The Chopped Leaf (New Westminster)

531 6th St, New Westminster · Restaurant

15 inspections

1. Routine InspectionNov 20, 2025

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionDec 11, 2024

   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 InspectionJun 30, 2023

   0 infractions

4. Follow-Up InspectionJun 26, 2023

   0 infractions

5. Routine InspectionMay 25, 2023

   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 InspectionJul 20, 2022

   0 infractions

7. Routine InspectionJul 13, 2022

   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 InspectionJul 14, 2021

   0 infractions

9. Routine InspectionAug 14, 2020

   0 infractions

10. Routine InspectionDec 17, 2019

    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 InspectionJul 11, 2019

    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 InspectionMar 7, 2019

    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 InspectionNov 20, 2018

    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 InspectionAug 31, 2018

    0 infractions

15. Follow-Up InspectionAug 30, 2018

    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):