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European Butcher Boy

7502 Edmonds St, Burnaby · Other

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Inspection summary

European Butcher Boy has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 24, 2017. The most recent inspection, on December 18, 2025, found no infractions.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 27, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 28, 2023. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 16, 2022. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on December 3, 2025. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on August 16, 2022. For example: 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]

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. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large display cooler measures 12C. Operator has called refrigerator tech already, scheduled to arrive in 45 minutes.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace cooler. Must maintain 4C. If tech cannot repair unit, move all potentially hazardous items to walk in cooler
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No chlorine detected in sanitizer bottle
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer must be 100-200ppm chlorine. Make new solution
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler requires cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean walk-in cooler
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Sausages stored in cardboard boxes previously holding raw beef
      • Corrective Action(s): Use easily washable containers
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food containers stored directly on floor in front of walk-in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store items directly on floor
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Open air cooler measured 15C/60F. Owner stated he had already called technician and is waiting for repairs
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store perishables in this unit until it is able to reach 4C/40F
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Plastic noted in handwashing station
      • Corrective Action(s): Handwashing stations are used for handwashing only
      • Violation Score: 5
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottle contained no sanitizer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Bleach and water solution was made up and measured to around 200ppm.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottle of bleach and water solution not labeled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Spray bottle was labeled during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Meat slicers stored with encrusted debris
      • 2) Bleach sanitizer not available
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) All food equipment must be stored in a clean and sanitary manner after use
      • 2) 100ppm bleach sanitizer must be available at all times. Items are not sanitized without this.
      • Date to be corrected: today
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Front handwash sink contains hot water, paper towel, but no hand soap. Hand sanitizer bottle is used instead. This does not replace hand soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handwash sinks contain hot water, liquid soap, and paper towel. Date to be corrected: today
      • Violation Score: 5
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Jars of seasoning and container of salt left on lower shelf without lids
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food is put away covered and protected from contamination. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found utensils and containers in hand sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Must keep hand sink clear at all times. Place dirty dishes in 3 compartment sink.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Found boxes of meat sitting on the floor in the walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Must keep all foods 6" off the floor.
      • Correct: today
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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