The Ranch Pub & Grill

21973 132nd Ave, Maple Ridge · Restaurant

13 inspections

Routine InspectionNov 19, 2025
1 infraction
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Several spray bottles in kitchen had no labels or other means of identifying what is inside of them. All chemicals must be accurately labelled at all times for quick and accurate identification.
  - Corrective Action(s): Bottles were labelled during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionFeb 7, 2025
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Small amount of food debris on the meat slicer guard. This was cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure flashlight is used to verify cleaning has been done especially on the underside
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher final rinse concentration initially too low at approx 25ppm. Once new container of bleach was installed and dishwasher primed a final rinse of approx. 100ppm chlorine was detected in the final rinse.
  - Corrective Action(s): Rewash all utensils as instructed
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food splatter observed inside the microwave oven
  - Debris build up observed on the lower handles to the sandwich prep cooler
  - Small amount of mould observed inside the top side of the ice machine
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean as directed
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Paint flaking on one shelving unit inside the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace shelving unit
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 11, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Build up of grease on the floor behind the grill/cook line
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove grease. Recommend soaking the floor in a degreaser product as discussed
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 6, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Glasswasher final rinse tested at approx 11ppm iodine. Must be a minimun of 12.5ppm,. Ideally would be approx 14ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Glasswasher is closed. All glassware from the bar is to be rewashed in the kitchen dishwasher. Contact me once technician has repaired the unit so that I can conduct a follow up inspection to verify the final rinse concentration
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Additional bins observed have not been purchased to protect food/equipment stored in the dry food stoage room
  - Pest control operator on site at time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Purchase additional bins as outlined in the previous report.
  - Provide me with a copy of the pest control report.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Exterior perimeter walk identified 4 openings that will allow rodent entry.
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal all openings as discussed.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Old droppings still observed on shevling in the dry food storage area.
  - Floor inside the walk in cooler below shelving has not been cleaned
  - Corrective Action(s): Pull all items off the shelving to access the shelving. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all shelving and equipment.
  - Clean floor inside the walk in cooler
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionAug 30, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Only 8ppm Iodine detected in the final rinse of the glasswasher. Monitoring logs not available at time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Glasswasher is closed. All glassware from the bar is to be rewashed in the kitchen dishwasher
  - Ensure logs are always on site and accessible.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rat droppings observed within the premises. Pest control contact in place. Traps observed in place. Observed openings have been sealed. Food items that can potentially be chewed into observed being stored in bins for protection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Bin all non food items as well. This would include disposable drink containers.
  - No food items or containers observed chewed into at time of inspection
  - Provide me with a copy of the recent pest control report.
  - Pest control will be required to come in weekly until the problem has been eliminated
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Droppings observed on lower shelviing and on the floor below shelving .
  - Food spillage observed on the floor below the shelving inside the walk in cooler
  - Grease build up observed on the grease diffusers in the exhaust canopy
  - Grease build up observed on the underside of the shelving above the grill
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize all floor and shelving especially in the dry food storage room to remove old droppings
  - Thoroughly clean and sanitize the floor below all kitchen equipment to remove old droppings
  - Clean floor below the shelving inside the walk in cooler
  - Clean grease diffusers
  - Clean the underside of the shelving above the grill.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Glue board inside the UV fly trap observed to be heavily impacted with flies
  - Corrective Action(s): Change to glueboard
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 16, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Small amount of algae build up observed on the top side of the ice machine
  - Corrective Action(s): Top side of the ice machine is due for cleaning
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Several bulbs observed not working in ceiling fixture above food prep area
  - Paper towel dispenser in back room area observed not woking properly
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace burned out bulbs
  - Repair or replace the paper towel dispenser
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 16, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: 0 ppm chlorine detected in the final rinse of the dishwasher
  - Sanitizer initially not available in the spray bottle for cleaning contact surfaces
  - Corrective Action(s): Monitoring logs not on site. Once repaired all utensils will need to be rewashed
  - The spray bottle was filled with the correct concentration of bealch at time of inspection.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw potentially hazardous food items observed stored above ready to eat food
  - Corrective Action(s): Always store the raw potentially hazardous food on the lowest shelf.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Small opening observed at base of back door which will allow the entry of pests
