Jin Mi Foods
5813 Beresford St, Burnaby · Other
18 inspections
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Some debris observed in hard-to-reach areas under the shelves in warehouse and storage area
- Corrective Action(s): Clean hard-to-reach areas at least monthly or when needed
- Violation Score: 3
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Multi-level shelf backing board is flaking/breaking apart at the bottom (occurs when mopping/cleaning underneath)
- Corrective Action(s): Remove the damaged portions (at least 6-12 inches from the floor)
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): AGAIN observed the processing area handsink completely blocked off -this was cited in the last routine inspection in September 2024 -Correction Order issued --> final warning next citation is ticketing
- Bathroom handsink only has a bare paper towel roll -the dispenser is broken
- Corrective Action(s): KEEP YOUR HANDWASH SINKS ALWAYS CLEAR FOR USE
- Repair the paper towel dispenser in the washroom
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Reviewed Manual Wash method with operator and the signs are not being followed
- Bleach sanitizer not ready at time of inspection -chlorine test strips no where to be found
- Corrective Action(s): Proper Manual Washing:
- Step 1: wash with detergent in left sink
- Step 2: rinse thoroughly with warm water in the middle sink
- Step 3: sanitize with bleach >100ppm as per test strips in the right sink
- Air Dry
- This is all indicated in the english and korean signs provided
- Have your bleach sanitizer sprays/reservoirs prepped and ready at the beginning of production each day maintained >100ppm as per test strips
- Obtain Chlorine Test Strips for regular testing of your sanitizer solutions
- Violation Score: 15
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash sink in production area AGAIN completely blocked off with equipment
- This was cited in the June 2023 inspection as well
- Corrective Action(s): Keep designated handsinks clear for use at ALL time properly stocked with paper towels and pumped soap
- Note repeatable offences will escalate enforcement such as ticketing
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Fruit flies observed in the processing area -operator is using sticky roll tape as a control measure
- Corrective Action(s): Continue control measures for the flies.
- Clean and sanitize all areas -do not leave any compost foods overnight as an attractant
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Although separation of personal food items in the Walk-in coolers have improved compared to previous inspections there are still too many instances where personal foods are amongst the public foods
- Corrective Action(s): Operator to setup additional fridges in the front employee area where ALL personal foods will be located -NO PERSONAL FOODS to be stored in the walk-in coolers
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: AGAIN personal effects being mixed in with customer food processing/dishwashing/storage areas:
- -an entire wall of shelves in vegetable Walk-in Cooler for personal foods plus another next to the door
- -the main processing table under the clock is loaded with personal foods/equipment
- -the right side of the dishpit area is loaded personal dishware: plates/cups/bowls/ over 20 mugs
- -back storage area next to garage has a barbecue unit with a propane tank apparently in use
- Corrective Action(s): -allowance of only 2 shelving units for personal effects in Walk-in cooler
- -remove ALL personal foods/equipment from the main processing table
- -remove the barbecue unit with propane tank -that unit should not be used indoors (says right on the barbecue)
- -There is ample room in the front office and employee dining area for personal effects to be stored
- Violation Score: 15
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: See Code 307 for details
- Corrective Action(s):
- Violation Score: 5
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash station completely blocked off with containers and bins
- NOTE: this critical infraction was cited in the last routine inspection June 2022
- Corrective Action(s): Keep the handwash station clear for use at ALL times
- Place a fixed soap dispenser at the handsink
- Continued REPEAT infractions will require increased enforcement such as ticketing/closure
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Onion bag stored on the floor in Walk-in cooler
- Corrective Action(s): Do not store foods on the ground
- Violation Score: 3
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: Too many personal foods alloted in the Walk-in cooler -counted at least 6 shelves
- Warehouse organization is lacking again -no aisles to access backmost foods
- Corrective Action(s): Centralize ALL personal foods to at most 2 shelves down and away from public foods
- Maintain aisles to access al foods in the warehouse and enable your pest control to monitor those hard-to-reach areas
- Violation Score: 3
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handwash sink for main preparation area blocked off with equipment and basin full of empty bottles
- Washroom has no dispenser for the paper towel roll (that stays on) and bar soap present
- Corrective Action(s): Designated handsinks must be clear for use to ease it's use
- Replace the dispenser in washroom for the paper towel rolls, remove the bar soap -only use single-dispensing soap
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: plastic type material sheets used to press down the cabbage in the vats
- Corrective Action(s): Discontinue use of these sheets they are not food-grade. The use of the large hard plastic cutting boards are okay for this purpose
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Some organization, cleaning needed in the falling areas:
- -vegetable Walk-in cooler -a bucket of garlic cloves had fallen on the ground, -many small bags, ingredients disorganized in shelves there
- -around the 3-compartment sink -disorganized equipment below
- -main warehousing area needs organizing -equipment, goods
- Corrective Action(s): clean, organize and sanitize surfaces
- Violation Score: 9
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Observation: -Bare paper towel roll only at processing area handsink
- -Back storage area for goods -many parts cannot be accessed as there are no aisles or the goods are not on skids
- -Some shelves in dry storage areas are lined with cardboard
- Corrective Action(s): -Must be in a dispenser (spindle okay)
- -organize the back storage area for goods -place in aisles so the goods cannot be accessed -recommend higher multi-level shelving. Also place goods on skids so they can be moved around easier -will facilitate cleaning and monitoring of pests
- -Remove the cardboard liners -food shelving must be a cleanable surface like the painted shelves or Walk-in cooler shelves lined with hard plastic
- Violation Score: 9
- 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: - Rat droppings noted (minimal amount) noted under shelving in storage area and back storage area.
