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The Palm Cafe

D100 - 3122 Mt Lehman Rd, Abbotsford · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

The Palm Cafe has been inspected 6 times by Fraser Health Authority since June 28, 2023. The most recent inspection, on April 10, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 6 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.

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 once on April 7, 2026. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 2025. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on April 7, 2026. For example: 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]

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.

6 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: 1. No QUATS detected in QUATS sanitizer spray
      • 2. Ice machine not kept in good sanitary condition, on the inner walls there is green mold.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure that QUATS sanitizer spray is between 200-400 ppm. Staff made a new QUATS sanitizer solution, measured at 400 ppm.
      • 2. Clean and sanitize the ice machine. Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand washing station at the front and back kitchen was obstructed with drinks and containers
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all hand washing stations are free from any obstructions so it can be easily accessible for hand washing
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
      • Observation: Health permit not posted in front area
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the health permit is posted in a visible location
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front of house food prep area not maintained in good sanitary conditions
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that staff is cleaning throughout the day. After the afternoon rush, staff started to clean the front of house area.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Staff on site does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that at all times there is at least one staff with FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. General coffee and food spills along the base board and counter near compost bin cleaning is required.
      • 2. Dust and debris build up on top of and in the ice machine. Cleaning and sanitizing is required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean any food spills or debris build up in the food premise and on food equipment. Correction required today.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Observation: Observed a missing ceiling tile in the back of the establishment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: Replace the missing ceiling tile.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Observation: Non-industrial / Restaurant grade fridges / freezers lacked accurate thermometers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action: Ensure all fridges & freezers in the facility are equipped with accurate thermometers.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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