Arad Food Importers

105 - 8585 Baxter Pl, Burnaby · Other

8 inspections

1. Follow-Up InspectionAug 8, 2025

   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 InspectionJul 25, 2025

   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 InspectionMay 23, 2024

   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 InspectionSep 8, 2023

   0 infractions

5. Routine InspectionMar 13, 2020

   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 InspectionJan 10, 2019

   0 infractions

7. Routine InspectionDec 4, 2012

   0 infractions

8. Routine InspectionNov 16, 2011

   0 infractions