Otter Co-op

3650 248th St, Langley · Store

9 inspections

1. Follow-Up InspectionFeb 11, 2026

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionJan 23, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot holding unit for the roasted chicken unable to hold >60C. Chicken was probed to have a temperature of 50.6C.
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hot potentially hazardous food items are displayed above 60C. Operator indicated that the unit does not have a temperature log. Chicken are usually held for 4 hours before being pulled to cool down and used in other items. Operator placed the chicken in the unit less than 1 hour ago. Operator turned up the dial and the chicken reached >60C. Ensure there is a monitoring system in place for the hot holding unit and chicken are not stored in between a temperature of 20-60C for more than 2 hours.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation: Automatic handwash station not available in the produce section.
     • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the handwash station to ensure hot/cold water can be supplied to the plumbing fixture.
     • Date to be corrected by: today
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Build up of debris/mold in the following areas:
     • 1. underneath the racks in the dairy walk in cooler
     • 2. build up of debris inside the knife holding unit in the meat processing room
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the following area listed above. Ensure to take apart the knife holding unit and use the 3 compartment sink to clean and sanitize the equipment. Add these areas to your cleaning routine schedule
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
     • Observation: Plastic cover on the ice machine
     • Corrective Action(s): Remove the plastic cover to expose the stainles steel. Plastic cannot be cleaned and sanitized properly.
     • Date to be corrected: today
     • Violation Score: 3
3. Routine InspectionNov 1, 2024

   0 infractions

4. Routine InspectionJun 9, 2023

   0 infractions

5. Routine InspectionJun 22, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One handwashing station missing paper towel in dispenser
     • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all handwashing stations are supplied with paper towel and soap.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Food debris on floors in bakery in the back.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sweep up food debris in area - Date to be corrected by: Today
     • Violation Score: 3
6. Follow-Up InspectionNov 4, 2019

   0 infractions

7. Routine InspectionOct 23, 2019

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed a meat case at 7.4C
     • Corrective Action(s): All product moved to another cooler. Please service cooler, do not use until it can safely maintain foods at 4C or below.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Observed debris build-up in hard to reach areas
     • Corrective Action(s): Extra cleaning and sanitizing required throughout departments at hard to reach areas
     • Violation Score: 3
8. Routine InspectionAug 16, 2018

   0 infractions

9. Routine InspectionJul 26, 2017

   0 infractions