Silver House Restaurant

22378 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

16 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionMar 23, 2026
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings beside the mop sink are to still be cleaned and the area to be sanitized. Operator has stated he will barricade the pipe area to limit pest entry.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize the area after repairs have been made. Ensure to monitor for pest activity and place additional rodent traps in areas of high activity.
  - Date to be corrected by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: At the time of inspection, the screen door was observed being used instead of closing the door. The screen door does not fully close and has gaps at the top and bottom of the door and the screen mesh is broken on the right-hand side.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to repair the screen door and close all gaps. No light should be visible. Gaps in the door allow for pest entry.
  - Date to be corrected by: April 2, 2026
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Cooler beside kitchen door observed still at 7-8C. Operator stated it will not be in use and will repair the unit.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure no potentially hazardous foods are stored in the unit until it is either repaired or replaced.
  - Date to be corrected by: April 9, 2026
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionMar 20, 2026
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A bag of ginger observed open and beside rodent droppings on the bottom shelf of shelving unit beside the walk-in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure foods are protected from any contamination and are in a pest-proof container. Operator has voluntarily discarded the bag of ginger.
  - Date to be corrected by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed below the mop sink near the back storage and on the bottom shelf of the shelving unit beside the walk-in cooler. Operator had started cleaning the shelving unit at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove the rodent droppings by cleaning and sanitizing the areas. Use 1 part bleach to 9 parts water. Ensure any cans have been adequately soaked in bleach.
  - Date to be corrected by: immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Back door observed open. Screen door does not have proper weather stripping in place.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure there is no entryway for pests. Close the door at all times until the screen door weatherstripping is replaced.
  - 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: Stand-up cooler adjacent to the kitchen door and grill observed at 13C. Operator stated the temperature at 10AM was 4C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all coolers can maintain a temperature of 4C or less. DO NOT store potentially hazardous foods until the cooler can maintain 4C or less. Operator removed all foods in the cooler into the walk-in cooler.
  - Date to be corrected by: March 23, 2026
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 8, 2025
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station at three compartment sink in back did not have any paper towels.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep paper towels here at all times. Restocked during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Red mesh basket used for washing utensils was broken in several locations and mesh wash missing.
  - Spray bottle for sanitizer was not spraying much sanitizer and was not very easy to use.
  - Corrective Action(s): All equipment must be kept in good usable condition. Red basket discarded during inspection.
  - Replacement spray bottle for sanitizer present on site.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionNov 29, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: grease dripping from the fire extinguisher bottle
  - Corrective Action(s): please clean to remove grease and debris
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 15, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 8, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed under dry storage shelves
  - Corrective Action(s): Place traps to remove the mice
  - Date to be corrected by: Feb 15 2021
  - Violation Score:
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food splashed on walls
  - Date to be corrected by: Feb 15 2024
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score:
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Grease trap pump out seal has failed, grease dropping on the floor
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace the seal
  - Date to be corrected by: Feb 15 2024
Routine InspectionMay 24, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): sanitizer not detected in the dishwasher final rinse, chlorine solution stale
  - Corrective Action(s): operator replaced the chlorine solution, 50 ppm detected in the final rinse
  - Violation Score: 15
- 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
  - Observation: dishwasher sanitizer records out of date (May 10)
  - Corrective Action(s): maintain daily records of the dishwasher final rinse chlorine concentration
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionDec 7, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: one bus pan stored in the walk in cooler has severe cracks and is missing pieces
  - Corrective Action(s): discard the bus pan
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: the walk in cooler shelves are rusting, the surface is not cleanable
  - Corrective Action(s): paint or replace the shelves by March 1, 2023
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: lighting is poor, several light fixtures are burnt out
  - Corrective Action(s): please replace the bulbs
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 4, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Raw meat and Ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler are not covered.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cover the food with food grade material to ensure food is protected from contamination.
  - Date to be corrected: Aug 5, 2022
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 25, 2022
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: a couple of ceiling light fixtures are broken
  - Corrective Action(s): please remove and replace the fixtures
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 18, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: -sauce stored in a used laundry detergent bucket
  - Corrective Action(s): do not store foods in used chemical containers due to potential residue contamination
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -preparation cooler doors are sticky and greasy
  - -floor by the rear screen door is covered with grease and food debris
  - -grease splashed on the wall adjacent to the grill
  - Corrective Action(s): -clean and sanitize all surfaces
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: -rear door is not secure
  - -floor tiles missing in the walk in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): -post an "employees only" sign at the rear door, install a lock
  - -replace the floor tiles, to be completed by May 1, 2022
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: -several light fixtures are not functioning, general lighting is very poor
  - Corrective Action(s): replace the light bulbs
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 4, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 23, 2021
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: evidence of a widespread rat infestation
  - Corrective Action(s): -contact a pest control operator to trap the rats
  - -survey the building envelope and patch any potential rodent entry points
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -the food premise is absolutely filthy
  - -rat excrement under the preparation cooler, shelves and by the hot water tank
  - -massive grease accumulations under the grill
  - -rotting foods in the preparation cooler
  - -spilled rotting food splashed on the wall
  - Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize all surfaces
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: -chipped chopping knives in use
  - -holed strainer baskets have exposed wires
  - Corrective Action(s): discard all broken equipment as metal chips may contaminate food
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: -low temperature dishwasher has been disabled as the operator states the premise is now "take out only"
  - -floor tiles worn through to concrete underlay
  - Corrective Action(s): -repair the dishwasher to good working order
  - -replace the worn or missing tiles
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 25, 2020
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Open grained wood surfaces painted but require at least 2 additional coats to ensure small cracks in the wood have been filled. Use a thicker pile on the paint roller. The finished surface must be smooth, nonabsorbant and easy to clean.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Repair damaged floor inside the walk in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 13, 2020
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Top side of sandwich cooler requires cleaning
  - Floor under shelving inside the walk in cooler requires cleaning
  - Fan cover inside walk in cooler requires cleaning
  - Bottom of glass cooler requires cleaning
  - Underide of shelving above food preparation surface requires cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Paint/seal all open grained wood surfaces used in the kitchen and dry food storage area
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Repair damaged floor inside the walk in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionAug 15, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Microwave ovens requires cleaning both interior and exterior
  - Exterior of sandwich cooler requires cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Paint/seal open grained wood used for food storage shelving.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3