Subway #14675

21A - 800 McBride Blvd, New Westminster · Restaurant

16 inspections

1. Routine InspectionNov 12, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was no detectable sanitizer in the solution. Staff filled up the 3rd sink and there was barely any sanitizer detected in the solution. Sanitizer directly from the source did not have enough sanitizer in it. Staff was able to manually add sanitizer to the spray bottle and sink.
     • Corrective Action(s): Add sanitizer to the water manually until the sanitizer unit is serviced. Test the solution using your test strips.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: 1) The hand sink in the front of house (FOH) is draining very slowly.
     • 2) Sanitizer dispensing unit is not dispensing the required sanitizer at the source.
     • Corrective Action(s): 1) Get this issue addressed.
     • 2) Get the unit serviced.
     • Violation Score: 3
2. Routine InspectionMay 6, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Routine InspectionFeb 10, 2025

   0 infractions

4. Routine InspectionSep 20, 2024

   0 infractions

5. Follow-Up InspectionNov 16, 2023

   0 infractions

6. Routine InspectionNov 15, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): All foods on the right side of the prep cooler were around 10-18 degC. This side of the cooler is not working again. This is a recurring issue and was coded in the last inspection report. The time stamps on foods indicate that most of them have been stored in the cooler since yesterday. The cooler temperature has been high since before 11am (over 4.5 hours) this morning. Repair person has been called and will be here between 4-5 pm today.
     • Corrective Action(s): Discard all foods from the right side of the cooler. Wash all the inserts and scoops. Refill foods in small amounts. Time stamp all foods and discard after 4 hours as discussed.
     • Violation Score: 25
   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: The right side of the prep cooler is not maintaining temperature. Foods in the inserts are between 10 and 18 degC. The temperature gauge on the cooler is reading 55 degF. This issue was coded in the previous inspection report.
     • Corrective Action(s): Get the unit fixed. It must be able to maintain a temperature of 4 degC or below. If this issue continues, the cooler must be replaced.
     • Violation Score: 15
7. Routine InspectionApr 24, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The temperature reading on the right side of the prep cooler in the front service area is is 46 degF (~8 degC). Foods in the inserts measured on this side range between 4 degC to 10 degC. Cooler could be on a defrost cycle. Temperatures of foods measured in the morning around 9am was below 4 degC.
     • Corrective Action(s): Stock inserts only half way. Keep an eye on the temperature gauge. If temperature on the gauge doesn't drop below 40 degF in the next hour, discard PHF's being stored above 4 degC for over 2 hours and get the unit serviced.
     • Violation Score: 5
8. Routine InspectionNov 15, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer in spray bottle wasn't detectable.
     • Corrective Action(s): Refresh the solution regularly.
     • Violation Score: 5
9. Routine InspectionApr 25, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The sanitizer spray bottle and bucket did not have an adequate concentration of Quats.
     • Corrective Action(s): The solutions were refreshed during the inspection. Change sanitizer solutions regularly. Wring out the wiping cloths before placing into the refreshed sanitizer solution in the red bucket.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
     • Observation: Sanitation plan does not provide details on the knife holding system at the front service counter (green container).
     • Corrective Action(s): Your sanitation plan must be more detailed. It should state what the green container holds i.e. ice water. If it doesn't already, include how often the in use utensils are supposed to be replaced or washed.
     • Violation Score: 1
10. Routine InspectionSep 24, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soups and meatballs are reheated in the microwave to 160 degF before being placed in the warmer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that foods are reheated to at least 165 degF (74 degC) before being placed in the warmer.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Permit fee letter delivered. Your permit fee is outstanding.
      • Corrective Action(s): You have until October 8th, 2021 to pay the fee.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Operating Permit is not posted in a conspicuous location.
      • Corrective Action(s): Post your permit as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Single use soup bowls were being stored on a shelf in the staff washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): As discussed, food and food related items must not be stored inside the washroom. The box of soups bowls were relocated to a shelf in the back kitchen.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: There's no hot water at the sink in the public washroom. The handle on the water line under the sink has broken off.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix the handle on the water line. Ensure that there's hot water at the sink.
      • Violation Score: 1
11. Routine InspectionDec 5, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): When asked, one of the employees indicated that foods are reheated in the microwave to 145 degF. This is not the proper reheating temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Foods must be reheated in the microwave to 165 degF (74 degC) and then they can be placed in the warmer which should be above 140 degF (60 degC).
      • Violation Score: 5
12. Routine InspectionJun 26, 2019

    0 infractions

13. Routine InspectionJan 15, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meatballs were stored at 122 degF; Soup was at 127 degF The warmer was turned off at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): All foods must be hotheld above 60 degC (140 degF) at all times. Warmer was turned on during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: BBQ rib and falafel was being thawed at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not thaw foods at room temperature.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: During the inspection at 3:30pm, it was noted on review of the Temperature log, that a staff member had recorded cooler and hotholding temperatures for 4pm. When asked, the staff admitted that she hadn't taken the food temperatures and had made the numbers up. She had recorded 146.8 degF for meatballs and 146.4 degF for soups, when infact during the inspection at 3:30pm, I recorded the meatball and soups temperature to be 122 degF and 127 deg F respectively.
      • Corrective Action(s): This is completely unacceptable. Staff should NOT be making up temperatures and recording them in the log. Train all the staff properly.
      • Violation Score: 3
14. Routine InspectionAug 17, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): As per staff, hot foods are reheated in the microwave to 145 degF before being placed in the warmer. This is not the proper reheating temperature as discussed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Foods should be reheated in microwave to at least 165 degF (74 degC) before being placed in the preheated warmer.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The sanitizer concentration in the sink is too low.
      • Corrective Action(s): Refresh the sanitizing solution in the sink and in the spray bottle. Make sure it's between 100-200ppm.
      • Violation Score: 5
15. Routine InspectionJan 17, 2018

    0 infractions

16. Routine InspectionJul 6, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Sanitizer in 3-compartment sink @ 100ppm Quats, utensils & pans not fully submerged in sanitizer solution
      • - Ensure utensils & pans are fully submerged in the sanitizer solution for at least 2 minutes. Ensure sanitizer solution is changed periodically and that Quats concentration is at least 200 ppm
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - walk in cooler & walk in Freezer handles are grimy
      • - ensure handles for coolers & freezers are wiped down more frequently
      • Corrective Action(s):