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Fruiticana #19

105 - 12788 76A Ave, Surrey · Store

14 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Shelves in walk-in cooler noted to have some food debris and dust accumulation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the shelves in walk-in cooler to prevent pest harborage/breeding. Date to be corrected: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation: Sugarcane juicing has not been approved at this facility. Sugarcane juicing machine was observed in front of store area for use.No hand sink near by. No sanitizer seen nearby.
      • Sugarcanes stored on the floor in milk crates.
      • Corrective Action(s): Stop making and selling sugarcane juice. Submit a food safety plan for sugarcane juicing that includes a hand sink set up, sanitizer and adequate storage for sugarcanes. Until then, the sugarcane juice machine must be removed from the premises.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Hand sink had no liquid soap. No paper towel available for hand sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure hand sink is equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and single-use towels.
      • Operator placed soap in dispenser.
      • **Paper towels must be used for hand drying if you plan to process food.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Sugarcane juicing occurring on-site. Premises does not have approval for sugarcane juicing. This is a repeat violation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Submit a food safety plan for sugarcane juicing. Until approval is obtained, sugarcane juice machine must not be stored on-site. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Hand sink in back is leaking.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair leak. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Sugarcane juice machine added to premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): Submit a floor plan to show where this sugarcane juice machine will be placed in the back.
      • Ensure flooring is smooth, easy to cleaned and non-absorbent.
      • Violation Score: 1
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Sugar cane juicing has not been approved at this facility. Sugar cane juicing machine was observed in fornt of store area for use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove machine from the premises as the procedure has not been approved for the establishment. Submit necessary plans to EHO to assess further.
      • Remove machine from premises immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies observed in the back area near loading door.
      • Corrective Action(s): Implement pest management strategy to reduce excessive fly presence
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Large cutting board in the back area is worn out and has deep scoring.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace or resurface cutting board to ensure it is in good working order.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 6, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): *REPEATED VIOLATION*
      • 1. Dented can of Cedar chcikpea was found on shelves. Staff removed the can at the time of inspection.
      • 2. Packaging of butter was partially opened exposing the food product. Staff discarded the butter during inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not sell food products which have damaged packaging/dents due to the risk of food contamination.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): *REPEATED VIOLATION*
      • Multiple bags of produce were stored directly on the floor. Bags were moved to shelves at the time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store food products directly on the floor as it could result in potential food contamination. Store food atleast 6inches off the floor.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Facility is selling sliced Fiji pumpkin. Internal temperature of slices noted at 1C. Pumpkin is processed and packaged onsite. No Food Safety Plan was provided for review and health approval prior to commencing this service.
      • Corrective Action(s): Submit the Food Safety Plan and Sanitation Plan for the abovementioned process.
      • TO BE CORRECTED BY - August 25, 2022
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies were observed in the back storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Contact your pest control company and discuss the issue to implement appropriate control measures.
      • TO BE CORRECTED BY - August 25, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Cutting board used in the back area for slicing produce (Fiji pumpkin) had multiple deep knife cuts that can hold food debris and harbour pathogens causing food contamination. White cutting board was stained black in colour.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the cutting board with a new board with smooth surface that can be adequately cleaned and sanitized.
      • TO BE CORRECTED BY - Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. One can of "Karela pickle" was found dented and the staff voluntarily removed it off the shelves.
      • 2. 1 small bag of wheat flour was found on floor behind shelves. Bag was visibly damaged and was voluntarily discarded by the staff.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not sell cans that are visibly dented or bags that are torn/damaged to prevent the risk of food contamination.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 102 - Operation of an unapproved food premises [s. 6(1)]
      • Observation: During inspection, it was observed that the facility has set up a stall to sell fresh sugarcane juice. Sugarcane machine & single use cups were available at the stall. However, the facility does not have approval for food processing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Obtain health approval prior to commencing this service. Do not sell sugarcane juice until the approval has been granted by district EHO.
      • TO BE CORRECTED BY - Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. One bag of beet was stored directly on the floor in walk-in cooler. Staff moved the bag on the shelf at the time of inspection.
      • 2. Scoops were stored in the bulk containers. Signage was posted reminding customers to not leave scoops in the bins.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. DO NOT store food products directly on the floor as it could lead to food contamination.
      • 2. Store the scoops outside the bulk containers in a sanitary manner to prevent the risk of food contamination.
      • TO BE CORRECTED BY - Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Water was pooled on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
      • 2. Food debris was observed under the shelves, corners & along the walls.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the facility is maintained in sanitary condition.
