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East Africa Grocery

7677 Edmonds St, Burnaby · Store

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

East Africa Grocery has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since September 23, 2019. The most recent inspection, on July 14, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens and Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 14, 2026. For example: 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on February 6, 2024. For example: 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]

About this data

These results come from Fraser Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation: Flat bread from unapproved source for sale.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard (8 flat breads, all individually packaged).
      • Violation Ticket may be issued, to be discussed with EHS Manager.
      • Violation Score: 15
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation: Injeera and hambesha available in store again
      • Corrective Action(s): CORRECTION ORDER ISSUED - Until you provide proof of where these items are made, cease selling them. These items cannot be made at home.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation: Jars of Awaze from Harambe Restaurant containing Ethiopian paprika, water, ginger, garlic and oil noted in facility. 12 jars were kept at room temprature, and seals were popped. The other 14 jars were stored in the fridge, and 2 seals appear to be popped.
      • These items will be verified with Harambe Restaurant and Vancouver Coastal Health due to the nature of the ingredients and the popped seals (potential for botulism).
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • These items are now on HOLD.
      • - 26 jars of awaze
      • All items are now stored in the upright cooler.
      • Pictures taken at time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation: Injeera and hambesha noted at room temperature. Food appears to be home made; staff could not verify at time of inspection. This is a REPEAT violation.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Injeera and hambesha are now on HOLD. These cannot be sold or removed from the premises.
      • - 6 packages of hambesha
      • - 15 packages of injeera
      • Pictures taken at time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation:
      • 1) Injeera, hambesha butter, hambesha and "hot spice" were made in supplier's home.
      • 2) Many foods are still unlabelled
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) CORRECTION ORDER ISSUED - No home made foods can be sold. Remove all these from the shelves.
      • 2) Label all foods. Send photos once completed. Date to be completed by: 30-June-2022
      • Violation Score: 15
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation: Provide receipts for food items in question. Repackaged spice products and enjera. All foods must come from approved sources.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide receipt for food products and ensure they are available for review at all times. Products are on hold until proper documentation has been provided. Date to be corrected: today
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation: Several packages of food products without adequate labels. Mostly spice products. Some products contain a name and phone number. All foods must be obtained from an approved source.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide receipts for repackaged foods. They must be provided by an approved source. All re-packed products are to contain contact information on the package. This is important for recall purposes. Date to be corrected: today
      • Violation Score: 3

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