Meridian Farm Market

1202A 56th St, Delta · Restaurant

20 inspections

Routine InspectionFeb 24, 2026
0 infractions
Routine InspectionAug 13, 2025
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 31, 2025
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer dispenser had an air lock or similar issue and sanitizer was not adequately dispensing - bottles in deli and meat sections did not contain any detectable level of sanitizer
  - Corrective Action(s): have dispenser repaird / serviced as needed. Bottles were changed out, and are now filled with 200ppm quats sanitizer
  - Violation Score: 5
Routine InspectionJun 21, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Produce area floor requires cleaning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean produce area floor routinely. Recommend re-sealing or re-surfacing so it is in good condition and can be easily cleaned.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 26, 2024
1 infraction
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Floor in deli and meat area (and at the back) has become worn and cannot easily be cleaned.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the floor. Floor replacement or re-surfacing is being scheduled in some areas. Provide flooring that is non-slip, durable, impervious to moisture, and can be easily cleaned. Recommend covers or coving over the floor /wall junctions. Recommend sealing floor as well in the walk in cooler, dry storage and produce sections.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation: Hand sink in deli area may be leaking. There is water on floor under sink near deli case. Note, sink can still be used for hand washing.
  - Corrective Action(s): Investigate source of water on floor and repair if needed. Water will attract pests.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionJul 20, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJul 5, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Food store sausage/bacon display cooler (right side of long cooler) air temperature >40F and food temperature about 42-44F (temperatures vary). Temperature checks were not done today (temperature records not available). Hummus now stored in self serve display cooler along west side wall - food temperature about 42F.
  - Corrective Action(s): All potentially hazardous foods are to be kept at 40F (4C) or colder. Keep daily temperature records and use accurate indicating thermometers that verify food temperatures. If cooler cannot keep PHFs at 40F or colder, move food to the walk in cooler and adjust, service, repair cooler. Provide update to Fraser Health.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Deli area hand sink is used for deli staff and produce staff. Access to hand washing sink in the deli area is blocked with a garbage can.
  - Corrective Action(s): Always keep the deli area hand sink free of items and do not store garbage can in front of sink. Hand sink must be accessible so it can be used by staff. Recommend a smaller garbage can in this area.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation: Spray bottle in raw meat/butcher shop area is not labeled.
  - Corrective Action(s): Label all bottles to accurately show contents. Use all chemicals as per chemical bottle label. Provide test strips for quats sanitizer.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 20, 2023
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Deli display cooler (staff side/deli area) air and food temperature is at 43-44F. Greek cooler in store area: top 2 shelves are above 4C (about 7C/ 44F); bottom 2 shelves are ok.
  - Corrective Action(s): Store all potentially hazrardous foods (PHFs), including all deli items, hummus and yogurt dips, at 4C /40F or colder. PHFs moved to bottom 2 shelves of Greek display cooler during inspection (corrected). Deli cooler - adjust or service this cooler as soon as possible and provide an update to Fraser Health.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat slicer blade was clean and sanitized. Areas below and behind the blade has an accumulation of food/debris.
  - Corrective Action(s): Provide a brush to help with cleaning behind the blade. Surfaces are to be clean prior to sanitizing (as per sanitizer container labels).
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some dust and dirt noted under equipment and below storage shelves.
  - Corrective Action(s): Follow a written, routine cleaning schedule.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionDec 8, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer concentration for sanitizer in spray bottle (used in deli area for meat slicer) is again at 0ppm.
  - Corrective Action(s): Sanitizer was replaced with sanitizer solution automatically dispensed at janitor's sink. Corrected: New solution - 200ppm quats detected using test strip. Post instructions to staff and provide test strips to measure concentration as part of your sanitation plan. Use all chemicals according to label. All spray bottles to be accurately labelled (corrected during inspection).
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Deli hand washing sink is not accessible for easy use by food handlers (sink filled with utensils, deli tray and garbage can stored in front of hand sink).
  - Corrective Action(s): Corrected: Garbage can moved and utensils moved to pot sink/clean up area. Recommend additional sink(s) in the deli area.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
  - Observation: Uneven air temperature in walk in cooler.
  - Corrective Action(s): Provide accurate fridge thermometer (recommend NSF approved) to be place in warmer sections of walk in cooler. Check fridge temperatures regularly and record daily.
  - Violation Score: 1
Routine InspectionNov 29, 2022
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
  - Observation: Reach in under counter cooler in the deli - air and food temperatures are 6C.
  - Corrective Action(s): Check this cooler and adjust/service if necessary so that all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4 C/40F or colder. Keep daily records.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer used in deli to sanitize meat slicer - concentration in spray bottle is 0ppm quats and the chemical bottle in the automatic dispenser is empty. Knives that have not been cleaned are stored on the knife rack.
  - Corrective Action(s): Wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry all food equipment and utensils after use or every 4 hours if used throughout the day. Sanitizer container replaced and is now dispensing sanitizer at about 200ppm which is as per label on chemical bottle if used to sanitize pre-cleaned non-porous food contact surfaces.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Hand washing sink in deli is not accessible for use. Double sink is also not accessible. Disposable gloves are being worn.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep hand washing sink empty so it can be used for hand washing by deli staff.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean floor in hard to reach areas.
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 24, 2022
1 infraction
- 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
  - Observation: A generic food safety plan was provided previously for cooked ribs. This plan does not specify location and storage for cooked ribs.
