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Desi Meat Shop Ltd

106 - 13588 88th Ave, Surrey · Store

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff was observed using latex gloves (dishwashing/cleaning gloves) to marinate and mix raw meat. Gloves were then washed and stored for air drying.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please use clean and sanitized utensils such as tongs, spatulas and/or other food dispensing apparatus for handling food.
      • If gloves are to be used, please use disposable gloves to prevent the risk of food contamination. Hand washing to be conducted before putting on new pair of gloves and after taking off the used gloves.
      • ****Gloves should be used ONLY ONCE and never washed.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Walls and shelving unit in walk in cooler had food debris/spills.
      • - All containers/bins used for storing food dyes, spices, marinate had build up of food debris/spills outside and on lids.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Please conduct thorough cleaning of the facility including walk in cooler and the shelving units.
      • - Wash and sanitize all bins and containers used for food storage.
      • TO BE CORRECTED BY - May 4, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Container of "Bush" orange red powder (1kg) observed on site and being used during marinating raw chicken. Operator was advised that the Bush orange red powder is not suitable for human consumption and can cause serious health issues. Operator removed the dye from food prep area and will find a substitute.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please use approved food grade dye/food colouring.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1 white prep board was worn out from both sides and the surfaces were uneven and full of stains. Cracks/crevices could result in food being stuck in them which may harbour bacteria over time. This could result in potential food contamination during food handling.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator discarded the prep board during inspection. Please ensure that all food contact surfaces/equipment are maintained in good working order.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff processed and stored frozen lamb pieces directly in the chest freezer which had build up of ice on inner walls. This could result in potential food contamination. Staff put the lamb pieces into bags and stored them back in chest freezer during inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): To prevent the risk of food contamination, store the food products in proper food grade containers/bags/wraps.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation:
      • No chlorine (bleach) sanitizer prepared in the facility for sanitation purposes.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Prepare a 100-200 ppm chlorine (bleach) sanitizer in a bucket or spray bottle (half teaspoon bleach in one litre water). Ensure the sanitizer is prepared daily, and changed often as needed throughout the day. The sanitizer must be used after cleaning all food contact surfaces to adequately sanitize those surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • No paper towels available in dispenser for the hand washing station.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Refill paper towel dispenser. Ensure the hand washing station is fully equipped with liquid soap, paper towels and hot/cold running water at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Fan covers in walk-in cooler have some dust/debris accumulation.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Clean fan covers in walk-in cooler.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation:
      • Thermometers not available in the display coolers.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Place thermometers in all display coolers to monitor the temperature so that it is being maintained at or below 4 degrees Celsius.
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): (REPEATED VIOLATION) Chlorine sanitizer was not setup at the time of inspection. Chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm was prepared at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometers were not available in the display cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace missing thermometers. Correct this by: April 13, 2021
      • Violation Score: 1
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chlorine sanitizer was not setup. Person in charge stated that they had it setup earlier however had emptied the contents. Prep. cutting board table was in use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Person in charge setup 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer in a container and added a new wiping cloth into it during the inspection. Make sure 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer (1/2 teaspoon bleach per L of water) is setup during hours of operation.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot running water was not accessible from the handsink near the band saw. Valve for hot running water was turned off.
      • Corrective Action(s): Person in charge turned on the valve to enable access to hot running water. Make sure hands are washed with hot running water, liquid soap, and then dried with a single-use paper towel at the handsink. Do not turn off the valves.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A few empty and unused food storage containers were stored sideways in contact with the floor near the wall across from the 2-compartment at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Person in charge placed the containers in the 2-compartment sink to rewash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry them. Make sure they are stored off the floor on a the designated clean shelving unit after they have been air dried.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Feedback was provided over email in February 2019 and again during the inspection regarding the changes required to the food safety plan before it can be health approved.
      • Corrective Action(s): Revise the food safety plans specific to raw meat and ready-to-eat meat food products to address the feedback and resubmit them to the district Environmental Health Officer of Fraser Health; Correct by November 24, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: A revised sanitation plan has not been provided. Feedback to the previously submitted sanitation plan was provided in February 2019.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please address the changes required to the sanitation plan and resubmit it to the district Environmental Health Officer for Health approval; Correct by November 24, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 1
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: one cutting board with deep cuts. this needs to be replaced as proper cleaning and sanitation cannot be performed on this
      • Corrective Action(s): obtain a new cutting board and keep a stock of clean cutting boards on site. date to be corrected: Jan 24 2019
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1 display cooler measured above 4C. 2 thermometers stated 6C and 8.3C. this is not acceptable and the cooler must be adjusted to be displaying 4C or less.
      • Corrective Action(s): move the 2 food bins into the cooler that is capable of maintaing 4C. date to be corrected: immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: food bins as noted by the operator were stored on the floor. this is not in a sanitary condition and they should be moved to the upperhead racking
      • Corrective Action(s): clean all bins on the floor and move all bins to the clean upper head shelf for storage. date to be corrected: Jan 17 2019
      • Violation Score: 3
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: employee at the time of inspection was not able to provide written food handling procedures. written food handling procedures must be provided for review
      • Corrective Action(s): provide written food handling procedures and ensure all employees are aware of its location. Date to be corrected: Jan 17 2019
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: sauce has been noted on several areas of the premise. walls, door handles, and slider doors have sauce on them and these need to be cleaned off
      • Corrective Action(s): clean off food debris on noted areas with soap and water, then sanitize with 100ppm bleach solution. Date to be corrected: immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) 1 display cooler is not maintaining 4C or less. fix this cooler until it can display 4C or less and do not use this cooler until it can achieve this temperature requirement.
      • 2) cutting boards are worn out and have deep cuts on them as well as large amounts of discoloration. these cutting boards cannot be adequately cleaned because of the deep cuts
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) fix cooler so that it displays 4C or less and do not use until it is fix. date to be corrected: Jan 17 2019
      • 2) replace worn out cutting boards with new ones. new clean cutting boards should always be in stock on site for replacement. date to be corrected: Jan 17 2019
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: walk in cooler light bulb is missing the cover. please ensure a cover is put around the light bulb to protect from broken glass
      • Corrective Action(s): install cover for light bulb in walk in cooler. date to be corrected: Jan 17 2019
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: employee was not able to provide written sanitation plans for review.
      • Corrective Action(s): ensure all employees are aware of the sanitation plan location so that they can be reviewed. date to be corrected: Jan 17 2019
      • Violation Score: 3