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Steve's Poke Bar (Brewery District)

237 Nelson's Cres, New Westminster · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Steve's Poke Bar (Brewery District) has been inspected 13 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 5, 2021. The most recent inspection, on September 21, 2026, found no infractions.

9 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 8, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2024. 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 May 8, 2026. For example: 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]

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.

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice machine observed to have some grime buildup in it.
      • Corrective action: Operator emptied out the ice machine and cleaned and sanitized it during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Pizza warmer shelf has top layer chopped off exposing the wood underneath.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 15, 2026
      • Corrective Action: Operator to repair the shelf so it is easily cleanable and can be maintaine in sanitary condition.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and dust buildup observed under the cooling units at back prep area.
      • 1) some rodent droppings which appeared to be old observed in the electric/ storage room.
      • 2) electric/ food storage room observed to have clutter and is unorganized.
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately.
      • Corrective action: Operator to clean the above noted area. Sanitize the area affected by rodent dropping with 100 ppm bleach solution (2.5ml bleach + 1L water).
      • Organize the electric storage room to maintain it in sanitary condition and to monitor for any pest activity.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mould growth noted at back of the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Inside of ice machine needs to be washed and sanitized. Ensure to follow your sanitation plan.
      • Violation Score: 5
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher not working for the last 4 months.
      • Corrective Action(s): Perform temporary manual dishware washing methods as described (use all 3 sinks in the kitchen). Ensure not to use the same sink for dishwashing as well as food prepping at any given time.
      • Manual dishware washing:
      • 1. Scrape
      • 2. Detergent
      • 3. Rinse (water only!)
      • 4. Sanitize with QUATs (pink solution)
      • 5. Air dry
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spoon handle in edemame and corn observed to be touching the food.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator replaced the spoons with longer scoops that does not touch the food.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher not working since September of 2023.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace dishwasher so that it is able to produce at least 71C on dish surface during final rinse or 50 ppm chlorine during final rinse.
      • Violation Score: 15
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice scoop observed to be placed in warm water bath
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to keep rice scoop in dry condition or in ice bath. Operator replaced ice bath at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed near the hot water tank area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize above mentioned area and submit a copy of the pest control reports to the EHO once they are obtained.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Jun 16th
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Opening observed in the ceiling tile directly above the hot water tank
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to remove any potential entrance points for pests.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Jun 16h
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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