- Corrective Action(s): - Operator cleaned up droppings at time of the inspection. Use bleach solution to disinfect areas.
- - Traps present. Continue to monitor for further activity, cleaning up any additional droppings immediatley when noted. Cleaning up droppings is critical to determine if activity is current or from previous issues and it helps to prevent additional rodents from being attracted to the area.
- - Ensure premises is maintained in a sanitary, uncluttered condition. Floors should be kept clear to facilitate cleaning and monitoring
- - Pest Control will need to be contracted if issues persist
- Violation Score: 3
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Rodenticide noted in plastic container under shelving in back storage area. This is unacceptable in a food premises. Additionally, product was not stored or labelled properly
- Corrective Action(s): - Operator discarded product at the time of the inspection. Do not use rodenticide inside the food premises. This can pose a food contamination risk. Use traps only.
- Violation Score: 3
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: - Personal items including food stored among items for the business.
- Corrective Action(s): - Remove any items that are not required for the business. Designate one area for personal items (food etc). This has been a repeat issue and needs to be addressed. [Correction date: 4-Dec-2019]
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Gloves and sleeve protectors observed in the handsink.
- Corrective Action(s): Handsink must be clear of obstructions at all times. Items removed at the time of inspction.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation:
- 1) Many foods being made for personal use are stored with commercial products.
- 2) Personal foods (ex. fruits) have gone mouldy.
- Corrective Action(s):
- 1) Separate personal products from commercial products to prevent cross-contamination such as allergens.
- 2) Discard mouldy foods.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rat droppings noted in cluttered area in the back. Sticky traps laid throughout facility. Door sweep was replaced on one of the walk-in coolers, in process of installing door sweep on second walk-in cooler (for the time being, a piece of solid wood is placed at the bottom of the door when facility is not operating to prevent pest entry).
- Corrective Action(s):
- 1) Clean all rat droppings are soon as they are found using a 1:10 bleach solution (1 cup bleach in 10 cups water).
- 2) Reduce clutter
- 3) Ensure that all foods are kept in pest proof containers
- 4) Seal any holes that pests may enter from.
- 5) If rodent problem persists, you may have to hire a professional pest technician.
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Clutter in the back area by the loading bay doors.
- Corrective Action(s): Reduce clutter to prevent pests from building nests and to facilitate cleaning.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Cleaning required throughout facility, especially within walk-in coolers.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas noted.
- Violation Score: 3
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink blocked by buckets and gloves.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure that handwashing station is not obstructed. Owner began moving items at the time of inspection.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: Boxes of vegetables stored outside, awaiting pick up later today.
- Corrective Action(s): All foods must be stored inside the premises until it is picked up.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Rat droppings observed in the back areas by the pallets.
- Corrective Action(s): Seal any entrances for rodents and ensure that there is no food, water or harbourage.
- Violation Score: 3
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
- Observation: Clutter observed in the back area of cardboard boxes, pallets and other miscellaneous items.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and organize area so that it is easier to clean, and so that rodents do not build nests.
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Food production area requires cleaning, including walk-in cooler fans and walls.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize areas noted.
- Violation Score: 9
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: Personal items and food amongst items for sale.
- Corrective Action(s): Have a separate area for personal items and food.
- Violation Score: 3
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions