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Ralph's Farm Market - Deli

22728 Fraser Hwy, Langley · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Ralph's Farm Market - Deli has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since August 20, 2020. The most recent inspection, on March 17, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Food temperature control.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 12, 2022. For example: 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2024. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

  • 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 once on August 20, 2020. For example: 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]

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.

9 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Fly activity observed.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure food products are protected from flies. Contact pest control for recommendations other than fly traps. Continue to clean and sanitize surfaces. Minimize the amount of time food spends in unprotected areas. Keep doors closed as much as possible.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Front door is kept open.
      • A few flies in deli area and on surfaces; not excessive.
      • Prep areas with food debris.
      • Some items such as popcorn, sausages in boxes stored on the floor and in corners around and the line cooler area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep doors self closing during hot summer months when flies are most active.
      • Install more light traps and other traps.
      • Ensure all areas are free of food debris and residue including surfaces and underneath counters.
      • Date to be completed by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Note that deli has many menu items and more dry storage is needed to maintain food safety.
      • Not enough racks, cabinets or shelving are in place for adequate dry storage, container storage or staff use.
      • All food storage must be off the floor.
      • Some food debris on storage shelf below sandwich prep area where single use containers are being stored.
      • Some items such as sausages (packaged), Popcorn (packaged), baking racks, and other items are stored on the floor.
      • Clean dishes and dried goods for bakery are in milk crates that are difficult to clean on regular basis.
      • Not enough racks are in place for clean dish storage above the dish washing area (3-comp sink).
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Install wire racks, drainage racks or other racks with durable, cleanble surfaces above the dishwashing area.
      • 2. Install shelves, racks or other storage shelving to ensure all food and food containers can be stored on clean shelves above the floor.
      • Date to be completed by: 6 months.
      • Violation Score: 9
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Dishwasher was not in use and broken for the last 4 months.
      • Facility has plans to install 3 compartment sink to expand the 2 compartment sink.
      • More racks are needed for dish drying and storage as items (unclear if dirty or clean) are being stored or stacked together.
      • Facility using 2 compartment sink for washing, then sanitizing and then the wash sink is being used to store clean dishes. Rinsing and dumping in the sanitizing sink.
      • Area for dishwashing is too small.
      • Manager said the 3 comp sink has already been ordered and broken dishwasher will be removed, thank you.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide plans for 3-compartment sink install or fix dishwasher.
      • Ensure that new sink ordered can fully submerge largest piece of equipment for sanitizing.
      • Install more racks for dish drying.
      • Clean and sanitize sanitizing sink before using this for submerging dishes.
      • Date to be completed by: January 2023.
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer bottle in the deli was at 0ppm QUAT.
      • This was being used to clean the deli slicers at the time of inspection.
      • Dispenser at the wall was at 200ppm.
      • Operator changed during the inspection, thank you.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure bottles of sanitizer are changed frequently. Water is not needed, fill directly from the wall dispenser. Test using strips occasionally to ensure sanitizer is at 200ppm Quat.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dishwasher at 68C in first run and at 69C in second run. 69.3C in third run.
      • Dishwasher is used for low risk items such as bread knives. No customer dishes (only single use paper for deli).
      • Gage is reaching well above 182F during final rinse.
      • Deli does have 2 comp sink for rinsing and sanitizing dishes. Quat sanitizer 200ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please service dishwasher to ensure 71C is reaching plate surface.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottle of quat sanitizer measured 0ppm residual. Quats was also tested at dispenser also measured 0ppm.
      • Corrective Action(s): Bottle of sanitizer replaced and unit primed. Bottles were refilled and measured a 200ppm Quat residual. Resanitize all food contact surfaces and monitor concentration daily with test strips.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Walk-in freezer is -12C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Monitor carefully and service or adjust if it is not on a defrost cycle and or not able to maintain foods at -18C (0F) or colder. Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies observed on premises especially near dish area. Food residue and grease found behind dishwasher.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean under dishwasher, all shelves and along back wall to remove grease and food debris. Wash rubber mats regularily. Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris observed on shelves under counters.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and maintain these areas. Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
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