Wild Thyme

705 12th St, New Westminster · Restaurant

19 inspections

1. Routine InspectionMar 11, 2026

   0 infractions

2. Follow-Up InspectionAug 21, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Routine InspectionAug 20, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mandy rice (rice hot holder at dishwashing area) found to be hot holding rice at 49C to 55C internal.
     • Corrective Action(s): Reheated. Ensure that all hot potentially hazardous foods are kept >60 at all times. Discontinue the use of the rice cooker for hot holding purposes
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
     • Observation: Hot water knob on hot area handsink and back area handsink was not in operation. Staff were using washroom handsink for handwashing. This is not sanitary.
     • Corrective Action(s): Use the POS area handsink as a temporary measure. Repair the handsinks ASAP
     • Violation Score: 15
4. Follow-Up InspectionMar 19, 2025

   0 infractions

5. Routine InspectionMar 11, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar area ice machine found to have mold growing on the top of the ice maker and in other parts of the water circulator
     • Corrective Action(s): All ice in the machine was discarded. Ensure that all ice for drinks and consumption are treated like food. Clean and sanitize the ice machine on a more frequent basis
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Ice machine's ice maker and water circulator found to have mold growing on it
     • Corrective Action(s): Stop using the machine and have it fully cleaned and sanitized.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT OBSERVATION: dough portioning machine in the back of house found to have old dough in the hopper and out of the dispenser. Dough in the hopper was found to be drying out and crusty in some areas.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the dough portioning machine is fully cleaned and sanitized immediately after use.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: 2 issues:
     • -a box of cauliflower was stored directly on the ground under shelves at the hot station
     • -tray of tomato chicken was found to be "cooling" next to the hot station handsink. The container was underneath the automatic liquid soap dispenser
     • Corrective Action(s): Moved cauliflower to a food grade container. Keep all food and containers of food off of the ground minimum 6"
     • Do not store food under the soap dispenser, keep food away from the handsink
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Food debris and general soil build up noted in the following areas:
     • -on the single door undercounter cooler's handles, across from the kitchen dishwasher
     • -on the wire mesh secured on the wall around the oven garbage cans
     • -on the powerbar beside the hot station handsink
     • -on the red plasti-board behind the right side prep cooler in the hot station
     • -on all major walls in the back of house
     • -under most cooler units in the kitchen areas
     • This is not an exhaustive list
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted areas. Ensure that this is done MORE THOROUGHLY on a regular basis.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: domestic style deep fryer found underneath stainless steel countertop near the hot station handsink.
     • Corrective Action(s): Remove the deep fryer. Use of deep fryers producing grease laden vapors is not permitted.
     • Violation Score:
     • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
     • Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: garbage can not available in the back of house for use by staff. Handsink was stocked with paper towel but a garbage can was not available for discarding used paper towels.
     • Corrective Action(s): provide a garbage can for the back of house food prep area
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
     • Observation: 3 kitchen staff on site, none had completed FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that minimum 1 staff member with a valid FOODSAFE level 1 certification or equivalent is on site at all times of operation.
     • Violation Score: 1
6. Routine InspectionSep 11, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dough portioning machine in the back of house found to have numerous fruit flies and old dough in the hopper and out of the dispenser. Dough in the hopper was found to be drying out and crusty in some areas. Operator indicated that the unit had been used in the morning approximately 4 hours prior
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the dough portioning machine is fully cleaned and disinfected immediately after use.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Food debris and grease splatter noted in the following areas:
     • -around the POS area, wall mounted modem
     • -around the power strip in hot station
     • -underneath the handwashing sink and adjacent countertop in the hot station
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the above noted areas are cleaned on a more frequent basis.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation: Domestic deep fryer being used in the POS area for falafel. Production of grease laden vapor is not permitted in this facility
     • Corrective Action(s): Remove the deep fryer immediately
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
     • Observation: Provide a garbage can for the back of house (BOH) food prep area
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score: 1
7. Follow-Up InspectionFeb 7, 2024

