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H Mart - Store

19555 Fraser Hwy, Surrey · Store

16 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle in the meat section < 100ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Prepare chlorine sanitizer spray bottles to measure between 100-200ppm.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One of seafood, meat, and produce handwashing sinks lack paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all handwashing sinks are well equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels. Repair paper towel dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 5
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chlorine sanitizer bottle at the seafood department measured > 200ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Prepare chlorine sanitizer spray bottle to measure between 100-200ppm.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Underneath shelving unit in produce cooler observed to have rodent droppings.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize area.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Eggs observed to be stored in display cooler measured at 11.8-13C air ambient temperature. Eggs internal temperature measured between 8.2-11.3C internal temperature. 4 package of sticky rice cakes observed to be stored at room temperature. PICTURES TAKEN.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard eggs. Transfer sticky rice cakes into cooler until able to prove it is self-stable.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): MEat bandsaw observed to be used with food debris along the blade and inner guard. Meat staff informed they will be using it again after 4 hours of initial use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize aformentioned item. Meat bandsaw must be cleaned after each use or after 4 hours of continous use which ever is lesser.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Displayer cooler nearest the back produce area and produce walk-in cooler measured at 11.8C to 13C air ambient temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service aformentioned cooler to measure at 4C or lower. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in the cooler until it is able to hold and air ambient temperature of 4C or lower. Corrected by: January 28, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Missing paper towel in the meat department handwash station.
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected** Paper towel replaced in the handwash station.
      • Ensure all handwash stations are stocked with liquid soap and paper towel at all time.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer spray bottle in the meat department was noted with > 200 PPM chlorine residual (chlorine test strip bleached out).
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected** Sanitizer spray bottle was diluted - 200 PPM chlorine residual detected. Please be mindful to mix 2 tsp with 1 L water to get 100 - 200 PPM chlorine residual.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Buildup and debris noted in one of the light covers in the produce walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the light cover and maintain in a sanitary condition.
      • Date to be corrected by: August 24, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The bleach sanitizer spray bottles in the seafood and produce departments were noted with over 200 PPM chlorine residual - chlorine test strips bleached out.
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected at the time of inspection**
      • Staff diluted the bleach sanitizer spray bottle and after the dilution 200 PPM were detected. Reminded staff that 2 tsp + 1 L water makes 100 - 200 PPM chlorine sanitizer solution.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Openings noted around the top half of the building in the receiving area where pests can easily enter into the building.
      • Corrective Action(s): Seal off all visible openings to prevent pest from entering into the facility.
      • Date to be corrected by: February 18, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Seafood's department walk-in cooler was noted with an ambient temperature of 11.0C.
      • The only cold potentially items stored in this unit were 2 containers of squid and shrimps which are being defrosted.
      • Corrective Action(s): The squid and shrimps were moved to another functioning cooler.
      • Repair the walk-in cooler so that it is able to maintain 4.0C or below before storing anything cold potentially hazardous in this unit. If unit will not be fixed, please do not store anything potentially hazardous and mark as out of use.
      • Date to be corrected by: Janurary 20, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Cardboard being used as liners on the shelf in the produce walk-in cooler shelf and in the display area for customers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all cardboard and use proper liners which are non water absorbent.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One of the display reach-in coolers beside the seafood department was noted with an ambient temperature of 11.0C over a period of time. Cold potentially hazardous food items in this unit were noted being held over 4.0C.
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected during the inspection** The following food were noted being held from 8.8C - 11.5C (picture evidence were collected): 16 trays of raw chicken, and packages of marinated beef bulgogi. All 19 packages were discarded by the staff during the inspection, bleach solution was added to the discarded meat.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Lots of mouse droppings noted throughout the back room area, along the wall, and in the produce area below the prep tables.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean, sweep and sanitize ALL areas noted with mouse droppings. Continue to work with your pest control company in controling pest issue at the facility.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 31, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. White organic buildup noted on the shelves and shelf liners where the miso paste are being cold held for customers.
      • 2. Organic buildup noted on the head of the dish sink sprayer in the seafood department.
      • 3. Heavy dust buildup noted by the fan units in the second walk-in cooler and produce walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the abovementioned areas and maintain in a sanitary condition at all time after cleaning.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 31, 2023
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One of the display reach-in coolers beside the seafood department was noted with an ambient temperature of 11.0C over a period of time.
      • Corrective Action(s): All cold potentially hazardous food products were discarded or moved to another functioning refrigeration unit during the inspection. Do not use this cooler unit until it has been serviced and able to maintain at 4C or below.
      • **Issue was later resolved when the final inspection report was reviewed** Cooler unit's temperature decreased and was noted with an ambient temperature of 2.0C.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 0 ppm chlorine residual detected in the sanitizer spray bottles in the produce and meat department.
      • Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle in the seafood department was noted over 200 ppm (starting to bleach out chlorine test strip).
      • Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected at the time of inspection**
      • Food handlers remixed the bleach sanitizer solution during the inspection. 200 ppm chorine residual was detected.
      • Ensure to always have bleach sanitizer available to allow food handlers to sanitize their work station in between working with different food or when dirty.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Interior of the ice machine in the seafood department was noted with black mold buildup. Note: Ice is not used for consumption.
      • 2. Dust and mold buildup noted in the meat walk-in cooler, meat walk-in freezer, seafood display cooler and produce display cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the aforementioned areas and maintain in a sanitary condition.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 14, 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer solution for food contact surfaces in the meat department was measured at 0ppm chlorine residual
      • Corrective Action(s): Prepare fresh solution by mixing one teaspoon of bleach in one litre of water to amke 100 ppm chlorine residual. Fresh solution must be prepared everyday
      • Violation Score: 5
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Shovel stored on the ground used to transfer ice from the ice machine at the sea food department
      • Corrective Action(s): Do Not use shovel to transfer ice. Obtain a food grade ice scoop and it must be stored in a sanitary food grade container. Correct by: today.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 buckets of cloudy water with cabbage leaves were stored at the back produce area. Abundance of fruit flies observed in the buckets. Managers did not know the use of these buckets.
      • Corrective Action(s): All 3 buckets of cloudy water were discarded.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler at the sea food department measured with an ambient air temperature of 10C. No food was stored in this cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service / fix the aforementioned cooler to ensure an ambient air temperature of 4C or less is maintained. Do not store any potentially hazardous food items inside in the meantime. Correct by: Jul 29, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Missing sanitary sewer pipe after the p-trap at the 3 compartment sink located at the sea food department. Waste water was being charged in to the floor drain.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the sanitary sewer pipe to ensure waste water can be discharged properly without contaminating the floor. Correct by: Jul 23, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Ice machine has mould growth on the inside white plastic lip.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1. Empty ice machine and discard ice.
      • 2. Clean and sanitize inside of ice machine using manufacturer's instructions.
      • 3. Discard first new batch of ice after machine has been cleaned.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • No sanitizer available in the following departments:
      • - Seafood
      • - Meat
      • - Produce
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Prepare a 100-200 ppm chlorine bleach sanitizer solution. Ensure sanitizer is available in all departments at all times. Educate all employees of the importance of using sanitizer.
      • Violation Score: 25
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • 1. One hand sink in the seafood department (near walk-in cooler) is missing liquid soap.
      • 2. One hand sink in the seafood department (near ice machine) is missing paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Place liquid soap and paper towels in the appropriate hand sinks. Ensure all hand washing stations are fully equipped with liquid soap, paper towels and hot/cold running water at all time.
      • Violation Score: 5
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions