Smile Thai Cuisine

22624 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

14 inspections

Routine InspectionDec 1, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Old droppings observed on the floor in the back room area. No droppings obseved on any shelving. Pest control contact in place. Traps observed in place.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove old droppings and sanitize the floor area.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Strong odor emanating from ther grease trap
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair lid as discussed to eliminate odor.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJul 23, 2025
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Opening in exterior of premises observed
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal opening to eliminate the potential for pest entry
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Old droppings observed in the far back room. Pest control contract in place.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove old droppings and sanitize floor area.
  - As a precaution ensure any food items that can potentially be chewed into are placed into lidded containers.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 26, 2025
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Odor emanating from the lid of the grease trap. Seal may be damaged
  - Corrective Action(s): Have lid to grease trap serviced as discussed
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 18, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back room fridge perishables at 8.5c due to cooler malfunctioning. Perishables discarded at time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use the cooler to store potentially hazardous food items until it has been repaired.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Back room fridge containing perisables at 8.5c. Perishables discarded
  - Stoppers missing for the 3 compartment sink
  - One fluorescent light bulb observed not working in ceiling fixture
  - One fluorescent light bulb observed missing in ceiling fixture
  - Odor emanating from the lid of the grease trap. Seal may be damaged
  - Food items observed stored on the floor in the back room area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to have cooler repaired so that it is cold holding at <4c
  - Provide 3 stoppers so that a 3 compartment sink method can be carried out should the commercial dishwasher fail.
  - Replace fluorescent bulbs so that work surfaces are properly illuminated.
  - Have lid to grease trap serviced as discussed
  - Place food items on the shelf. Additional shelving may be required.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionNov 27, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed raw meat stored on middle shelf of one of double glass door cooler with raw bean sprouts on bottom shelf.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store all raw meats on the bottom shelf and all produce (especially bean spouts) above the raw meats to help prevent cross contamination.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: The two sole staff on site reported taking their FoodSafe course approximately 12 years ago. FoodSafe (and equivalent certifications) are only valid for 5 years.
  - Corrective Action(s): Have staff obtain a current FoodSafe (or equivalent) certification. At least one person with valid FoodSafe (or equivalent) training during all operational hours. Due: Jan 15, 2025
  - List of equivalent courses provided.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionMar 25, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionMar 28, 2023
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: door sweep is torn
  - Corrective Action(s): replace the door sweep
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 21, 2023
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: front door rubber gasket is torn
  - Corrective Action(s): please replace the door sweep
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: kitchen lighting intensity is low, several light fixtures are missing bulbs
  - Corrective Action(s): replace the bulbs, the minimum lighting intensity should be 540 lux as per the Food Code
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 11, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 1, 2021
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): raw bean sprouts stored at ambient temperatures
  - Corrective Action(s): store bean sprouts at or below 4C
  - Violation Score: 5
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: evidence of mice
  - Corrective Action(s): continue to place traps and monitor
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 27, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 18, 2019
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): rice scoop stored at room temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): -discussed FHA infoshare "storage of in service utensils"
  - -operator stored the utensil on crushed ice
  - Violation Score: 5
- 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Food Safe Level 1 certificates expired in 2108
  - Corrective Action(s): please complete the course by July 1st 2109, for more information please visit WWW.FOODSAFE.CA
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionNov 2, 2018
1 infraction
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Observation #1 - Disinfectant label has rubbed off. No means to identify contents or expiry.
  - Observation #2 - No bale on disinfectant sanitizer bottles to identify contents.
  - Corrective Action(s): Place new disinfectant label on bottle to identify contents (manufacturer label)
  - Label disinfectant/sanitizer spray bottles (simple label)
Routine InspectionNov 20, 2017
0 infractions