West Beach Bar and Grill

1101 Elm St, White Rock · Restaurant

17 inspections

Follow-Up InspectionApr 16, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 18, 2026
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rat droppings observed in the back storage area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove empty bottles/cans and thoroughly clean and sanitize area. Have pest control company place additional traps. Assess premise and seal any potential entry points. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 22, 2025
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar glass washer iodine concentration ~25-50ppm during the rinse cycle.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service bar glass washer and adjust setting to 12.5 to 25ppm iodine during the rinse cycle. In the interim, wash all glassware in the kitchen low temperature dishwasher.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Fruit flies observed in the bar area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all food equipment, focusing cleaning efforts on the beverage dispenser nozzle and holder, counters and underneath the ice bin. Contact your pest control technician if required. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Bar glass washer iodine concentration ~25-50ppm during the rinse cycle.
  - Corrective Action(s): Service bar glass washer and adjust setting to 12.5 to 25ppm iodine during the final rinse cycle. Correct my September 29, 2025.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 20, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Garbage bag used to store bread in the walk cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use garbage bags to stored food. Use food grade material containers, bags, etc. to store food products.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 24, 2024
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection 0ppm chlorine during the dishwasher final rinse cycle. Sanitizer bucket observed to be empty.
  - Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer bucket replaced. Sanitizer line primed and 50ppm chlorine detected at the plate level during the final rinse cycle. Reminder to use test strips to test chlorine concentration on a daily basis.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Several containers of food observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Several containers of food not provided with covers in the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is stored at least 6" off the floor. Adequately cover all food containers to protect food from contamination. Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back door to premise left open.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure the back door to the premise is kept closed to prevent potential pest entry.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator's FOODSAFE level 1 certificate expired on July 29, 2018.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator to retake FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent by August 31, 2024.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 8, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 25, 2024
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Two knives were stored in the gap between the two prep coolers.
  - 2. Dried debris observed on fry cutter.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1. Store knives in an area that can be cleaned and sanitized properly, such as a magnetic strip.
  - 2. Clean and sanitize the fry cutter.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer was not available in the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Prepare 100-200 ppm bleach sanitizer by mixing 1/2 tsp household bleach per 1L water. Ensure this is available while kitchen is operating and it is being used to sanitize food contact surfaces regularly.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rat droppings observed under shelving in the dry storage room.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean up droppings and sanitize affected surfaces. Contact pest control. Continue to monitor for pest activity.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Dry storage shelves were lined with aluminum foil.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove aluminum foil because it cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Clean and sanitize the shelves directly on a regular basis.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJan 11, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 9, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 25 eggs observed sitting on a shelf near the grill area. 22 Celsius internal temperature. Discarded.
  - Corrective Action(s): Always keep eggs refrigerated.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): large plastic insert full of blanched fries is sitting on the counter beside the fryer. Internal temoerature is 16 Celsius. Keep in fridge or keep hot.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kitchen knives observed stored in gap between two prep coolers. This space is not clean; do not use for knife or other utensil storage. Also at least one of the knives was still dirty when stored. Clean and sanitize knives thoroughly before storing them for re-use.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) No chlorine was detected in the dishwasher rinse cycle (low temp dishwasher)
  - 2) No iodine was detected in the glasswasher rinse cycle.
  - Sanitize manually.(discussed) Failure to have these machines repaired within 2 days will result in an order for the use of disposable dishes only.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 25
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings noted in several corners. Clean and monitor activity.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: At least one hole for mice oserved in back storage room, in corner. Numerous droppings noted beside hole. Close holes.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Numerous corners and shelves require cleaning. Of note were the following areas;
  - 1) The fridge shelves require a thorough cleaning.
  - 2) Under the grill and dishwasher require cleaning.
  - 3) The bar counters underneath the bar matting require a thorough cleaning; the bar matting was stuck to the shelves in several areas.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Shelves are covered in aluminum foil. Do not use foil or other materials to cover shelves; clean them frequently.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: See also #302. Both dishwasher and glasswasher have no detectable sanitizer in rinse cycle. Repair. Sanitize manually until repaired. Discussed manual sanitization. Re-inspection in two days.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: 1) Tiles missing in two large patches at kitchen entrance. Replace tiles.
  - 2) Broken tile noted under dishwasher. repair.
  - 3) Sink spray nozzle repaired with duct tape. Repair properly.
  - 4) Rusty shelves noted in fridge. Refinish or replace.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 29, 2022
