Singapore Hawker

120 - 1169 Pacific St, Coquitlam · Restaurant

15 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionFeb 4, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 20, 2026
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel noted in both hand washing sink in kitchen and bar
  - Staff were drying hands on cloth towel
  - Corrective Action(s): - Hand washing sinks are to be stocked with paper towel and liquid soap at all time
  - DO NOT use cloth towel to dry hands it is not hygienic
  - Supply was delayed -staff stated ??? buy paper towel rolls in the meantime
  - Napkins are provided at time of visit for both sink
  - PS. Violation tickets will be issued for this type of infraction.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Noted food containers are stacked on top of each others without lid - also other food containers noted without cover in coolers ( kitchen) - this can contaminate foods
  - Corrective Action(s): -All foods to be fully covered
  - -Do not stack food containers on top of each others without protection
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Lot of boxes, buckets food containers are stored directly on the floor which allow hiding and breeding for pests
  - Corrective Action(s): - Too crowded every where- keep all stuff on shelving to aid cleaning and monitoring for pests
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Accumulation of dirt noted under/behind and beside all equipment , dishwashing area , back corner ...
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the facility
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionMay 8, 2025
1 infraction
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Noted frozen (fish) in stagnant water being defrosted.
  - Corrective Action(s): To defrost either store in cooler over night or under cold running water or change water every 1/2 hr
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 1, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Cooked noodles noted at room temp and temp was 12-14 oC - no timer noted
  - Corrective Action(s): - Any cooked noodles at room temp with temp > 4 oC for > 2hrs must be discarded.
  - - Timer and ice to be used to keep these products at room temp to maintain safety during rush hours
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mold noted inside ice machine
  - Corrective Action(s): -Discard all ice - not to be used for foods
  - - Clean and sanitize the ice machine before turning on
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Utensil noted inside hand washing sink at time of visit
  - Corrective Action(s): -Hand washing sink is for HAND WASHING only.
  - Failure to maintain hand washing properly will result in next enforcement action by Fraser health.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: -Foods noted without cover in coolers ( walk in and small coolers )
  - - Raw meat/chicken, fish noted above sauce/Veg. and cooked foods in walk in cooler
  - - Ice scoop noted inside ice machine with handle touching ice /mold noted inside ice machine
  - Corrective Action(s): -All food containers is to be fully covered in all coolers and storage
  - -Raw meat/chicken, fish any seafoods to be stored on lower shelf- or designate one whole shelf away from cooked foods and ready to eat products to prevent any contamination
  - -Ice scoop is to be kept in holder or out of ice machine
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: A lot of clutter noted in entire facility - a lot of buckets on floor , cookware, containers ... providing breeding/hiding places for pests
  - Corrective Action(s): -Remove- discard unused stuff- store all products on shelving with clearance of at least 6 " off of floor to ease cleaning and monitoring for pests
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Poor cleaning noted in entire facility, inside walk in cooler ( floor, shelving) floor in kitchen, back storage, under/behind equipment walls, dishwashing area ...
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the facility
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
  - Observation: Used ice cream bucket are used for food storage in coolers
  - Corrective Action(s): -Ice cream bucket are not to be used for food storage
  - Use tupperware or reusable food containers
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 4, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 1, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Poor cleaning noted for back area, under/behind equipment /under cooking equipment floor and wall in kitchen- storage and dishwashing area- Lid for bucket and large bin
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the noted area
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Noted mixer not being used any more, some other containers ( buckets) and utensils ie: broken wok etc
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove /discard items that are not being used on daily operation to aid storage shortage and cleaning
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionNov 21, 2023
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer detected from the bucket with wiping rags beside cooking/prep area .
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all buckets has enough sanitizer at all time.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooking utensils were stored in hand washing sink at time of visit.
  - Corrective Action(s): Hand washing sink must be available for ONLY hand washing- Do not store or wash anything in hand washing sink.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Raw meats noted above sauces in walk in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): -Re arrange the walk in cooler so raw meats are not above sauces or veg or any ready to eat products .
