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Thornebridge Gardens

649 8th Ave, New Westminster · Institutional Kitchen

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Inspection summary

Thornebridge Gardens has been inspected 18 times by Fraser Health Authority since October 10, 2012. The most recent inspection, on September 23, 2026, found no infractions.

8 of 18 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 2025. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 27, 2024. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 3, 2026. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 February 3, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 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.

18 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Egg sandwiches, ham and other phf's in the line cooler were at 9 degC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all items.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Facility has recently added sink & surface sanitizer to their kitchen. Quats is being used to sanitized dishes during manual dishwashing. The red buckets were labeled 'sink & surface sanitizer' but had Quats in them. The spray bottle in the front service area was labeled 'Quats' but had sink & surface sanitizer in it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that sanitizer buckets and spray bottles are labeled with the appropriate sanitizer meant for use.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings noted on a few food cans in the pantry. Several bags of food had chew marks on them. There's no weather-stripping under the pantry door. There are holes in the ceiling tiles.
      • Corrective Action(s): Food was discarded. Clean and sanitize all canned goods. Most of the foods are stored inside bins with lids. Start doing the same with all bagged food items. Seal all ceiling holes. Cover the vent with a mesh as the holes are quite large. Install weather stripping under the pantry door.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Line cooler's at 9 degC. This is a repeat infraction. During the last inspection, this cooler was around 6 degC. Manager mentioned that they had recently got it serviced. This is the only line cooler as well.
      • Corrective Action(s): All sandwiches and other PHF's were discarded. Move all other items into another cooler. Look into replacing the cooler if it's continually having an issue maintaining temperature.
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Line cooler's at 6.4 degC. All PHF's were relocated to another cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Monitor this cooler. If the temperature doesn't drop to 4 degC or below, get it serviced.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was no detectable sanitizer in the 3rd compartment used for dishwashing. The sanitizer bucket at the back station did not have any sanitizer in it. The source had no detectable sanitizer in it. The sanitizer was almost finished and wasn't pulling through. Staff poured it into a smaller jug and 200ppm Quats was measured at the source.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff is checking the sanitizer levels regularly. If the solution being dispensed at the source isn't frothy, it should be checked.
      • Violation Score: 5
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping cloths observed on countertops. Sanitizer spray bottle in the Waitress area did not have any detectable sanitizer in it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff are storing all wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution. Refresh the spray bottles more frequently. Use your test strips to monitor sanitizer concentrations regularly during the day.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Staff did not know when the water filter beside the ice machine was changed last. According to the records on the wall beside the ice machine, they were changed in on Dec. 7, 2023.
      • Corrective Action(s): The water filter needs to be replaced every 4-6 months. Get this issue addressed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The walk-in freezer seam is not intact. Water observed pooling along the seams into the dry storage room, the walk-in cooler and the area where the carts are stored (all 3 sides of the walk-in freezer). This is a recurring issue from last year.
      • Corrective Action(s): Get the issue addressed.
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several wiping cloths were noted ontop of counters instead of inside the sanitizer solution in the red buckets.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all wiping cloths are stored inside the sanitizer solution.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Pans of raw chicken were being stored directly above clean knives and other kitchen equipment. This is a cross contamination hazard.
      • Corrective Action(s): Raw meats must be stored below ready to eat foods and other clean equipment.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The seal around the base of the walk-in freezer is no longer intact. The freezer is leaking into the dry storage room and the walk-in cooler. Mold was observed along the walls in the dry storage room and the walk-in cooler where the leak is. As per staff, this issue has been ongoing for a while now.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the mold using bleach solution immediately. Get the leak issue addressed by Oct. 14, 2023. Email me a copy of the work order once the work has been completed.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chopped vegetables, oranges, cream based sauces, and dipping sauces were at 15C in the line cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): All the items were discarded at the time of the inspection. The line cooler was emptied. Do not store potentially hazardous foods between 4C-60C for more than 2 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): "Cleaned" meat slicer had meat debris around the blades.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff dismantled the blade at the time of inspection and removed it for washing and sanitation. Ensure all the parts are dismantled after use (or every 2 hours for continued use) and thoroughly washed and sanitized to prevent the growth of pathogens and toxins that can cause foodborne illness.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw eggs stored above ready to eat food items.
      • Corrective Action(s): Eggs were moved to the bottom most shelf. Ensure raw eggs and raw meats are stored on the bottom to prevent cross-contamination through accidental spills.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A bag of frozen gravy was left at room temperature for thawing. The product was still frozen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff poured the gravy in a pot for boiling at the time of inspection. Do not thaw food items at room temperature as the surface of the product thaws and warms up faster than the inside - allowing pathogens and toxins to grow that can cause foodborne illness.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The line cooler was malfunctioning and had an ambient temperature of 15C. The food items inside the cooler were held at 10-16C internal temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use the line cooler until it is repaired and the inspector verifies that it can maintain 4C or below. Have the cooler repaired. Date to be corrected by: March 28, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There were no sanitizer solutions along the prep line.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure you have sanitizer along each prep line.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): The floor requires a sweep/mop, the countertops need to be wiped down. Manager mentioned that this is done by the next shift of staff that will be starting in half an hour.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The sanitizer solution in the red bucket on the front prep line had only 50ppm Quats in it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Refresh the sanitizer solution.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some of the cans and containers in the dry storage room have food debris on them.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the cans and containers that have food debris on them.
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) The ice scoop was stored on top of a dish storage rack.
      • 2) There was tape on the handle of one of the knives.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Store the ice scoop inside a clean vessel/container. Wash the container regularly.
      • 2) Do not use tape on knives.
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The sanitizer bucket tested did not have adequate amounts of sanitizer in it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that sanitizer solutions are refreshed regularly (every 2 hrs or as needed).
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: The cooler/hotholding temperatures for this morning have not been recorded on the temperature log.
      • Corrective Action(s): Follow your Food Safety Procedures. Record your temperatures in the morning and in the afternoon as per your FSP.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The torn rack cover is still in use. The 2nd rack has a new cover.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard the torn cover and order a new one as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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