City Avenue Market (New Westminster)

130 - 810 Quayside Dr, New Westminster · Store

9 inspections

Routine InspectionApr 7, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 18, 2024
1 infraction
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT OBSERVATION: bandsaw was found to have meat debris build up in the upper blade housing
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized using an appropriate surface sanitizer (1 tsp bleach to 1 L water). Bandsaw must be properly disassembled, cleaned, and disinfected after use.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): REPEAT OBSERVATION: Surface Sanitizer solution measured 0 ppm in EP66 no rinse sanitizer (pink label) spray bottle. Janitorial closet dispenser is connected to EP66 disinfectant (grey label), measuring 200 ppm QUATS.
  - Noted bottles of concentrated QUAT sanitizer (red/pink) liquid in janitorial closet
  - Corrective Action(s): Operator must consistently have surface sanitizer for sanitizing food contact surfaces at 200 ppm QUATS that does not require a rinsing step after sanitizing. Operator must provide updated procedures for review by area inspector.
  - Staff made a 100 ppm chlorine bleach solution for temporary use as a surface sanitizer
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionFeb 15, 2024
2 infractions
- 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues:
  - -staff stated that the cutting board in the meat wrapping station is only cleaned with liquid soap and water (no sanitizing step)
  - -bandsaw was found to have meat debris build up in the blade housing and various parts of the machine
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized using an appropriate sanitizer solution. Bandsaw must be properly disassembled, cleaned, and disinfected after use.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station in the meat wrapping station did not have liquid soap for handwashing. Dispenser was installed incorrectly and unable to be used.
  - Corrective Action(s): Re-locate the soap dispenser and ensure that the handwash station is stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and hot/cold running water at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Surface sanitizer measured 200 ppm QUATS in 1 out of 3 spray bottles examined. Dispenser in the janitorial closet was found to be dislodged and dispensing inconsistently (first fill 200 ppm QUATS, second fill ~50 ppm QUATS, third fill 0 ppm QUATS, fourth fill 200 ppm QUATS)
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the dispenser and ensure that it is secured to the wall and able to dispense chemicals at appropriate concentration
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMay 6, 2022
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: 2 whole salmon left in basket at meat walk-in cooler without any protective barriers (lids, wraps, etc). staff claimed to have been defrosting salmon
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all food is kept protected from contamination with lids and wraps
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionOct 7, 2019
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 issues;
  - -hot water disconnected and liquid soap not available at the meat walk-in cooler handsink
  - -liquid soap not available at the vegetable reconditioning sink
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair the hot water supply for the meat walk-in cooler handsink. Install a soap dispenser for the meat walk-in cooler
  - due: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionJan 23, 2019
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionDec 11, 2018
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Rodent droppings found in electrical closet area
  - Corrective Action(s): remove droppings and clean/sanitize thoroughly
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: OUTSTANDING: bandsaw (meats) and meat grinder being used in meat storage walk-in coaler. this cooler does not have a handsink and is only permitted for use as a storage area (no processing)
  - Corrective Action(s): Discontinue the use of the bandsaw and meat grinder in the meat storage walk-in cooler.
  - Met with area manager Terry. discussed installing a handsink in the walk-in cooler as the bandsaw cannot be removed.
  - this must be completed by Jan 18,2019
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionNov 20, 2018
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Band saw (meats) and meat grinder not cleaned and sanitized after use. heavy build up of meat observed on machines.
  - Corrective Action(s): completely disassemble, clean, and sanitize the machines. this must be done after use.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station not available at produce reconditioning area.
  - Corrective Action(s): provide liquid soap from a dispenser and unobstructed sink for convenient access to handwashing.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: rodent droppings observed behind pallet of bottled juices in the back storage area
  - Corrective Action(s): pull the pallets back and clean behind them, along the wall. sanitize areas thoroughly
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation: Worn out wooden cutting board observed in produce reconditioning area
  - Corrective Action(s): remove the wood cutting board and replace with new plastic cutting board.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
  - Observation: Band saw (meats) and meat grinder being used in meat storage walk-in cooler. This cooler does not have a handsink and is only permitted for use as a storage area, not a processing area.
  - Corrective Action(s): discontinue the use of the band saw and meat grinder in the meat storage walk-in cooler. provide district inspector with a proposal regarding where the machines will be used in the future. this proposal must be approved prior to use of machines.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJun 30, 2017
0 infractions