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair opening as discussed
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Small amount of algae build up observed on the top side of the ice machine.
  - Corrective Action(s): Top side is due for cleaning as discussed
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher not dispensing chlorine into the final rinse
  - Glasswasher only dispensing approximately 2.5ppm iodine intio the final rinse. Must be a minimum of 12.5 ppm
  - Several bulbs observed not working in ceiling fixture above food prep areas.
  - Paper towel dispenser in back room area observed not working properly
  - Corrective Action(s): Contact technician to repair both units
  - Replace burned out bulbs
  - Repair or replace towel dispenser
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionSep 22, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ice machine still observed with algae on the top side where ice is made
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean ice machine as discussed.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 8, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upper portion of the guard to the meat slicer observed with food debris affixed. Blade observed to be clean.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure a flashlight, bottle brushes and green scrubbers are used to access hard to reach areas on the slicer as discussed.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Ice machine observed with algae build up in top portion where ice is made.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean top side portion of ice machine where ice in made.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Light fixture above the meat slicer observed to be not working
  - Several burned out fluorescent bulbs in ceiling fixtures observed not replaced yet
  - Corrective Action(s): Owner stated electrician will be in early next week
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionSep 1, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat slicer observed to have not been cleaned after use from the previous day. Food debris observed affixed to the blade and guard. Slicer was cleaned and sanitized by staff at time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): Slicer must be properly cleaned and sanitized after use. Ensure a flashlight is used to verify cleaning has been properly done.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Handles to sandwich prep cooler observed with food debris affixed
  - Ice machine observed with some algae build up (Top side)
  - Aluminum trays inside the walk in cooler observed with food debris affixed
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all handles daily to all kitchen equipment
  - Ice machine is due for cleaning
  - Clean all the aluminum trays
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Light fixture located above the meat slicer observed to be not working
  - Light fixtures above sandwich prep cooler/cook line area observed with non functioning lights
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair light fixture above the meat slicer
  - Replace burned out fluorescent lights above sandwich prep cooler/cook line area
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionApr 4, 2023
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Current test strips for the glasswasher are difficult for the staff to see a color change
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace with the original test kit that was used in Sept 2022. Those strips change from yellow to green which is easier to see to confirm the concentrayion of iodine is correct.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 24, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Dishwasher final rinse tested at approx 20ppm chlorine. Hoses going into the chlorine container and rince aid container were switched. Once hoses were switched back and the dishwasher primed, a final rinse concentration of approx 70ppm chlorine was detected.
  - Corrective Action(s): Rewash all utensils.
  - Affix a label to all 3 hoses(Detergent, Rinse aid, Sanitizer) so prevent this from happening again.
  - Record and document daily in your monitoring log to show you are doing your due diligence.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Current test strips for the glasswasher are difficult for the staff to see a color change
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace with the original test kit that was used in Sept 2022. Those strips change from yellow to green which is easier to see to confirm the concentation of iodine is correct.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hot water faucet at 2 compartment sink not repaired. This is an outstanding item listed in report on Sept 23, 2022 and on March 10, 2023.
  - Latch on the sandwich cooler is missing resulting in the door not closing tightly.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair hot water faucet at the 2 compartment sink
  - Replace missing latch
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionMar 10, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food debris observed on meat slicer guard.
  - Corrective Action(s): Meat slicer must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after use. Ensure a flashlight is used to verify all hard to reach areas have been properly cleaned.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease diffusers in exhaust canopy observed with excessive grease build up.
  - Grease build up observed on underside of shelving below salamander unit
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean diffusers more frequently ie every 2 weeks
  - Clean grease as discussed
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hot water faucet at the 2 compartment sink not repaired, This is an outstanding items listed in report on Sept 23, 2022.
  - Fluorescent light fixture observed not working in food handling area.
  - Latch on sandwich cooler missing resulting in the door not closing tightly
  - Current test strips for the glasswasher are difficult for the staff to see the color change.
  - Winco food warmer is just barely hot holding food at 60c when unit is set to "High"
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair faucet.
  - Replace burned out fluorescent bulb
  - Replace missing latch.
  - Replace with the original test kit that was used in sept 2023 in which the strips change from yellow to green which is easier to see.
  - Keep Winco food set to "Max" to ensure food items are being properly hot held.
  - Violation Score: 15