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Iron Butcher Inc

22030 River Rd, Maple Ridge · Other

11 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: 1) Ceiling in game walk in cooler was cracked in multiple places and sagging in middle (ceiling material has partially detached from frame)
      • 2) Seals on game walk in cooler have largely broken off and are missing. Though walk in cooler was still at 4C
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair/replace this section to prevent further mold growth and make it durable and easily cleanable. Due: 6 months
      • 2) Replace seals to help ensure cooler is able to maintain proper temperature.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Barrier between raw and ready to eat meats in front display cooler has not yet been obtained as required in previous inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Obtain a durable, easily cleanable material to create a higher barrier (at least the height of the highest point that food is stacked) to prevent cross contamination of ready to eat foods. Operator agreed to complete this in 1 month.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Ready to eat sausages stored out at room temperature. Operator stated that recipe for ready to eat sausages has been adjusted to ensure they are safe for room temperature storage however lab testing has not yet been done to confirm their shelf stability.
      • Corrective Action(s): Redo lab testing (water activity) to verify water activity is sufficient for room temperature holding.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed significant amount of mold on shield in ice machine bin. This was required to be cleaned in previous inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ice shield was removed during inspection for cleaning. Add this to cleaning schedule to ensure mold growth is prevented.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Main walk in cooler very crowded.Multiple bins of raw meats stored next to open racks of cooked ready to eat sausages.
      • 2) Raw meat stored next to ready to eat sausage in display cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure clear separation of raw meat from ready to eat foods. Discussed use of a barrier such as cloth sheets over racks of ready to eat foods (ok to use as long as laundered frequently, discussed weekly).
      • 2) Ensure a clearer Separation of raw from ready to eat - put in a barrier between two at least to the height that would exceed the height of the raw meat (so i cannot spill over or drip onto ready to eat meat). Due: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 9
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Observed some biofilm growth on white ice barrier on inside of ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Take apart inside and thoroughly clean and sanitize all parts. Due: Oct 29, 2025
      • Add this to a regular cleaning schedule to prevent any growth build-up.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Hand washing station in main cutting area lacked paper towel. Clean hand towels available however not in sufficient supply to be used for hand drying in addition to other uses.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide paper towel at hand washing station - recommend installing dispenser. Due: tomorrow
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Rack of ready to eat meats that were cooling stored next to containers of raw meat. Also observed sealed packages of raw ground beef on a tray that were stored above other packaged ready to eat meats.
      • Corrective Action(s): Rearrange items in walk in cooler so that raw meat is below and/or separate from ready to eat meats to prevent cross contamination. Due: today
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mold growth on the ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately empty the ice machine and clean out the mold
      • Violation Score: 5
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Mold build up in the ice machine
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all the ice from the machine and clean the mold
      • Date to be corrected by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station lacked paper towel. Operator replenished the station with paper towel
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Build up of small equiptment and materials at the back near the chest freezers.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clear out items not being used for operation.
      • Date to be corrected by: August 18, 2022
      • Violation Score: 1
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot meat loaf made at 40C was observed to be sold by sitting on the counter. Operator removed meat loaf product and agreed not to sell hot meat loaf to the public
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Ice machine observed to have white/grey residue on the ice machine door and the white flap inside the machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Discard all ice in the ice machine
      • - Do not ice from ice machine until ice machine has been clean and sanitized.
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler door and door handle from the back area was observed to have a thick layer of grease. Food debrise and grease build up observed under shelves in the walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the above noted areas.
      • Date To Be Corrected By: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: White/grey residue was observed on the ice machine door and flap inside the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Discard all the ice
      • - Clean and Sanitize the ice machine
      • Date To Be Corrected By: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions