and ensure that there are enough traps. All food must be in pest proof containers.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning required underneath equipment, on shelving and on food containers to remove food debris and grease.
  - Corrective Action(s): By tomorrow and regularly afterwards.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Seal all exposed wood in the bar area, including the cupboards across from the beer taps.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1 month.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionNov 9, 2017
0 infractions