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Spice Kitchen

100 - 2955 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Spice Kitchen has been inspected 12 times by Fraser Health Authority since March 28, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 7, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 13, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 7, 2026. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 13, 2025. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 May 15, 2024. For example: 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]

  • 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, 2025. For example: 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]

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

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): This is a repeat violation. Interior of ice machine is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard ice. Clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine immediately. Ensure that the ice machine is cleaned and sanitized regularly. Send a picture of the cleaned ice machine to EHO by end of day today.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The low temperature dishwasher was dispensing 0 ppm chlorine at the beginning of the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): The dishwasher was primed by the operator during the inspection and a 50 ppm chlorine residual was detected at the plate surface after the final rinse cycle. Please ensure that staff are aware of how to prime the dishwasher and to monitor chlorine residual concentrations daily.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Ambient temperature of sweets display cooler was ~15C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust and/or repair sweets display cooler to maintain temperatures at 4C or below at all times. Contact EHO once temperature has been lowered. All food items stored in this cooler were transferred to walk-in cooler immediately by the operator.
      • Date to be corrected by: April 14, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mildew was observed in the interior of the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard ice, wash and sanitize the interior of the ice machine. Ensure that the ice machine is cleaned and sanitized regularly to prevent the formation of mildew.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot water was not turned on at kitchen handsink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hot water was turned on and available at kitchen handsink during the inspection. Ensure that hot and cold running water is available at handsinks at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 2 light covers in dishwashing area were observed to be missing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator stated that they have ordered replacements for light covers. Install light covers once as soon as possible.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two hand sinks located at the food preperation area had no water supply
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator turned on the water supply for both hand sinks, please always ensure hand sink supplied with hot and cold water
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Ice scoop was stored in the ice
      • 2. Shelving rack in the walk-in cooler observed greasy
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. operator moved ice scoop to the side wall of the ice machine
      • 2. please clean and sanitize the shelving rack (date to be corrected by: February 27, 2025)
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No liquid soap available at the handsink to the left of the stand up freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator restocked liquid soap. Ensure all handsinks are supplied with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels for handwashing.
      • Violation Score: 5
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Residue observed in the interior side of the bar ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): Drain ice. Clean and sanitize area.
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mould observed in backsplash tile caulking.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove mould and recaulk area.
      • Correct by: September 6, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: (1) Faucet handles of the handsink to the right of the stand up glass door freezer observed loose.
      • (2) Staff washroom handsink faucet observed leaking.
      • Corrective Action(s): Tighen/repair above mentioned areas.
      • Correct by: September 6, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: (1) Handsink to the left of stand up freezer removed.
      • (2) Beer tap installed in the bar area obstructing access to the handsink.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Re-install handsink.
      • (2) Remove beer tap.
      • Correct by: September 6, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: (1) Spice grinding bowl and vegetable slicer observed stored behind and beside the handsink.
      • (2) Shredded radish observed stored in a cracked/crumbling plastic container.
      • (3) Dry ingredients not stored in non food grade containers.
      • (4) Drying rack in dishwashing area observed to be rusted.
      • (5) Black particles observed in the ice and the plastic edge inside the kitchen ice machine; pink mould observed in the bar ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Spice grinding bowl and vegetable slicer moved away from the handsink. Store food equipment away from the handsink to prevent splashing of soapy water.
      • (2) Shredded radish and container discarded during inspection.
      • (3) Store dry ingredients into food grade containers. Ensure the scoops are stored in a sanitary manner.
      • Correct by: August 23, 2024
      • (4) Wash and sanitize dishware stored on rusted rack in the dishwasher. Replace rack.
      • Correct by: As soon as possible
      • (5) Discard ice and drain ice machines. Thoroughly clean and sanitize both machines.
      • Correct by: TODAY
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: (1) Food spillage and debris observed on the floor (beneath shelves, corners) of the dry storage room.
      • (2) Mould observed on the caulking in the tiles and behind the 2 compartment sink of the dishwashing area.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Thoroughly clean the floors of the dry storage room.
      • (2) Remove old caulking, clean and sanitize area, recaulk.
      • Correct by: August 27, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: (1) Faucet handles of the handsink to the right of the stand up glass door freezer observed loose.
      • (2) Staff washroom handsink faucet observed leaking.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/tighten above mentioned areas at the sinks.
      • Correct by: August 27, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: (1) Handsink to the left of stand up glass door freezer removed.
      • (2) Beer tap installed in the bar area obstructing access to the handsink. Beer tap not in use yet.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Re-install handsink. DO NOT remove any sinks. If operator wishes to change the layout of the kitchen, an updated floor plan must be submitted for review and approval prior to any works.
      • Correct by: Immediately
      • (2) Remove beer tap. Handsink must be easily accessible for proper handwashing. If operator wishes to change the layout of the kitchen, an updated floor plan must be submitted for review and approval prior to any works.
      • Correct by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Walk in freezer ambient temperature measured at ~10C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust freezer temperature to operate at/below -18C.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler gasket observed cracked.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace gasket. Operator indicated a technician will be on-site today to inspect gasket.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of soaked chickpeas observed stored at room temperature. Staff stated it was rehydrated 30 minutes ago.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff moved container of rehydrated chickpeas into the cooler during the inspection. Rehydrated chickpeas are a potentially hazardous food and must be stored at/below 4C to prevent pathogen growth.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer was available in the kitchen. Wiping cloths observed on the counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Staff prepared a solution of bleach sanitizer - measured at 200ppm. Wiping cloths removed from counter. New cloth stored in wiping solution. DO NOT store used wiping cloths on the counter as it can be a breeding ground for bacteria - store the cloths fully submerged in the sanitizer solution. Ensure a new solution of bleach sanitizer is prepared daily.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): (1) Handsink (left) beside stand up sliding door freezer missing paper towels.
      • (2) Food container blocking handsink (right) basin beside the stand up sliding door freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Operator restocked paper towels during inspection.
      • (2) Container removed during inspection.
      • Handsinks must be unobstructed and stocked with hot/cold paper towel, liquid soap, and paper towels for proper handwashing.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: (1) Raw eggs stored above a tray of cooked chicken breasts.
      • (2) Opened cans of tomato sauce, soya chaap, and mango pulp observed in cold storage.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Eggs relocated to bottom shelf during inspection to prevent cross-contamination.
      • (2) Food was transferred into food grade containers during inspection. Once cans are opened, contents need to be used immediately or transferred into a food grade container. Opened cans are exposed to oxygen and can cause rusting.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: (1) Walk-in freezer measured at -2.2 ambient temperature. Temperature record at 11am indicate that the freezer was at -18C, inspcection was at 2pm. Technician contacted during inspection and will be on-site in a few hours
      • (2) Ice build-up observed behind condenser in the walk-in freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Repair freezer. Discard any foods thawed above 4C for over 2 hours.
      • (2) Remove ice build-up as it can affect freezer temperatures.
      • Correct by: Today.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler gasket observed cracked.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace walk-in cooler gasket.
      • Correct by: May 15, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler lid hinges missing. Operator indicated that hinges are on order.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install hinges on prep cooler lids. In the meantime, complete regular temperature checks of foods in top portion of cooler to ensure a temperature at 4C or colder is maintained. Ensure lids are placed back on when not in use. Update inspector once hinges installed
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: Individual smaller chopping board observed stained with black residue
      • Spices and dry ingrediants stored in non food grade container
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded cutting board during inspection
      • Corrective action: date to be corrected by today
      • transfer spices + dry ingrediants into a food grade container
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food residue observed beneath drainboard and size of dishwashing area walls
      • Corrective Action(s): Date to be corrected by Today .Corrective action: Clean above mentioned area
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Prep cooler lids missing latches-cannot stay open
      • Lids must be completely removed to access foods
      • Corrective Action(s): Date to be corrected by April 5,2024 Install kitcher
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: Food safety plan provided not adequate document doesnot provide correct food hndlin procedures at menu items
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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