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Proviant International Foods

5 - 2773 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam · Store

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Inspection summary

Proviant International Foods has been inspected 11 times by Fraser Health Authority since November 1, 2019. The most recent inspection, on July 22, 2026, found no infractions.

8 of 11 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, 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2026. 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 once on July 21, 2026. 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 May 2, 2023. For example: 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on April 27, 2022. For example: 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]

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.

11 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach sanitizer measured at above 200 ppm chlorine.
      • Quat dispenser was observed at 0 ppm QUAT.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the bleach sanitizer is measuring between 100-200 ppm chlorine. Retrieve test strips for verification.
      • Ensure the QUAT dispenser is either fixed or bleach sanitizer is used instead of it. Ensure all staff are aware and do not use the quat dispenser until it is fixed.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed at the back dry storage area near where the styrofoam is.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to wet clean the rodent droppings and remove them. This is so that the pest activity can be properly monitored.
      • Ensure that any unnecessary clutter is removed and the area is clean and tidy to keep track of the rodent movement.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Wiping towels noted on counter and hanging beside 3 comp sink
      • Corrective Action(s): Wiping towels must be in a bucket of sanitizer when not in use.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Vacuum packed Smoked fish with keep it frozen till consumption label noted in display cooler - repeated violation
      • Corrective Action(s): -Discard these immediately-
      • Store as per label instruction- violation ticket is waved this time, but be issued for any repeated violation
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Noted rodent dropping in storage room under shelving and beside back door
      • Corrective Action(s): -Clean and monitor - put sticky traps and snap traps for monitoring , notify pest control company
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Gap noted under back door which can allow entrance of pests
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide weather stripping to seal the gap.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Flooring in back room is in a bad condition
      • Corrective Action(s): Floor in back room require re-finishing/repair.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometers are missing in some unit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide accurate thermometers for all coolers.
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: -No sanitizer and no hot water - vinegar being used as a sanitizer
      • -Staff found a bottle of quats sanitizer at time of visit.
      • Violation ticket will be on hold.
      • Corrective Action(s): -Provide hot water and sanitizer for washing any utensils ( cutting board, knifes etc)- wash ( warm water and detergent)- rinse (clean water)-sanitize ( soak in sanitizer for 2 minute) -air dry
      • -Approved surface sanitizer must be used. Vinegar is not a Sanitizer!!
      • -Use approved surface sanitizer in spray bottle with paper towel to wipe all counters during re-packaging.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation: Noted frozen barley soup made by the owner - home made carrot, and home made cabbages not sure about supplier ( owner verified for these products at the end of inspection it is from Zakuson Toronto..
      • Corrective Action(s): This facility is approved to sell prepackaged food products from approved supplier and re-packaging of some of these products to be sold in smaller package. Remove those noted products immediately and stop processing any foods.
      • Note: Health approval is required for any additional food processing ( chopping, rinsing , cooking, cooling ...)
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Noted food products in walk in cooler and walk in freezer ( in boxes and buckets) were stored directly on the floor
      • Corrective Action(s): -Store all products off of the floor ( at least 6 inches) to prevent potential contamination and aid cleaning
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted smoked frozen fish ( 29 package Cahta Emperor, 5 Fisher kings ) Mackerel Cold Smoked - Need to kept frozen in cooler temp 4 oC
      • Removed from the display cooler to be discarded at time of visit.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all noted products ( risk of Clostridium botulinum)- and ensure to follow the manufacturing instruction regarding storage of products.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Unapproved food processing on-side - cooking- cooling of barely soups
      • Corrective Action(s): For any additional processing on site, a FoodSafety plan is required and approval from local health department
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Noted something that appears to be rodent dropping in corner of dry storage room
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up and put monitoring device such as sticky traps to monitor for any rodent activity
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Clutter noted in back area ie:dry storage room, under sink, beside hand sink, under prep table ....
      • Corrective Action(s): Organize and store all products (even in boxes) off of the floor at least 6 inches off to aid for cleaning and preventing any potential for harboring /breeding pests.
      • Violation Score: 9
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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