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Farm & Spice

8 &10 - 12830 96th Ave, Surrey · Store

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Inspection summary

Farm & Spice has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since December 19, 2017. The most recent inspection, on June 4, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2026. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 2019. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2024. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 once on June 1, 2026. For example: 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]

  • 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 July 14, 2025. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

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.

15 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler measured at 8.8 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure cooler is 4 C or below.
      • Transfer all recently delivered milk and eggs to retail coolers that are 4 C or below.
      • Do not use cooler for storage of potenitally hazardous foods until cooler is able to maintain a temperature of 4 C or below.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler is equipped with two thermometers that both have different readings.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure thermometers are accurate.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Staff stated scoops and bins are only washed with soap once a week.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure scoops and bins are washed, rinsed, sanitized and then air dried.
      • For sanitizing, use 1/2 tsp of unscented household bleach per litre of water or use another approved sanitizer.
      • Follow Fraser Health dishwashing infographic.
      • Do not wash dishes until premises has hot running water.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation: No hot water at the hand sink or two compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Premises must have both hot and cold running water to facilitate proper cleaning and sanitizing.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Twelve containers of "gujiya" with no product label, ingredients, supplier info, manufacturer date or best before date.
      • Supplier of product was on-site at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not sell products that are from unapproved sources or that do not meet Canadian labelling requirements.
      • Product was removed from the premises.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: A few rodent droppings seen around the aisles with rice and flour bags.
      • Corrective Action(s): Premises must be free of pests. Remove rodent droppings and sanitize affected area.
      • All contaminated food must be discarded.
      • Ensure measures are in place to reduce rodent activity.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Mildew noted around the hand sink.
      • 2. Food spills noted throughout the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean entire premises.
      • Increase frequency of cleaning.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Broken thermometer in walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all coolers are equipped with accurate thermometers.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following cold potentially hazardous food were stored in reach in produce cooler and internal temperature was recorded between 14.3C to 17.9C.
      • - 6x Golden Valley 30 Large White Eggs Tray
      • - 2x Golden Valley 30 Large Brown Eggs Tray
      • - 9x 'Born 3 Eggs' 18 Large Eggs carton
      • - 23x Golden Valley 12 Large White Eggs carton
      • - 19x Golden Valley 12 Large Brown Eggs carton
      • Please note that storing cold potentially hazardous food above 4C can result in bacterial growth and food contamination. Staff confirmed that eggs were stored in reach in cooler > 4 hours. Staff voluntariliy discarded the abovenoted food items during inspection. Staff stated that the eggs will be stored in upright cooler moving forward.
      • Corrective Action(s): Always store cold potentially hazardous food at or below 4C.
      • Violation Score: 15
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed rodent droppings under wooden crates, where it is difficult to clean
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize the area. Ensure to wet them prior to removing them.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 5 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed a few rodent droppings underneath wooden crates where grains are stored
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to remove the droppings. Ensure to wet them with sanitizer solution prior to removing them. Clean and sanitize the area
      • Date to be corrected by: July 31 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Food grade sanitizer not prepared at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): A dilute chlorine solution can be made using 1/2 teaspoon (2.5mL) of 5.25% unscented bleach to 1 liter of water. Solution can be made fresh daily, applied to a cleaned surface, and allowed to air dry.
      • Date to be Corrected By: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Staff washroom noted with no liquid soap or single-use paper towels at the time of inspection. Adjacent staff washroom noted with no paper towel dispenser.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to ensure all handwashing stations are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and single-use paper towels at all times during operational hours. Dispensers are to be properly affixed to walls.
      • Date to be Corrected By: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Shelving units along right side of facility noted with moderate gap between units and wall.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to ensure shelving units in premises are installed against walls and are lifted at least 15 cm off the floors to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest attraction and harboring.
      • Date to be Corrected By: 1 Week
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Perimeter areas near 2-compartment sink noted with food debris and build-up. 2. Fallen vegetables noted in corner of walk-in cooler underneath shelving. 3. Moderate accumulation of food debris noted around and underneath bulk bins. 4. Dust and debris noted behind shelving units along right side of facility.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator to ensure noted areas are cleaned and sanitized with a dilute bleach solution at 100ppm. Premises must be maintained in a sanitary condition to prevent pest attraction.
      • Date to be Corrected By: 1 Day
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoops and the handles were placed inside dry spices. Operator was notified and scoops were removed and put for wash. Ensure scoops are stored in a sanitary manner to avoid contamination.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bags with produce stored on the floor at the time of inspection (the back storage area).
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide pallets for bulks. All food must be stored 6" above the floor (for proper cleaning and pest service).
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mice droppings found under pallets and on the firs level of heavy duty storage shelves.
      • Noted mice present on a sticky taps in boxes (the customer area).
      • Corrective Action(s): A pest provider must be notified (The invoice indicated that last service has been provided on Sep.20, 2019.)
      • Clean and sanitize floor and shelves.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris around the dry goods bins.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please regularly clean the floor around bins; shelves; and equipment (scoops and bins itself).
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: A sanitizer is unavailable.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately. Provide a sanitizer.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 402 - Employee does not wash hands properly or at adequate frequency [s. 21(3)]
      • Observation: A wall-mounted dispenser for liquid soap is missing for the handwashing station; No liquid soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): immediately. Provide a liquid soap for the handwashing sink. Replace the soap dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 4 boxes of bananas are stored directly on the floor under the display tables.
      • Corrective Action(s): All food must be stored off the floor (at list 6").
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Several mice dropping noted on the floor (around a box trap) behind the dry/bulk storage shelves.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the floor.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris around bulk bins, in the cleaning and mop sinks.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize dirty scoops, sinks, and shelves for bulk bins.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Noted two spry bottles on a produce low shelve (customer service area).
      • One bottle is empty and unlabeled. Second one is labeled as a sanitizer.
      • Corrective Action(s): All cleaning agents must be labeled & stored safely (away from the customer area).
      • Violation Score: 9
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Indian sweets (plain gurr) were stored in plastic bin uncovered. The handles of the scoops and tongs were touching the food items. This is a repeat violation and failure to comply will lead to stricter enforcement.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move the bin away from the customers. All unpacked sweets that are ready to eat must be stored in the bulk bin cabinets with proper lids to protect from contamination. Ensure that the handles of scoops and tongs at the bulk bin dispensing area do not touch the food items.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chemical sanitizer in spray bottles were not labelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): The operator labelled all the sanitizer spray bottles.
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No surface sanitizer in the back prep area.
      • Corrective Action(s): The operator provided new surface sanitizers in spray bottles at 200ppm Quat solution. Sanitizers are to be available at all times to staff to properly clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towels inside the paper towel dispenser at the main handwashing station.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately provide paper towels in the area noted above.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Boxes of Indian sweets (plain gurr) were stored uncovered at the front of the store. Handles of scoops and tongs were touching the food items.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move the boxes away from the customers. All unpacked sweets that are ready to eat must be stored in bins with proper lids to protect from contamination. Ensure that the handles of scoops and tongs do not touch the food items.
      • Date to be corrected: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Daily temperature logs are inconsistent and not kept up to date.
      • Corrective Action(s): Daily temperature logs are to be kept up to date and recorded everyday according to the temperature recording schedule.
      • Date to be corrected: Today and ongoing.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Chemical sanitizer in spray bottles were not labelled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Label all chemical sanitizer spray bottles.
      • Date to be corrected: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

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