Market Ribbon Foods BBY - Store

5593 Kingsway, Burnaby · Store

14 inspections

Routine InspectionJul 11, 2025
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
Routine InspectionNov 5, 2024
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
Routine InspectionJan 16, 2024
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMay 29, 2023
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
Routine InspectionNov 29, 2022
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
Routine InspectionJan 11, 2022
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
Routine InspectionSep 18, 2020
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
Follow-Up InspectionMay 27, 2019
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
Routine InspectionMay 23, 2019
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
Follow-Up InspectionJun 7, 2018
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
Routine InspectionMay 8, 2018
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
Follow-Up InspectionJan 24, 2013
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionJan 23, 2013
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 17, 2011
0 infractions