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Kin's Farm Market (Port Coquitlam)

106&107 - 2020 Oxford Connector, Port Coquitlam · Store

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Kin's Farm Market (Port Coquitlam) has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since June 26, 2018. The most recent inspection, on June 8, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

6 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing 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.

  • 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 8, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 May 26, 2025. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(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 May 14, 2024. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 once on May 10, 2024. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(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.

15 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings found on floor surfaces in the following areas:
      • 1) Underneath hand-sink & 2-compartment sink in the retail prep area
      • 2) Floor of the walk-in cooler underneath metal wire shelving unit and between pallets on the floor
      • Corrective Action(s): *Disinfect affected surfaces with a 1:9 bleach-water solution, then clean surfaces of all droppings
      • *Report all pest activity to the pest control technician for further investigation
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Minor accumulation of food spills and debris observed on floor at various points throughout the premises.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Routinely deep-clean the floors throughout the premises to remove debris & food residues
      • *Clean up food spills promptly to eliminate pest attractants
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Hot water line supplying the faucet for the 2-compartment sink is shut-off due to a faucet leak.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Repair the faucet leak within 10 business days.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chlorine-bleach-based sanitizing solution in a spray bottle had no detectable chlorine residual (0ppm).
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator prepared a fresh chlorine sanitizing solution while onsite.
      • Chlorine sanitizer concentration is now at suitable concentration (ie. 100-200ppm).
      • *Ensure to replace sanitizer solutions every 2-3 days, as the chlorine sanitizing agent depletes over time.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Soap dispenser at the hand-washing station beside the 2-compartment produce prep sink is empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator refilled the soap dispenser during inspection.
      • *Please ensure all hand-washing stations are kept fully-stocked with soap and paper towels through regular checks.
      • Violation Score: 5
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Main hand washing station had liquid soap in side but dispenser was not dispensing any soap.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff must have access to liquid soap to wash their hands properly as needed. Store manager stated he will replace it by tomorrow.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant number of mouse droppings found around mango and pineapple display area. Paper containers are being used to prop up display baskets on this table and one box found with hole chewed through it. It appears that mice are using paper based box for nesting.
      • Corrective Action(s): As noted in previous reports, do not use paper based containers to prop up displays as these provide nesting materials and even places for them to hide. Take apart this display, clean and sanitize the table and reassemble without the use of paper products to prop up displays. Due: Today
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: New, working spray bottles have are now in use but there is no label on the bottles.
      • Corrective Action(s): Label all sanitizer bottles so staff can quickly and accurately identify contents of spray bottle.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cut and wrapped melons found stored in the produce cutting area. Staff stated they are being stored because there wasnt enough room in the display cooler. Cut melons can grow bacteria that make people sick and they must be put into the cooler (4C or less) as soon as they are cut and wrapped as soon as possible.
      • Corrective Action(s): Melons moved to the cooler during inspection.
      • Violation Score:
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer bottles had no detectable level of sanitizer in them and one spray bottle was broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer replaced during inspection. **Change sanitizer in spray bottles at least every few days because it breaks down inside the bottle.** Replace broken spray bottles with working ones. Due: May 12, 2024
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Main hand washing station at front did not have liquid soap available for staff. All hand washing stations must have liquid soap, paper towel, hot and cold running water at all times to allow staff to wash their hands when needed
      • Corrective Action(s): Liquid soap restocked during inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings found under and between the display baskets in the front. Staff stated these areas are only cleaned every 1-2 weeks.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean under all the baskets used in the front store area and clean these more often (daily if droppings are found every day, or weekly for less problematic areas). Due: May 14, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Display cooler with cut fruit at 7C internally. Temperature logs show the cooler was at 4C this morning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have cooler adjusted/repaired to ensure it can maintain 4C or less at all times. Due: May 14, 2024
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Cutting boards and knives are not being sanitized.
      • Corrective Action(s): All food contact surfaces must be sanitized with an approved sanitizer (for example 100ppm bleach which is made by mixing 2mL bleach with 1L water). Dishwashing sign provided.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some mouse droppings observed under displays of fruit and vegetables. Though amount has significantly decreased since last inspection.
      • Hole where mice are getting into unit found where the wall neighboring Meridian Meats meets the floor, between front window and wall for cashier area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean under all of the display areas, removing all droppings and sanitize with an approved sanitizer.
      • Plug hole with something that is durable and pest resistant (ex lots of steel wool secured into wall so mice dont pull it out).
      • Both due by Monday Oct 24, 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Dead mouse on glue board observed under 'kitchen' prep table, nesting materials (chewed/shredded paper) andmouse droppings found in/under fruit/vegetable displays. Corn on cob container in walk in cooler found chewed through and corn partially eaten.
      • Corrective Action(s): See correction order.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Multiple mouse droppings found throughout fruit/vegetable displays.
      • Corrective Action(s): See correction order.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Cardboard, paper and Styrofoam being used under fruits and vegetable displays. Mouse droppings, shredded paper, chewed paper boxes all found under/in paper displays.
      • Corrective Action(s): See correction order.
      • Violation Score: 15
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: *Significant number of mouse droppings observed throughout produce displays and in walk in cooler under wooden pallets.
      • * Email pest control reports for last month to inspector (business card provided). Due: Monday April 4th.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up all mouse droppings from each of these areas (including walk in cooler) at least weekly.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Majority of displays in customer area are baskets that are propped up with old styrofoam and plastic boxes previously used for produce. These are not durable and create hiding/harborage areas for mice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all old styrofoam and plastic boxes used to prop up displays. Install more permanent, durable supports for display baskets that are more open to discourage pests hiding and durable. Due: 2 weeks April 15th, 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Significant number of droppings found throughout premise. Contract with pest control company in place (Abel) and corrections were required of premise from pest control company as noted on last report from Abel.
      • Corrective Action(s): See previous code for details on cleaning.
      • Follow all direction from pest control company (required and recommended) to work towards getting issue under control.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Observed holes in walls and gaps under doors that could allow for pest entry/harborage.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the following:
      • - hole under two compartment sink in corner of wall at the floor level with steel or other material that is pest proof
      • - large hole in wall across from office area in back
      • - replace back double bay door weather stripping so that it is impervious to pests (strip must be solid and no light be seen looking from inside out).
      • Repair due: February 18, 2022
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings found through out store on floor and in/on displays. Droppings found in cracks of displays that staff stated were just cleaned.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Purchase vacuum cleaner (ex shop vac) to assist with dropping removal in hard to clean areas
      • - Work through store, dismantling all displays and moving all stationary risers and thoroughly clean and sanitize all areas, removing all old droppings as well as any nesting materials.
      • - Clean under display cooler.
      • - Put store displays on a rotation for cleaning so that some displays are dismantled and cleaned daily and by the end of the week all displays would be done. Write this plan down and submit to undersigned.
      • Due: Feb 18, 2022
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Half pallets being used as risers on wall backing the display cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove half pallets and replace with risers/shelves that are easy to clean under and have at least a 6" (15cm) gap underneath for cleaning and pest monitoring purposes.
      • Due: Feb 18th, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • The large white cutting boards (especially the one with the hole in the centre) being used in the veggie and fruit cutting station are worn and permanently stained black. The cutting boards are no longer able to be cleaned.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Discard all the stained cutting boards and purchase new ones that are sealed and cleanable.
      • **Correction date: July 2/18**
      • Violation Score: 3

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