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Si Senior Machete Mexican Grill

20836 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Si Senior Machete Mexican Grill has been inspected 19 times by Fraser Health Authority since June 16, 2021. The most recent inspection, on August 14, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

9 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on August 14, 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 July 14, 2026. 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 once on August 11, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 once on June 23, 2023. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2022. For example: 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]

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.

19 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer solution measured at 0 ppm bleach in spray bottle.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator made a new sanitizer solution which measured at 100 ppm chlorine during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer solution measured at 0ppm chlorine
      • High temp dishwasher measured at 68.5C max temp at plate level after final rinse.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator made a new sanitizer solution during inspection measured at 100 ppm chlorine during inspection.
      • Operator to sanitize the dishes manually in the 3-compartment sink. Operator was provided information on how to sanitize dishes manually.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing ink was out of paper towel during inspection.
      • Operator stored empty pop cans in the handwashing sink during inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator replenished the hand sink with paper towel and removed the cans out of the handsink during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed a setup of dishracks on the 3-compartment sink and a scale stored on top of the racks. Operator stated he used the setup to portion food items.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use the dishwashing sink area for food preparation. Prep the food in kitchen.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The exhaust hood vent service sticker indicated the due date for service June 2025. Operator stated this the most recent service sticker. The exhuast vent has buildup of grease on it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to get the hood vents professionally serviced ASAP. Meanwhile, operator to clean the hood vents and ensure they are maintained in sanitary condition.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: High temp dishwasher measured at 68.5C max temperature at plate level after final rinse confirmed by calibrated max/min thermometer. The manifold shows the temp at the tank 70C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to fix the dishwasher and ensure that it maintains 71C min temperature at plate level after final rinse.
      • Date to be corrected by: Aug 14,2026
      • Violation Score: 15
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler at 6-7C after being defrosted. Cooler was only turned on this morning and may still require more time before it is able to reach optimal temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to monitor, adjusting thermostat as needed, until it reaches at or lower than 4C. If unit does not come down to required temperatures by tomorrow morning, it will need to be professionally serviced by Friday July 17, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk in cooler at 8C. Observed significant build-up of ice on the back side of the cooling unit inside the walk in cooler which limits the air flow over the cooling coils. Potentially hazardous foods transferred to under counter cooler during inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Defrost cooler over night before turning it back on again to determine if it can maintain 4C or less. If not, walk in cooler will need to be serviced.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer bottle had no detectable level of sanitizer in bottle. **This was noted in the past inspection***
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure bleach sanitizer is changed regularly (every few days if not completely used up) to maintain a 100ppm concentration.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler not maintaining 4C or less. See Code 205 for further detail.
      • Corrective Action(s): Defrost walk in cooler.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk in cooler at 5.5C (as measured by probe thermometer inside refried beans) and ambient air temperature was 6-7C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Walk in cooler adjusted during inspection and ambient air came down to 4C during inspection. Ensure all coolers maintain 4C or less.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer made up and readily available for use at start of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure an approved sanitizer such as 100ppm bleach (1tsp bleach in 1L water) is available for use at all times during operation.
      • Violation Score: 5
  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: -evidence of a mouse infestation
      • -mouse droppings behind the freezer and walk in cooler
      • -nesting materials behind the walk in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): eliminate the mouse infestation, obtain the assistance of a certified pest control operator
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: -large gap under the rear exit door
      • -conduit holes in drywall
      • Corrective Action(s): complete a building envelope survey and seal all potential breaches
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: -mouse droppings observed in the rear storage area
      • --food debris under the preparation cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): complete cleaning as required
      • Violation Score: 9
  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: Operator does not provide acceptable final rinse record.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to maintain record of dishwasher final rinse temperature via thermometer or test strip
      • date to be corrected by; July 21st, 2022
      • Violation Score: 1
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: dishwasher final rinse temperature 62C, booster heater appears to be inoperative
      • Corrective Action(s): repair the dishwasher, in the interim wash dishes in the 3 compartment sink
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: dishwasher final rinse records not available
      • Corrective Action(s): maintain daily records of the dishwasher final rinse temperature
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: -grease accumulations covering the dishwasher interior
      • -tap hot water temperature less than 60C as required by owner's manual
      • -hand sink plumbing leaking wastewater is being collected in a bucket
      • Corrective Action(s): -adjust the tap hot water to 60C minimum
      • -repair the plumbing
      • Violation Score: 15
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: 1) Sanitizer spray bottle had 0 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection.
      • 2) Dishwasher was observed to be broken and 3 compartment sink does not have sink plug to facilitate proper manual dish washing.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator resupplied sanitizer spray bottle with 100 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection
      • 2) Only use single use utensils on premise until proper means of dishwashing can be performed on premise.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher was observed to be broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace dishwasher so that it can function properly.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  19. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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