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Polo Market - Fraser

6475 Fraser St, Vancouver BC V5W 3A6 · Retail Food Store

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Polo Market - Fraser has been inspected 24 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since July 5, 2018. The most recent inspection, on May 15, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

3 of 24 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 21 times across 14 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2026. For example: Food is kept in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 21 times across 19 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2026. For example: The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.

  • 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 and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 19 times across 18 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2026. For example: The premises is free of pests.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 12, 2025. For example: Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 12, 2025. For example: Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, 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.

24 inspections

  1. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in adequate repair.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of insect activity.
  2. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of insect activity.
  3. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
      • Inadequate lighting and/or ventilation on the premises.
      • Equipment or materials not required for the operation are stored on the premises.
    • Food is kept in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of insect activity.
    • The premises is free of conditions that lead to harbouring, breeding and entry of pests.
  4. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
    • Food is kept in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained/used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • The premises is free of pests.
  5. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
    • Food is kept in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
      • Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of insect activity.
  6. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
  8. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
      • Equipment or materials not required for the operation are stored on the premises.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
      • Premises has signs of insect activity.
  9. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  10. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • The premises is free of pests.
  11. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  12. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • The premises is free of pests.
  13. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
  14. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not contaminated.
      • Food is not stored off of floor.
    • Contaminated food is not stored, displayed or offered for sale.
      • Food is unfit for human consumption.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of insect activity.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
  15. Routine Follow-up

    6 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not contaminated.
      • Food is not properly covered.
      • Food is not stored off of floor.
    • Contaminated food is not stored, displayed or offered for sale.
      • Food is unfit for human consumption.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored or displayed at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or below.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of insect activity.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
      • Conditions on premises may lead to harbouring/breeding of pests.
  16. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not contaminated.
      • Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
      • Food is not stored off of floor.
    • Contaminated food is not stored, displayed or offered for sale.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
      • Conditions on premises may lead to harbouring/breeding of pests.
  17. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Contaminated food is not stored, displayed or offered for sale.
      • Eggs are cracked or unclean.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of insect activity.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
      • Conditions on premises may lead to harbouring/breeding of pests.
  18. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • Contaminated food is not stored, displayed or offered for sale.
      • Eggs are cracked or unclean.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at insufficient concentration.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of insect activity.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
      • Conditions on premises may lead to harbouring/breeding of pests.
  19. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Contaminated food is not stored, displayed or offered for sale.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at insufficient concentration.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of an insect activity.
      • Conditions on premises may lead to harbouring/breeding of pests.
  20. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • Contaminated food is not stored, displayed or offered for sale.
      • Food is unfit for human consumption.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
    • Employee hygiene is maintained.
      • Employees do not demonstrate good personal hygiene.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of an insect activity.
      • Premises has signs of a rodent activity.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
      • Conditions on premises may lead to harbouring/breeding of pests.
  21. Routine Follow-up

    5 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in good repair.
    • Contaminated food is not stored, displayed or offered for sale.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored or displayed at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or below.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
      • Equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are not in a condition that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • Equipment or materials not required for the operation are stored on the premises.
    • Employee hygiene is maintained.
      • Employees do not demonstrate good personal hygiene.
  22. Routine Follow-up

    5 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in good repair.
    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not contaminated.
      • Food is not properly covered.
    • Contaminated food is not stored, displayed or offered for sale.
      • Canned goods are in unsatisfactory condition: leaking, dented, rusted or swollen.
      • Eggs are cracked or unclean.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
      • Equipment or materials not required for the operation are stored on the premises.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of an insect activity.
      • Premises has signs of a rodent activity.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
      • Conditions on premises may lead to harbouring/breeding of pests.
  23. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • All food on the premises is obtained from an approved source.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
  24. Routine

    9 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Premises is not in good repair.
    • All food on the premises is obtained from an approved source.
      • The operator cannot provide evidence to support that food is from an approved source.
    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not contaminated.
      • Ready to eat food is in contact with un-sanitized surfaces or utensils.
      • Food is not stored in suitable containers.
      • Food is not protected from customer contamination. (e.g. sneeze guards)
    • Contaminated food is not stored, displayed or offered for sale.
      • Food is unfit for human consumption.
      • Canned goods are in unsatisfactory condition: leaking, dented, rusted or swollen.
      • Eggs are cracked or unclean.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored or displayed at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or below.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
      • The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
      • Equipment or materials not required for the operation are stored on the premises.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at insufficient concentration.
      • Manual dishwashing procedure is not sufficient to remove contamination.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of an insect activity.
      • Premises has signs of a rodent activity.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
      • Conditions on premises may lead to harbouring/breeding of pests.

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