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Sapperton District Taphouse

421 Columbia St E, New Westminster · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Sapperton District Taphouse has been inspected 20 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 9, 2017. The most recent inspection, on June 11, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

6 of 20 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 11, 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 January 26, 2026. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2024. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 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 18, 2020. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

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.

20 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Droppings noted on bottom of bar cabinets.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) These areas need to be washed and sanitized.
      • 2) Email copy of pest control company invoices to EHO
      • 3) Continue to monitor the premises for pests and wash and sanitize as needed
      • 4) Install door sweeps on backdoors
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    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
  3. Routine Inspection

    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
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    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
  6. Routine Inspection

    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
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    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
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    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
  10. Routine Inspection

    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
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    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
  12. Routine Inspection

    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
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    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
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection

    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
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    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
  19. Routine Inspection

    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
  20. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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