Cioffi's Meat Market & Deli

4156 Hastings St, Burnaby · Restaurant

19 inspections

Routine InspectionFeb 25, 2026
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionOct 21, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 10, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One of the prep coolers in the deli had ambient air temperature measured at 8.7'C. The unit was used to store bottles of olives only. Manager was instructed to have all food transferred to downstairs walk-in cooler for now. Technician has been scheduled for Thursday.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the unit repaired so that all cold potentially hazardous food are stored at 4'C or below at all times. Do not use the unit to store potentially hazardous food until repaired.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Prep cooler not operating at the required temperature.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the unit repaired and contact the health inspector to notify.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 26, 2025
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One of the coolers in the downstairs storage had dried pepperoni sticks stored above 4'C. Temperatures were ranging in between 8-9'C. Manager was advised to move all to the walk-in cooler at this time.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all cold potentially hazardous food are stored at or below 4'C at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: A few rodent droppings were observed inside a cabinet by the left corner of the front servery.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have all droppings removed and affected areas sanitized. Continue to monitor the area for any further activities.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionSep 10, 2024
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Droppings observed in the following areas:
  - > Around the dry goods shelves in the retail section, especially around the grains. Staff are already aware of this and have discarded any affected products.
  - > In the corner between the breads shelves and retail freezers.
  - > Under the dry rack on the left side of the 2 compartment sink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings. Clean and sanitize these areas with a strong bleach solution. Frequent rotation of supplies in the retail section and storing dry goods on higher shelves may help to reduce the presence of rodents.
  - Date to be corrected by: September 17, 2024
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionSep 20, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionSep 11, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - In use wiping cloth being used to wipe cutting board had no sanitizer (bleach or quats) residual detected on it
  - - Bucket of in use wiping cloths had no sanitizer detected in solution
  - - One spray bottle with bleach sanitizer solution had to high concentration (>>200ppm chlorine)
  - Corrective Action(s): - Ensure sanitizer in use for food contact surfaces and in use wiping cloths is maintained at 100 to 200ppm chlorine. Use test strips to verify. Ensure all staff are trained.
  - - Corrective action completed at time of inspection: Bleach was added to bucket with in use wiping cloths and spray bottle with initially too high concentration was diluted. Manager to post signs to remind staff.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Open can of pickles present in cooler
  - Corrective Action(s): - Once can is opened, transfer contents to food grade contained. Do not store food in tin cans once opened as metal could leach into food.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: - Mouse droppings noted on floor in the following areas:
  - - along half wall in storage area behind retail cheese cooler
  - - under 2 compartment sink
  - Corrective Action(s): - Clean above noted areas to remove droppings and sanitize with bleach solution. Continue to monitor for any further activity. Clean up and sanitize area if any additinal droppings are noted and notify pest control technician. To be corrected by: 18-Sept-2023
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: - Grime/debris present under 2 compartment sink
  - - Storage area behind retail cheese cooler was cluttered with items to be discarded on the floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): - Clean area under 2 compartment sink
  - - Organize storage area. Discard items to be discarded. Keep area organized and floor clear to allow for monitoring for pests.
  - To be corrected by: 18-Sept-2023
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionFeb 27, 2023
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - - One 'sanitizer' bucket was mixture of detergent and bleach in water.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - Do not mix detergent and bleach. Sanitizer should only contain water and bleach. Other sanitizer bucket had 100ppm chlorine sanitizer. Ensure consistent instructions are given to all staff in regards to making bleach sanitizer.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - - Rodent droppings observed on the left corner underneath the dish sink.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - - Ensure this area is not missed when cleaning. Sanitize all areas affected with rodent droppings after cleaning.
  - Date to be corrected by: Today.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionAug 10, 2022
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Thick dust build-up noted on fans in walk-in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize noted area.
  - -Date to be corrected by: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Handsink (left) does not have a functional cold knob. Per staff, plumber has been notified to repair handsink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair handsink so hot/cold running water is easily accessible to staff for hand washing.
  - -Date to be corrected by: 2 weeks
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionJan 14, 2020
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionSep 5, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 20, 2019
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand wash station in the sandwich making area was blocked by a large garbage bin at the start of inspection. The garbage bin was relocated to make the hand sink accessible but was returned in front of the hand wash station by the end of the inspection. This issue was noted on previous reports.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not obstruct this hand wash station. If adequate hand wash stations are not available in this food preparation area, then food handling will not be permitted in this area. This food handling area has not be formally approved (ie. no floor plan submission).
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Noted foods in the walk in cooler downstairs stored on the walk in cooler floor.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods on the floor. Keep all foods stored minimum 4 inches off the floor.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Revised floor plans have not yet been submitted to reflect the changes/current layout of the deli. This was requested on the previous report.
  - Corrective Action(s): Submit revised updated floor plans (ie. properly labelled) for formal approval of the changes to the premises within 1 week. Failure to submit floor plans for unapproved changes will result in the issuance of a correction order (ie. ticketable offense).
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionJan 9, 2019
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted containers of sanitizer in the hand sinks of the deli area. Hand sink by sandwich preparation area was completed obstructed with boxes.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not obstruct hand washing sinks or place any items in the hand sinks.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Noted breads for display on deli cooler display case and bulk breads on racks for customers to dispense themselves did not have any barriers/covers. This issue has been noted on the past two inspection reports.
