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Market Ribbon Foods (Grocery & Produce)

330 - 1175 Johnson St, Coquitlam · Other

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Inspection summary

Market Ribbon Foods (Grocery & Produce) has been inspected 3 times by Fraser Health Authority since August 18, 2025. The most recent inspection, on September 29, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 3 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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 once on September 29, 2026. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 August 18, 2025. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 once on August 18, 2025. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 September 29, 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.

3 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: No Sanitizer noted in produce section
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide and use sanitizer in produce section- all wiping rags to be kept in a bucket of sanitizer at all time - 1 oz of bleach in 1 gallon of water = 100 ppm chlorine
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Cutting board and two comp sink looks dirty- staff did not know the proper dishwashing steps
      • Corrective Action(s): -Clean and sanitize the two comp sink and cutting boards , knives
      • - Follow the process of two comp sink : 1- wash and rinse in first sink 2- fill out the second sink with sanitizer ( 100 ppm bleach) leave for 2 minutes and 3: Dry in drying racks
      • ** Provide drying racks
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Poor cleaning noted in back -produce, dry storage area - walking coolers - floor , shelving units
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean this area including all shelving, under sink, washroom, ......
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Noted empty cardboard boxes and other items not required for daily operation
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove and discard all items that are not used in daily operation of the facility to aid cleaning and organizing
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Hand washing station was blocked with so many boxes at time of visit
      • Corrective Action(s): -Hand washing station to be accessible at all time
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: - Foods in boxes noted to be stored directly on floor in walk in cooler and in produce section
      • Corrective Action(s): - All food products ( in boxes or buckets) to be store on shelving with min 6 " clearance from floor to aid cleaning and prevent contamination
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: A lot of clutters noted in produce section - narrow walk way, products stored directly on floor
      • Corrective Action(s): - De clutter, store all products on shelving unit with at least 6" clearance to prevent harboring/ hiding places for rodents
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Poor cleaning/sanitation noted for the entire area including floor/work table , behind/under equipment, under sink ...
      • Corrective Action(s): Deep clean the facility
      • Violation Score: 9

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