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PriceSmart Foods #2281 - Seafood Department

117 - 4650 Kingsway Ave, Burnaby · Other

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Inspection summary

PriceSmart Foods #2281 - Seafood 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.

7 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 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2026. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2026. 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. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation:
      • - Observed pinkish hue from the cutting board placed on the draining board of the 3 compartment sink. This is used as a base to place other items on top, not as cutting board.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Pinkish hue is indication of mould. Ensure to scrub off all surface and sanitize. Ensure they are properly cleaned and dried every day before closing.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Observed water pooling by the floor drain to the right side of the 3 comparment sink.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Remove the excessive water in the area. Drain will have to be unplugged to allow drainage. Manager stated that the work was already done few days ago but same issue reoccurred.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 30, 2026
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation:
      • - Handwashing station (battery operated) beside the 3 compartment sink is not working and there is no water available.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure there is hot and cold running water supply at the handsink. There is one extra handsink available by ice machine. Ensure to use this one more frequently while the broken one is being repaired.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 15, 2025
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Handsink not operational.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Repair.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 15, 2025
      • Violation Score: 9
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation:
      • - Baseboard material from the cabinet in between the two display coolers is worn down due to water damage.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Repair. Ensure to install appropriate coving to prevent water damage OR replace the damaged part with material that is impervious/non-porous that is not prone to water damage.
      • Date to be corrected : August 28, 2023
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • - Biofilm observed on the bottom of the walk-in cooler door.
      • - Debris observed on the floor underneath the fish tanks and on the corner shelving units.
      • - Equipment and other non-food items are stored inside walk-in cooler.
      • - Accumulation of filth and mould observed on the pipes/walls beneath the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Clean the areas noted above.
      • - Walk-in cooler is not a storage unit for miscellaneous items. Remove non-food items from the cooler and re-organize to have less clutter.
      • Date to be corrected by: July 5, 2023
      • Violation Score: 9
  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 beside the three compartment sink is broken. Two additional handwashing stations available for staff to properly wash hands.
      • Corrective Action(s): Fix the faucet at the noted handwashing station.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The handwashing station near the water tanks not in good working order. The operator stated that the sensor is broken.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the sensor. In the meantime, use the other two handwashing stations for washing hands.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Noted stuck grime on the surface of the walk in cooler entrance curtains and the door grip (from inside)
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove grime off the surface. Clean regularly.
      • Violation Score: 3

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