Old Country Edibles Ltd

1 - 1750 McLean Ave, Port Coquitlam · Other

10 inspections

Routine InspectionAug 29, 2025
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Wood Wyant sanitizer chemical (quats-based) is being diluted at a higher concentration than recommended for usage as a food-grade, no-rinse sanitizing solution.
  - Corrective Action(s): Prepared new sanitizing solutions following the manufacturer's recommended dilution ratio of 2mL of concentrate per Litre of water, while on-site.
  - *Ensure to prepare solutions at this dilution ratio to avoid having to rinse the treated surfaces with water after application of the sanitizer.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Minor cleaning required in the following locations:
  - 1) Floors around the room perimeter near the receiving area.
  - 2) Fan covers/grills on the walk-in cooler compressor units (dust accumulation).
  - Corrective Action(s): *Please clean the affected areas as soon as possible
  - *Include regular cleaning of affected areas in you routine cleaning schedule(s)
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionApr 8, 2024
2 infractions
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Main hand washing station at three compartment sink in lasagna preparation area lacked liquid soap and dispenser was broken.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace soap dispenser with a working on and ensure this is always stocked to encourage good staff hygiene.
  - Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed in main storage rooms on floor behind boxes of lids (under shelf with stacks of white buckets) as well as around walk in freezer at shipping receiving area. Professional pest control company in monthly and three captures were noted on last report.
  - Corrective Action(s): Give storage areas a deep clean, removing all mouse droppings and continue to monitor for new activity. Due: April 22, 2024
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionOct 10, 2023
1 infraction
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hand wash station at three compartment sink in main production area was blocked with pasta that was cooling.
  - Corrective Action(s): Keep all hand wash stations clear at all times to encourage staff to wash their hands as needed.
  - Violation Score: 5
Follow-Up InspectionMay 8, 2023
0 infractions
Routine InspectionMar 22, 2023
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Mouse droppings observed in the spice dry storage room under a few of the shelves and at receiving bay door on the north side of the building. Also observed a mouse hole in the walk in cooler in the bottom corner of what was an old door as well as two gaps noted outside in building envelope. Regular pest control company currently in monthly.
  - Corrective Action(s): 1) Seal up all gaps in building envelope to prevent pest entry. Due: April 5. 2023
  - 2) Clean up and sanitize all areas with droppings.
  - 3) Raise all low shelves in shelving units higher than 6" up off floor to allow for easy cleaning and monitoring of pests
  - 4) Repair hole in walk in cooler (in former door) with a durable material
  - 5) Block under receiving bay door on north side of building to prevent pest entry. (Concrete repair was done in winter but has broken up and is due to be redone in warmer weather
  - All other items due by April 7, 2023
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Overall cleaning is good however dust and debris build-up under walk in cooler shelving as well as on the shelving units themselves.
  - Corrective Action(s): Pull out all shelving units, clean under/behind them as well as washing the wire shelves down themselves, removing all dust and debris. Due: 2 weeks
  - Violation Score: 3
Follow-Up InspectionSep 27, 2022
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJun 2, 2022
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach based sanitizer had 0ppm residual disinfectant in spray bottle and original concentrate bottle.
  - Corrective Action(s): Quats sanitizer concentrate available on site. Change out spray bottles and ensure that a disinfectant is available at all times and checked daily (100ppm chlorine or 200pm quats).
  - Violation Score: 15
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation: Premise currently working through a mouse infestation. Professional pest control company coming in once per month.
  - Corrective Action(s): In addition to doing the deep clean mentioned previously, ensure that all the pest control recommendations are followed. Also ensure that all traps placed by operator are checked daily.
  - Violation Score: 9
  - 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation: Gap under door in dry storage room with labels/spices.
  - Corrective Action(s): Replace/install weather stripping on inside (current exterior sweep misses the end of the door on the hinge side and mice can get in there). Due: 1 week
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation: Build up of food in hard to reach areas and around feet/castors of food equipment.
  - Corrective Action(s): Deep cleaning of premises required paying particular attention to the hard to reach areas of the floor in production areas, product shelves and areas that are not used as often (storage rooms). Due: 1 month
  - Violation Score: 9
Routine InspectionFeb 7, 2020
1 infraction
- 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
  - Observation:
  - Base of door, in the dry storage rooms which have been decluttered, has spaces where pests can enter.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Install a door guard or door sweep on the base of the door to prevent entry of pests.
  - **Correction date: Feb. 10/20**
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - Found cob webs under sinks; legs of equipment and tables have dust and food debris; storage racks have accumulated food; and walls (by domestic oven & by soup kettles) have accumulated food stains. These conditions may attract and harbor pests.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Wash and sanitize these arease on a regular schedule.
  - **Correction date: Feb. 15/20**
  - Violation Score: 3
Routine InspectionMar 8, 2019
0 infractions
Routine InspectionJan 10, 2018
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
  - Observation:
  - Observed mice droppings along the base of walls in the production area and the back packaging area. Monthly monitoring service completed by Orkin Pest Company.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Increase monitoring services until mice are eliminated. Clean up the droppings and sanitize the area.
  - **Correction date: Today**
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
  - Observation:
  - 1) The floor along the base of walls behind equipment, tables, and shelves has accumulated food and water. This will attract and harbor pests.
  - 2) The lower shelves below preparation tables have accumulated dust and cobwebs. This is an indication that this area is not being cleaned on a regular basis, and will create an area that pests will harbor due to minimal cleaning or disturbances.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - 1&2) Increase the frequency at which these areas are cleaned. Move items away from the wall to access and clean the floor, and take everything off the lower shelves so they can be washed and sanitized.
  - **Correction date: Jan. 15/18**
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
  - Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
  - The new stainless steel table, in the production room, has the original protective plastic on the lower shelf. The plastic is not cleanable.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Peel off the protective plastic and expose the cleanable stainless steel. This was corrected during the inspection.
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
  - Observation:
  - 1) The waste pipes under the 3-compartment sinks in the production area and dishwashing area are leaking. The pooling water will attract pests and supply them with a drink.
  - 2) The floor has exposed cement as the paint has worn away. The floor is not sealed and uncleanable, this will allow foods to absorb into the floor and attract pests.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - 1) Repair or replace the broken pipes so they no longer leak. Wash the pipes and undersides of the sink basins to remove accumulated water and food debris.
  - **Correction date: Jan.15/18**
  - 2) Reseal/repaint the floor so it is smooth, sealed, cleanable, and non-slip.
  - **Correction date: Aug. 1/18**
  - Violation Score: 3
  - 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
  - Observation:
  - The premises has unused/broken equipment, extra boxes/containers, and items not used to run the business being stored in the premises. These items have not been moved in a long time as there are cobwebs on them. These items create an area where pests will live in as they are not disturbed or moved.
  - Corrective Action(s):
  - Declutter the premises, remove and discard all unused/broken equipment, extra boxes/containers, and items not used to run the business.
  - **Correction date: On-going**
  - Violation Score: 1