Yianni's Greek Taverna

543 6th St, New Westminster · Restaurant

13 inspections

Routine InspectionMar 4, 2026
1 infraction
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Roasted potato halves are stored in a bin on top of the oven to warm up before placing into hot holding.
  - Corrective Action(s): This is not an acceptable practice. All potentially hazardous foods must be kept either hot (60C or above) or cold (4C or below) - do not keep foods at a "warm" temperature. This is the middle of the danger zone where pathogens are most likely to grow.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionAug 14, 2025
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Pink mildew observed in the ice machine on the flap directly below where the ice falls from.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize this part of the ice machine as well.
  - Date to be corrected by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 packs of beef were thawing in ambient temperature. Surface temperature of the top pack measured to be 11C, the temperature between the 2 packs was 0C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff moved the packs under cold running water to finish thawing.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning for food debris and grease accumulation is required under the prep line across from the cook line: in the corner under the hot holding table, and around the legs of the prep table/cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the premises as per your sanitation plan. Ensure all hard to reach areas are addressed.
  - Date to be corrected by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 15, 2025
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning for general debris is required under the dishwashing area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Pull all stored items under the dishwashing area away from the walls to facilitate a proper clean of the floor. Do not allow food debris or moisture to accumulate overnight. This will help to prevent the presence of pests such as rodents, flies or cockroaches.
  - Date to be corrected by: 1 week - January 22, 2025
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 22, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 15, 2023
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 1) Kitchen utensils observed to be stored directly under the hand washing sink soap dispenser
  - 2) Box of bread placed directly ontop of food beside garbage bin.
  - 3) Raw beef stored on top shelf in walk in cooler above ready-to-eat vegetables
  - 4) A cup observed to be fully immersed in raw squid being used as a scoop
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator relocated kitchen utensils at the time of inspection
  - 2) Ensure food is stored in a clean and sanitary manner at least 6 inches from floor level
  - 3) Ensure to keep raw proteins on bottom shelf to prevent potential cross contamination
  - 4) Ensure kitchen utensils are kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cardboard liners observed in multiple locations in the restaurant with grease and food scarps dried onto the cardboard.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to remove all cardboard liners to facilitate in proper cleaning practices.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 5, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Personal items observed on top of food prep area
  - 2) Kitchen utensils observed to be stored directly under the hand washing sink soap dispenser
  - 3) Container of food placed directly ontop of food inside inserts
  - 4) Food items (onions and potato) stored directly on floor
  - 5) Raw chicken stored on top shelf in walk in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Operator relocated personal items at the time of inspection
  - 2) Operator relocated kitchen utensils at the time of inspection
  - 3) Operator removed all non-food items from food inserts at the time of inspection
  - 4) Ensure food is kept at least 6 inches from floor level to facilitate in proper cleaning and pest monitoring
  - 5) Operator relocated raw chicken items to raw meat shelf at the time of inspection
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food debrise and grease build up observed between the fryer and grill area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to maintain kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner.
  - Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJul 22, 2021
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted raw meats stored above ready to eat foods.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store raw meats below / seperately from other food items in the walk-in cooler.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionJul 30, 2020
1 infraction
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 4 large containers of rice measured 11C internal. operator had been cooling it since noon.
  - Corrective Action(s): split large containers of rice in half to allow for faster cooling.
  - Ensure that the rice is combined ONLY AFTER it has cooled to 4C
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): meat sauce for lasagna left out at room temperature from lunch rush. measured 16C internal
  - Corrective Action(s): discarded. ensure that all cold potentially hazardous foods are <4C at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): surface sanitizer solution not available at the time of inspection. staff were preparing raw chicken at this time
  - Corrective Action(s): re-made. surface sanitizer solution must always be available during inspections at 100 ppm chlorine with wiping cloths stored inside.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJan 21, 2020
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Cleaning required underneath the steam tables and in the condenser area of the grill area drawer cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that these areas are cleaned on a more frequent basis.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 black handled vegetable peelers found on site found to have food debris build up AND repaired with duct tape.
  - Corrective Action(s): discarded. Do not use duct tape to "repair" tools as it is not a surface that is easily cleanable.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionAug 9, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 7, 2019
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Walk-in cooler contents measured 6-7C internal. Operator stated cooler unit measured 1C this morning during check.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the walk-in cooler immediately. failure to do so will result in a closure order.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chefs knife in the hot station stored between prep cooler and hot holding unit. this is not a sanitary location
  - Corrective Action(s): do not store knives in this area.
  - Operator washed and sanitized knife
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 3 issues;
  - -Lids and covers missing on various food containers in the walk
  - -box of green peppers stored underneath a container of raw chicken skewers in the walk-in cooler
  - -bar area ice scoop stored in ice
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products in the walk-in cooler are wrapped and covered
  - Keep all raw meats below ready to eat foods such as peppers and other vegetables
  - Keep ice scoop in a designated container
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: 5 packs of frozen squid defrosting at room temperature. product was still partially frozen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thawing frozen foods only permitted in the following ways;
  - -in a microwave
  - -in a refrigerator
  - -in cold water
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Walk-in cooler unable to maintain contents <4C. ambient temperature measured 6C
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the walk-in cooler immediately. must be able to maintain contents <4C
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 501 - Operator does not have FOODSAFE Level 1 or Equivalent [s. 10(1)]
  - Observation: Operator's wife's FOODSAFE certificate on site however he is not working at the time of inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Minimum 1 staff member with FOODSAFE level 1 completion required on site during operations
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionFeb 20, 2019
2 infractions
- 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation: Sanitizer solution measured 0 ppm chlorine at the time of inspection
  - Corrective Action(s): operator re-made solution. ensure that sanitizer solution is maintained at 100 ppm chlorine. Remake fresh daily
  - Violation Score: 5
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: 4 packages of frozen squid thawing at room temperature. products still partially frozen
  - Corrective Action(s): operator moved product to walk-in cooler. ensure that potentially hazardous foods are thawed in cold water, microwave, or cooler unit only
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: countertops for food prep in the kitchen found to be oily. no food handling or prep going on at the time of inspection on countertop
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that countertops are cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner.
  - Staff must clean counters after use.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION: duct tape used to "repair" countertop above chest freezer, herb container, and box for plastic wrap.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove duct tape. Duct tape is not permitted for use to repair equipment in the kitchen as this cannot be easily cleaned and sanitized.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 29, 2018
2 infractions
- 203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two large clear plastic tubs full of cooked rice from the previous evening. Product measured 10C internal temperature
  - Corrective Action(s): Discarded.
  - Ensure that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled quickly. 60 C to 20 C in 2 hours, 20 C to 4 C in 4 hours.
  - Discussed with operator to fill containers maximum 2 inches deep for rapid cooling
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Small pot found in the kitchen area handsink
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store equipment in the handsink. Sink must be available for handwashing at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Frozen prawns defrosting in running warm water. Products were still semi frozen
  - Corrective Action(s): Switched to cold water.
  - Thawing food is only permitted in cold water, microwave, or in a cooler unit.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: duct tape used to "repair" countertop above chest freezer, herb container, and plastic wrap box.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove duct tape. Duct tape is not permitted for use to "repair" equipment in the kitchen as this cannot be easily cleaned and sanitized.
  - Violation Score: 3