A Chinese bakery in Richmond has been ordered to shut down after health inspectors found rodent infestation inside the premises.
And previous reviews show multiple customers discovering moldy food…
Mega Bakery in Continental Shopping Plaza received a closure order from Vancouver Coastal Health.
A Noms Mag community member (Alan) spotted the closure notice posted on the bakery’s front door on March 11.
We swung by the same day and confirmed the notice was there.
Peeking through the window, baked goods and items were still sitting on the display tables, six days after the order was issued.
We returned on March 14 and did not see any movement inside.
The closure order cites rodent infestation in violation of BC Food Premises Regulation Section 26(a), (b), and (c).
The order lists seven corrective actions the bakery must complete before it can reopen.
The bakery must close to the public immediately until authorized to reopen.
All mouse droppings must be removed, and all contaminated areas and surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized.
Any open food that has been damaged or contaminated by rodents or their droppings must be discarded.
The order also requires the bakery to identify and seal all openings in walls and ceilings that may lead to pest entry and harborage.
The space must be deep cleaned and decluttered, and professional pest control services must be engaged to address the infestation.
The bakery may also be required to attend a compliance meeting at the Richmond Health Protection office.
The closure order may not come as a complete surprise to some former customers.
Multiple Google reviews over the past few years include photos and complaints about finding mold on purchased items.
One reviewer from September 2025 wrote that they bought shrimp and radish pancakes and found mold on the back of one.
“With this kind of quality control, how can the boss not sell such a large piece without mold?” the review reads.
Another reviewer described finding moldy green bean paste and sour mochi.
A separate review from three months ago described the store as dark with hardly any items available.
Mega Bakery, also known by its Chinese name 美之香餅家, is a traditional Chinese bakery that has operated at the plaza for more than a decade.
It is not yet clear when or if Mega Bakery will reopen.
The timeline depends on how quickly the corrective actions are completed and whether the bakery can pass a follow-up inspection.
This comes after another Richmond food spot, Mr. Beigai BBQ was also shut down by VGH for a pest infestation too.
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Address: 1162-3779 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond, BC