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The Aroma Bistro

32760 Simon Ave, Abbotsford · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

The Aroma Bistro has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 24, 2025. The most recent inspection, on August 19, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 4 infractions 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 May 26, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 30, 2025. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [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 May 26, 2026. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in 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 May 26, 2025. For example: 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]

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.

9 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mildew was observed in the interior of the bar ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): The interior of the ice machine was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. Ensure that the ice machine is cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis to prevent the formation of mildew.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw chicken was observed to be stored above other food items in the walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Raw chicken was immediately transferred to bottom of walk-in cooler. Ensure that raw chicken is placed at the bottom shelves of the walk-in cooler and stored separately from other food items in walk-in cooler.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris was noted in the following areas:
      • - Floor of dishwashing area
      • - Walls next to keg walk-in cooler
      • - Underneath shelves in dry storage area
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all the areas listed above. Ensure that hard to reach areas are cleaned regularly.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 2, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ambient temperature of line cooler was 10-12C.
      • Corrective Action(s): All food items were transferred to functioning prep cooler next to line cooler. Do not use line cooler until repaired to maintain foods at 4C or below at all times. Contact EHO once the line cooler has been repaired.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Low temperature dishwasher was unable to dispense sanitizer. 0 ppm chlorine was detected at the plate surface.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service low temperature dishwasher immediately. A minimum of 50 ppm chlorine must be detected at the plate surface. Temporarily wash all dishware in the three compartment sink. Wash, rinse, sanitize (100 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm QUAT), and allow dishware to air dry. Follow up inspection tomorrow (October 31, 2025).
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In-use utensils next to the cookline were observed to be stored in room temperature water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that in-use utensils are stored in one of the following manners:
      • 1. Ice water (<4C), replace ice once melted.
      • 2. Hot water (>60C)
      • 3. In a dry, clean container. Wash and sanitize equipment every 2-4 hours.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Low temperature dishwasher was unable to dispense sanitizer. 0 ppm chlorine was detected at the plate surface.
      • 2. Line cooler was not in good working order; ambient temperature was 10-12C.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Service low temperature dishwasher immediately. A minimum of 50 ppm chlorine must be detected at the plate surface.
      • 2. Adjust and/or service line cooler to hold foods at 4C or below at all times. Do not store any food items in this cooler until the unit has been repaired and contact EHO.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s): Daily temperature log must be availabel and up to date
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s): Food to be protected during the storage, covered in the walk in cooler ( picture collected )
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s): Shelf to be painted, as used for food equipment storage
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): All food items in the two serving line coolers stored above 4C
      • Corrective Action(s): - Operator kept everything on ice, and has called maintenance company to have them repaired. Please move everthing back to the walk-in cooler after service.
      • NOTE: always keep cold food at 4C or colder to prevent growth of pathogens
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: The following items are not free of contamination:
      • - Storage room: 1. flour and sugar were kept in a bag without cover 2.some items are store on the floor 3. dirty brooms were stored beside food items
      • - Preperation area: ceiling was missing a cover
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please keep food in a food grade container with tight-fitting lit
      • 2. Please keep all the food items at least 6 inches off the ground
      • 3. Please relocate all the brooms
      • 4. Please cover the ceiling (Date to be corrected by: today)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Accumulation of grease and grime observed on the following areas:
      • - behind deep fryers
      • - underneath all tables
      • Following areas are not organized:
      • - Oven area
      • - Storage room
      • Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean and organize the facility (date to be corrected by: February 3, 2025)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Two serving line coolers not in good working order, measured at 14C at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator had called maintenance company to repair (date to be corrected by: February 3, 2025)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: No thermometer in all the cooling units
      • Corrective Action(s): Please purchase thermometers (date to be corrected by: February 3, 2025)
      • Violation Score: 1

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