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Kim's Mart - Store

6855 Station Hill Dr, Burnaby · Store

20 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foods stored in the noodle display cooler were above 4 degC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff relocated foods into another cooler during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer bottles did not have a detectable amount of sanitizer in it. Bleach is available on site.
      • Corrective Action(s): Refresh all sanitizer bottles. Ensure that staff refresh solution regularly.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: There's no soap or paper towels in the dispensers at the 2-compartment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Refill the dispensers.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Four broken/missing floor tiles noted on the floor in front of the first-aid drawer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace tiles.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Drinks, rice patty's noted being stored outside in the hallway. This is a recurring issue.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move all foods inside the store. You cannot store any food items outside as discussed numerous times. If this is noted again, a violation ticket will be issued.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Noodle display cooler is at 11 degC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Relocate all the products into another cooler. Get the cooler serviced. Do not store foods in it until it can maintain a temperature of 4 degC (40 degF) or below.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Eggs are stored in an open display cooler and stacked high. They are not stored below 4 degC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Relocate the eggs so that they're kept under refrigeration as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Knives in the drawer noted to be dirty and not washed. One of them had tape wrapped around the handle. A couple of the knives had broken tips. All 3 cutting boards had deep cuts and were dark/black in color.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the knives and cutting boards. These must be washed properly after use and stored in a clean space.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Several of the japanese desserts in the QBD cooler were stored at 4 degC even though the label indicated that they should be kept frozen.
      • Corrective Action(s): Read the labels of food products and store accordingly. Do not refreeze already thawed products.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) There's no hot water at the 2-compartment sink used for dishwashing. The tap is wrapped with duct tape.
      • 2) The single compartment sink beside it has a burst pipe with water gushing out when the tap is turned on.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Replace the tap with a proper one that works. If you can't just replace the tap, then replace the 2-compartment sink.
      • 2) Repair the pipe at the single compartment sink. Ensure there's hot and cold running water. Store soap inside the soap dispenser at all sinks, not beside it.
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation: Business had an oven in the front cashier area. The oven was being used to bake sweet potatoes.
      • Corrective Action(s): Stop immediately. You do not have approval for food prep. Remove the oven from the premises.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Food items are being stored in the hallway outside the building once again.
      • Corrective Action(s): As discussed previously, you cannot store foods outside in an unprotected area. Move all items inside the store immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1) Cut dragon fruit was displayed at room temperature
      • 2) Mushrooms were stored at room temperature without perforated packaging.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Cut fruits must always be stored under refrigeration
      • 2) If mushrooms are not stored under refrigeration, they must be in perforated packaging to allow air circulation to prevent C. Botulinum growth.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean under the front shelves, as well as the empty coolers that are not in use.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: There are several equipment that are stored onsite that are not in use which were noted to have mice droppings inside.
      • Corrective Action(s): As discussed, clean these areas and make arrangements to remove these equipment from the premises. You cannot continue to store them at this store if they're not being utilized for the business.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Eggs are stored in an open cooler stacked above the cooler edge. Temperature of eggs ranged from 4-12 degC.
      • Corrective Action(s): Move the eggs into another cooler so that they are kept under refrigeration at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Foods e.g. bags of onions, etc and take out containers are being stored outside the store in an enclosement that is not fully enclosed. The gated area is enclosed on the far end with wooden fencing that has gaps i.e. area is not closed off to the elements.
      • Corrective Action(s): Foods and related products must be stored INSIDE the building. Or a fully enclosed area must be built as an extension of the building to store these products.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed under the shelves in the front of the store as well as inside the cooler that has red tape on its door in the coffee bar area. Operator has a pest control complany on contract.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean these areas using a bleach solution.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: There are several pieces of equipment that are not being used for its intended purpose e.g. coolers being stored for dry storage along the coffee bar area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all equipment that is not being used for the business.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The area just outside the walk-in cooler is being used to store recycled boxes when it should be used for cleaning, washing chopping up produce. This is where the 2-compartment sink and hand sink are located.
      • 2) There's no paper towels in the dispensers in the staff washrooms.
      • 3) There's plastic hanging from the tap of the 2-compartment sink (beside the dishwasher) that's used for directing water flow.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Remove the boxes and clean up the area for this purpose.
      • 2) Refill dispensers with paper towels. If those dispensers are no longer working, replace them.
      • 3) Remove the hanging plastic and attach a short hose as required. Ensure that the hose is not too long so as to cause a cross-connection issue.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Several items being stored outside on the deck that is not being used for the business.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all items not required for the business. This area can be used to temporarily store recycled boxes before they're disposed off in the recycling bin.
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Raw fish, prawns squid and octopus still stored on ice and general public allowed to self serve with bags or tongs.
      • Corrective Action(s): Raw proteins must be protected from contamination at all times. This method for self serving also allows for the chance of cross contamination with other food items as handwashing is not available. Raw seafood must be pre-packeaged or moved behind the counter and staff serve the general public.
