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Big Bazaar

13639 100th Ave, Surrey · Store

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Inspection summary

Big Bazaar has been inspected 11 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 23, 2019. The most recent inspection, on April 30, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Pests 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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2026. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 16, 2023. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • 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 January 24, 2019. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on January 23, 2019. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on May 28, 2024. For example: 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]

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.

11 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Repeated violation - Some handles of the bulk bin dispensers were noted in contact with food.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store bulk bin dispensers in a manner where it does not come into contact with food.
      • Periodically check the bulk bins to ensure the handles are not in contact with food.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. 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
  11. 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:

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