Tim Hortons #5529

19971 72nd Ave, Langley · Restaurant

20 inspections

Routine InspectionApr 15, 2026
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionNov 10, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 27, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Fruit flies observed landing and resting on pastry shelf adjacent to customer service area. I did not observe any food in the display case contaminated with fruit flies. Requested staff immediately throw out contaminated croissants. They complied.
  - Corrective Action(s): Until such time that the fruit fly infestation can be rectified all exposed food much be adequately protected. It may be the donuts and pastry cases need a proper covering, not just plastic wrap. review at next inspection.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Fruit flies observed in significant numbers in premises, mostly flying and crawling around grease trap. The grease trap is clearly a significant breeding envrionment for the flies. There remains missing and/or unscrewed screws preventing the lid from closing properly and is likely allowing, in part, flies to access the inner part of the grease trap. There is also food debris around the lip of the lid, and when combined with water from the sinks, may provide an excellent food source for the flies. Also noted a sticky trap over this area attached to theceiling. The placement of these sticky traps above food prep or storage areas has been flagged for removal in previous inspections.
  - Corrective Action(s): Immediately have pest control technician called to address fruit fly infestation. Target the grease trap for immediate remedy.
  - **Continued presence of fruit flies in this food premises may result in further inforcement action including premises closure.
  - Follow up inspection will take place in two weeksas noted on report.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionApr 3, 2025
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Fruit flies still present in premises, concentrating around the dishwash station but also to lesser amount in other areas. Floor around dishwash station mostly dry, although grease trap lid is missing screws possibly providing access for fruit flies. It is possible there is water ponding behind the wall where the plumbing conduit enters and this should be investigated for renovation improvements. There are lots of fruit flies below the sinks. Minor build up of bioslimes around one of the sink drain pipe connections at sink basin.
  - Floor drains may also be contributing to breeding.
  - *Sticky traps have been placed above the dishpit, and at drive thru.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please limit sticky trap placement to below dish sinks and not in food prep or processing areas as discussed. Remove these traps as discused.
  - Block screw holes in grease trap and make sure the seal is tight to prevent fruit fly access.
  - Target floor drain at dishpit cloesest to ovens as possible/likely source of breeding. Remove floor grate, clean vertical pipe to water and apply hot water and chemicals DAILY to help break breeding cycle.
  - Re-inspect in two weeks to measure improvements.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Dump sink at beverage station is leaking. Water observed preading to adjacent spaces.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use this sink until unit is repaired as discussed Recommend sink be taped off to ensure staff don't use.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 26, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: House fly and fruit fly activity noted in select areas in premises.
  - House flies - Observed in lower, isolated pockets of space including garbage bin cavities and under dishwash sinks, and in the general work space in prep areas. There was a wasp in the donut display case, but it is likely flies also access this space. One light trap noted in kitchen space.
  - Fruit flies - Observed close to dishwash station, potentially coming out of openings in grease trap and adjacent floor drain. Also observed under counter below sink and garbage space next to flavoured syrups station. The cavity between the wall and sink drain pipes full of garbage, and also subject to sludge development as witnessed and discussed with manager.
  - Corrective Action(s): A) House flies are likely entering building from the outside and this will be a seasonal issue to address. Discuss with pest control additional measures to control house fly activity in food premises, but consider the following remedies to help with the immediate fly population:
  - - place sticky tape below dish sink space and in garbage cubby spaces only. DO NOT PLACE IN OR ABOVE FOOD PREP STORAGE AREAS as discussed.
  - - Consider adding a light trap to the customer area.
  - - Affix and position fan at drive thru window outward/downward to prevent flies from catching air currents into building.
  - B) Clean up space behind partition at garbage/sink drain cubbies. Remove garbage as discussed and make sure this space is kept dry. Make sure any drain pipes are clean and free from sludge build up. Better seal grease trap openings and clean this space daily. Make sure to put procedures in place to clean floor drains on daily basis (hot water and chemical to discourage breeding).
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 3, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 25, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Moderate amount of fruit flies noted under and above dish sink area. Very little activity in other areas of premises, so likely the dish sink area general cleanliness contributing to breeding. Edges of grease trap lid and adjacent tile grout grooves observed with accumulations of food debris that is both wet and stagnant. A certain amount of biodecomposition is occuring in these cracks which is a potential food source for these pests. It is also possible the lid to the grease trap is not tight and these pests are accessing the grease trap itself and contributing to increased breeding.
  - Corrective Action(s): As discussed target this area for increased daily cleaning. Make sure to remove (scrape out if necessary) the accumulations of food debreis from the noted area and better manage the daily cleaning of this environment. Target the cleaned grooves (and local floor drain) with floor cleaner spray, and leave. This should act as a breeding deterent.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Corner of garbage cubby by druve thru dirty. Floor, drain and area behind oven next to donut station dirty. Floor of walk-in cooler dirty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and keep clean as discussed.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 2, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Several areas of premises observed with excessive accumulations of food debris, mostly limited to floor in hard to reach or see including:
  - - Area behind bake ovens next to donut glazing station. Significant build-up around electrical and plumbing hoses and down and around floor drain.
  - - Floor behind and below countertop coffee machine and iced coffee station. Leaking water migrating to back counter down to floor. Stagnant water is puddling below on floor.
  - - Walk-in cooler floor, especially under shelves and around black plastic shelf supports.
  - - Floor drains and surrounding area at dishsinks.
