Be Fresh Market - W 1st

1900 W 1st Ave, Vancouver BC V6J 1G6 · Food Service Establishment 1

23 inspections

1. Routine Follow-upOct 31, 2025

   0 infractions

2. RoutineOct 24, 2025

   1 infraction

   • The premises is free of pests.
3. RoutineFeb 21, 2025

   1 infraction

   • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
     • Sanitizing solution concentration is too low.
4. RoutineJan 10, 2024

   3 infractions

   • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
     • Mechanical dishwasher/glasswasher does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
   • Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
     • Hand washing station is obstructed or being used for other purposes.
   • The premises is free of pests.
     • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
5. Routine Follow-upDec 8, 2022

   2 infractions

   • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
     • Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
   • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
     • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
6. RoutineNov 18, 2022

   5 infractions

   • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
     • Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
   • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
     • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
   • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
     • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
   • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
     • Sanitizing solution is not present or at an improper concentration.
   • Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
     • Hand washing station is obstructed or being used for other purposes.
7. RoutineJul 26, 2022

   0 infractions

8. RoutineDec 6, 2021

   2 infractions

   • The Permit to Operate a food service establishment is valid and is posted in a conspicuous location.
     • Permit to Operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
   • Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
     • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
9. RequestAug 13, 2020

   10 infractions

   • COVID-19 Safety Plan developed and in use
   • COVID-19 Safety Plan contains the maximum number of patron count
   • Maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated on the premises has been determined
   • Maximum number of patrons allows for 2m separation between patrons of different parties at all times
   • 2m separation maintained between patrons of different parties, except when partition in place
   • Maximum number of patrons and staff on premises is monitored at all times
   • Maximum of 6 patrons per table
   • Operator assessed their premises and taken steps to prevent congregation of patrons near or outside their premises
   • Physical devices or markers are used to assist patrons in maintaining physical distance
   • Self-service areas equipped with hand washing or alcohol-based sanitizer in easy reach
10. Routine Follow-upAug 19, 2019

    4 infractions

    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Food safety plan is not maintained to reflect the current menu.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitation plan is not developed.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
11. RoutineAug 6, 2019

    7 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is not protected from customer contamination. (e.g. sneeze guards).
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Mechanical dishwasher does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
12. RoutineFeb 8, 2019

    2 infractions

    • Contaminated food is not stored, displayed or offered for sale.
      • Food is unfit for human consumption.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
13. Routine Follow-upSep 4, 2018

    0 infractions

14. RoutineAug 21, 2018

    3 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
15. RoutineJan 18, 2018

    3 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing station is obstructed or being used for other purposes.
16. Routine Follow-upApr 26, 2017

    0 infractions

17. Routine Follow-upApr 13, 2017

    1 infraction

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
18. RoutineMar 28, 2017

    3 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in good repair.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
19. Routine Follow-upSep 30, 2016

    0 infractions

20. Routine Follow-upSep 23, 2016

    4 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
    • The premises is free of pests.
21. RoutineSep 20, 2016

    5 infractions

    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
      • No employee present hold a valid FOODSAFE or equivalent certificate while the Owner/Operator is absent.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
22. Routine Follow-upAug 21, 2015

    0 infractions

23. RoutineAug 20, 2015

    2 infractions

    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Mechanical dishwasher does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.