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The Polly Fox Bakery And Bistro

130 - 33780 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

The Polly Fox Bakery And Bistro has been inspected 5 times by Fraser Health Authority since March 22, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 14, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on May 4, 2026. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 May 4, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

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.

5 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand wash station in kitchen area was not operational. Staff were using the preparation sink as a hand wash sink - can be used as a temporary measure but not a long term solution.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair hand wash station to be operational and have hot/cold water liquid soap, and paper towel available at all times.
      • To be corrected by: ASAP
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodents droppings were observed in the kitchen shelving area and underneath counters.
      • Corrective Action(s): -Facility to undergo a voluntary closure until facility is free of rodents. To clean rodent droppings, wear appropriate PPE, spray droppings with water and then remove. Do not sweep or vacuum. Afterwards, disinfect areas impacted with rodent droppings with 5000ppm chlorine solution (1/4th of a cup of bleach for 0.9 litre water).
      • - Have pest control come in and take appropriate measures to prevent the entry of rodents from all locations.
      • - Facility to remain closed until inspection by EHO
      • To be corrected by: ASAP
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Upright freezers have a build up of ice and food debris.
      • 2) Build up food debris throughout the facility
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Clean and sanitize upright freezers so they are free of ice and food debris.
      • 2) Ensure to thoroughly clean throughout the whole facility
      • To be corrected by: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Cutting boards at sandwich preparation area and hand held cutting board have deep cuts and are stained.
      • 2) Middle compartment of 3 compartment sink was seen to be leaking - a container was placed underneath to catch water.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Replace cutting boards.
      • 2) Repair/replace 3 compartment sink to ensure that it is not leaking
      • To be corrected by: 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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