PriceSmart Foods #2281 - Bakery

117 - 4650 Kingsway Ave, Burnaby · Restaurant

16 inspections

1. Routine InspectionMar 25, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation:
     • - Few insects were observed on the floor underneath the plastic pallets holding bags of flours. They appeared like flour beetles.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Ensure deep cleaning is done in this area. Install some insect monitoring traps in this area and check the bags to see any signs of infestation. Any infested batch should be discarded.
     • Date to be corrected by: Today
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • - Some dust build up observed on the ventilation hood panels above the oven inside the bakery unit.
     • - Excessive piles of boxes (of packaging materials) observed on the hall way outside the bakery unit. Some baking trays are left on the walk-way not covered.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Manager to double check the last service date for ventilation unit. Ensure dust build up is removed.
     • - Organize bakery equipment and supplies left on the hallway. Ensure to have the baking trays covered.
     • Date to be corrected by: April 1, 2026
     • Violation Score: 9
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation:
     • - Walk in cooler appears to have one of the fans (left) broken. The fan is not rotating.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Walk-in cooler temperature is within compliance. Ensure to repair the fan unit.
     • Date to be corrected by: April 1, 2026
     • Violation Score: 3
2. Follow-Up InspectionJul 15, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Follow-Up InspectionJul 8, 2025

   0 infractions

4. Routine InspectionJun 20, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • - Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Bread and Cream Cheese Onion Bun from Schumann & Clara brand displayed in room temperature.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Cream cheese filled baked goods are deemed potentially hazardous food item until laboratory test document is provided to ensure their pH or water activity is within the required range for shelf stable product. Transfer these items to cooler for storage and request documentation from supplier.
     • Violation Score: 5
     • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • - Mouldy ceiling and biofiolm observed along the edges/floor of the proofer.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Clean.
     • Date to be corrected by: 27-JUN-2025
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
     • Observation:
     • - Flies observed in the bakery room (2nd floor).
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Ensure there is no water pooling on the floor (observed during the inspection), clean the edges of the floor by the 3 compartment sink, treat all floor drains.
     • Date to be corrected by: 27-JUN-2025
     • Violation Score: 3
5. Routine InspectionJul 9, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • - Proofer interior observed with mouldy surface, dust build up on the fan cover and dirt / water pooling on the floor.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Ensure to clean the proofer thoroughly. This should be done rountinely.
     • Date to be corrected by: July 23, 2024
     • Violation Score: 5
6. Routine InspectionDec 13, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • - Flour and sugar spills observed behind and underneath the plastic pallet.
     • - Dust build-up observed on the metal guard of the mechanical bread slicers.
     • - Heavy amount of dust build up observed on the vent panels of the stack ovens.
     • - Dust build-up observed on the vent panels above the walk-in oven.
     • - Bakers table appears to be stained.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Clean areas noted above.
     • - Lightly sand the baker's table to remove the stains.
     • Date to be corrected by: Today
     • Violation Score: 9
7. Routine InspectionJul 12, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
     • - No paper towels equipped at the left corner hand washing station.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Staff stocked a new roll of paper towels on the dispenser at the time of inspection.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation:
     • - Debris build up observed on the fan cover and on the bottom of the undercounter cooler that is currently being used as storage (plugged off) - located inside the processing room.
     • - Bakery-related equipment and ingredients stored in the outside hallways (2nd floor) in unorganized manner.
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • - Clean the undercounter cooler.
     • - Organize equipment and bakery items so that they are separated from non-bakery items and protected from contamination. Place items frequently used inside the processing room. Organize the equipment layout inside the processing room so that they are not placed in random locations that obstruct work areas and walk path etc.
     • Date to be corrected by: July 21, 2023
     • Violation Score: 3
8. Routine InspectionJan 25, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Thermometer inside the hot warmer (General Bakery) appear to be not functioning (ie measured <40C at the time of the inspection).
     • Corrective Action(s): Provide a working thermometer inside the warmer noted above.
     • Violation Score: 3
9. Routine InspectionJul 15, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
     • Observation:
     • Department manager has FoodSafe level 1, to be sent to Fraser Health for confirmation. In department managers absence no staff has valid foodsafe level 1
     • Corrective Action: ensure at least one working staff member in bakery department has foodsafe level 1
     • Date To Be Corrected By: 08/15
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score: 1
10. Routine InspectionSep 10, 2021

