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Vada Pav Mirchi by Geeta

832 12th St, New Westminster · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Vada Pav Mirchi by Geeta has been inspected 6 times by Fraser Health Authority since August 1, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 24, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene and 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 August 20, 2025. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 August 1, 2023. 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 February 19, 2026. For example: 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 20, 2025. For example: 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(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.

6 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Noted boxes of potatoes and trays of buns being stored outside the dry storage room, in the hallway where customers have access to them when they use the washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): Foods must be protected from potential contamination and adulteration. Discussed additional storage options for food. Look into getting outside storage as discussed, or expanding the dry storage room into the current staff washroom.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies noted inside the dry storage room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discuss more effective control measures for the flies with your pest control technician.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean more thoroughly under the dishwasher and hard to reach corners in the dry storage room.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Noted rod with hooks used for straining yogurt that's made from bare wood. The wood is already showing signs of mold.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace it with a stainless steel rod.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: None of the staff had Foodsafe Level 1 or equivalent certification. Manager's certificate has expired.
      • Corrective Action(s): At least one staff working onsite must be certified.
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Lighting in the storage room isn't bright and is blocked by items stored in front of it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace missing bulbs. Don't store items directly in front of the light fixture.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Temperature log is not being maintained daily. The log has not been maintained for the past few days. Also, staff is taking and recording the temperature of the hot water inside the warmer, not the food.
      • Corrective Action(s): Maintain logs daily. Check and record the temperature of the foods in the warmer, not the water temperature.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometer inside the prep cooler across from the hand sink is not working.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure there's a working thermometer in every cooler.
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The soap dispenser is blocked by the hot water urn at the hand sink in the front service area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Relocate the dispenser or move the urn so that the soap dispenser is easily accessible.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Permit fee is still outstanding.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pay the fee and post the decal on the permit once you receive it.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Chemicals and/or broom are stored on top of food bins.
      • Corrective Action(s): Re-arrange the storage area and cupboard. Store all non-food items separately as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Temperature logs are not being maintained. This is a repeat offence.
      • Corrective Action(s): Start recording your cooler and hot holding temperatures DAILY.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: A temperature log is not being maintained daily. Some days are missing data. Hot holding temperatures are not being monitored or recorded.
      • Corrective Action(s): Purchase a probe thermometer if you don't have one and start taking and recording hot holding temperatures as well. Ensure staff is maintaining the log daily and not skipping days.
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: A bag of onions was being stored directly on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store foods at least 6" off the floor.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: A few mice droppings noted under the storage shelf in the dry storage room. They look old.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up the droppings.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Exhaust hood has grease accumulation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Get the exhaust hood serviced. Remove and clean the baffles between services.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: The base of the faucet at the hand sink in the front service area is quite loose. This was mentioned in the last report as well.
      • Corrective Action(s): Afix the base so that it's not moving around so much.
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Corrective Action(s): Use bleach sanitizer at FOH as well instead
      • of a cleaner.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: The tap in front service area
      • is loose.
      • Corrective Action(s): Afix the
      • tap to the base so it's not loose.
      • Date To Be Corrected By : Aug. 7
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Mixed bhuja was in an uncovered
      • bin along the back hallway.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cover the bin + store
      • it else where as discussed.
      • Date To Be Corrected : Today
      • Violation Score: 3

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