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Market Ribbon Foods BBY - Store

5593 Kingsway, Burnaby · Store

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Inspection summary

Market Ribbon Foods BBY - Store has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since October 17, 2011. The most recent inspection, on May 12, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

4 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2026. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 11, 2022. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(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 January 11, 2022. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2026. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 29, 2022. 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

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was no paper towels or liquid soap directly at the handwash station in the back produce area
      • Corrective Action(s): You must always keep paper towels and liquid soap directly at this handwash station at all times. If it does not fit, you must install a dispenser for the soap and paper towels.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies observed throughout premises
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) During pest control visit, discuss with pest control regarding fly concern and get their recommendations
      • 2) Send copy of next pest control report to EHO. Business card provided.
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in back receiving/storage area on floors underneath various pallets
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove droppings
      • 2) Pest control visits are currently biweekly. When they come, ensure to ask them to provide their recommendations to fix the issue
      • 3) Increase frequency of cleaning underneath boxes and pallets to determine whether the droppings observed are new or old
      • 4) Keep back receiving door closed as soon as all receiving has been completed
      • Correct by: immediately
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Droppings observed in back store area and overall organization requires improvement
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to organize back area so that staff can easily clean underneath boxes and move them around to clean properly. If the back area is messy, it makes it difficult to clean for staff.
      • Correct by: today
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Some rodent droppings observed on floor of walk in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove droppings and send copy of recent pest control report to district EHO
      • Correct by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1.) No paper towel at the handsink station near the meat slicer area.
      • 2.) No paper towel at the left washroom handsink, at the back of house
      • CORRECTIVE ACTION
      • Adequately supply the handsink stations with paper towels at all times.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Temperture log sheets were not available and not in use
      • Date to be Corrected By: May 29th, 2023 (Same day)
      • CORRECTIVE ACTION
      • Create a temperature log sheet and use it to record temperatures all cooler and freezers.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer spray bottle were not labeled.
      • CORRECTIVE ACTION
      • Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle must be properly labeled with "Bleach" or "sanitizer".
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 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): Some overflow mushrooms from the open air cooler observed stored at room temperature -temperature at 9 deg C
      • Corrective Action(s): Mushrooms are potentially hazardous food and must be stored under refrigerated conditions -also indicated on the storage instructions of the package
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Back garage door wide open and no active shipping observed
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep the back doors closed unless actively shipping
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some mold growth and mildew accumulation on Walk-in cooler condenser fans and ceiling
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat and vegetable processing areas are only being cleaned with water as per operator.
      • Corrective Action(s): You must be using a suitable sanitizer such as bleach at >100ppm chlorine residual whenever the food contact surfaces are contaminated and minimally between shifts (see how the Take-Out area is cleaning food surfaces)
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bug zapper AGAIN observed in front of the Walk-in cooler in the back area. This was cited back in the last routine inspection back on September 18, 2020.
      • Continued contravention will require increased enforcement: ticket(s) at $345 per infraction
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove the bug zapper -do not use in or around food areas, the exploding insects will contaminate the surrounding area.
      • Some suitable alternatives are sticky tape, UV Light attractant and sticky boards, pheremone traps
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: The Walk-in cooler lower shelves are raw wood (paint has worn off)
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and re-paint the lower shelves with an oil-based paint
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Bug zapper in use at the back warehousing area above stored foods
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove bug zapper -these devices are only allowed in non-food related areas such as the washrooms, office or dumpster area
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Plastic cooling flap missing at Walk-in vegetable cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace flap
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Cited open air cooler in retail area -the compressor was being replaced with a new one as the previous one was failing.
      • No perishables stored in the unit
      • Corrective Action(s): Must be able to maintain perishables at or below 4 deg C
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Large open air cooler on west side of grocery store showing temperatures:
      • -air temperatures between 8-11 deg C
      • -internal temperature of yogurt drink at 8.2 deg C
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator adjusted thermostat and called serviceman for repair
      • If temperatures do not meet at or below 4 deg C remove all perishables to another unit
      • NOTE: Recommend plastic air curtains on open air coolers
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Plastic shelf liner being used as cutting board -cuts observed through the plastic
      • Corrective Action(s): This material is not durable enough for this purpose and cannot be adequately cleaned and sanitized -discard
      • Use proper cutting boards of washable plastic/glass materials
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Raw mushrooms are re-packaged and are tightly sealed
      • Corrective Action(s): The free exchange of air is required for raw mushrooms to better prevent harmful bacterial buildup
      • See NOTE: in Comments section for more information
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Cardboard shelf liners AGAIN noted in fridges at meat cutting area and a few fridges in the supermarket
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove all cardboard shelf liners -workers must be cleaning and sanitizing the stainless steel shelves as needed
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Large open air cooler on the west wall of grocery store too warm
      • Corrective Action(s): Have the unit serviced/adjusted to maintain foods at or below 4 deg C
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Plastic wrap STILL observed on magnetic knife strip and some wrap on appliances as well
      • Corrective Action(s): DO NOT COVER EQUIPMENT WITH PLASTIC WRAP
      • These are stainless steel surfaces and can be cleaned over and over
      • Further citations will require increased enforcement
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Garbage bags used to cover chinese celery and mugwort in Walk-in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove garbage bags. Do not use to directly touch foods. Use food-grade materials only
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: -Cardboard is used as dividers and shelf liners in both fridge units at the meat cutting area
      • -Plastic wrap covering knife magnetic strip
      • -Black multi-level shelves too close to the ground in Walk-in cooler
      • -Raw wooden shelves have been added in Walk-in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): -Remove all cardboard shelf liners from fridges and shelves -not a cleanable material, will get moldy and impedes cool air flow in coolers
      • -Remove plastic wrap for magentic strip -you must be cleaning these materials DAILY
      • -Increase the height of the lowest shelves by minimum 15cm to ease cleaning underneath
      • -Paint the raw wooden shelves with an oil-based paint to seal the wood from moisture
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: A few plastic cooler strips at Walk-in cooler door are missing or broken
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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