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Karl's Meat Market

2621 West Railway St, Abbotsford · Other

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Inspection summary

Karl's Meat Market has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 19, 2017. The most recent inspection, on January 21, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 20, 2023. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 once on April 20, 2023. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded once on February 25, 2025. For example: 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]

  • 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 February 25, 2025. 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

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No Cl detected in the sanitizer bucket
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure 100 ppm Cl solution is available at all times when open for business.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Walk in cooler ceiling and cooling unit requires cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the walk in cooler ceiling and cooling unit
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Ice accumulation observed in the walk in freezer
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the ice accumulation. Service the freezer if needed.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Discussed manual warewashing/equipment practises with staff on site - equipment washed in detergent/water/bleach solution then rinsed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that equipment is cleaned with soap and detergent in first compartment followed by rinsing and then submerged in bleach solution for sanitization step in second compartment. Reviewed with staff.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Observed food in boxes stored on the ground in walk-in cooler and c-can storage unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that food is stored off the ground, at least 6inches/15cm above the ground.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition.
      • Observed knives, cheese cutters, scissors by the front display cooler store in between wooden prep tables and cooler where it is difficult to clean.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to remove these items, clean and sanitize all utensils. required operator to find a different holder or container.
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed knives, cheese cutters, scissors by the front display cooler stored in between wooden prep tables and cooler where it is very difficult to clean.
      • Corrective Action(s): Required operator to remove the items from where they are stored, clean and sanitize then have them stored in a clean container or on knife hangers
      • Violation Score: 5
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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