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Switchback Brewing

22775 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Switchback Brewing has been inspected 8 times by Fraser Health Authority since December 21, 2023. The most recent inspection, on August 17, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 August 17, 2026. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 February 6, 2024. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • 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 June 19, 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 June 20, 2024. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 June 19, 2024. 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.

8 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Unsealed wood shelving observed inside the walk in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Wood needs to be sealed. This can be achieved, for example, by painting using with a low VOC paint such as latex.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Mesh on screen door for back sliding door observed to be detached at the bottom.
      • Several fluorescent light fixtures observed not working.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair as discussed to prevent the entry of pests when it is in use.
      • Repair non functioning fluorescent light fixtures as discussed
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Paper towels present but are not inside the paper towel dispenser at the hand wash station as the paper towels do not fit
      • Corrective Action(s): Purchase paper towels that can fit inside the paper towel dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Old mouse droppings observed in the premises especially in the corners and hard to reach areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): Conduct a thorough cleaning of the establishment to remove all the old droppings
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Hot water not available in the facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to service your hot water tank
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Premises has not paid there annual permit fee
      • Corrective Action(s): Conatct our billing department ASAP.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse bait station observed on site.
      • Corrective Action(s): Mouse bait stations containing poison are not permitted within a food service establishment unless the trap is one way only ie the mouse cannot exit. With the curent bait stations the mouse can potentially track poison throughout the premises.
      • The block of bait was observed not to have been eaten into in the bait station.
      • Remove all mouse bait stations from the premises.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Main back room sliding door observed halfway open. This was immediately closed
      • Corrective Action(s): Back room doors must remain closed to prevent rodent entry into the premises.
      • As discussed with staff , a screened opening can be manufactured to fit under the door to allow air flow and prevent the entry of rodents..
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Old mouse droppings observed in the premises especially in the corners and hard to reach areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): Conduct a thorough cleaning of the establishment to remove all the old droppingss.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: No staff currently on site have food safe level 1 or equivalent
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure coverage is in place
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Small opening observed at base of back door due to kick plate not properly secured.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal plate as discussed to prevent rodent entry.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Evidence of mouse activity, droppings observed by the front counter and near door
      • - Obtain the services of a certified pest control operator
      • Date to be corrected by; Jan 1 2024
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Loading bay door gasket bolts missing. Repair the gasket
      • Date to be corrected by: Jan 1 2024
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Glasswasher curtain missing panels, replace the curtain
      • Date to be corrected by: Jan 1 2024
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:

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