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PriceSmart Foods #2281 - Meat Department

117 - 4650 Kingsway Ave, Burnaby · Other

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Inspection summary

PriceSmart Foods #2281 - Meat Department has been inspected 13 times by Fraser Health Authority since March 1, 2018. The most recent inspection, on July 30, 2026, found no infractions.

8 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2026. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 July 23, 2026. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on July 8, 2025. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 June 25, 2024. 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.

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Observed various cuts of meat (pork, beef, chicken) on a trolley and on counters outside of the processing room without temperature control and also inside the processing room that had ambient temperautre of 19C. There were no staff working with the meat at the time of inspection. Meats were measured at 10-13C.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure to place the packaged meats in cooler / freezer in timely manner, immediately after they have been packaged. Meats were moved to walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. Do not take them out of cooler unless they are ready to be processed right away.
      • - Upon waiting, processing room ambient temp came down to 17C but this is still higher than normal temperature range. Look into the temperature setting and ensure it is maintained at around 10C.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation:
      • - Handsink is not working inside the processing room. Both soap dispensers are out of order.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Repair. Replace the battery for the automatic sensors.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 30, 2026
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Hand sink and soap dispenser are out of order inside the processing room.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure they are all operational.
      • Date to be corrected by July 30, 2026
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation:
      • - No handsoap available at the handwashing station inside the processing room.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Staff replaced the soap cartridge at the time of inspection. Ensure the handsink is supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
      • Violation Score: 15
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Water pooling observed around the floor drain next to the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Water is not draining into the floor drain but on the floor around the drain. Adjust the drain outlet so that it does not lead to water pooling in the area.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 9, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The faucet at the handwashing station (front) not working. Additional handwashing station available in the meat processing room.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix the faucet at the noted handwashing station. Staff may use additional handwashing stations closest to this area while the faucet is being fixed.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Knife racks were broken and not in use.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the knife racks to hold knives.
      • Correction date: 1 week
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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