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The Bale & Bucket

24550 72nd Ave, Langley · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

The Bale & Bucket has been inspected 7 times by Fraser Health Authority since May 29, 2018. The most recent inspection, on August 5, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 7 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: Pests 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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 5, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 June 25, 2025. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 25, 2025. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded once on June 28, 2023. For example: 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]

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.

7 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 1. House flies observed in the kitchen area.
      • 2. Rodent droppings observed between the chest freezers in the smoothie area
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Decrease the house fly populations by placing fly ribbons at non food contact and preparation areas (entrances, etc). Use fan to blow in the opposite direction of any openings to the outdoors (smoothie service and coffee service windows).
      • 2. Clean and sanitize the area. Continue to monitor the pest activity and remove any droppings seen. Work with pest control company to reduce population.
      • Date to be corrected by: today
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up debris in the following areas:
      • 1. Behind the coffee bar area
      • 2. Dust/mold build up on the condenser fans in the walk in cooler
      • 3. Behind the chest freezers in the smoothie area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the following area and add these areas to normal routine cleaning schedule.
      • Date to be corrected by: today
      • Violation Score: 9
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher cannot reach a temperature of >71C on plate surface
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to use manual warewashing technique to wash and sanitize all dishware/utensils/equipment. Diswasher can be used for rinsing and sanitizing, but prepare a separate sanitizer solution with the bleach on site to sanitize all dishware. Continue to conduct manual warewashing until dishwasher can achieve a temperature of >71C on plate surface consistently.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Build up of food debris/grease in the following areas:
      • 1. Behind the stove unit and underneath the racks to the left of the stove.
      • 2. Behind the toasters and microwave table
      • 3. On the walls behind the preparation table and hand sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean and sanitize the following area to remove all food debris and grease build up.
      • Date to be corrected by: today
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Dishwasher is unable to reach a temperature of >71C on plate surface. The door for dishwasher is not closing consistently, requires multiple push on the run button prior to cycle beginning. Ran the dishwasher multiple times and a max temperature of 65C is reached at the plate surface
      • 2. Main prep cooler is under repair. Repairman was on site at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Repair the dishwasher to ensure that a temperature of >71C on the plate surface is reached consistently. Repair the door to ensure cycle begins without the need to adjust the door when pressing on the start button.
      • 2. Ensure prep cooler reaches <4C prior to cold holding food.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Hole observed underneath the handwash station where piping goes into the wall.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fill the hole so no gaps are exposed.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher rinse water temperature measured at 54 C at plate. Final rinse gauge on machine not working. Final rinse water temperature must be 71 C at plate.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately free up double sinks and fill one of the sinks with beach sanitizer at 100 to 200 ppm. Make sure to follow appropriate mixing ratio for volume of sinks in use. 1 oz bleach to 1 gallon water or 28 ml to 4 litres water should work.
      • Call service technician to repair unit.
      • Implement a daily monitoring system to ensure final rinse temperatures are achieved. Recommend the checks are logged and records kept.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies observed (moderate) in and around food prep areas in kitchen. Two light traps in place are not working. Operator has attempted to contact Pest Control company with no response.
      • Corrective Action(s): Make sure operation has active pest control contract for flies and rodents, given the current horse park environment. These pests cannot become a problem inside any food prep areas.
      • Directed fans may help control the entry of flies into facility depending on the access points and air currents. Directional air barriers may control issue.
      • Review status at follow up inspection date noted.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Moderate amount of fly activity noted in food prep areas. Systemic problem site-wide, likely due to equestrian-related activities.
      • Corrective Action(s): All food must be protected from common exposure to flies. Prep cooler lid must be closed immediately after sandwich prep. Aslo, all foods must be covered at all times (including inserts on top part of prep cooler). Possible remedies may include use of directional fans at doorways to act as wind screen; keep doors closed at all times; ensure windows are screeened if used and opened. Contact Pest Control services for advice and action.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Front kitchen area observed with excessive build-up of food debris; black plastic shelf by dishwash station quite dirty and difficult to clean.
      • Corrective Action(s): A) Revise cleaning schedule and improve cleaning practices in front kitchen, especially hard-to-reach areas and under movable shelves as discussed.
      • B) Replace black shelving unit with shelving that is easily cleanable (wired shelves or similar). There are too many nooks and recesses on existing shelving unit to allow easy cleaning. It's noticably dusty and dirty. Review at next scheduled inspection.
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Weather stripping found to be broken underneath the door in the beer dispensing area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repalce the weather stripping to prevent entry of flies and rodents ( By August 20, 2019).
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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