   0 infractions

8. Routine InspectionJan 31, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Back dough area handsink and hot area handsink missing paper towels.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all handsinks are stocked with paper towels in paper towel dispensers
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation: Rodent droppings noted in the following areas:
     • -POS area cubbies
     • -around the grease trap at the 2 compartment sink
     • -under the POS area countertops across from the yogurt refrigerator
     • -along the back wall in the back dough prep area
     • -in the storage cubbies around the dough flattener
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean the above area and sanitize with 100 ppm chlorine
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: POS area handsink does not have cold water
     • Corrective Action(s): Repair the handsink and ensure that all handsinks are stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water.
     • due: 4 days
     • Violation Score: 3
9. Routine InspectionFeb 24, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottles contained no detectable QUATS. There was no sanitizer in the food preparation areas.
     • Corrective Action(s): The bottles were refilled at the time of inspection and were tested to contain 200 ppm QUATS. Ensure sanitizer bottles are refilled timely as sanitizer dissipates over time.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two hand sinks were fully blocked in the food preparation areas. One was blocked with a tray of cooked meat and the other was blocked with utensils and pots.
     • Corrective Action(s): The sinks were cleared at the time of inspection. Ensure hand sinks are clear of obstruction to promote frequent hand washing.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation: Two boxes of lettuce and cauliflower were kept on the floor in the food preparation area.
     • Corrective Action(s): Boxes were moved to shelves at the time of inspection. Do not store food on the floor.
     • Violation Score: 3
10. Follow-Up InspectionJun 15, 2022

    0 infractions

11. Routine InspectionJun 10, 2022

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff was observed washing dishes with a soapy bleach solution. The 2-compartment sink is equipped with an automated QUATS sanitizer dispenser but the staff was using household bleach and soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): The staff was reminded not to mix bleach with soap as that decreases the effectiveness of the chlorine. Wash and rinse the dishes in the 1st sink and use the second sink for sanitizing, until the dishwasher is fixed.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): All handwashing sinks in the facility were blocked.
      • 1) Handwashing sink by the oven was blocked with a mop and bucket for the oven.
      • 2) Handwashing sink in the dishwashing area was blocked with bowls of utensils and mats.
      • 3) Handwashing sink in the back area was blocked with drain pipes for a washing machine -that is not approved to be in the facility.
      • Manager admitted that staff do not use the hand washing sink in the back, where dough is kneaded and sheeted.
      • Corrective Action(s): All handsinks were cleared at the time of inspection. Ensure handwashing sinks are kept clear of obstructions and are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and disposable paper towels. Ensure handwashing sinks are ONLY used for handwashing.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cardboard is being used to line the floor in the food preparation areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): The manager removed the cardboard at the time of inspection. Do not use cardboard to line surfaces, even floors, as that can pose a physical tripping hazard and attract pests such as cockroaches and mice. Cardboard is not a smooth and easy to clean material that can be washed and sanitized.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The high temperature dishwasher was not functional at the time of the inspection. The manager informed that it had stopped working 2 days ago and the technician visited yesterday but it stopped working again today. The manager has been calling extra staff for dishwashing until the dishwasher is fixed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have the dishwasher repaired or replaced to ensure adequate sanitation. Use single-use takeout containers if extra staff cannot be scheduled for dishwashing. Date to be corrected by: June 13, 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Facility has undergone several major changes and expanded into the next unit. Several new equipment has been added. No floor plans have been submitted for approval.
      • Corrective Action(s): Submit an updated floor plan to the inspector within 2 weeks or further enforcement action may be taken.
      • Violation Score: 5
12. Routine InspectionSep 11, 2019

    0 infractions

13. Routine InspectionMar 8, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A garbage bag was stored directy on top of dough.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discontinue this practice since odour reducing chemicals could potentially contaminate food.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Install light covers at the light fixture in the back food prep area.
      • Corrective Action(s): 2 weeks.
      • Violation Score: 1
14. Follow-Up InspectionSep 18, 2018

    0 infractions

15. Routine InspectionSep 4, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door was open, no screen installed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install a screen on the back door within two weeks.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The hand washing sink next to the espresso machine did not have cold water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that this is fixed within one week.
      • Violation Score: 3
16. Routine InspectionMar 27, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The staff washroom hand sink did not have paper towels and the back area hand sink did not have soap or paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Corrected during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
17. Routine InspectionNov 24, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies observed throughout the kitchen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pest control is coming on site, however, they are not taking action to eliminitate the flies. Ensure that pest control comes on site and treats for flies. Ensure that the report for pest control treatment is sent to Fraser Health.
      • Violation Score: 9
18. Follow-Up InspectionJul 26, 2017

    0 infractions

19. Routine InspectionJul 13, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Hand washing sink next to the oven is not in working order.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix within one week.
      • Violation Score: 3