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Buy N Save

13480 72nd Ave, Surrey · Store

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Inspection summary

Buy N Save has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since October 13, 2020. The most recent inspection, on February 19, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 9 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, Food temperature control and Pests.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 26, 2021. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on October 3, 2023. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 once on October 13, 2020. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 19, 2026. For example: 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on April 4, 2024. For example: 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]

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.

9 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Facility layout no longer resembles previously approved floor plans.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide revised floor plan of facility immediately.
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 102 - Operation of an unapproved food premises [s. 6(1)]
      • Observation: Staff on site states "operator" on file is previous owner.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please submit an Application for Health Approval and submit to your district inspector as soon as possible.
      • Submit document by Feb 28, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Droppings observed in back storage area and in hot water tank room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact pest control company to have area assessed. Follow instructions on cleaning droppings. Areas should be disinfected with 1 part bleach : 9 part water.
      • Recommended to declutter.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: Sanitation plans for bulk section needed; no sink observed in facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please provide the sanitation plans for bulk section. Plans should include information on how bins and scoops are washed and sanitized and product is safely moved into bins.
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1 door upright cooler (Habco) measured between 15-16°C at time of inspection. Potentaily hazardous foods stored in cooler.
      • **Corrected during inspection** Following products voluntarily discarded:
      • - Dosa Kitchen brand
      • - Dosa Batter x4 containers
      • - Idly x5 containers
      • - Anna Purna brand
      • - Dosa batter x1 container
      • - Idly x10 containers
      • All refrigeration units must be monitored to hold proper temperatures.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: *REPEAT* (Since Sept 2022) Layout of facility (back rooms) does not match floor plan submitted in the past.
      • Corrective Action(s): Send a revised floor plan to your area inspector.
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: *REPEAT* (Since Sept 2022) 1 door upright cooler (Habco) observed to not be at appropriate temperature. Reading between 15-16°C at time of inspection. Internal temperature of food measured 15°C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use unit to hold potentially hazardous foods.
      • Monitor unit to ensure unit can hold temperatures of 4°C or less.
      • Start a temperature log to record temperatures at least three times daily (start, noon and end of day).
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Layout of facility (back rooms) does not match floor plan submitted in the past.
      • Corrective Action(s): Send a revised floor plan to your area inspector.
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Chest freezers (Frigidaire and Beaumark) located potentially outside approved floor plan.
      • 2. Light fixtures above chest freezers (Frigidaire and Beaumark) needs to be covered.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Confirm with Surrey fire department that back emergency exit hallway can be used. Provide updated floor plan. Food must be stored in areas approved by your floor plan.
      • Correct by: immediately
      • 2. Lights must be covered or shielded in all food preparation or storage areas.
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. **REPEAT** 1 door upright cooler (Habco) observed to not be at appropriate temperature. Reading between 6.3 - 10°C at time of inspection. Internal temperature of food measured 5°C. Condensation also observed on interior along glass door.
      • 2. Thick build up of ice on most chest freezers.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Monitor unit to ensure unit can hold temperatures of 4°C or less. Start a temperature log to record temperatures at least three times daily (start, noon and end of day). There should be no condensation occuring on the glass.
      • Correct by: immediately
      • 2. Defrost and remove ice from chest freezers. This must be done regularly to ensure products maintain proper freezing temperatures.
      • Correct by; immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: 1. Clutter observed throughout back area.
      • 2. Empty cardboard boxes observed to be stored in store front area.
      • 3. Room with hot water tank cluttered to the point where access is not possible.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clear out equipment that is not needed for operation of facility.
      • Correct by: Sept 22, 2022
      • 3. All areas must be accessible for inspection.
      • Correct by: Sept 22, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bags of "Matti Rice" were stored on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the food items are stored at least 6" off the floor to prevent the risk of food contamination.
      • TO BE CORRECTED BY - Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Stand-up cooler does not seal properly resulting in inadequate circulation of cold air. The temperature was noted at 8C. No cold potentially hazardous food was stored in the cooler at the time of inspection.
      • 2) Chest freezer in front service area has thick ice build-up that has resulted in freezer to remain partially open.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are in good working order.
      • 1) Repair the cooler to ensure that it is able to maintain a temperature of at least 4C or less. Do not store any cold potentially hazardous food in the cooler until it has been reapired.
      • 2) Ensure that chest freezer is able to seal properly. Consider defrosting/removing thick ice build-up.
      • TO BE CORRECTED BY - September 3, 2021
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation: Previously contaminated bulk packaged items were being re-packaged into smaller retail packets with no labels for sale to the public. Package sealer and weighing scale were found hidden in a rack at the back of the store.
      • Corrective Action(s): DISCARD all contaminated food items. Do not re-package pest-contaminated food for sale to the public. Remove packaging equipment from the facility. You are not approved for re-packaging of any food products. Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Several packages of retail food items had gnaw marks and/or holes with obvious signs of rodent contamination. The noted items were removed from shelves for disposal.
      • Corrective Action(s): Go through all of the merchandise and check for pest contamination. DISCARD all damanged items. Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Food debris was noted on the floor of the back storage area. Dry food items were spilled due to damaged/contaminated packaging. The entire area is cluttered and difficult to monitor for pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up the back storage area to remove all food debris that is attracting pests into the facility. De-clutter and reorganize the back storage area to allow for monitoring of pests. Date to be corrected by: Oct 20, 2020
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Overall sanitation of the facility is lacking. Washroom, back storage area, under shelves of retail space, corners, behind coolers, and around chest freezer at the back had build up of food debris and dust.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the premises thoroughly and develop a regular sanitation schedule to maintain the facility in good sanitary condition. Date to be corrected by: Oct 20, 2020.
      • Violation Score:

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