Zapoteca Mexican Grill & Seafood

15495 Marine Dr, White Rock · Restaurant

21 inspections

Routine InspectionMar 17, 2026
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bar tray of chopped fruits/vegetables observed stored at room temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all potentially hazardous foods (chopped vegetables/fruits) is on ice or stored in the cooler.
  - Staff placed ice in the tray.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Bags of onions observed stored on the floor in the upstairs storage area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure no food is stored directly on the ground unless it is in pest proof containers.
  - To be corrected by: Today.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Rodent droppings observed ontop of a lid of a container in the upstairs storage
  - Rodent droppings observed under the dishpit area
  - Corrective Action(s): Please continue to work with pest control company to control and eliminate pests.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 20, 2025
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One of three hot holding units measure 40-50C. The unit by the end of the cookline on the right hand side.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please ensure food is reheated or cooked to 74C before placing into the hot holding unit.
  - Please ensure food is maintained at 60C or above in the hot holding unit.
  - Staff reheated the food on the stove before placing it back into the hot holding unit.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Ice machine observed to have discolouration and mildew growth. Especially on the ceiling and sides of the inner comparment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please empty, deep clean, and sanitize ice machine.
  - Please routinely clean and sanitize ice machine.
  - To be completed by: Tomorrow.
  - Please email EHO picture of clean and sanitized ice machine.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Food debris and grease observed underneath and beside the cookline
  - 2. Grease accumulation observed on the blacksplash of the cookline
  - 3. Debris observed under coolers/freezers/shelving in the storage building.
  - Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean the facility. Please pull out all the equipment/shelving to clean behind and beneath the equipment.
  - To be completed by: Oct 27, 2025
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionMar 6, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionFeb 27, 2025
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Salsas, mole, and rice held in the hot-holding unit next to the wall in the kitchen area measured at 45-50C. As per staff, these food items were cooked 1 hour prior to inspection. The hot-holding unit is broken.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff was instructed to reheat the food items to 74C every 2 hours so potentially hazardous foods are held within 4-60C for no more than 2 hours at a time. Do this until hot-holding unit is fixed/replaced.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Grease buildup can be observed:
  - - on the floors along the walls inside the kitchen.
  - - on water pipes (drain lines, hot/cold water) inside the kitchen.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean up grease buildup. Focus on hard-to-reach areas. Follow your sanitation schedule and do deep cleaning by pulling out cooking equipment and cleaning the areas behind the equipment on a routine basis. Date to be corrected: 1 month.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hot holding unit that is used to store salsas, mole, and rice (next to the wall) has issues with the electrical cord (cannot have the unit stay turned on). Hot-held foods inside cannot maintain 60C or above. The food items were prepared within 2 hours prior to the inspection.
  - Corrective Action(s): Staff stated that there is a spare hot-holding unit they can use to replace the broken hot-holding unit. Until this is done, the abovementioned foods must be reheated every 2 hours (to 74C). Replace the hot-holding unit immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionOct 10, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionSep 12, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 5, 2024
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat cooler under grill registered at 8 C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Transfer potentially hazardous foods to another cooler.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handles of scoops stored directly on meat.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store handles on food directly.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Flies noted in the kitchen near prep sink and dishwashing sinks and in the dining area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Premises must be free of flies. Keep back door closed or install screen on door.
  - If front dining area connected to patio is to be kept open, fly control measures must be implemented. Consult pest control company.
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Build-up of grease on range hood. Cobwebs on the sides of bar cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure hard to reach areas are cleaned more frequently. Premises must be kept in a clean condition.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Kitchen floor is chipping in various area.
  - Corrective Action(s): Flooring must be smooth, impervious to moisture and easy to clean.
  - Provide a plan to replace/fix flooring by October 5, 2024.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Meat cooler under grill registered at 8 C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair cooler immediately. Do not use it for the storage of potentially hazardous foods until it is repaired.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionMar 12, 2024
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJan 2, 2024
1 infraction
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hot water at designated hand sink has still not been repaired (waiting on parts).
  - Staff using adjacent prep sink for hand washing and the dishwashing area for food prep.
  - Corrective Action(s): All hand sinks must be have hot and cold running water.
  - Repair immediately.
  - This is a repeat violation. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement action.
  - Provide specs on replacement sinks.
  - Violation Score: 15
Routine InspectionDec 6, 2023
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: 1. Ice machine dirty.
  - 2. Build up of debris and spider webs between and behind equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1 & 2: Increase frequency of cleaning so that all surfaces are visibly clean and free of dirt and debris.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hot water unavailable or turned off at the designated hand sink. Sinks to be replaced. Staff are using the adjacent sink for hand washing as it was equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap and single-use towels in the interim.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace/repair the designated hand sink so that there is always hot water.