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1) Potato cutting area is very dirty. Wall-mounted potato cutter has lots of bits of old potato stuck to it. The wall is very dirty, and the cutting board underneath is very dirty. This are must be kept very clean. Note that this area is not being actively used at the time of inspection. Clean thoroughly before using.
  - 2) Knife was stored in the small gap between two prep fridges. DO NOT store knives in this space as it is not easily cleanable.
  - 3) Bar matting for glass storage is stuck to the counter with food/drink debris. Clean bar matting and counter thoroughly.
  - 4) Bar matting on top of glasswasher is on top of an absorbant cloth. The cloth is black in numerous spots with what appears to be mold or mildew growth. Bar matting also sticks to cloth. DO NOT use cloths underneath bar matting as they can harbour bacteria and mold and will contaminate clean dishes.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 25
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach water for cleaning cloths in kitchen had no detectable chlorine. Always make sure bleach water is changed frequently.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: The following were observed:
  - 1) Tortilla chips were stored in open, uncovered containers in the dry storage as well as on a high shelf by the grill underneath overhead structures. Furthermore the bin by the grill had numerous greasy marks and appeared not to have been washed properly in some time.
  - 2) Fluorescent light fixture in kitchen is not covered, nor are there protective sleeves on the bulbs.
  - 3) a box of raw bacon was stored on a high shelf in the fridge, above several ready to eat foods.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Ants observed in dry storage area. Use food grade bait to eliminate infestation.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Kitchen requires a thorough cleaning; all shelves, and all corners underneath and behind equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Most shelves in the kitchen are covered in tin foil. Remove foil from shelves.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Glasswasher had no detectable iodine in final rinse, plus the hose from the almost-empty sanitizer bottle leading to the glasswasher was empty. Note that glasswasher was not being actively used at time of inspection. Ensure that glasswasher always has sanitizer in final rinse.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: 1) Large portion of floor by kitchen door is missing floor tiles. Resulting floor is very hard to clean. Replace tiles.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionSep 17, 2020
1 infraction
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottles are labelled as containing quats sanitizer but contain chlorine sanitizer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Spray bottles were properly labelled during inspection. Use 1 tsp plain domestic chlorine bleach in 1 litre water and make fresh daily.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 11, 2020
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tables are not being sanitized between customers. They are cleaned with an orange detergent. Wiping cloths are dry and are not sanitized.
  - Corrective Action(s): Sanitize wiping cloths and sanitized the dining tables and commonly touched surfaces between customers. An effective sanitizer is 1 tsp domestic chlorine bleach in 1 litre of water to make a 100-200ppm chlorine solution. If using quats sanitizer, use as per label. Follow directions for safe use of all chemicals.
  - Violation Score: 15
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: In main kitchen, sanitizer spray is in a spray bottle. Label has worn off.
  - Corrective Action(s): Accurately label spray bottle to show contents.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 30, 2019
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Prep/line cooler (Beverage Air on right side closer to sinks) has an air temperature above 4 C (9 C air temperature measured) and there is water accumulating on the bottom shelf. There is only a small amount of food in this cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store any potentially hazardous foods (fish, meat, poultry, etc.) in this cooler unless it can keep them at 4 C or colder. Thermostat was adjusted during the inspection. Clean cooler. Check temperature daily. Repair if necessary (water on bottom shelf was noted).
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: There is accumulated food debris/dirt on floor of kitchen. Shelves under bar ice well require cleaning or refinishing.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean kitchen, including floor in hard to reach areas. Clean under bar ice well and re-surface any surfaces that are not impervious to moisture and easy to clean. Add cleaning and sanitizing the ceiling of the ice machine to your cleaning schedule.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
  - Observation: Today, operator is away. Both staff advise they have taken Food Safe but more than 5 years ago.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep copies of all Food Safe certificates on site. Food Safe certificates that are more than 5 years old have now expired and are no longer valid. When the operator is absent, at least one person per shift must have a valid Food Safe certificate.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionFeb 28, 2019
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some spilled food noted under equipment and shelves.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean under cooking equipment (along floor/wall junction), under dry storage shelves (near walk in kitchen cooler), and floor of walk in cooler. Clean ceiling of the ice machine on a regular basis.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 25, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some cleaning required.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the upper ceiling of the ice machine. Clean floor under dry storage shelves (near walk in cooler) and under bar counter.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 18, 2018
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean upper ceiling of ice machine and also the back edge of the upper prep coolers (behind the inserts). Add this to your written routine cleaning schedule.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Spray bottle containing bleach is not labelled properly.
  - Corrective Action(s): Label all chemical bottles to accurately show contents.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 12, 2017
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: The ice well basin (no direct contact with the ice) in the bar area is rotting.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair water leaks and ensure that all surfaces are impervious to moisture and easy to clean.
  - Improve cleaning in the bar area (under counter, etc.).
  - Violation Score: 9