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Simply Pho

1608 - 4949 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Simply Pho has been inspected 12 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 22, 2019. The most recent inspection, on May 14, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 3, 2024. 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 20, 2022. For example: 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °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 20, 2022. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on November 17, 2022. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

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.

12 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths, used on food contact surfaces, not properly stored.
      • Corrective Action(s): Must be stored in a sanitizer at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Front service cooler not functioning. No food storage.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair - Maintain at or below 4 C prior to storage of perishable food items.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths not properly stored in a sanitizer on site.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Front prep cooler not being maintained. No perishable food storage.
      • Corrective Action(s): Maintain at or below 4 C, prior to storage of perishable foods.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces are not properly stored.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wiping cloth storage corrected.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dry storage room: Sanitation requires improvement.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean behind/under shelving, around hot water tank, wipe down walls, etc. Clean and flush floor drains.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Front service display unit not maintaining proper temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service/repair. Maintain at or below 4 C. No perishable food items are permitted to be stored inside this unit until it can maintain proper holding temperatures.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice (Hot holding) 33 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Rice discarded.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Sauce being stored in opened metal containers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ingredients are not permitted to be stored in opened, metal containers. transfer food items into covered, food grade containers during storage.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Rice cooker not functioning properly. Front cooler not functioning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace rice cooker. Must be functioning according to manufacturers specifications. Front cooler - service/repair. Must be able to maintain a temperature at or below 4 C - prior to the storage of any perishable food items.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food Storage/Cool down procedures discussed. Ice scoop stored inside ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all items are cooled quickly (60 C to 20 C). (ie: Ice wand/small shallow containers) Items are to be stored in covered, food grade containers. Ice scoop not to be stored inside of ice.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Sanitation: Food/debris/grease build up noted behind oven/grills and fume hood.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pull items away from walls - clean/degrease all surfaces. Fume hood cleaning required.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths not being stored in a sanitizer. Too many cloths noted throughout kitchen. Soiled cloths being stored in buckets.
      • Corrective Action(s): Wiping cloths are to be stored in a sanitizer, completely submerged, at all times. Monitor solution with test strips. Change solution routinely.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Thawing procedures are not being followed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Frozen food is to be thawed: under running water, in a refrigeration unit or in a microwave.
      • Violation Score: 1
  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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