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Too much stuff on the floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Organize and store all on shelving at least 6" off of the floor to aid cleaning and monitoring for pests.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 13, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 7, 2022
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cut vegetables and sprouts at room temperature tested at 22C. All vegetables that have been food handled (ie, cut) and sprouts must be stored at <4C. Operator indicated taht they were taken out 40 min ago. Operator will discard any left over cut vegetables and sprouts in 1 hour.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Clean cutting board being directed placed on the ground. Operator took cutting board to clean in the dishwasher. Do not store any clean utensils and equipment on the ground
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: No tracking of food items such as cut vegetables and sprouts being stored at room temperature and discarded after 2 hours. No process by the operator of this practice listed
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator must provide a procedure to the health inspector for approval if planning to continue this practice.
  - Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Build up of grease/debris throughout the edges of the floor and walls as well as underneath prep coolers and stove.
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the entire kitchen and remove all grease/debris build up
  - Date to be corrected by: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation: Unused equipment/items stored near the standup fridge that are not being used
  - Corrective Action(s): Clear out any equipment not being used on premise
  - Date to be corrected by: Sept 10, 2022
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionApr 27, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 25, 2022
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sauces and other foods in inserts at room temp for over 2 hours. Corrective action(s): Eggs and rice were discarded at time of inspection. Ice in insert tray was replaced. Ensure that ice is replaced regularly to maintain 4 degrees Celsius max internal food temperature, or discard (corrected during inspection) food every 2 hours. Eggs measured at 16 degrees Celsius.
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  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice scoop stored in container with room-temperature water. Corrective action: Ensure that scoop is kept in ice when not in use. Corrected during inspection: Scoop tray was replaced with new ice
  - (corrected during inspection): Sauce in can moved to new container.
  - Corrective Action(s):
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  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher chlorine concentration measured at 0 ppm at plate surface. Corrective action (corrected during inspection): All dishware and utensils are to be sanitized in the two-compartment sink with chlorine solution until the dishwasher is repaired. All dishware in the premises is to be manually sanitized before being used for service, as inadequate dishwashing may lead to illness among customers due to spread of disease.
  - Corrective Action(s):
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- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food in general is not adequately protected from contamination. Various violations were observed.
  - - Food is being stored directly on the ground, both in the walk-in cooler and throughout the kitchen.
  - Corrective action: Remove food from the ground and keep at least 6 inches off of the floor
  - - Various food items were found being stored without adequate cover. Eg. vegetables under the deep fryer/hot-holders. This presents potential for the food to be contaminated by dirt or other food debris and lead to illness. Corrective action: Keep food covered with food-grade containers/lids
  - - Rag seen covering salad in walk-in fridge. This presents a contamination hazard and can introduce sanitizing chemicals onto ready-to-eat food. Corrective action: (corrected during inspection) rag was removed from salad.
  - - Opened can of sauce kept in walk-in fridge. Opened metal containers can cause the canning material to leach into food once the can has been opened, leading to chemical contamination.
  - Food inside of walk-in fridge not adequately separated. Raw vegetables seen stored near raw meat, shrimp. Raw meat seen stored over ready-to-eat foods.
  - Corrective action: Separate raw meat and seafood from raw vegetables and ready-to-eat foods in order to prevent the potential for cross-contamination occuring and transmitting illness.
  - Date To Be Corrected By: April 26, 2022
  - Corrective Action(s):
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  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Whole chicken observed to be thawing in standing water. Foods should be thawed in a manner as to prevent being kept at room temperature for prolonged periods. This will help ensure that harmful microbes do not grow within the food and cause illness. Corrected during inspection: Chicken was moved under running water.
  - Corrective Action(s):
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  - 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: Temperature logs and sanitation logs not being filled out at time of inspection. This should be done to ensure that equipment is working properly and that food is being kept at safe temperatures and handled under sanitary conditions. Corrective action: Complete and maintain temperature and sanitation logs in the future.
  - Date To Be Corrected By: April 26, 2022
  - Corrective Action(s):
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  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Food containers being stored on the ground throughout the premises. This makes it difficult to effectively clean the premises and provides potential to attract pests, which have the potential to transmit disease. Corrective action: remove food from the ground and place at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  - Date To Be Corrected By: Next routine
  - Corrective Action(s):
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  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: General sanitation is inadequate in some areas.
