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Suzette's Cafe

205 - 1530 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Suzette's Cafe has been inspected 10 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 13, 2023. The most recent inspection, on February 2, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 April 26, 2024. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 23, 2024. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 once on April 15, 2024. For example: 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on July 31, 2025. For example: 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(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.

10 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Permit fee for 2025/26 fiscal year is overdue in the sum of $150.00
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide payment to Fraser Health within 10 business for operating permit renewal.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: -Pest control agent appears to have placed rodenticide stations inside the food premises
      • Corrective Action(s): *Remove all rodenticide from the interior spaces of the food premises immediately after conclusion of lunch service today.
      • **Rodenticide should not be used near spaces where food is stored or prepared due to risk of cross-contamination of food and food-contact surfaces
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant rodent activity noted in the storage cubby of the food premises
      • Corrective Action(s): *Contact a professional pest control expert to assess the premises and install suitable rodent traps in the premises.
      • *Implement any/all recommendations from the pest control expert to eliminate rodent activity in the premises.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings and debris observed on floors and shelves in the back storage cubby.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Disinfect affected areas with a chlorine bleach solution
      • *Deep-clean affected areas to remove all droppings, debris and residues from affected surfaces prior to opening tomorrow.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 2-door upright display cooler (used to store beverages) is not maintaining adequate temperatures to maintain food safety of perishable foods.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cooler is currently being used to hold non-perishable canned/bottled beverages.
      • *Discard any/all potentially-hazardous foods stored in this cooler (ie. chocolate milk)
      • *DO NOT use this cooler to hold any perishable foods unless it is repaired and able to maintain a temperature at/below 4 degrees Celsius.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher was run six times and only reached 68C at the final rinse. Also observed staff manually emptying some of the water from the dishwasher before running it, suggesting that the dishwasher may not be draining properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Manually sanitize dishes in the sink after being washed in the dishwasher.
      • Have dishwasher repaired or replaced to make sure it can sanitize and drain properly. Due: May 3rd, 2024
      • Violation Score: 15
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Significant number of mouse droppings observed on the shelves behind food and food equipment. Owner stated that they did a deep clean and these are new since last inspection.
      • 2) Gap between two doors at front observed which is large enough to allow mice into restaurant.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove all items from all the shelves below the counter tops removing all droppings and clean and sanitize all shelves. Also move line cooler away from wall to be able to clean the mouse droppings. Due: Friday April 26, 2024
      • Provide a copy of the last pest control report to undersigned inspector.
      • 2) Fill/repair gap to prevent mice from entering building.
      • Violation Score: 15
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Significant amount of dried on food debris observed under blade cover of meat slicer when it was removed. Meats that are ready to eat are cut on here and can become contaminated if the meat slicer is not cleaned and sanitized properly and often enough.
      • Corrective Action(s): This must be cleaned daily (or at least every four hours if used throughout the day). Meat slicer taken apart and cleaned during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher was on at start of inspection and after being run five times, only reached 69C. This must reach 71C at the dish level to sanitize the dished properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Switch to using single use disposable containers for all customers to reduce the amount of dishes until this is repaired. Call a repair company and have them come in to repair dishwasher as soon as possible. Due: April 19, 2024
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Only hand washing station in main kitchen area (next to stove) was covered with cutting board and food in containers. No soap was present
      • Corrective Action(s): This hand wash station must be kept clear and fully stocked with liquid soap, paper towel and hot and cold running water at all times.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several containers of raw meat observed thawing at room temperature on top of chest freezer in old staff washroom (which did not to be in use).
      • Corrective Action(s): All food must be thawed in the cooler over night or in cold water to keep bacterial growth to a minimum.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant number of mouse droppings found at the back of shelves used for food and food container storage. Glue boards observed under equipment, one with a dead mouse on it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do a deep clean of restaurant, removing all mouse droppings and sanitizing all areas cleaned. Due: April 22, 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Spray bottles with sanitizer had no detectable level of sanitizer in it. Staff said they use bleach but proportion of bleach was too much. Dishwashing sign that was posted above two compartment sink was reviewed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Use only 5mL of bleach in a 1L bottle of water. Empty the bottles and replace with a new mixture of bleach and water. Recommend changing this every 2-3 days if it is not used up.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Only dedicated hand washing station in main food area was blocked with cutting board and there was no hand soap available for washing hands.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep this sink clear at all times and also keep liquid soap here so staff can wash their hands whenever they need to.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed a live mouse go in and out of hole behind the "Suzette's Cafe" cooler. Also observed four dead mice in other parts of the restaurant. Several mouse droppings also observed throughout kitchen on the floor and bottom shelf of some shelving units.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Deep clean the restaurant (see notes on other violation)
      • 2) Plug the hole behind the Suzette's Cafe cooler with a pest proof material
      • 3) Have mouse traps set up to remove mice on site.
      • Due: November 20, 2023
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of grease and food debris observed on the floor and behind equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pull out all equipment and remove all food debris and degrease floors in all harder to reach areas.
      • Due: November 20, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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