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Big Bazaar

13639 100th Ave, Surrey · Store

10 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Garbage bags were noted in-use to line the produce cooler display shelving.
      • 2. Some handles of the bulk bin dispensers were noted in contact with the food.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove all garbage bags as these are non-food grade material. Garbage bags are coated with a odor suppressing chemical and this chemical may leach into food, leading to a chemical hazard.
      • 2. Store bulk bin dispensers in a manner where the handles do not come into contact with food. If someone's hands are dirty/ contaminated, this may be transferred to the handles and will contaminate any food that the handles comes into contact with.
      • Clean and sanitize the dispensers and store them appropriately.
      • Date to be corrected by: May 12, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1. No cover present for the light bulb of the walk-in freezer.
      • 2. 2-compartment sink is not flush against the wall and has a gap between the wall and sink.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1. Install a cover for the light bulb of the walk-in freezer as no cover may cause a potential physical injury.
      • 2. Ensure the 2-compartment sink is flush against the wall and secure with silicone/caulking to prevent water damage behind.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 dented cans were observed on display for sale. Dented cans have risk of potential food contamination. Operator discarded the following three cans during inspection:
      • - Clic Chickpea can (540ml)
      • - Ashoka Sarson ka Saag (850g)
      • - Unico Chickpea (540ml)
      • Corrective Action(s): Please do not put dented or damaged food cans on sale for public consumption.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: The following observations were made during inspection:
      • - Gap under the back door which can be a potential entry point for rodents.
      • - Open bags of lentils and rice bags stored directly on floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Please seal the gap under the back door.
      • TO BE CORRECTED BY - June 30, 2023
      • - Store all the food products at least 6 inches off the floor. Do not leave open bags of food as it may attract pest. Use proper pest proof containers.
      • TO BE CORRECTED BY - Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 2 chest freezers in the back area are not maintained in good working order. The lids were loose and tearing apart. The ambient temperature was recorded below -18C and Operator stated that they are in process of replacing them with new ones but it may take few months.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that all equipment including chest freezers are maintained in good working order. Please inform the district EHO once the chest freezers have been replaced.
      • TO BE CORRECTED BY - November 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: The door seal of the double door in the receiving area is worn out. Open space at the bottom of the door can be a potential entrance for pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the door seal for the door in the receiving area.
      • Correct by: April 15, 2021
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed under the shelving units near the mop sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up the rodent dropping from the aforementioned area. Correct by: today.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Cold water line at the loading bay 2 compartment sink was leaking. Staff had swtiched off the cold water line.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service / fix the cold water line leak. Use the 3 compartmenk sink at the staff room or meat shop for manual dishwashing in the meantime. Correct by: Sept 18, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: sink does not provide hot water for proper cleaning of equipment,utensils, and food contact surfaces.
      • Corrective Action(s): provide hot water at dish sink. date to be corrected: immediately
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: hot water is not provided at handwash station. water is measured at 30C this is not adequate.
      • Corrective Action(s): provide hot water at handwash stations: date to be corrected: immediately
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: droppings observed in the walk in cooler. foods are not put in covered pest proof containers. foods must be stored 6inches off the ground and 6 inches away from the wall. equipment must be stored 6 inches away from the wall
      • Corrective Action(s): remove all rodent droppings. disinfect all areas affected by mouse droppings. discard all foods contaminated with droppings and put non contaminated foods into covered pest proof containers. storage of items must be 6 inches away from the wall and food must be stored 6 inches off the ground and 6 inches away from the wall. date to be corrected: immediately
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed in several areas of the store
      • 1)underneath wooden bin beside meat display case
      • 2)underneath pop crates infront of meat display case
      • 3)perimeter of inside walk in cooler
      • 4)interior perimeter of receiving area
      • 5)behind back shelf in rice aisle
      • 6)underneath the back middle lower shelf
      • note:chewed up styrofoam in walk in cooler was due to rodents
      • Corrective Action(s): clean and disinfect all areas affected by mouse droppings. contact pest control company for resolution of pest problem, which includes identifying entry and harborage points to be rectified. date to be corrected: immediately
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: hot water tank is not functioning properly
      • Corrective Action(s): fix hot water tank to provide adequate quanitity of hot water for premise
      • Violation Score: 15
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: hand washing stations on the meat side do not contain warm water. water was measured at 24C and was left running for 10 minutes. This is not adequate.
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure hot water is availabe at all times for proper handwashing. date to be corrected: immediately
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: rodent droppings have been found in various areas of the store. all of these areas need to be cleaned and sanitized immediately. pest control measures must be taken as soon as possible
      • Corrective Action(s): clean and sanitize all affected areas. pest control measures must be taken. date to be corrected: Jan 31 2019
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: large amounts of clutter have been found outside the receiving door. this needs to be removed as it is a harborage point for rodents
      • Corrective Action(s): remove clutter outside the back door area. there should be an 18inch wall gap between the wall and pop containers. date to be corrected: Jan 31 2019
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: one small cutting board is severely discolored. this needs to be discarded as it cannot be adequately cleaned and sanitized due to the over use
      • Corrective Action(s): discard cuitting board and keep a clean stock on site. date to be corrected: Jan 31 2019
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: meat cutter on site underneath the sink is for sale. do not store this in the meat area and it should be stored in the back
      • Corrective Action(s): remove meat cutter from the food preparation area. date to be corrected: Jan 31 2019
      • Violation Score: