Silver Tower Cafe Restaurant

100 8500 Alexandra Rd, Richmond BC V6X 3L4 · Food Service Establishment 1

22 inspections

1. Routine Follow-upMay 20, 2026

   0 infractions

2. RoutineMay 6, 2026

   3 infractions

   • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
     • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
   • Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
     • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
   • The premises is free of pests.
     • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
3. Routine Follow-upMar 16, 2026

   0 infractions

4. Routine Follow-upNov 4, 2025

   2 infractions

   • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
     • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
   • The premises is free of pests.
     • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
5. RoutineOct 28, 2025

   3 infractions

   • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
     • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
     • Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained/used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
   • Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
     • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
   • The premises is free of pests.
     • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
     • Premises has signs of insect activity.
6. RoutineMay 2, 2025

   2 infractions

   • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
     • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
   • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
     • Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained/used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
7. Routine Follow-upMay 1, 2024

   1 infraction

   • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
     • No employee present holds a valid FOODSAFE or equivalent certificate while the Owner/Operator is absent.
8. RoutineApr 15, 2024

   8 infractions

   • The Permit to Operate a food service establishment is valid and is posted in a conspicuous location.
     • Premises does not have a valid Permit to Operate.
   • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
     • No employee present holds a valid FOODSAFE or equivalent certificate while the Owner/Operator is absent.
   • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
     • Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
   • Potentially hazardous food is cooled in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
     • Potentially hazardous food is not cooled from 60°C to 21°C within two hours, and then from 21°C to 4°C within four hours.
     • Potentially hazardous food is not cooled using appropriate equipment and/or approved methods.
   • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
     • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
   • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
     • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
   • The premises is free of pests.
     • Premises has signs of insect activity.
   • The premises is free of conditions that lead to harbouring, breeding and entry of pests.
9. RoutineJan 26, 2024

   2 infractions

   • Potentially hazardous food is at a hot holding temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
     • Potentially hazardous food is not stored or displayed at 60°C or above.
   • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
     • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
10. RoutineJan 10, 2023

    4 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is not properly covered and protected from contamination.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
11. Request Follow-upJul 27, 2020

    1 infraction

    • COVID-19 Safety Plan contains the maximum number of patron count
12. RequestJul 9, 2020

    10 infractions

    • Maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated on the premises has been determined
    • Maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated on the premises is appropriate for the space
    • Maximum number of patrons and staff on premises is monitored at all times
    • 2m separation maintained between patrons of different parties, except when partition in place
    • 2m separation maintained between patrons and staff, except when partition in place
    • Maximum of 6 patrons per table
    • Physical devices or markers are used to assist patrons in maintaining physical distance
    • COVID-19 Safety Plan developed and in use
    • COVID-19 Safety Plan contains the maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated
    • Reservation contact information is kept for 30 days: First name, last name, and phone number or email of at least one member of every party
13. Routine Follow-upJun 13, 2019

    0 infractions

14. RoutineJun 12, 2019

    6 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • There is inadequate lighting and/or ventilation on the premises.
    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • Equipment or materials not required for the operation are stored on the premises.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Wiping cloths are not clean, restricted in use and/or stored in approved sanitizing solution.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
      • Hand washing station is obstructed or being used for other purposes.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
15. Routine Follow-upMay 31, 2018

    0 infractions

16. RoutineMay 24, 2018

    3 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not in a condition that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • Equipment or materials not required for the operation are stored on the premises.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
      • Hand washing station is obstructed or being used for other purposes.
17. Routine Follow-upFeb 13, 2018

    0 infractions

18. Routine Follow-upJan 31, 2018

    1 infraction

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in good repair.
19. RoutineJan 29, 2018

    4 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in good repair.
    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
      • Food is not properly covered and protected from contamination.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a hot holding temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored or displayed at 60°C or above.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
      • Hand washing station is obstructed or being used for other purposes.
20. RoutineFeb 2, 2017

    2 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
      • Food is not properly covered and protected from contamination.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a hot holding temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored or displayed at 60°C or above.
21. Routine Follow-upJan 29, 2016

    0 infractions

22. RoutineJan 20, 2016

    3 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is not properly covered and protected from contamination.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
      • Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not in a condition that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.