    0 infractions

11. Routine InspectionOct 22, 2019

    0 infractions

12. Routine InspectionJan 14, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted dirty bake pans in the upstairs bakery kitchen.
      • --> This item was discussed during the previous inspection conducted in September 2018 that no dirty bake pans should be stored in the kitchen at the end of production.
      • Corrective Action(s): Put out dirty pans with covers on top in the hallway.
      • Violation Score:
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted handsinks were blocked off with a tray.
      • Corrective Action(s): Handsink must be always accessible.
13. Follow-Up InspectionSep 14, 2018

    0 infractions

14. Routine InspectionSep 13, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Severe fly infestation noted throughout the bakery kitchen. Noted excessive number of flies on wall, ceiling, dishwashing sink, shelves and food production equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repeated problem. Remove flies from the bakery kitchen. Noted 2 fly traps (one at the entrance and another one on the shelve beside the dishwashing sink) with full of flies captured.
      • First, clean the entire kitchen including wall, ceiling, dishwashing sink, shelves and equipment thoroughly by washing and sanitizing. Catch all flies. Contact the pest control company to provide additional traps and discuss on how to reduce/control fly issue.
      • Note: Do not use the fly trap (one on the shelve beside the dishwashing sink) which allows flies to move in and out. A closure order was issued during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Noted excessive dust accumulation on the ceiling and the wall (behind the oven). Dirts and grime on walls around the food production equipment. On going issue.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sanitation is a key to control pest issue in a food facility. Wash down dirts, grime and dust fully and sanitize.
      • Daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule must be in place. The current sanitation plan must be revised to enhance sanitation level of the bakery kitchen. Clean the bakery kitchen immediately. The Bakery Department lead and the food saferty lead must revise the sanitation plan and submit to the Health Department by September 17, 2018. A business card was left.
      • Violation Score: 15
15. Routine InspectionMar 1, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted the 2 dough mixers were not fully cleaned after each use. Inside of the bowls were cleaned but the exterior surfaces of the mixers were covered with egg wash.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the dough mixers thoroughly (in and out) after each use. If the mixer is not frequently in use, clean and cover the device.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. The celing panels around the ceiling exhaust fans had excessive accumulated dust.
      • 2. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer: food debris and ripped boxes noted underneath the shelves.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. This is an ongoing issue. Priority.
      • Set a cleaning schedule for removing the ceiling panels and wash them. Recommended at least once a year as a start. Repeating of the same infractions will result in further enforment actions taken by the Health Department. Clean in 3 days.
      • 2. Sweep the floor immediately. Sweep the corners and hard to reach areas in the walk in units daily.
      • Violation Score: 9
16. Routine InspectionAug 30, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: The upper level bakery kitchen:
      • Fruit flies noted throughout the kitchen
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove flies from the kitchen. Contact the Pest Control service today for consultation.
      • Correction date: Today
      • Violation Score:
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Noted excessive bread crumbs, stuck food debris, and grease build-ups along the walls, ceiling panels and the exterior surfaces of the equipment.
      • Corrective Action(s): -More thorough cleaning & pressure washing & sanitizing steps are required.
      • -The baking pans to be cleaned more often than twice a month.
      • -Increase the cleaning frequency
      • -Wash & sanitize the area by the dishwashing sink. Ensure the area kept dry condition.
      • Correction date: Today
      • Violation Score:
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: A few ceiling tiles were missing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Place a ceiling tiles to ensure there are no open space.
      • Correction date: 3 days.