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Famous Fritz Meats & Deli

1420 Northwest Blvd Creston BC V0B 1G6 · Meat Processing - Food Processing

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Details

Google rating
4.7 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday9 AM–5:30 PM
  • MondayClosed
  • Saturday9 AM–5 PM
  • SundayClosed
  • Thursday10 AM–5:30 PM
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed

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Inspection summary

Famous Fritz Meats & Deli has been inspected 11 times by Interior Health Authority since April 11, 2013. The most recent inspection, on April 24, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

4 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. 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 is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 24, 2025. For example: 5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 6, 2017. For example: 3 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on April 24, 2025. For example: 7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on October 19, 2018. For example: 2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on May 28, 2015. For example: 4 - Are proper refrigeration, freezing and thawing procedures followed?

About this data

These results come from Interior 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.

11 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): Spice area had a significant amount of spices left on the counter and around the containers. Spice scoops were not stored in a manner to prevent possible contamination.
    • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): Paper towel dispenser was empty at the time of the inspection.
      • F2.7C Handwashing station must be supplied with single-service product for drying hands.
  2. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): Spice area was observed to have a large amount of spices on counter around containers and the spice scoop was not stored in a manner to prevent possible contamination. Ensure area is cleaned and sanitized and scoop is stores so that the scoop is not in contact with any area that could potentially contaminate it.
  3. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?
      • Observation(s): Large gap under receiving door may allow for entry of pests. Are must be repaired to prevent entry of pests.
      • F2.2B The premises must be protected against entry of pests.
  6. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.3 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): Area around smokers requires cleaning. Operator discussed that thought has been put into changing the flooring in the area to have it slope better toward the drain.
      • F2.3G - Equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
  7. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.4 - Are foods handled in a sanitary manner and protected from contamination?
      • Observation(s): Ensure various products/meats are stored in an organized manner that prevents cross contamination. Dog bones were observed above open RTE meats but were moved by the operator.
      • F2.4B - Ready to eat foods must be stored in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
  8. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • 17 - Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): Discussed requirements of the food safety plan with the owner/operator and provided resource documents. Please draft a plan and submit to Interior Health.
      • 17.1 - Operator must have on site a written food safety management procedure that includes all potentially hazardous foods.
    • 18 - Are the sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): Discussed requirements of the sanitation plan with the owner/operator and provided resource documents. Please draft a plan and submit to Interior Health.
      • 18.1 - Written procedures must include cleaning and sanitizing requirements for the establishment and all equipment and utensils.
  9. Monitoring

    3 infractions

    • 4 - Are proper refrigeration, freezing and thawing procedures followed?
      • Observation(s): Some items in display cooler were being held above 4*C. Adjust cooler down and continue to monitor.
      • 4.1 - Potentially hazardous food must be maintained at 4°C or colder.
    • 8 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): Additional sanitation required, particularly in and around the smokehouse.
    • 14 - Are the premises, equipment and utensils designed and maintained to ensure safe and sanitary food handling?
      • Observation(s): Gap at rear receiving door must be closed.
      • 14.12 - The premises must be protected against entry of pests.
  10. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  11. Monitoring

    0 infractions

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Reviews

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  • Arason Anton

    Great little meat shop — everything’s super fresh and the staff are really friendly. You can tell they care about quality and customers

  • Carrie Paxson (Carrie)

    I wandered into Famous Fritz today because I am 3 weeks into a keto diet, and I wanted something special for the bbq. I feel confident choosing products from them because all their meats are made in-house. Therefore, I don’t need to worry about a carb-loaded sausage full of fillers or msg. Buy fresh, cook fresh, eat fresh. I couldn’t decide, so i picked 3 (and ate half of 3 sausages for dinner). They were all amazing! The top sausage was jalapeño cheese. It was super flavourful and quite spicy. The middle one in the photo was a bison smoky. Much the same; delicious and flavourful. Last, the palest one on top was my favourite - a swiss cheese smoky. The products are high end, but they really are not that much more expensive than a grocery store. A little bit more, but I didnt mind since I knew my Friday night bbq would be top notch if I stopped at Fritz. The staff there are super nice, knowledgable and helpful as well.

  • arose58

    We always go here when in Creston. It is the best place to get meat for German dishes.We love the rouladen it is not fatty and cooks very tender. They also have a good selection of sausage and cuts of beef.

  • Mathew

    I came in on an off day a lot of the grab and go items were not available, regardless I did grab some pepper jerky some of the best I've ever had. The ham from the deli is honestly the best sandwich meat available. I wished I lived here I would be a regular. See you next time I'm though.

  • Chris “PrdCdn” Elliott

    It was ok. They ran out of pepperoni, being from out of province, seems weird. But maybe its normal. They had run out of a few items... Nice enough. Lots of good selection. Staff were quick and attentive.

  • Arason Anton

    Great little meat shop — everything’s super fresh and the staff are really friendly. You can tell they care about quality and customers

  • Carrie Paxson (Carrie)

    I wandered into Famous Fritz today because I am 3 weeks into a keto diet, and I wanted something special for the bbq. I feel confident choosing products from them because all their meats are made in-house. Therefore, I don’t need to worry …

  • arose58

    We always go here when in Creston. It is the best place to get meat for German dishes.We love the rouladen it is not fatty and cooks very tender. They also have a good selection of sausage and cuts of beef.

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