  - Correct immediately.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 5, 2023
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Knives stored on magnetic knife holder were visibly dirty with dried on food debris.
  - Always clean knives thoroughly before putting them on holder.
  - 2) Utensils were found stored in a small stainless container filled with room temp water. If storing utensils in water it must be either hot (over 60 Celsius) or in ice water.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionAug 5, 2022
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Several flies noted under dishwasher and grease trap area. Clean thoroughly. Bleach floor and drain.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Hard-to-reach corners and shelves require a thorough cleaning. Note especially under grill and dishwasher/grease trap area.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 8, 2021
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dirty cloths are used for cleaning with spray sanitizer. Keep a container of sanitizer handy and keep cleaning cloths immersed in sanitizer when not in use.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Tortillas wrapped in a dirty cloth to keep warm. Using cloth to wrap food is not acceptable; cloth is not food grade. Dirty cloth is obviously much worse. Do not use cloths to wrap tortillas.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Tiles have been replaced or covered in several areas with a non-cleanable rough material. These areas are collecting grime. Replace tiles or otherwise make flooring clean, smooth and easily washable as well as non-slip. Tiles can be chosen for non-slip rating.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 30, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionDec 11, 2019
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Main kitchen and bar - No evidence of pests. Upstairs dry storage room - some rodent droppings noted on the floor. There is no food preparation or open food in this storage room. Food is in pest proof bins and up off of the floor. Monitoring traps are being used. Licenced pest control is contracted monthly. Last pest control report from November is available - good. Operator has sealed holes where pests may enter (recommended by licenced pest control).
  - Corrective Action(s): Continue to monitor for pests, keep door to dry storage room closed, clean, and follow recommendations of licenced pest control technician. Premises must be free of pests.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor in dry storage room (upstairs) requires cleaning. Cleaning in main kitchen is ok but deeper cleaning under equipment and in bar area along the floor/wall junction requires improvement.
  - Corrective Action(s): Follow a routine written cleaning schedule.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionJul 12, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 3, 2019
2 infractions
- 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Small volume of pre-cooked chicken (was cooked, cooled, processed, packaged, stored in cooler) is being reheated to 120 F for several hours.
  - Corrective Action(s): Reheat hot food quickly (within 2 hours) to 74 C / 165 F. Food discarded during inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food in rice cooker (spiced rice) is at 55 C and was cooked, cooled, prepped this morning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not use rice cooker to hot hold food unless food is quickly reheated to 74 C and the rice cooker is able to keep food temperature above 60 C once reheated. Rice was discarded during the inspection.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: Sous vide items (chicken and beef) must have food safety plans.
  - Corrective Action(s): Review the BC Guidelines for Sous Vide cooking and submit your written food safety plan to Fraser Health. Note, for tenderized steak, the guideline page 14 stipulates 130 F for 112 minutes. Follow the guideline.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Flooring in dishwashing and bar area and floor in upstairs food storage room require cleaning. Filters above the cooking equipment require more frequent cleaning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean floors and filters. Follow a written routine cleaning schedule.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottles in the bar are not labelled.
  - Corrective Action(s): Bottles containing chlorine sanitizer were labelled during the inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 14, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionNov 30, 2018
2 infractions
- 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot held food temperatures are above 60 C with the exception of the rice in hot holding unit (temperature 40 C).
  - Corrective Action(s): Rice is to be reheated to 74 C and then held hot in a pre-heated hot holding unit (above 60 C). Rice reheated during the inspection. If hot foods are held at a temperature below 60 C for more than 2 hours, throw away the food. Provide food containers that are safe for use in the microwave for when you need to microwave food.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: There is evidence of pest activity in the kitchen and dishwashing areas (droppings noted on floor). Food is in pest food containers or in fridge.
  - Corrective Action(s): Immediately work on pest control so that there are no pests. Clean, seal all holes where pests may enter (such as around plumbing pipes and gap under side door), monitor for pests, and consult with licensed pest control.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation:
  - Corrective Action(s): Seal areas where pests may enter. Keep premises clean. Clean up spilled food. Food is stored in pest-proof bins.
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionOct 4, 2018
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Upper dry storage room door is open.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep doors closed so pests cannot enter premises.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some food debris is accumulating on the floor under the dishwashing sinks. This may attract pests.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean floor in hard to reach areas. Empty garbage and recycling frequently.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Two door "cold" prep cooler is keeping air and food temperature of about 5-7C. This cooler is mainly used for produce but is being used to store some cheeses that are replenished frequently. There is also water at the bottom of this cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Adjust this cooler (or service) to make sure all potentially hazardous foods are being stored at 4 C or colder.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 14, 2018
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - Corrective Action(s): Transfer pineapple to a clean, non-metal container once the can has been opened.
  - Violation Score: 3