Skip to content
Loading map…

Buy-Low Foods 4815 - Deli

20 - 5901 Broadway, Burnaby · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Buy-Low Foods 4815 - Deli has been inspected 11 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 9, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 3, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.

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

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. 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 and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 24, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on September 11, 2025. For example: 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

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

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2026. For example: 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]

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. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: The layout in the deli has changed significantly without prior health approval:
      • The deli display coolers have been replaced with three new deli display coolers.
      • There is no refrigeration in the deli. Staff are now bringing meat from the meat department walk in cooler for preparation and packaging in the deli, then moving the packaged food to a display cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Floor plans are required for the new layout within one month. Operator to indicate if a cooler will be installed in the deli.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: A large amount of mouse droppings was observed underneath the 3-compartment sink around the grease trap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean with a 100 ppm bleach solution within one week. Pest control report reviewed during the inspection. Send the updated pest control report to Fraser Health, since the last report that was reviewed was from June, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Hand washing sink has a drainage pipe that partially blocks access to the hot water handle.
      • Corrective Action(s): Relocate/ fix within 2 weeks.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Rodent droppings observed at the site.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Follow all the recommendations made by the pest control company.
      • - Continue to monitor for holes/gaps and seal them.
      • - Clean (including all hard to reach areas) daily. Ensure that no food is left out overnight.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Rodent droppings observed throughout the kitchen:
      • >> underneath the 3-compartment sink
      • >> behind the domestic cooler and the meat slicer table
      • >> beside and behind the big oven by where the microwave is
      • >> underneath the oven by the display coolers
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Remove droppings and disinfect the affected areas using bleach.
      • ***Date to be corrected by: 1 week***
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation:
      • - All FOODSAFE Level 1 certifications for the staff on duty have expired.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Update the food safety certificates as soon as possible.
      • - There must be at least one staff on duty with FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent, in operator's absence, at all times.
      • Violation Score: 1
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 204 - Food not cooked or reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - 2x cooked chicken legs inside a hot-holding unit probed at 56C. The ambient temperature of the hot-holding unit measured at 61C.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Staff discarded the 2x chicken legs as it has been below 60C for more than 2 hours.
      • - Ensure the internal temperature of the whole chicken is checked with a calibrated probe thermometer before portioning and placing into a hot-holding unit. Whole chicken must reach an internal cooking temperature of 82C.
      • - Maintain a temperature log for the cooked whole chicken.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
      • >> underneath the oven
      • >> on the ground to the right side of the domestic cooler
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Remove the rodent droppings and disinfect the affected areas with bleach.
      • ***Date to be corrected by: 1 week***
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Droppings observed underneath the oven in the bakery and underneath the 3-compartment sink (both sides)
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that they are cleaned within one week.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Staff onsite did not have an up to date FoodSafe level 1 certificate (or equivalent)
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that at least one staff member on shift at all times has a valid FoodSafe level 1 certificate (or equivalent).
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed in the following areas:
      • -On the floor next to the bakery oven
      • - Underneath the 3-compartment sink, next to the grease trap
      • -Underneath the deli oven
      • A professional pest control company is onsite several times per week and rodent entry points are being sealed on an ongoing basis.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all droppings within one week with a bleach sanitizer solution and continue following the recommendations of the pest control company.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Clean the floor underneath the ovens and other equipment to remove dust, grease and food debris buildup
      • Corrective Action(s): 1 week
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: One dead mouse was found in a trap underneath the proofer. Droppings were found underneath equipment and on one of the shelves underneath the deli cooler. Pest control is onsite weekly, reports reviewed during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all droppings with a sanitizer solution and continue with pest control.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Seal rodent entry points observed next to the 3 compartment sink, the gaps in the baseboards located under the deli display coolers, and the space around the plumbing pipe in the bakery. Also, seal any other entry points indicated by the pest control company.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1 month.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: A thermometer is required in the chicken hot holding unit
      • Corrective Action(s): 1 week
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Repeat violation: None of the staff in the deli had FoodSafe Level 1
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide confirmation that staff working in the deli are enrolled in FoodSafe Level 1 within one month.
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Cleaning required underneath the 3-compartment sink and the oven in the deli.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: The baseboard underneath the oven in the deli has come loose and must be removed or repaired to facilitate proper cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s): 1 month.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: Staff in the deli do not have an valid FoodSafe level 1 certificate.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that at least one staff member in deli has a valid FoodSafe Level 1 certificate or an equivalent course at all times.
      • Violation Score: 1
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Food debris and dirt accumulation noted under and behind dry storage shelving unit, ovens, and baking pan storage area.
      • - Moisture and food debris accumulation noted under and behind 3-compartment sink/ warewashing area.
      • - Grease accumulation noted on oven surface.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Thoroughly clean above-noted areas. Ensure that all hard to reach areas are maintained in a sanitary condition.
      • Correction Date: 19-Jan-2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: - Coving below baking pan storage area is in disrepair and falling apart.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Repair and/ or replace coving.
      • Correction Date: 10-Feb-2023
      • Violation Score: 1

Nearby inspected facilities

Own this business? Add a badge to your website