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Arad Food Importers

105 - 8585 Baxter Pl, Burnaby · Other

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Arad Food Importers has been inspected 8 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 16, 2011. The most recent inspection, on August 8, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2025. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 25, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on July 25, 2025. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on March 13, 2020. For example: 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]

About this data

These results come from Fraser Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: 2 dead baby mice in bait box in re-packaging area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue to clean, and monitor.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: No bleach sanitizer is on-site to sanitize scoops and other food contact surfaces at re-packaging area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Bleach must be available to sanitize equipment and food contact surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: No liquid hansoap or paper towel in dispensers at re-packaging area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Liquid handsoap and paper towel must be available at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Chew marks observed in open bags of spices.
      • Corrective Action(s): Open bags of spices should be stored in pest proof containers.
      • Discard bags that are contaminated.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings are present throughout facility:
      • -->on wrappers
      • -->on floor
      • -->on crates
      • -->in re-pacakaging area (chew marks observed on open bags)
      • Operator is in the process of hiring pest control company.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove droppings, and sanitize areas.
      • 2. Hire pest control company.
      • 3. Have pest control technician conducts a full check of facility.
      • 4. Seal any holes/gaps identified.
      • Violation Score: 9
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings are noted in a few areas, which were showed to staff. Currently no pest control company is hired.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings, sanitize areas, and contact pest control company.
      • Seal all entry points.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Spices and debris observed all around re-packaging area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the above mentioned area.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted band saw with meat debris located in re-packaging area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove band saw from re-packaing area. Premise is only approved to re-package spices. Contact FHA if you want to add additional services.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Rat / mouse poison found in premise.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove rat / mouse poison from premise. Contact a professional pest control company. Snap traps, catch-all trap or glue traps to only be use on-site.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: No drain plugs provided for 3-compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide drain plugs at 3-compartment sink for manual ware washing. Review manual ware washing best practices. Noted: FHA manual ware washing sign posted above 3-compartment sink.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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