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Joe's Farm Market

1251 56th St, Delta · Store

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Inspection summary

Joe's Farm Market has been inspected 13 times by Fraser Health Authority since February 15, 2018. The most recent inspection, on August 5, 2025, found no infractions.

5 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2025. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 22, 2022. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2025. For example: 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on June 22, 2022. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 May 26, 2021. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

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.

13 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hazardous foods (cut melons) are being store in a cooler that measured 15C
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that cooler temperature is 4C or colder when using to store potentially hazardous foods
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Did not observe any sanitizer on site at time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Food contact / prep surfaces (cutting boards and knives) must be washed and sanitized with an acceptable food contact surface sanitizer, such as chlorine. Please obtain sanitizer for prep area.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation: Chocolate balls and bread chips have no labelling or indication of whether these are from an approved supplier or are home prepared. Home prepared foods are not permitted to be sold in the store.
      • Corrective Action(s): Unlabelled items were removed from sale at time of inspection, please provide some information whether these are from an approved supplier. Do not restock for sale until confirmed.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Rear door is propped open today. This is a repeat violation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please keep rear door closed at all times, or install a tight fitting screen door to prevent entry of pests into the store.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Potentially hazardouse foods (PHFs - ie higher risk foods such as meat, tofu, foods labelled "keep refrigerated") are being stored at 7.8C (46F) - measured food temperature using 2 thermometers. Your thermometer also shows a temperature above 4C (40F). Also, there are several food items that are past their best before dates and have been stored above the required refrigeration temperatures (processed potatoes in bulging plastic food packaging BB June 9, 2024; Black Forest ham deli meat BB June 5, 2024; Harvest weiners BB JN 13, 2024, etc.). Improper storage of higher risk foods (PHFs) could make people sick.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately discard all higher risk PHFs that have been stored above 4C (40F) for more than 2 hours. Check all food for Best Before dates. You have the option to freeze foods stored at the required fridge temperature (4C/40F or colder) where appropriate AND IF you do this BEFORE the Best Before date.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottle for sanitizer appears to be broken. Operator unable to obtain sanitizer from spray bottles (spray nozzles not working).
      • Corrective Action(s): Use a sanitizer such as 100-200ppm chlorine to sanitize knives, cutting boards, sinks, and all food contact surfaces. Procedure as posted is Wash, Rinse, Sanitize, and Air Dry. Make fresh solution daily or more often. Instead of spray bottle, you have the option to keep sanitizer in a bucket. Wiping cloths to be stored in a sanitizing solution.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation: Frozen packaged salmon - is not labelled and operator has no receipts.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediately do NOT sell salmon until you can provide a receipt that proves it is from an approved source. Check with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency about proper food labelling. For example, who packaged it, is this sockeye salmon, etc.?
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door to store is open. It is difficult to prevent pests due to set up of store (open door at front).
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide a screened door or keep back door closed. Try to prevent the entrance of pests. Monitor for pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: There is no designated hand washing sink in the produce processing room. The faucet on the second sink is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the faucet so that it can provide hot/cold water to the second sink. Provide liquid soap and paper towels, in dispensers, at this sink so it will be used for hand washing. Repair as soon as possible and notify Fraser Health when repaired.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door is propped open allowing entrance for pests.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep door closed. Remove any unneeded items that will provide harbourage for pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Two door dairy/egg cooler air temperature is at 6C and food temperature (taken between packages of bacon) is at 6C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust, clean or service the dairy /egg cooler so that it can keep potentially hazardous foods at 4 C /40F or colder. If it cannot, then store eggs, milk, and meat products in alternate cooler at 4 C or colder and check temperatures with accurate thermometer. Note also: Ready to eat sausage in reach in cooler - Watch "freeze by" dates.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Operator states that the hand washing sink used by food handlers is the washroom hand sink. Today, the faucet at the third sink in the produce washing and cutting room is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Food handlers washing produce and cutting/wrapping produce require a designated hand sink that is not the washroom hand sink. This is to protect produce from contamination. Repair faucet at third sink so it can be used for hand washing. A barrier between the 2nd and 3rd sink is recommended due to concerns about protecting food in sinks from hand soap.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back door is open and could allow pests to enter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep back door closed. Remove unneeded items. Monitor for pests.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food contact surface, vegetable cutting board is not properly sanitized. No sanitizer solution provided.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide sanitizer solution to sanitize cutting board and vebetable counter. Ensure knives are sanitized properly and frequently.
      • Note: Operator was provided with instruction about how to make sanitizer solution with household bleach. Operator provided the sanitizer at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score:
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Back door observed open at the time of inspection. This allows pest entrance to the premises.
      • 2. Clutter and unnecessary items were observed in the premise. This allows harbouring area for pest and it make cleaning difficult.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Please ensure the back door remains closed all the time.
      • 2. Remove unnecessary items from the premise. Provide divider between food area and storage area. Storage area is to be kept clean all the time.
      • Violation Score:
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A bottle of sanitzer for food basket was not labelled properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all sanitizer bottles are labelled properly.
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food/debris noted throughout storage areas, ceiling of walk in cooler, storage and refrigeration shelves, etc.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pull all items away from the walls and clean and organize facility and shelves. Remove all unused items in order to reduce any clutter.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Display cooler greater than 4 C. Service tech has been contacted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Service. Maintain at or below 4 C prior to the storage of any perishable food items.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Structurally: Deteriorating surfaces noted. (ie: floors/walls, etc)
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue efforts to keep all surfaces in good repair. Ongoing. Replace deteriorating cutting boards asap.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Storage areas unorganized.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and organize storage areas. Remove all unused items to free up space.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Structurally: Deteriorating surfaces noted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ongoing.
      • Violation Score: 1
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Sanitation: Food/debris noted throughout facility - shelving, condensers, storage, etc.
      • Corrective Action(s): Increased cleaning of all display shelving, storage areas, marked down tables, etc, is to be conducted. All unused items are to be removed to reduce clutter and free up space. Storage areas - effort to be made to keep all items 6" off of flooring. (preventing rodent harborages)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Structurally: Deteriorating surfaces noted. (ie: damaged walls, shelves, etc.)
      • Corrective Action(s): Continue efforts to keep all surfaces in good repair.
      • Violation Score: 1

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