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Tacofino (White Rock)

115 - 1405 Johnston Rd, White Rock · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Tacofino (White Rock) has been inspected 5 times by Fraser Health Authority since June 4, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 21, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 5 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: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 21, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(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 September 18, 2025. For example: 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 once on February 24, 2025. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 November 19, 2024. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(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.

5 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Scoops and other dispensing utensils observed directly in dry products.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all scoops and other dispensing utensils outside of dry products and in a sanitary manner at all times. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Frozen pre cut fish observed thawing on bus pan at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Reminder to thaw all food in an acceptable manner. Thaw under cold running water or in the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glass washer 0ppm chlorine during the final rinse cycle. Sanitizer container empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff replaced the sanitizer container and primed the sanitizer line. 50ppm chlorine detected during the final rinse cycle. All glassware rewashed.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Scoops and plastic containers used for dispensing dry products observed stored directly in dry products.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store all scoops and other dispensing utensils outside of dry products. Store in a sanitary manner at all times. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff observed washing knife in handsink beside ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff instructed to wash equipment/utensils in the 2 compartment dishwashing sink and/or dishwasher during inspection. Management to remind all staff that handsinks are for handwashing ONLY.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: (1) Eggs observed stored on top shelf in the walk in cooler,. Cases of kombucha stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
      • (2) Cleaning equipment (eg. dust bin, broom, wet floor signs, etc.) stored directly beside food prep sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): (1) Eggs moved to bottom shelf during the inspection to prevent cross-contamination and kombucha cases were stored onto shelves during inspection.
      • (2) Relocate cleaning equipment away from the food prep sink. Do not store these items in any food prep/food storage areas to prevent food contamination.
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food splatter observed on ceiling tiles in dishwashing area (above drain board).
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitrize area to prevent attraction of pests.
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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