  - - Inside of some of the microwaves need cleaning.
  - - Floor inside of walk-in cooler needs cleaning
  - Corrective action: Clean the mentioned areas to prevent build-up of food debris.
  - Date To Be Corrected By: Next routine
  - Corrective Action(s):
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  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher not able to dispense sanitizing solution at time of inspection. This must be repaired before the dishwasher can be used, as dishes are not being adequately disinfected and may transmit foodborne illness to customers.
  - Corrective action: Repair dishwasher
  - Date To Be Corrected By: April 26, 2022
  - Corrective Action(s):
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Follow-Up InspectionMar 25, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 23, 2022
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: -Noted a # of deep containers of foods (chicken legs) with temp >20 oC -staff reported that these foods are in the process of cooling
  - - Noodles noted in room temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): -For cooling ensure to follow FSP process- for chicken legs must be stored in shallow containers ( one layer of chicken legs) to cool down in cooler
  - Cool from 60 oC to 20oC in <2 hrs - 20 to 4 oC in less then 4 hrs
  - Use ice water bath, cooling stick and shallow metal containers to help for cooling- use timer to monitor
  - - Cold foods must be stored at temp of <4 oC in cooler or on ice to maintain temp
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -Take out containers noted stored in washroom
  - -Dry goods ( sugar etc) were stored in dirty buckets
  - Corrective Action(s): -No food or food related containers to be stored in washroom
  - Chemical , cleaning agent or none food related items can be stored in this space
  - -Foods must be stored in clean containers
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Wiping rags stored on counters - no surface sanitizer solution was available at time of visit. This is a critical violation and any repeated issue in future will result in enforcement (Ie: correction order, violation tickets ...)
  - Corrective Action(s): -Wiping rags must be stored in a sanitizer solution- store all wiping rags (after rinsing) in a bucket of sanitizer. Bucket of sanitize is required in each food prep area.
  - * bleach solution is made
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted utensils and washing sponges were stored in hand wash sink in kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store anything in the hand wash sink
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation: Noted staff wearing gloves and not changing them once it gets contaminated (touching cash register, contaminated surface or food ...)
  - Corrective Action(s): Single use gloves must be changed at any possibility of contamination
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: -Noted raw meat stored near cooked foods and sauces
  - -Noted foods in opened can in walk in cooler and small cooler in front
  - -Noted a lot of foods products stores directly on the floor in walk in cooler and kitchen ( sauces buckets , cabbage, ginger ...)
  - Corrective Action(s): -Raw meat to be stored in lower shelf and away from cooked/ready to eat food products
  - -Re arrange the walk in cooler
  - - After opening any can , transfer from can to a food grade container
  - -All foods containers must be stored off of floor on shelves
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  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Poor cleaning noted in entire kitchen and dishwashing area (under/behind equipment such as cooler door , ventilation hood , floor, wall ....
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the entire facility
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionAug 19, 2020
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Reheated sauce and fish tofu in broth hot holding at 45.6C. Hot holding unit was unplugged. Food reheated at opening on the stove at 10am. Time of inspection is 11:30am. All hot potentially hazardous food must be above 60C to prevent bacterial growth. Reheat the sauce and fish tofu on the stove to >/=74C and hot hold foods above 60C. Operator reheated food on stove to >/=74C and turned on the hot holding unit. Food maintained >/=60C.
  - Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
  - Corrective Action(s):
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  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwashing station near the hot holding unit blocked by containers of noodles. No soap available in the dispenser. Hand washing stations should be accessible for employees and free of barrier to wash hands, must be equipped with not/cold water, soap and paper towel to conduct proper hand washing. Remove the containers from the hand sink area and refill the soap dispenser. Operator removed the containers and made sink accessible, refilled soap dispenser
  - Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
  - Corrective Action(s):
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Chicken being thawed in a bucket of cold water in the prep sink. Food needs to be thawed under cold running water, in the fridge at </=4C or microwave defrost and used immediately to prevent bacterial growth. Chicken must be thawed using one of the proper thawing methods.
  - Operator moved the thawing item uynder the sink and thawing with running cold water.
  - Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
  - Corrective Action(s):
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Routine InspectionNov 22, 2019
0 infractions