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Parkgate Farm Market

6530 Hastings St, Burnaby · Store

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Inspection summary

Parkgate Farm Market has been inspected 10 times by Fraser Health Authority since June 11, 2018. The most recent inspection, on August 12, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

5 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2025. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 20, 2024. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on June 17, 2019. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 June 17, 2019. 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 August 12, 2025. 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.

10 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • A sanitizer spray bottle contained 0 ppm of chlorine. The facility did not have a new stock of bleach on site at the time of inspection. The staff noted they ran out of bleach yesterday.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • The staff purchased bleach and replenished the sanitizer with 100 ppm Chlorine during the inspection.
      • Ensure to have bleach on site at all times and mix 1 tsp of bleach to 1 L of water to maintain 100 ppm chlorine solution to properly disinfect food contact surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • A few dried-up rodent droppings observed in the following areas:
      • - under the wooden walkways by the entrance door inside the walk-in cooler
      • - back corner under the counter in the staff room
      • - under the counter by the right side of the cashier (from the store entrance)
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Remove all rodent droppings and disinfect the mentioned areas with bleach.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 month
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • Deep cut marks with large amount of black debris were observed on the cutting board.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • The staff discarded the cutting board at the time of inspection.
      • Ensure the equipment is in good condition with easy to clean surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Droppings observed on the floor throughout and on the first shelves in the front. One dead mouse was observed in a sticky trap in the back.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean droppings with a bleach solution and hire a professional pest control company. Ensure that all rodent entry points are identified and sealed. Ensure that the report is provided to Fraser Health.
      • Violation Score: 9
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: 1. Gaps under back exterior doors
      • 2. Food debris on the ground around organic bins outside
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure all exterior doors have tight fitting door sweeps to prevent pest entry.
      • 2. Ensure all spilt food debris is cleaned up regularly to prevent attracting pests. All outdoor food debris can attract pests to the building and the pests then may attempt to enter. Schedule regular cleaning schedule.
      • Correction date: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Required cleaning in walk in cooler:
      • 1. Walls - dust accumulation
      • 2. Ceiling - dust accumulation
      • 3. Plastic slats at entrance - mold growth and debris
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the facility is maintained in sanitary condition.
      • Correction date: 2 weeks
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: 1. Raw wooden shelves through out facility
      • 2. Domestic knife holder / block
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all surfaces and equipment is smooth, durable, easy to clean and non-absorbent.
      • 1. Seal all raw wood - paint, stain, sealer
      • 2. Replace domestic version (unable to clean inside block) with commercial version (able to open and clean as needed.
      • Correction date: 4 months
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Spray bottle with clear liquid (bleach water) by the single sink across from walk in cooler - no label
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemical spray bottles are properly labeled with its contents.
      • Correction date: 1 day
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Large ice machine noted at entrance to back storage area - not in use, still functional
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all equipment no longer in use or required for operation is removed from premises to allow for space for normal operation. Remove ice machine.
      • Correction date: 6 months
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Products such as kimchi and kombocha were stored at 6-7C. Air curtains not used and wooden boards used to line racks in the cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please adjust temperature and remove the wooden boards. Use air curtains as necessary. Ensure foods are kept at 4C or colder. Relocate products that require refrigeration to working coolers if temperatures do not drop to 4C in an hour.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) No sanitizer onsite. 2) Inquired about manual warewashing and operator is unsure how to do it properly. 3) Small amount of mildew like substance found inside ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Demonstrated to operator that 100ppm bleach sanitizer in labelled spray bottle is required to be applied on food contact surface. 1 tsp bleach to 1 litre water. 2) Wash items such as cutting board and knives with detergent, rinse off in the same sink, then sanitizer in 100ppm for 2 minutes before air dry. Refer to the FHA warewashing sign posted on the sink. Drain plugs available. 3) Please wipe down inside of ice machine more regularly. Complete by follow up.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: A container of bean sprouts in the display cooler is self served, without cover, and has a pair of tongs stored in the sprouts.
      • Corrective Action(s): Obtain a cover for the bean sprouts. Place the pair of tongs outside of the container to prevent hand contamination on the bean sprouts.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Floor has some food debris in the middle area where vegetables are cut.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please clean up the floor. Back area should be more tidy as well.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Not all refrigerating unit is equipped with a working display thermometer.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please place a working display thermometer in each refrigeration unit.
      • Violation Score: 1
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Inside of ice machine has debris.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please clean and sanitize the ice machine properly.
      • Violation Score: 5

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