Sugar Cube Cafe

310 - 20170 Stewart Cres, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

25 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionJan 23, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 22, 2026
2 infractions
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation: No hot water found at the hand sinks, dishwasher unable to reach 71 C at the plate.
  - Corrective Action(s): Have hot water tank repaired or replaced so hot water is available at all times during operation. Premises is to remain closed until hot water repaired and inspection conducted.
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation: Observed staff returning to kitchen after washroom washing hands with water only, also observed staff handling garbage then returning to handling food with out washing hands.
  - Corrective Action(s): Must use liquid soap, hot and cold water and paper towel when washing hands every time staff return to handling food after going to the washroom or handling dirty items like garbage, money, the floor.
  - Remind all staff of proper hand washing.
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 25
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Found food put into freezer without proper cover.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is properly covered when put away to prevent contamination of food.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found a bottle of raid and rat repellent sitting on shelf in the kitchen above food preparation area.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1 All chemicals must be stored securely away from food, and food contact surfaces.
  - 2. Pesticides are not to be used inside including spray cans of raid.
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found shampoo, toothpaste and brush in the kitchen, staff advised they sometimes brush their teeth in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all personal hygeine items from kitchen, all activities around personal hygiene (i.e. teethbrushing) must be done outside of the kitchen area (i.e. in washroom or staff designated areas).
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 27, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 20, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found sausage, eggs, milk, etc sitting at 7-8 C in coolers in the front area
  - Corrective Action(s): Move food to working cooler in back until units can maintain 4 C.
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Up right 2 door cooler was 9 C, both small black coolers were 8 C
  - Corrective Action(s): Have all 3 units repaired or replaced so they can maintain 4 C or less at all times. Do not use for potentially hazardous foods until repaired/replaced.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 4, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 27, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found mayonnaise sitting at room temperature after being opened.
  - Corrective Action(s): Must keep potentially hazardous foods in the cooler after being opened.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found items in the hot holding unit to be ~ 45 to 50 C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Must make sure hot holding is 60 C or hotter by stirring frequently and keeping lids on.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottle had > 200 ppm chlorine
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure chlorine is 100 - 200 ppm chlorine. 1/2 tsp bleach per 1 litre water. Purchase chlorine test strips to help monitor levels.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink did not have hot water at time of inspection as it wash shut off below sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Must have hot water at hand sink at all times.
  - CORRECT: immediately
  - Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Both black upright coolers in the front were 8 C.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Adjust coolers so they can maintain 4 C at the busiest times.
  - 2. Remove wood boards, and shelf lines to help with air flow.
  - CORRECT: today
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 20, 2024
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): opened can of corn stored in the cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): transfer the food to a non corrodible glass or plastic container
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: flies in the kitchen and seating area
  - Corrective Action(s): purchase a UV fly trap
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: -storage room cooler has a massive ice block
  - -several light fixtures are not working
  - Corrective Action(s): defrost the cooler and replace burnt out light bulbs
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 8, 2024
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Faucet at 2 compartment dishwashing sink observed loose. Faucet handles not in good repair - observed held in place with elastic bands.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace faucet fixture to prevent water leakage that can attract pests. Operator indicated the faucet will replaced.
  - Correct by: March 15, 2024
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 6, 2024
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked dumplings held on the stove top measured at ~50C and heat observed turned off. Operator indicated dumplings were cooked 30 min ago. Dumplings reheated on stove top to 74C and hot held at 60C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Hot potentially hazardous foods must be hot held at 60C or hotter 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 concentration detected in chlorine sanitizer spray bottle. Operator prepared a new chlorine sanitizer solution during inspection - measured at 200ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Food contact surface sanitizer MUST be available during operations. Prepare a new chlorine sanitizer solution daily and verify concentration.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ladle observed stored in hansink Operator removed ladle during inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store utensils in the handsink. Handsink must be at unobstructed and available for handwashing.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Raw meat and raw eggs observed stored above ready to eat/cooked foods in the stand up cooler and freezer.
  - 2) Rice scoops stored in water at room temperature. Operator prepared ice water solution for the rice scoops during the inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Move all raw meat and raw eggs below ready to eat/cooked foods to prevent cross contamination
  - Correct by: Today.
  - 2) Store rice scoop in ice water at 4C or below. Change out ice water every 2 hours or more often as required. Obtain more ice trays to make an adequate amount of ice throughout the day, or purchase an adequate supply of ice from an approved source.
  - Correct by: March 8, 2024.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: 1) No running hot water in one of the staff washrooms. Operator indicated they had turned off the hot water.
