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The Hide Away Cafe

45639 Lark Rd, Chilliwack · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

The Hide Away Cafe has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 27, 2012. The most recent inspection, on August 29, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

8 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing 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.

  • 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 29, 2026. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 June 16, 2022. 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 October 2, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(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 once on January 9, 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

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed numerous containers of cold potentially hazardous foods store at room temperature without temperature control:
      • -bucket of individual coffee milk
      • -carton of raw eggs
      • -cooked potatoes
      • -container of cheese.
      • →Do not store cold potentially hazardous foods without a temperature control measured (ie.: inside the coolers at 4°C or lower, on an ice bath for temporary measure, etc.) If the foods are withouat a control measure, leftover foods must be discarded at the end (max 4 hrs).
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A Chlorine sanitozer spray bottle was measured at 0ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure 100ppm Chlorine.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed frozen hamburger patties and ham being thaws at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): →Thaw only in the following ways:
      • -Inside a cooler at 4°C or lower
      • -under cold running water (fully submerged)
      • -In a microwave fi being used right away.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cardboard box being used to store for samosas.
      • Corrective Action(s): Use food grade containers.
      • Use food grade liners to absorb grease, if necessary.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Rubbermaid containers used for holding potatoes are cracked. Do not use damaged containers for storing food.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure food containers are in good condition to not contaminate food with broken plastic pieces. Discard any broken containers. Correction required in two days.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Cardboard is being used as liner in coolers for potatoes. Cardboard cannot be reused for food storage as it is absorbent and may grow bacteria/mould.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to use food grade and durable material food covers and containers. Remove cardboard and use suitable food grade covers, such as single use saran wrap or lids which can be washed in the dishwasher. Correction required this week.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cooked potatoes were measured at 18.8C and left on the counter within two hours.
      • - Operator put the potatoes back in the fridge that can hold temperature at 4C or lower
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Knives in the knife block and magnet were observed to have dried food debris.
      • - Owner cleaned and sanitized the knives in the dishwasher
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following regarding the bleach surface sanitizers were noted:
      • 1) Missing surface sanitizer observed in the kitchen area
      • 2) Test strip was bleached out when testing surface sanitizer
      • - Provided education that sanitizer required for proper cleaning and sanitization of food contact surfaces and that half a teaspoon of bleach in 1L of water required to prepare 100ppm of bleach
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chipped porcelin ramekins observed for scooping broth powder which can introduce physical hazards in the food
      • - Owner discarded this bowls and replaced with stainless steel ladles for scooping
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Ice machine has mildew inside
      • Corrective Action(s): Empty all the ice out of the machine
      • scrub with soap and water
      • spray with bleach and water solution to sanitize
      • allow to refill with ice
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food cannot be thawed at room temperature
      • Corrective Action(s): Food must always be defrosted in the fridge, under constand cold running water or in the microwave
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Dirty and debris build up noticed in the following locations
      • Corrective Action(s): Cleaning required: under the cookline and prep cooler
      • -the two shelves the store the dishes
      • -all shelves of the bread storage area
      • -all door fronts and handles of all coolers and freezers
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large amount of eggs, bacon and cooked potatoes out at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): All food to be stored in the fridge at 4C or below, or at 60C or above
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand sink blocked by pot of eggs cooling
      • Corrective Action(s): Hand sink must always be empty and free for handwashing
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: cleaning required in the following locations:
      • 1) floor
      • 2) hood vent and wall behind cookline
      • 3) all shelves especially beside dishwasher
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
      • Observation: Operator not sure if Foodsafe is still valid and does not have card onsite.
      • Corrective Action(s): Go to Foodsafe.ca
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Perishable foods stored above 4C in the white double door cooler at the back.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move all perishable foods (ie. meat, dairy, chopped vegetables) from this cooler and store in a working cooler (4C or less) or freezer (-18C or less). Date to be completed by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Burger patties stored in garbage bags in the freezer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use garbage bags to store any food. Garbage bags are treated with chemicals for masking odours and this chemical can potentially contaminate the food. Use food grade bags (ie. zip lock bags) or containers instead. Date to be completed by: August 7, 2018
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Mesh screen at the back door is starting to come loose. A gap is currently present which can potentially allow insects and other pests to enter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the mesh screen to seal the gap. Date to be completed by: August 7, 2018
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: White double door cooler at the back is unable to maintain temperatures of 4C or less. Ambient temperatures were measured at 9-10C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair this cooler so that it is able to maintain ambient temperatures at 4C or less. Date to be completed by: August 7, 2018
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): White cooler in the back at 12C
      • Corrective Action(s): Large gap between door and cooler front due to missing and broken seals
      • Bucket used to push against the door for a better seal.
      • Purchase and install new door seals for the fridge and monitor the temperature daily and record accurately on temperature log sheet
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: White stand up cooler in the back has missing and damaged seals causing huge gaps
      • Corrective Action(s): Install new door seals by Friday July 28 so that the cooler is functioning properly
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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