      • Violation Score: 15
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Sanitizer not being used on food contact surfaces where produce is packaged.
      • - Quats sanitizer at 2 compartment sink in meat/produce area was empty.
      • - Bleach present; however not in use.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Manager prepared bleach sanitizer solution at time of the inspection. Sanitizer solution must be used on food contact surfaces. Ensure all staff are trained.
      • Violation Score: 15
  15. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Ambient temperatures of raw meat cooler measures approximately 8-10C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Raw meat cooler must be able to achieve and maintain 4C
      • Violation Score: 3
  16. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Meat cooler only measures 4C on certain shelves; most shelves measure 8-10C. Food that was on display measured 2-3C.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - If you wish to use this cooler to display potentially hazardous foods, foods must be displayed on ice (similar to your fish display)
      • - Temperature to be monitored closely
      • - Technician called at the time of inspection
      • Violation Score: 3
  17. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • 1) Meat cooler measured 12C. Meats themselves were placed in the cooler in the morning (some from frozen) and measured approximately 8C.
      • 2) Side dishes cooler measured 6C; monitor this cooler to ensure that it is able to reach 4C within the hour
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Remove all meats from this cooler and place it in working coolers
      • 2) If side dishes cooler does not reach 4C, remove all side dishes and place them in working coolers. Have this cooler replaced.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer not made up at the time of inspection in meat area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that surface sanitizer is available at all times when meat preparation is occuring. Solution made at the time of inspection. Use a 5mL unscented household bleach in 2.5L of water formula for a 100ppm solution.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Boxed foods stored outside in patio area (prepackaged snacks).
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff stated delivery had just come. Ensure that the foods are stored inside while being sorted as it is raining outside and may contaminate foods.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Side door to patio open at the time of inspection
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep door closed to prevent pest entry.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Meat cooler measured 12C; side dishes cooler measured 6C
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair or replace cooler(s). Ensure that they are able to reach 4C/40F.
      • Violation Score: 3
  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Kimbop display cooler pulled out during inspection and being worked on by technician - some Kimbop and other potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) were left in cooler above 4 C. Noted 11 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): All PHFs must be stored under 4 C at all times. Any foods stored above 4 C for over 4 hours must be discarded and all other food must be moved to another cooler under 4 C immediately.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat slicer unit cleaned once daily.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure meat slicer is cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours or between meat types to prevent possible contamination of food. Once a day is not satisfactory due to meat debris left out at room temp over 4 hours.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1.Missing protective cover over exposed bulb in walk in freezer and cooler.
      • 2. Meat grinder processing light in walk in cooler missing protective sleeve over tube light.
      • 3. Whole squash and other packaged ready to eat foods stored next to or under packed raw meat in walk in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Correction: 1./2.Ensure all light fixtures are covered to protect food from physical contamination.
      • Correction date: 1 week
      • 3.Do not store any ready to eat foods (produce) under or next to bloody raw meats and juices to protect it from contamination. Relocate all bloody raw meat away from all produce or ready to eat foods.
      • Correction date: immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: 1.Oven stored in the back storage room berried under food inventory.
      • 2. Patio next to premise is full of extra shelves and materials.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all furniture and equipment not required for operation of premise. DO not let these items get in the way of storage and normal operational space.
      • Correction date: 1 month
      • Violation Score: 1
  19. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  20. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Handsink in meat processing area completely berried by boxes and containers. Paper towel dispenser is out of paper. Paper roll available behind meat slicer unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure handsinks are free of obstructions to allow use by food handlers when needed. Hot & cold water, liquid soap and paper towel must be available at all handsink stations. Restock paper towel dispenser to allow easy access for staff.
      • ***Repeat violation - noted on last routine inspection
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1.Missing protective cover over exposed bulb in walk in freezer and cooler.
      • 2. Meat grinder processing light missing protective sleeve over tube light.
      • 3. Cardboard box of corn and cardboard box of zucchini stored under table supporting a meat grinder with raw meat debris and packed raw meat.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1./2.Ensure all light fixtures are covered to protect food from physical contamination.
      • Correction date: 1 week
      • 3.Do not store any ready to eat foods (produce) under or next to bloody raw meats and juices to protect it from contamination. Remove produce from under table. All meat processing must be done separate from the storage and processing of other foods.
      • Correction date: immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Thawing frozen meat leaking meat juices out of box onto aisle floor in front of meat processing area and display coolers. Covered spills and leaks with cardboard pieces.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all leaks, spills and food debris is cleaned up immediately, especially potentially hazardous liquids such as meat juices.
      • Correction date: 1 day
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: 1.Card board pieces are holding food products in open display cooler and blocking air flow in unit.
      • 2. Eggs overstocked in open display cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure cooler units are not over stocked and cold air vents are not blocked to allow proper flow of cold air. Correction date: immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Large oven left in back storage hall way covered in stored food products.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all equipment no longer required to operate are removed from premise to allow for more storage and processing space.
      • Correction date: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 1