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Choices Market - 789 Burnaby Crest - Store

8683 10th Ave, Burnaby · Store

5 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • 1) Cut watermelon on display outside the store on ice measured 17C
      • 2) Bakery cooler just outside storeroom doors measured 10C on bottom shelves (top 2 shelves are 4C or colder). Air from vent near the front measures 4C.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Cut fruit needs to be stored at 4C or colder. On hot days (ex. today is 29C ambient temp, outside), recommend keeping watermelon inside store. Ice needs to be replenished frequently and surround the watermelon (not just under the watermelon)
      • 2) Repair or adjust cooler so the air blowing from the vents keeps the items at 4C or colder.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Watermelon was being sliced and cut for sampling at demonstration station. Station does not have handsink and the nearest handsink (deli area) is not easily accessible for staff working this station.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pre-cut the watermelon (or any samples that require portioning) at the deli area prior to displaying them for demonstration.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings noted behind pallets in back store room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize area where droppings are found. Follow all pest technician recommendations. Seal any entry holes.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Some hummus containers on ice near deli - temperature is 6C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Add water to ensure complete contact of ice water with container; monitor closely to ensure temperature is at 4C or colder at all times. Strongly recommend placing all items in coolers instead.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottles in meat department did not have any measurable sanitizer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Re-fill bottles. Sanitizer concentration at dispenser 200ppm quats. Ensure that air bubbles are not trapped in dispenser line as this affects concentration.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings noted on back shelving near meat walk-in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas where roeent droppings are found with bleach solution. Continue monitoring and follow all pest technician recommendations.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Hot water knob at back handwashing station is covered in duct tape.
      • Corrective Action(s): Duct tape is not an easily cleanable surface; repair faucet.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer in meat dept did not have any measurable quats in the spray bottle.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace solution so that it measures 200ppm quats
      • Violation Score: 5