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Steve's Poke Bar

11951 224th St, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Steve's Poke Bar has been inspected 17 times by Fraser Health Authority since April 5, 2023. The most recent inspection, on July 10, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(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 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2026. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 4, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 once on February 26, 2024. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 April 10, 2025. 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.

17 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice machine cover was observed dirty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean the inside of the ice machine properly and keep a schedule.
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice scoop observed stored in melted water.
      • Scoop used for poke ingredient observed touching the seaweed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff has replaced scoop jug with ice. Staff has removed the seaweed scoop for dishwashing. Ensure scoops are stored upright and ensure scoops are stored in ice water and replace the ice before it melts.
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent dropping and nesting materials mentioned in the routine report has NOT been cleaned up.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean all visible rodent droppings by wet-cleaning the area.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Broken dishwasher and necessary carboard observed still stored in the back.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to remove all unnecessary equipment/items in the facility that are not being used for operations. Keeping these items can create hiding places for rodents and be a source of nesting materials.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice machine has small mold accumulation on the right hand side.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to remove all ice and clean and sanitize the ice machine. Ensure to have a regular maintenance plan for the ice machine.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings and nesting material observed inside the wood frame that holds up the hot water tank.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean up any rodent droppings so activity can be verified. Ensure rodent droppings and nesting material is removed and cleaned by WET cleaning. Do not dry sweep or vaccuum as the debris can aerosolize.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Old dishwasher stored in the back.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove any clutter, equipment or items that are not used for the facility. Remove the old dishwasher in the back as this can be a place for rodents to hide.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: algae growing on the ice maker interior surfaces
      • Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize the ice maker
      • Violation Score: 5
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: mouse droppings observed in the rear storage area
      • Corrective Action(s): complete cleaning a monitor for further rodent activity
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): rinse spigot is placed into the detergent bottle, sodium hydroxide is being pumped into the final rinse cycle
      • Corrective Action(s): remove the rinse spigot immediately, connect the rinse spigot to an approved rinse aid
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: packaged foods stored on shelves during an active rodent infestation
      • Corrective Action(s): place all foods inside rodent resistant plastic bins
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: evidence of a mouse infestation, droppings observed throughout the premise
      • Corrective Action(s): eliminate the infestation
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: -front entrance has evidence of rodent damage, mastic calking has been chewed away
      • -north corner exterior wall has damaged stucco
      • Corrective Action(s): complete repairs to restrict rodent access
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Pink biofilm build-up on clear curtain inside ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean out ice machine water reservoir and curtain. Due: tomorrow.
      • Ensure this is cleaned on a more regular basis to prevent biofilm growth.
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Several older mouse droppings found in cabinet under front hand washing station as well as around the hot water tank and under staff jackets.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do a deep clean of premise, removing all mouse droppings and bleach areas where dropping were found with a 1 part bleach to 9 parts water solution. Due: November 29, 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1) Observed gaps in wall where plumbing passes through wall in two areas: under front hand washing station and under prep sinks. The gaps under the prep sinks were noted by the pest control company at the beginning of November.
      • 2) Pooling water observed under two line coolers in front area.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Plug the gaps with a pest proof material to prevent pest movement through these areas. Due: 1 week (December 3, 2024)
      • 2) Clean up water, investigate source and mitigate water pooling again to prevent harbourage of flies.
      • Due: 1 week (December 3, 2024)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher broken and operator has taken some steps towards addressing it. Single use disposables already used for customers and staff have been washing dishes in the two compartment sink. Repair company worked on dishwasher on October 29, 2024 but was not able to repair it however dishwasher has remained non-functional after the repair visit and another repair or replacement has not been scheduled to date.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Replace or repair dishwasher. Due: 1 week
      • - Continue to use only single use dishes for customers and following the three compartment sink method to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes in the two compartment sink.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Sole worker present does not have a valid FoodSafe (or equivalent) certification. At least one staff member with valid food safety training must be present during all operational hours.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have more staff trained and ensure that at least one staff with valid food safety training is present on site during operational hours. Food Safe equivalency chart provided.
      • Due: 1 month
      • Violation Score: 1
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Repeat violation. Gap observed beneath the front and back door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install door sweep beneath the front and back door to protect against the entry of pests.
      • Correct by: March 2, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Repeat violation. Pink residue observed on top edge of plastic curtain inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize ice machine as per cleaning schedule and manufacturer's instructions.
      • Corrective Action(s): Correct by: Today.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): (1) No soap dispensing from automatic dispenser. Liquid soap from a manual dispenser was obtained during the inspection.
      • (2) Back of house handsink blocked by a garbage can. Staff relocated garbage can during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Ensure all handsinks are stocked with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towel for handwashing.
      • (2) Ensure handsinks are not blocked. Handsinks must be easily accessble by all staff during operations.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: UV fly traps observed above food prep table and beside chilli/rice hot holding.
      • Corrective Action(s): Relocate UV fly traps away from any food handling areas to protect food from insects/insect fragements.
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: (1) Repeat violation. Gap observed beneath the back door.
      • (2) Gap observed beneath front entry door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install door sweep beneath the front and back door to protect against the entry of pests.
      • Correcy by: March 1, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Pink residue observed on top edge of plastic curtain inside the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize ice machine as per cleaning schedule and manufacturer's instructions.
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Back of house handsink soap dispenser not functional.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace soap dispenser.
      • Correct by: February 28, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: drain fly infestation observed in all areas of the premise
      • Corrective Action(s): purchase and install a UV fly trap
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: freezer condensate line appears to be plugged, large ice build up observed
      • Corrective Action(s): unplug the condensate and defrost the freezer
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap observed under the rear door. Which may allow for the entrance of pests.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 2 2023
      • Corrective Action(s): Install a door sweep under the rear exit door.
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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