  - 2) Faucet at 2 compartment dishwashing sink observed loose.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Turn on hot water. All handsinks require hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels for handwashing.
  - Correct by: Today.
  - 2) Tighten/repair faucet to prevent water leakage.
  - Corect by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMay 23, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 15, 2023
1 infraction
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): hot holding display unit set to 132F
  - Corrective Action(s): adjust the unit to 140F or higher
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: food debris covering the Frigidaire cooler interior surfaces
  - Corrective Action(s): complete cleaning as required
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): rice scoop stored in a rice and water mixture at room temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): -store the scoop at 4C by placing ice in the container
  - -discussed "FHA Infoshare-storage of in use utensils"
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 3, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 31, 2023
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: -high temperature dishwasher is not sanitizing, final rinse consistently below 71C at the dish
  - -tested the dishwasher with thermo labels and a maximum registering thermometer
  - Corrective Action(s): -repair the dishwasher to provide a final rinse of 83C at the manifold or 71C at the dish
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation: -hot water temperature 39C, the dishwasher requires a minimum 60C at the tap to ensure the dishwasher will sanitize
  - -the hot water tank is either not working or not sufficient in size to provide the needs of the food premise
  - Corrective Action(s): repair or replace the hot tank
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionAug 23, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The sanitizer (Microban 24 hrs) cannot be used at food contact surfaces.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff immediately make a 100ppm bleach solution, and re-sanitize all the food contact surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - No liquid soap available at the hand washing station
  - - Food was stored in the hand washing sink
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff immediately refill the liquid soap, and remove the food item away from the hand sink.
  - ***Hand washing sink is only designated for hand washing. Do not store any item in this sink.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease and food debris noted at the dishwasher door.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the dishwasher door in regular basis.
  - Date to be corrected: Aug 24, 2022
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJan 13, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 5, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: spilled food debris, grease and other debris coating the refrigerator interior surfaces
  - Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize all surfaces
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: -detergent bottle empty
  - -massive quantities of food debris and grease coating the dishwasher interior
  - Corrective Action(s): -purchase and supply a COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER DETERGENT, in the interim hand feed domestic gel detergent with each load
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - hand sink soap dispenser empty
  - Corrective Action(s): refill the soap dispenser
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
  - Observation: male food handler observed washing hands without the use of detergent
  - Corrective Action(s): use liquid hand soap each and every time you wash your hands
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: -spilled rotting foods, grease and garbage accumulations under refrigerators, shelves and in the corners
  - -massive quantities of grease on the exhaust hood, screens and hood mechanism
  - -grease leaking and dripping down from the exhaust pipe
  - Corrective Action(s): clean and degrease all surfaces
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: dishwasher is leaking and discharging wash water on to the kitchen floor
  - Corrective Action(s): repair the dishwasher
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: hot holding display case does not have a thermometer
  - Corrective Action(s): purchase a thermometer
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionDec 10, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Underside of cover to sandwich unit requires additional cleaning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Underside must be cleaned daily.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Although most sealing has been done on exposed wood additional sealing still required on lower shelving.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionDec 3, 2019
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): New installed hot holding unit not hot holding at >60c. Top shelf in unit has no heating element. Only bottom shelf has a heating element. PHF's at approx 38c. PHF's removed to be discarded.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Sandwich prep cooler requires cleaning especially underside of lid due to food splatter build up.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: New wood shelving unit installed replacing display cooler. Open grain wood not properly sealed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal all exposed wood surfaces. This can be achieved by painting exposed surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hot holding unit is not capable of hot holding at >60c. Tested with thermometer in water using a tiny metal container which was in contact with the bottom shelf which contains the heating unit. Temperature of the water did not rise past 54c.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove hot holding unit from premises.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionJun 13, 2019
1 infraction
- 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
  - Observation: Operator has not paid the annual permit fee
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact our billing department ASAP.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionDec 6, 2018
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw meat (Sliced rib eye) in marinating container observed on counter. Operator stated they just made the product. Product was relocated to cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionJun 13, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 7, 2018
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand wash station had containers inside. Containers removed. Hand sink is for hand washing only.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor throughout food preparation and warewashing area requires cleaning, especially below all equipment/shelving.
  - Wall surfaces and equipment surfaces in food preparation area require cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJan 16, 2018
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Display cooler not in operation. Non perishables stored inside. Operator states they will be replaceing with a smaller display unit.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 28, 2017
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 21, 2017
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Top side of sandwich cooler requires cleaning
  - Bottom side of sandwich cooler requires cleaning
  - Both microwave ovens require cleaning
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: One row of lighting not woking in food preparation area.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9