  - Corrective Action(s): For cooked meat items (ribs, chops), provide an updated written food safety plan to Fraser Health and post food safety plan at designated cooked food area. Include how cooked meats will be cooled in order to meet quick cooling criteria and where they will be stored to protect from contamination (use only designated area for cooked foods). Recommend higher partitions for storage in the display cooler to protect from contamination. It was noted that labelling for ribs advise to reheat at home.
  - Violation Score: 1
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Some areas require improved cleaning.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean the pastry display shelves (in corner near deli area). Clean floor in hard to reach areas. Follow a written cleaning schedule. Note that all surfaces are to be impervious to moisture and easy to clean. Discussed concrete floor in front display areas.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several spray bottles are not labelled to show contents (quats sanitizer or glass cleaner).
  - Corrective Action(s): Label all chemical bottles to show contents.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
  - Observation: Quats sanitizer is used to sanitize the meat slicer and other food contact surfaces and equipment. Staff may not be properly cleaning equipment prior to sanitizing.
  - Corrective Action(s): Post signage at meat slicer to make sure all staff are following correct procedures for washing (to remove food debris), rinsing (with potable water), and sanitizing (using 200ppm quats sanitizer) all food equipment after use or frequently if used continuously throughout the day (every 3 hours as per your sanitation plan). Remind staff that the meat slicer is to be cleaned first before it is sanitized. Post procedures at the produce cutting and meat cutting areas as well.
  - Violation Score: 1
Follow-Up InspectionOct 15, 2019
0 infractions
Follow-Up InspectionOct 10, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 9, 2019
2 infractions
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dempster's Tortillas - packages unsecured and chewed open by rodents. Rodent droppings noted inside of packaging.
  - Corrective Action(s): Items confiscated and removed from display shelving.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Wiping cloths are not bing properly stored.
  - Corrective Action(s): - Use 200ppm Quats solution and make as per manufacturer's instructions
  - - Change sanitizing solutions in sinks and buckets every couple of hours
  - - Change sanitizing solutions in bottles daily
  - - Use test strips to measure the concentration of sanitizer.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mice noted on glue traps. Heavy presence of rodent droppings noted throughout facility. (ie: shelves, below/under equipment, behind kick plates, etc.)
  - Corrective Action(s): Certified Pest Control company is required to provide rodent control services. Pest control reports are to be kept on site for review. Action plans and recommendations are required to be provided on the service reports. asap.
  - Violation Score: 15
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Sanitation: Food/debris noted along walls, behind/under equipment, behind equipment kick plates, etc. department display shelving unorganized. Unused equipment/items/shelving noted stored behind displays and in storage areas throughout the store.
  - Corrective Action(s): Thorough cleaning and organization required. Pull all items/displays away from walls - clean and organize entire facility. Remove all kick plates from equipment - clean all droppings and food debris. Organize all departments - Remove all unused equipment/displays from the facility to reduce harborages. Store all items off of floors! asap.
  - Violation Score: 15
Follow-Up InspectionApr 30, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 24, 2019
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Food contact surfaces/wiping cloths not properly cleaned/disinfected after use. Wiping cloths not being properly stored. Too many cloths noted.
  - Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food contact surfaces are being cleaned and disinfected after use. Store in a clean environment. Wiping cloths are to be stored in a sanitizer at all times, completely submerged.
  - Violation Score: 5
  - 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Liquid soap/single use towels in dispensers not provide at front service counter - meat department.
  - Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace broken dispensers. Liquid soap/single use towels, in dispensers, required asap.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food/debris noted throughout facility. Behind/under equipment, exterior garbage bins uncovered, food debris noted on surfaces, etc.
  - Corrective Action(s): Interior: Pull all items away from shelves. Clean and organized entire facility. Store all items off of floor. Exterior: Clean/pick up all food debris. Store all items in covered, rodent proof bins. Bins are required to be kept closed.
  - Violation Score: 9
Follow-Up InspectionOct 24, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionOct 17, 2018
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation: Deli - hansink cluttered with soiled containers. Meat - single use towels not kept inside dispensers at front handsink.
  - Corrective Action(s): Handsinks are to be kept accessible and free of clutter. Single use towels are to be kept inside dispensers at all times.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
  - Observation: Food Storage: Cooked food items not being stored above raw food items.
  - Corrective Action(s): Asap. All items are to be protected during storage. Separate raw vs cooked food items.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Sanitation: Poor. Food debris noted scattered throughout rear of facility - on ground. Garbage bins left opened. Food/debris noted along walls, under shelving throughout facility. (ie: storage areas - staff lunch room, walk in cooler, front service areas.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and organize entire facility. Garbage area is to be cleaned and organized. All food noted on the ground is to be collected and stored in covered, garbage bins. Pull items away from walls - clean along edges throughout facility. All unused items are to be removed top free up space. An effort is to be made to store all items off of floors.
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionApr 23, 2018
0 infractions
Routine InspectionApr 19, 2018
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation: Food contact surfaces not being cleaned and disinfected after use prior to storage.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and disinfect all food contact surfaces. All items are to be stored in a sanitary manner. (ie: Magnetic holder, clean storage cabinets, etc)
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Food/debris noted throughout facility. Facility unorganized. (ie: rear garbage storage, dry storage area, produce walk in cooler - under shelving, produce prep sinks and front servery.
  - Corrective Action(s): Clean and organize entire facility. Pull all items away from walls, remove all unused items.
  - Violation Score: 3