  - Corrective Action(s): These areas must be targeted for improved cleaning to maintain general sanitation and prevent migration of unsanitary conditions to other areas. Floor drains must receive daily cleaning (including the vertical pipe network below grade to remove and prevent build up of food debris and biomat development. These areas can and will be used as breeding habitat for drain and/or fruit flies in summer months. Review at next scheduled inspection.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionSep 29, 2022
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionSep 22, 2022
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Under counter cooler magnetic seals replaced. Temperature measured 9 C. Not a gasket issue.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use this unit until repaired/serviced by technician. Staff removed all products. label cooler accordingly.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionSep 16, 2022
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Under counter cooler across from sandwich prep cooler not maintained at 4 C or below. Measured multiple times at 9 to 11 C. Discussed with supervisor. Door gaskets not in good shape and potentially allowing warm air from under unit to enter cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Have unit serviced. Move all hazardous foods out of unit until repaired. Check on follow up inspection noted on report.
  - Note: Alternate under counter cooler in front currently not in use MAY be used if it can maintain temperature of 4 C or less. Monitor if put in use.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot holding unit not keeping food above 60 C. Multiple foods measured between 48 and 52 C. Staff discarded chilli and all soups stored in this unit. One unopened package left to continue warming. Units set at 3 on the dial.
  - Corrective Action(s): Review procedures with staff regarding the proper reheating and hot holding of all products and ensure staff follow Tim Horton's Food Safety Plan. Temperature settings must be verified with temperature checks as per Tim Horton's Food Safety Plan.
  - Check at follow up inspection date noted.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debris noted on floor in hard to reach areas of many parts of premises including cookline, walk-in cooler, under and behind equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Cleaning, both scheduled and spot cleaning, must improve. Clean up all areas of premises. This will be reviewed at follow up inspection date noted.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 26, 2021
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 16, 2021
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Back under counter cooler measured 10 to 15 C multiple times.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove all food from unit and have technician service unit.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Dish washing procedures not correct. Three compartment sink method is not be used. One of the three sinks covered over with drying grate full of drying dishes. No sink stoppers available and staff are instead using cloths to plug the sinks. Noted the sanitizer concentration inconsistent. Tested at sink below 150 ppm, but most of the sani-buckets measured above 200 ppm. Staff noted detergent dispenser not working pproperly and technician called to fix.
  - Corrective Action(s): A) Make sure all three sinks are available for ware washing and three compartment sink method of dishwashing always in place.
  - B) Acquire three sink stoppers to allow for easy three compartment dishwashing can be completed by staff.
  - C) Make sure chemical feed lines and movement of concentrates not obstructed in any way. THis will ensure consistent dosing, especially for the Quats sanitizer.
  - D) Make sure service technician checks and fixes all dispensing lines accordingly.
  - E) Additional drying rack may be necessary above dishsinks to ensure dishes are properly dried and access to the sinks is not compromised.
  - This will be reviewed at follow up inspection date noted.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Several areas of premises noted with excessive accumulations of food debris, including under dishwash station, behind oven and donut icing area, under and around legs of said equipment and walk-in cooler floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Premises needs a good and thourough cleaning. This should be noted to cleaning staff, but also daytime staff need to improve spot cleaning procedures throughout day.
  - this will be reviewed at follow up inspection date noted.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionDec 10, 2019
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Equipment opening handles have debris and stains
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean opening handles for equipment such as coolers.routiinely
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJun 17, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 10, 2018
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Toppings cooler soiled, food debris throughout unit,
  - Monitor temperature, elevated temperature observed, unit in midst of a defrost cycle.
  - Debris under and behind equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean entire cooling unit.
  - Monitor temperature ensure perishables maintained at or below 4 Celsius.
  - Clean areas under and behind equipment
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJun 12, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 26, 2018
1 infraction
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Beverage display cooler malfunctioning, perishables at 14 Celsius. Temperature display displaying wrong temperature 34 F when acutual temperature is 68 F
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair cooling unit, perishable dairy products discarded. Storage perishables in alternate units below 4 Celsius.
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionOct 17, 2017
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Debris and residue under equipment and cabinets
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean areas.
  - Sanitation plan to be in use.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Toppings cooler bottom portion, soiled and not cleaned
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean toppings cooler and disinfect.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionOct 16, 2017
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Surfaces sanitizer buckets below minimun concentration to be effective below 200 ppm QUATS.
  - Cutting boards soiled and stained.
  - Coolers soiled, debris and stains observed, with the exception of walk-in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace sanitizer and disinfect surfaces, ensure sanitizer is replaced routinely and as needed.
  - Thoroughly wash and disinfect cutting boards.
  - Clean coolers and door gaskets.
  - Violation Score: 25
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Flies observed in premise
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean surfaces and areas behind and under equipment.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: A variety of surfaces area soiled
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean counters, backsplash areas, clean equipment and under equipment on counters.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Damaged floor tiles
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace damaged flooring areas
  - Violation Score: 5