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Kin's Farm Market

116 - 610 6th St, New Westminster · Store

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Inspection summary

Kin's Farm Market has been inspected 7 times by Fraser Health Authority since April 16, 2018. The most recent inspection, on January 21, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 4, 2025. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 8, 2020. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 January 14, 2026. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 January 14, 2026. 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.

7 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: There was no soap in the dispenser at the hand sink. The cold water tap wasn't working.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the tap at the hand sink so that there's hot and cold running water. Refill the soap dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General cleaning required. Dirty knives were being placed back on the knife rack.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sweep and mop the floor. Pay attention to areas under the fruit storage bins. Store only clean knives on the knife rack.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler temperature was 9 degC according to my thermometer and the one inside the unit. The guage on the outside indicated a temperature of 4 degC. Cooler could be in defrost mode.
      • Corrective Action(s): Check the thermometer that's inside the walk-in cooler in an hour. If the temperature hasn't dropped to 4 degC or below, get the cooler serviced. Do not rely on the temperature gauge located outside the cooler as these are not always accurate.
      • Violation Score: 9
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was no prepared sanitizer solution.
      • Corrective Action(s): Manager had staff purchase a spray bottle during the inspection and prepared a 100ppm bleach solution. LABEL THE BOTTLE. Ensure countertops and large cutting boards are sanitized with sanitizer as discussed.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: A knife noted with rust build-up and another with a piece of the blade missing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard these knives and purchase new ones.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cutting boards and knives are washed with soap and bleach. There was no prepared sanitizer for wiping down the countertops.
      • Corrective Action(s): As discussed, wash cutting boards and knives with soap and water first, then soak in a 100-200ppm bleach/water solution for at least 2 minutes before air drying. Make up a sanitizer (e.g. bleach/water solution using 1/2 tsp bleach per L water) and use this for sanitizing your countertops. Label the sanitizer bottle so it doesn't get mixed up with the water bottle for spraying vegetables.
      • Violation Score: 5
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Processed vegetables and fruits on bottom shelf of open display cooler were 7 degrees Celsius.
      • Corrective Action(s): Processed vegetables and fruits are considered potentially hazardous foods and shall be stored at 4 degrees Celsius or less. Adjust the thermostat on the cooler and/or rearrange how the products are displayed. The second and top shelves were 4 degrees Celsius or less. Operator instructed to correct at time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1. Paper towel dispenser in processing area was broken.
      • 2. Large white cutting board with centre cut-out is dirty with mildew in the crevices.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Operator indicated a new paper towel dispenser is on order but could take more than one month. In the interim, use a table top paper towel holder rather than keeping the paper towel roll directly on a counter/shelf.
      • Date to be corrected: July 9, 2020
      • 2. The large cuttting board will need to be replaced if it cannot be effectively cleaned. Operator agreed to replace the cutting board but indicated it will take about 7 weeks for a replacement without a centre cut-out. You may consider re-surfacing but this option may not be very feasible given the current thickness of the cutting board. In the interim the operator is using smaller cutting board to prepare products.
      • Date to be corrected: September 8, 2020
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cut melons not stored at 4 degrees Celsius or less.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cut melons in the display cooler were 14 degrees Celsius. Operator said display cooler is not working properly. Instructed operator to keep cut melons at 4 degrees Celsius or less. Operator sent staff to purchase ice to keep the melons cold. Operator said melons are cut fresh every morning.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Display cooler was not capable of maintaining foods at 4 degrees Celsius or less.
      • Corrective Action(s): Display cooler must be able to maintain foods at 4 degrees Celsius or less, especially potentially hazardous foods such as cut melons.
      • Date to be corrected: June 3, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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