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Canaan Meat Shop

6911 Kingsway, Burnaby · Other

18 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Raw meat observed sitting in walk in cooler uncovered, not in container or in plastic
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all meat is covered and protected from contamination
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No bleach water solution available.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator prepared bleach water solution during inspection. Store all your blue cloths inside this
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies observed throughout the premises particularly in front area
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) keep front door closed
      • 2) improve sanitation throughout
      • 3) place fly traps
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Sanitation poor throughout facility:
      • - Meat debris found on floor
      • -Dirt buildup on the side of the display cooler in the front
      • -Counters and surfaces require thorough wipe down throughout store
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep cleaning required throughout store
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Walls and floors in bad condition (holes, broken tiles)
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair these areas.
      • Correct by: this week and ongoing
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottle and pail measured to have 0 ppm at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator restocked sanitizer at the time of inspection. Ensure to replace sanitizer solution with 100 ppm chlorine once at least every 2 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Moderate levels of ant activity observed to the right of the front entrance. Low level of fly activity noted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact pest control services to resolve pest issues.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front and back door observed to be open at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to keep doors closed at all times when not in use. Operator reports they will not install screen doors, as there is no room.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No surface sanitizer at the time of the inspection. Staff was mixing detergent and bleach. DO NOT MIX. Staff prepared surface sanitizer at >200ppm chlorine bleach concentration.
      • Corrective Action(s): Follow the Fraser Health poster for proper dilution method.
      • Violation Score: 5
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Meat stored in tubs directly on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store food directly on the floor.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door open at time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Back door must be closed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Facility is filthy:
      • - meat scraps noted on the walls that are not even near the meat slicer
      • - debris noted under tables
      • - debris noted behind tables
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the facility.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Duct tape, packing tape and aluminum tape noted throughout the facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all tape. These surfaces are not cleanable. This is a repeated violation.
      • Violation Score: 15
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Large amount of flies in facility
      • 2) Rodent droppings observed under sink and under scale. Droppings appear to be relatively fresh, indicating that pest management is an ongoing issue
      • Corrective Action: Clean and sanitize areas where droppings are found, have pest control company provide most recent report, and continue to clean and sanitize facility to discourage pest activity. Keep doors closed when not receiving product
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Exposed wood flooring has been replaced with new tiling.
      • Duct tape has been removed and replaced with aluminum tape.
      • Raw wood has been removed
      • Cardboard is used to catch food debris
      • Corrective Action: Do not use cardboard to catch food debris. All surfaces must be smooth, impervious, and easy to clean.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • 1) Meat slicer is only cleaned at the end of the day.
      • 2) Bleach sanitizer was made after inspection commenced.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Clean and sanitize meat slicer every four hours.
      • 2) Bleach sanitizer should be available at all times during operation. Sanitizer made measured >200ppm chlorine. Use a 100-200ppm solution.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Rodent droppings noted under the sink and underneath scale. Pest report noted 4 mice caught on glueboards on visit in January.
      • 2) Large amount of flies in facility.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Clean and sanitize areas where rodent droppings are found.
      • 2) Consult with pest technician on fly control.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris build up on surfaces such as walk-in cooler walls, walls behind the meat cutter, underneath equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize facility.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Floor of walk-in cooler has broken down, exposing raw wood.
      • 2) Raw wood used to prop up equipment.
      • 3) Tape used throughout facility.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Repair floor of walk-in cooler.
      • 2) Do not use raw wood. Seal wood or replace with easily cleanable, waterproof and smooth material.
      • 3) Do not use tape. Surfaces should be waterproof, smooth and easily cleanable. Remove tape.
      • Violation Score: 15
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Washroom has no paper towels available at dispenser. Bar soap observed in use. Toilet paper not in a dispenser
      • Corrective Action(s): Restock the paper towel dispenser
      • Remove the bar soap only use the soap dispenser there.
      • Toilet paper must be in a dispenser
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some flies observed in the store
      • Corrective Action(s): Your professional pest control company should be placing fly traps throughout the store such as sticky traps or UV light lures with sticky back board (do not use bug zapper devices in food areas)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Packing tape still on the stainless steel wall covers behind the meat slicer next to back door and the meat cutter in the front area -the packing tape is shredding off in some places
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the packing tape then clean and sanitize these stainless steel coverings
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: NEW OBSERVATION: the pest control company is placing poison bait boxes inside the food facility
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not place poison inside the food facility (outdoors okay). Use only mechanical traps such as live traps, snap traps or sticky traps indoors (undigested poison by the pests may contaminate foods)
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wiping towels left on counters between uses.
      • Corrective Action(s): Leave the rinsed towels in the bleach sanitizer solution so they do not accumulate bacteria
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -A few frozen meats in front 2-door display are not covered and simply mixed in with the other foods
      • -Personal effects are strewn throughout the business: front small display (non-functioning), portion of the display cooler, next to microwave and an entire upper shelf in Walk-in freezer is used for personal effect
      • Corrective Action(s): Discarded uncovered meats.
      • Cover all meats.
      • Centralize all personal effects to one area.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Droppings observed behind meat slicer next to back door, under countertop and two-compartment sink
      • Last pest control report indicates activity
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect with bleach all indicated areas with bleach
      • These hard-to-reach areas should be cleaned and disinfected at least weekly
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: See Code 304 for further instruction
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: See Code 304 for further instruction
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach santizer buckets too weak ~0ppm tested
      • Corrective Action(s): Minimum strength is 100ppm bleach residual (recommended 100-200ppm): 1/2 teaspoon bleach per liter water (as per sign posted) -change every 2-4 hours -leave the rinsed towels in the bleach sanitizer buckets when not in use
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Only bar soap available at 2-compartment multi-use sink.
      • No garbage available in washroom or within practical use in the area
      • Corrective Action(s): Use only pumped liquid soap -the bar soap will get contaminated after use
      • Place a (small) garbage receptacle in the washroom
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door has a significant gap underneath that may permit entry of rodents.
      • Corrective Action(s): Place a door sweep flush to the ground (only takes <1/2 an inch for rats to enter)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The front room shelves of Walk-in freezer have frozen blood/food debris stains and paint has peeled from those shelves
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the shelves -re-paint the shelves
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 2-compartment sink -the hot water tap is weak and leaking
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the tap
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler shelves have blood stains
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the shelves.
      • NOTE the painted/stained shelves will need to be repainted once it deteriorates
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions