The Barley Merchant Taproom & Kitchen
Bldg B 101 - 20090 91A Ave, Langley · Restaurant
Inspection summary
The Barley Merchant Taproom & Kitchen has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since February 16, 2022. The most recent inspection, on July 2, 2026, found no infractions.
4 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Pests.
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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on March 2, 2026. For example:
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 19, 2024. For example:
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
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 1, 2024. For example:
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
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 October 24, 2022. 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.
15 inspections
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Walk-in cooler cooling unit and fan covers have debris accumulations.
- Ice machine due for cleaning and disinfecting.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean areas and equipment,
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Dishwasher joints, doors have food debris and residue
- Corrective Action(s): Clean dishwasher residue on the exterior and exterior
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Walk-in cooler fan covers have debris accumulations.
- Ice machine in food preparation area and at the bar have bioslime formation and discolouration
- Corrective Action(s): Clean walk-in cooler.
- Clean and disinfect ice machines as per manufacture instructions.
- Ice Machine requires routine cleaning, quaterly
- Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Utensils not be stored in sanitizer between use unless MSDS sheet addresses the process and issue of ingestion of Quat based sanitizer
- Corrective Action(s): Discontinue use of sanitizer for utensil storage between use.
- Violation Score: 9
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Cooking and dispensing utensils kept in quat based santizer at excessive concentration. Consumption of excessive concentrated sanitizer will cause gastric upset.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer concentration at 200 ppm Quats. Service dispenser. Review MSDS sheet for exposure via ingestion and safe exposure and operate accordingly.
- Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings observed in the food preparation area under and behind equipment. Rodent control traps for the vast majority discharged and hence forth not effective
- Corrective Action(s): Cleaning required as per sanitation plan. Trap to be functional, monitoring records are to identify if traps are functioning.
- Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Areas under and behind equipment not maintained, grease and droppings observed.
- Corrective Action(s): Sanitation plan daily monitoring records required, currently a laminated task sheet is available
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Bar area iced machine ice scoop stored in ice machine with bioslime formation on the scoop and the ice formation apparatus
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect ice machine as per manufacture specifications.
- Violation Score: 3
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Evidence of rodent activity. Pest control program in process
- Corrective Action(s): Site trap locations identified, number each trap location and record findings on pest activity.
- Discussed Integrated pest management for building envelope and interior.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rodent droppings observed in a few areas,
- Corrective Action(s): Clean area at dough mixer, areas behind equipment.
- Gap between wall and walk-in cooler to be eliminated using a physical barrier.
- Trap to be checked routinely, majority of snap traps have been discharged.
- Pest control to create action plan and trap areas are to be identified using integrated pest management mechanisms.
- Fly strips to be in use when premise is not in operation.
- Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Ice machine ice guide shield screw not fastened
- Dishwasher final disinfecting rinse excessive at 83 Celsius
- Corrective Action(s): Secure screws to prevent the screw from falling into ice.
- Decrease dishwasher final rinse, to be greater than 71 Celsius and below 76 Celsius. Concern of water atomization and poor dish surface contact to sufficiently disinfect dishware
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Observation: Dishwasher final disinfecting rinse at an excessive temperature of 82 Celsius.
- Corrective Action(s): Hot water supply at 67 Celsius. Hot water tank temperature will to be decreased to address the dishwasher excessive final rinse temperature
- Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: 1. Cutting boards have stains and embedded food debris.
- 2. Walk-in cooler fan covers have debris accumulations.
- 3. Ice machine ice bin has stains.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Scrape and scrub cutting boards to remove embedded debris.
- 2. Wash walk-in cooler fan covers
- 3. Clean and disinfect ice machine.
- Violation Score: 9
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Debris accumulations on Walk-in cooler fan covers
- Corrective Action(s): Remove covers and Hand wash and disinfect
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1. Bio Slime formation observed in ice machine bin.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Clean and disinfect ice machine as per manufacture's specifications. Feb 18, 2022
- Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: 1. Walk-in cooler fan covers have accumulations of debris.
- 2. Embedded food debris in cutting boards.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Wash and disinfect cooling fan covers.
- 2. Scrape, scrub, wash and disinfect cutting boards. Feb 18, 2022
- Violation Score: 9
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]