      • 1. Clean the pool of water in the walk-in cooler as it could result in potential contamination of food products stored in cooler.
      • 2. Remove the food debris from corners, along the walls & under the shelves as it could attract rodents into the facility.
      • TO BE CORRECTED BY - Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Obseved moderate number of fruit flies in the back storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Install additional traps and continue to improve sanitation in the back storage area.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Moderate to large number of moths were observed in the back storage area. Observed moths on the sticky trap that were still alive.
      • Corrective Action(s): Implement integrated pest management (IPM) approach. Increase sanitation, remove attractants such as rotting fruits/vegetables. Contact the pest control company immediately to service for moth issue.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): (REPEATED VIOLATION) Observed a box of roma tomato with couple of rotted tomatoes in the back. The box was removed from the storage area at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 9
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Hand washing station was not serviced at this time. The plumber assessed the sink and ordered parts to service the sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hand washing sink is to be serviced by July 23, 2021, 3:00 pm. Continue to cease all food handling on site.
      • Violation Score: 5
  11. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following canned products were dented, and they removed from shelves:
      • - San Remo Pitted Olives x 3
      • - Del Monte Fruit Cocktail x 2
      • - XTC Chopped spinach x 1
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two pieces of half watermelons (cut and wrap on site) were stored in room temperature for more than 3 hours. These were discarded at this time due to time and temperature abuse.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Hand washing station next to the 3 compartments sinks was off-line due to plumbing leaking and poor water flow. The operator has contacted a plumber already.
      • Corrective Action(s): Hand washing station is to be serviced so that it has hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel. Cease all food handling in the back immediately until the hand washing sink is available. Correct this by: July 19, 2021.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Following food items were stored directly on the floor:
      • - Bags of red onions x 2
      • - Boxes of mangos (3 boxes directly on the floor)
      • These items were removed from the floor at this time.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Observed house flies throughout the store front. Higher concentration noted at the dry good areas next to the bulk bins. Moderate to high number of fruit flies were cited in the back storage area most likely due to rotten roma tomatoes.
      • Corrective Action(s): Implement integrated pest managment (IMP) approach. Increase sanitation, remove standing water, install additional traps, and work with your professional pest control company. Corret this by: July 19, 2021
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Observed 6 boxes of roma tomatoes. Some of these tomatoes were rotted. Operator kept these 6 boxes for return due to quality concern. Numerous fruit flies were observed feeding on rotted tomatoes. These tomatoes were removed from the premise at this time. Observed a bucket of water under the hand washing sink. The purpose was to collect dripping water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitation improvement is required in the back storage and under the shelves in the store front. Water leaking from the hand washing sink is to be fixed. Remove any standing water including aforementioned bucket. Empty out the bucket frequently until the hand washing sink is serviced. Correct this by: July 19 2021
      • Violation Score: 9
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed throughout the facility.
      • -Back storage areas- all corners on floors
      • -Front retail area- all corners on floors
      • -Front retail area- pails/cardboards placed for the front entrance display vegetables/fruits - pumpkins, squash
      • -Front retail area- floors under grains station
      • Two dead mice observed on traps (front retail area, left corner, where bags of flours/grains are stored / back storage area, under boxes of roman tomatoes).
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to remove all droppings on a DAILY basis, not every 2-3 days. Clean the affected areas using bleach solution. Remove any dead mice caught on traps on a DAILY basis.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Food debris on floor observed in the back storage area as well as under shelves along the walls in the retail area. Too many boxes/items cluttered in the back storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to remove all food debris from floors on a daily basis. Remove all unnecessary items and boxes from the back area, as these would provide harbouring areas for pest.
      • Violation Score: 9
  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Raw tomatoes were found to be in handwash station during time of inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Employee removed tomatoes from handwash station and was informed that handwash station is only for handwashing. All raw fruits and vegetables must be washed in the 3 compartment sink when warewashing is not be done.
      • Do not leave any dishes in the 3 compartment sink as this can lead to the contamination of food items.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Walkin freezer and front display freezers (stand up freezers) found at -8c.
      • Corrective Action(s): All freezers must be at -18c or below at all times.
      • This must be corrected by August 24th, 2018.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sticky fly traps were found throughout front store area above raw fruits and vegetables area.This can lead to the contamination of food.
      • Corrective Action(s): All sticky fly traps were removed during time of inspection by employees. Ensure to provide an alternative method for pest control of flies throughout store.
      • Violation Score: 3