An invasion of cockroaches at Richmond's Golden Sea City Restaurant came to an unpleasant end during a health inspection last week.
The restaurant, at 145-8360 Granville Ave., was closed down last Monday after inspectors racketed up a whopping 18 improper observations.
The pest infestation was the most serious violation. Health officials noted that staff had failed to control the cockroach problem through sticky traps that had collected several pests.
This comes only two months after another routine inspection concluded with an order to hire a professional pest control service due to the discovery of a cockroach. Cockroaches were located climbing walls, in the dim sum preparation area, in cupboards, near the bubble tea area, near cups and tableware, and in drawers where staff stowed personal belongings.
"General sanitation in premises is poor which is contributing to the cockroach infestation based upon the site inspection," states the inspection report.
A wide range of cleanliness problems raised concerns. Rusty knives, grease buildup and a lack of sanitizer usage were among the issues raised in the report.
Improper food storage was also noted. "Food still found being stored in the walk-way between the two washrooms," the report says.
"Operator has been told multiple times that the area is not suitable for food storage due to the proximity to the washrooms."
Containers of noodles, raw meat and spices were discarded during the inspection. The routine inspection on July 18 concluded with an immediate closure of the restaurant. The restaurant reopened the next day after health officials confirmed that their observations had been satisfactorily resolved.
It was the 11th restaurant closure in Richmond in 2011.
