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The Chopped Leaf (New Westminster)

531 6th St, New Westminster · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

The Chopped Leaf (New Westminster) has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since August 30, 2018. The most recent inspection, on November 20, 2025, found no infractions.

7 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2024. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 7, 2019. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 December 11, 2024. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 once on July 13, 2022. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on March 7, 2019. For example: 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]

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

    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): 2 cutting boards were stored on top of the grease interceptor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store any food related items on top of the grease interceptors as these are considered non-sanitary surfaces.
      • Clean and sanitize the 2 cutting boards before storing elsewhere.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Ants were observed under the back prep cooler in the front service area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Maintain sanitation throughout the facility. Do not leave any signs of food debris overnight. Obtain traps and consult with pest control.
      • Forward the next pest report to EHO for review.
      • Date to be corrected by: cleaning to be done by end of day today. Forward the pest report after the next service.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris noted in hard to reach areas under the salad prep counter at the front of the store.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean food debris by the end of the day. Do not leave food sources that could attract pests.
      • Date to be corrected by: today
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rice paddles and scoops were kept in a container at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): The paddles were moved to the dishwashing area at the time of inspection. Service utensils must be kept in ice (at or below 4C) or in hot water (60C or above), or replaced every 2 hours, to prevent cross contamination through the growth of pathogens.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The hand washing sink at the front has a leaking drain pipe. A plastic tub was kept under the p-pipe to contain the leak.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the leak to ensure use of the hand washing sink. Date to be corrected by: June 2, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Chemicals observed to be stored directly above food prep area.
      • 2) Personal items (phone & cash) observed to be stored on food prep area.
      • 3) Brown build up observed inside ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator relocated chemicals at the time of inspection. Ensure chemicals are not stored above food prep area to prevent potential food contamination.
      • 2) Operator relocated personal items at the time of inspection.
      • 3) Discard all ice in ice machine and do not use ice machine until it has been cleaned and sanitized.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Brown build up observed in ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Turn off the machine and remove all ice in the ice machine
      • 2) Clean ice grill with hot water and soap. Rinse with water
      • 3) Clean ice grill with 200 ppm QUATs
      • 4) Rinse with water
      • Date To Be Corrected: July 15th
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: All three prep coolers does not have a working thermometer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have a working thermometer in all three prep coolers to facilitate in accurate temperature monitoring.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Staff unable to provide FoodSafe certification.
      • Corrective Action(s): At least one staff on duty must have FoodSafe level 1 or equivalent certification in the operator's absence. Contact EHO to inform when certification can be acquired.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 containers of continuously used utensils on site (beside the rice warmer and beside the turbo chef oven). Both containers were filled with water (no ice)
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure that continuously used utensils are kept on ice/water mixture. replenish as necessary.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: under the counter along the wall of the food prep area, the wall mounted water filter and electrical box had droppings on top
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the droppings and sanitize area. Droppings seem to be old, as there is no other evidence of an active infestation
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler does not have a working thermometer inside. dial type thermometer was cracked and read -2C (ambient temperature measured to be approximately 3C)
      • Corrective Action(s): replace the thermometer
      • Violation Score:
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: FRP walls around 3 compartment sink found to have debris build up.
      • Corrective Action(s): clean walls. this must be done on a more frequent basis
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT VIOLATION: salad topping cooler measured 10 degrees C at the time of inspection. Sour cream (9C) and tzaziki (9C) moved to sandwich cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Obtain a new thermometer for inside the cooler, and always take temperature records of all cooler units.
      • Repair this cooler and ensure that all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored <4 degrees C
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: All 3 spray bottles labelled SANITIZER were filled with what was believed to be degreaser, product was soapy and did not measure 200 ppm QUATS
      • Corrective Action(s): refilled bottles from QUATS dispenser at sink. All bottles measured 200 ppm QUATS at the end of inspection.
      • Ensure that all staff are properly trained on proper chemical storage and use. Do not mix bottle contents with different labels.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: 2 staff working on site at the time of inspection. both had not completed FOODSAFE level 1 certification
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that minimum 1 staff member with FOODSAFE level 1 certification is on site at all times.
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hard boiled eggs (7C) and sour cream (6C) portioned in salad topping/dressing prep cooler. Prep cooler unable to maintain contents <4 degrees C
      • Corrective Action(s): moved to working cooler .ensure that all cold potentially hazardous foods are stored <4 degrees C at all times
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Salad dressing/topping prep cooler internal temperature measured 8C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust and monitor to ensure it is maintaining contents <4C
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler unable to maintain contents < 4 Degrees Celsius
      • - Potentially hazardous foods received today were moved to prep cooler
      • - Operator contacted technician again to repair cooler
      • Date To Be Corrected By Immediately
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler unable to maintain contents < 4 Degrees Celsius
      • Ambient temperature measured 9 Degrees Celsius
      • Donot use cooler for storage of potentially hazardous foods until it is repaired
      • Corrective Action(s):
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