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Ginseng World Health Food

1116 - 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby · Store

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Ginseng World Health Food has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 30, 2018. The most recent inspection, on July 15, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 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: Protecting food from contamination 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 10, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 once on July 13, 2021. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on July 15, 2026. For example: 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

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

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Some dust, old rodent droppings and webs observed on the floor underneath the wire shelves at the back.
      • - Dust and rodent droppings observed on the bottom shelves of the front display area (centre).
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean and sanitize all areas noted above.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Silicone sealing from the inside unit of the ginseng slicer is coming off.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - This compartment is where the sliced ginseng comes out - ensure to take off the silicone. Reseal the edges if necessary.
      • Date to be corrected by: June 13, 2025
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation:
      • - Bags of dry food placed directly on top of the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure they are at least 6 inches off the floor. Re organize the stock so that they are stored on shelvings.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Old rodent droppings observed under the counter holding the ginseng grinder.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean and sanitize.
      • Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed food items not covered at the front display.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure to cover food items that do not have protective shell/ peels. These include dried scallops, dried squid, walnuts, dried shrimp etc.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Dust build up underneath storage shelves and fridge.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean floor underneath equipment. Ensure they are cleaned routinely to prevent build up.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Build up of food debris on dispensing tongs and scoops.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately clean the noted tools. Ensure that all dispensing foods are in clean condition.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Multiple food items at the bulk food dispensing area not covered with proper lids.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cover all food items with tight fitting lids.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Noted a number of dry food containers were missing a lid. Ensure to provide a lid on top at all time.
      • 2. Self scooping of dry products are not allowed. Remove scoops for the customers to use. Customers must ask staffs for assistance for scooping dry products.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Noted 4 dried food boxes placed directly on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): All food must be kept off the floor at all time. Provide a pallet or a rack to place the dried foods off the floor. Today.
      • Violation Score: 3
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