  - Corrective Action(s): Have barriers/covers in place to protect the self serve bulk breads/display breads for the customers protected from contamination. To be completed by the next routine inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Requested revised floor plans for structural changes at the last routine inspection. Floor plans have not been received and premises has not been granted formal approval for the changes.
  - Corrective Action(s): Submit revised floor plans for review within 2 business days.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionNov 16, 2018
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A) Observed staff member washing meat slicer blade in hand sink desipite operator's signage at two compartment sink to use warewashing sinks only - see violation code 401 for more details.
  - B) Noted sanitizer solution mixed with soap (appeared bubbly).
  - Corrective Action(s): A) Ensure food equipment is properly washed and sanitized at the two compartment sink on site.
  - B) Do not mix soap and sanitizer solution
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): All hand wash stations were fully equipped with soap, paper towel, hot and cold running water but were obstructed with containers of sanitizer solution stored in the hand sinks. Staff member was observed washing meat slicer blade in one of the hand sinks in the deli meat section.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure hand wash stations are unobstructed and fully accessible at all times. Designated hand wash stations are to be used for hand washing purposes only.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: A) Noted uncovered breads stored on top of deli display case for customers to take
  - B) No cover/barrier available on bulk bread racks
  - * Repeat violations
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all foods are protected at all times. Obtain lids/barriers/covers/food wrap for the breads that customers dispense themselves.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Revised floor plans have not yet been submitted to reflect the changes/current layout of the deli.
  - Corrective Action(s): Submit revised updated floor plans for formal approval of the changes to the premises within 1 week.
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJul 31, 2018
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted cloths stored in sanitizer solution which was mixed with soap.
  - Corrective Action(s): Do not mix soap with sanitizer solution. If cloths are greasy or dirty, then use a new clean cloth or clean the cloths separately with soap and water, rinse thoroughly so that all the soap is removed then store in the sanitizer solution.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): New hand sink by the sandwich service area did not have soap. Operator placed soap at hand sink at time of inspection. Wall mounted soap dispenser on site but still has to be installed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand wash stations have soap, paper towel, hot and cold running water readily available at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Noted bulk breads are still exposed.
  - Corrective Action(s): Obtain lids/covers for bulk breads to protect from contamination.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Layout changes and installations have been made to the premises without health approval:
  - - Walk in cooler upstairs has been removed and the sandwich preparation area has been added to the end of the deli counter. A hand sink is located in this new food preparation/handling area. A new refrigerated olive bar with sneeze guards and soup wells have been added to the retail part of the store. No soup available at time of inspection.
  - - Hand sink has been installed without floor plan approval and proof of plumbing permits
  - - Broken tiles noted in the new sandwich preparation area. Operator advised that new tiles are being ordered.
  - - Access to the existing two compartment sink on site appears tight (approx 28 inches of clearance)
  - Corrective Action(s): Submit updated floor plans for health approval within 3 business days.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionFeb 28, 2018
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: A) Small breads stored on display case cooler in meat slicing area for customers to take were still uncovered.
  - B) Bulk bread shelving rack are missing some covers.
  - Corrective Action(s): A) Do not leave breads uncovered. Obtain a cover or wrap breads individually to ensure they are protected from contamination
  - B) Replace missing covers on bulk breads.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Some broken/cracked tiles noted throughout premises
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace broken/cracked tiles as part of ongoing maintenance.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionFeb 20, 2018
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1 pack of hard cheese and 1 pack of vacuum packed prosciutto in two door display cooler unit in sandwich prep area at 13.7C to be relocated to functional cooler unit.
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator to repair unit and do not use to store perishable foods unless able to maintain 4C or less. Develop a temperature log for cooler units.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: A) Noted breads on display case cooler in ready to eat meat/cheese slicing area uncovered.
  - B) Noted boccini cheese being sold in small bulk food containers from cooler unit in retail area for customers to dispense themselves. Informed operator that bulk foods that are dispensed by customers are limited to non potentially hazardous foods only. Operator informed that they had worked with a previous inspector to have these bins made and were permitted to do this. File review will be conducted and discussed with Burnaby Health Protection Manager.
  - Corrective Action(s): A) Keep all foods exposed to customers covered.
  - B) Premises is to discontinue sale of potentially hazardous bulk foods (specifically, boccini) until further notice.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Display case cooler unit in sandwich preparation area was at 13.7C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace cooler unit and do not store potentially hazardous foods in it unless able to maintain 4C or less.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: A) Noted some broken/cracked tiles throughout premises
  - B) Noted employee lulu lemon back in window cooler case.
  - Corrective Action(s): A) Repair/replace broken/cracked tiles as part of ongoing maintenance. All surfaces are to be smooth, durable and washable.
  - B) Ensure all employee belongings are stored in the designated employee belongings area which should be separate from foods intended for the public.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionAug 29, 2017
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No quat sanitizer detected in the spray bottled designated for the cheese grater. Operator refilled spray bottled with quat sanitizer located at the cucina deli at time of inspection. Tested refilled spray bottled and confirmed 200ppm quat sanitizer.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure quat sanitizer is changed as needed to maintain minimum required concentrations to be effective. Ensure staff do not 'top off' the quat spray bottle with water as this will dilute the sanitizer. Test quat sanitizer at the cucina source to ensure the source is dispensing sanitizer of adequate concentration.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Noted some broken/cracked tiles throughout the premises, mostly in the walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace tiles as part of ongoing maintenance.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionSep 21, 2011
0 infractions