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The Blue Moose

322 Wallace St, Hope · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

The Blue Moose has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since October 31, 2017. The most recent inspection, on August 20, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

5 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

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 April 28, 2025. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 March 4, 2026. For example: 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]

  • 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 October 16, 2023. 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 once on August 20, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 6, 2019. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(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.

15 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed house flies and fruit flies in the kitchen and customer area. Pests can be sources of cross contamination of pathogens to food contact surfaces and food items. This increases the risk of pathogen growth and foodborne illness risk.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have increase pest control measures in place to mitigate risk. Obtain professional pest control services to manage and remediate the issues of the pests. Have pest control measures in place. In addition to pest control company, staff and operator are to also reduce entry, attraction and harborage conditions.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: When inspecting the first pastry display cooler (right side - customer area) the door had come loose and off the railing. This can create conditions for the door not properly sealing and closing which can cause the temperature of the unit to increase to danger zone ( 4 deg C to 60 deg C range). This can increase risk of pathogen growth and foodborne illness risk.
      • Note: at the time of the inspection the temperatures were 3 deg C. So temperatures were okay.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace the unit so that it is in condition where the door can close and seal properly.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chemicals were observed stored on shelve above food items below. Note these were in container but there is still a serious risk of cross contamination risk if it spills this can result in possible contamination on food items and surfaces. This could increase the risk of chemical hazard exposure and result in patrons becoming ill.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Operator was instructed and had immediately removed the chemicals from this area and will be moving away from possible cross contamination areas.
      • Violation Score: 9
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers.
      • Peep cooler near 3-compartment sink had a malfunctioning thermometer reading at 15°C. Actual temperature of the cooler measured at 4°C or below.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure an accurate thermometer is placed in the cooler. To be corrected by March 11, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No food contact surface sanitizer readily available in the back of house.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator filled a QUATS sanitizer bucket at the time of inspection (measured at 200ppm). Ensure sanitizer is readily available for use during operations for both front and back of house. Store wiping cloth inside to prevent bacterial growth.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back of house handsink (right sink at the 3 compartment sink) blocked by dishware.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator removed the dishware. Handsink must remain clear during operations for handwashing - do not store any utensils/dishware inside.
      • Violation Score: 5
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In-use utensils are being cleaned and sanitized only at the end of the day. Facility is open from 7am to 4pm.
      • Corrective Action(s): In-use utensils such as tongs, scoops and butter knives must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Implement a mid-day switch in utensils.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning is required at the front food prep and basrista area. Food debris under and behind equipment. Prep coolers are installed on wheels and can be pulled out to facilitate cleaning. Supervisor indicated that this is done twice a week.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the facility as per your sanitation plan. Maintaining a high level of sanitation will help to minimize the presence of pests such as rodents and flies.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One pack of white sugar left open on storage shelf.
      • Corrective Action(s): All opened dry goods must be sealed to protect the food from contamination. Knot tie the opening or transfer contents to a pest proof bin.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning for food debris is required underneath equipment such as coolers and ovens.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the premises as per your sanitation plan. Ensure all hard to reach areas under equipment are addressed.
      • Date to be corrected by: today
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Buckets of Quats observed at 50ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Told staff to change the sanitzer solution to maintain Quats at 200ppm.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pre-portioned, ready-to-eat meats observed left in room temperature. staff says it is thawing for 1 hour and will be made into sandwiches.
      • Corrective Action(s): Told staff to use immediately or to put back into cooler.
      • -Do not thaw food at room temperature
      • -Thaw either in cooler or cold water bath.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Walk-in cooler fan grills are dusty.
      • 2. Food debris noted under shelving and equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please clean. To be corrected by 14-July-2021.
      • 2. Please clean. To be corrected by 14-July-2021.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dust and possible mould build up on walk in cooler condenser unit fan covers, back cords of condenser unit, and ceiling/wall corner of walk in cooler. Food stored underneath is covered.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff to clean these areas this week.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Caulking above counter backsplash lip behind front handsink has debris build up.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean area. Correct today.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Door seal of undercounter milk cooler in front is falling off and being held on with tape.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace door seal. Seal already on order. Correct within one month.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Three front serving area floor patches are still missing and wood is exposed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace missing floor tiles. Correct within four months.
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Front serving area flooring has three patches of exposed wood.
      • Corrective Action(s): Patch flooring as exposed wood cannot be cleaned properly. Correct within one month.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Walk in cooler had one inaccurate thermometer and right front showcase display cooler was missing a thermometer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Inaccurate walk in cooler thermometer thrown out and a thermometer placed inside right front showcase cooler at time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 1
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris and possible mould on inside of lid and along top white plastic piece inside ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize entire inside of unit. Correct within one week.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Condenser fan covers have dust and possible mould growth in walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean fan covers. Correct within one week.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Counter top to right of dishwashing sink is deteriorating and there is exposed wood.
      • Corrective Action(s): Owner informed counter to be replaced in Feb/March 2018.
      • Violation Score: 1

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