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Real Canadian Superstore #1518 - Seafood Dept

1105 - 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby · Store

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Real Canadian Superstore #1518 - Seafood Dept has been inspected 14 times by Fraser Health Authority since September 6, 2017. The most recent inspection, on October 6, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

5 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2024. For example: 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]

  • 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 once on September 1, 2022. 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 September 6, 2017. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on September 6, 2017. For example: 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2025. 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.

14 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 compartment dishwashing sinks - only 1 sink plug available preventing staff from correctly setting up dishwashing sinks for manual cleaning and sanitizing of food utensils.
      • Corrective Action(s): Additional sink plugs were obtained during inspection, allowing staff to correctly fill all 3 sink compartments.
      • Ensure 3 sink plugs are maintained in this department for staff use.
      • Violation Score: 5
  2. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Algae / mold growth visible on some recirculation lines of live seafood holding tanks system - corner of cleaning room (vertical pipes) and in between / behind holding tanks.
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of debris from surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
      • Observation: Package of frozen sole left above fill line of open display freezer, portion of fish had completely defrosted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Manager removed product from display.
      • Ensure open displays are stocked correctly such that product is not above fill line allowing product to warm and defrost eliminating the frozen product shelf life.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris / mold growth observed on hard to reach areas of live seafood recirculation system (pipes and sides of holding tanks)
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of debris from surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 3 compartment sinks for fresh fish cleaning - sink drain has detached from sinks allowing waste water to leak on to floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair 3 compartment sinks plumbing leak.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Holding tank and hard to reach components of recirculation system have deposits of algae and residue build-up.
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of debris from surfaces.
      • Ensure areas are cleaned frequently to prevent build-up on surfaces to occur.
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Floor, re-circulation lines and back sides of holding tanks have build-up of mould and residue.
      • Fish scales collecting on floor under re-circulation lines.
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of residue and debris from surfaces.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Handsink faucet has detached from sink.
      • Corrective Action(s): Re-secure sink faucet to the sink.
      • Violation Score: 3
  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: Plugs are not available for 3 compartment sinks to allow sinks to be filled with water, detergent and sanitizer necessary for cleaning and sanitizing food equipment / utensils.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide 3 plugs for sinks to allow for each compartment to be filled to allow manual dishwashing process.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 303 - Equipment/facilities/hot & cold water for sanitary maintenance not adequate [s. 17(3); s. 4(1)(f)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Hot water valve closed, hot water not available at fish cleaning sinks.
      • Corrective Action(s): Maintain hot water supply at all sinks to allow for proper cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces and sinks.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 compartment sink station - all 3 compartments filled with fish product defrosting at ambient temperature.
      • Fish product internal temperature 4 C
      • Corrective Action(s): Fish product removed from sinks and relocated to walk-in cooler.
      • Frozen foods are to be thawed safely within a cooler unit at 4 C OR in a clean sink under constanct flowing cold water.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Live seafood holding tanks - water quality testing not conducted and testing logs not maintained.
      • Corrective Action(s): As per the BCCDC provincial guidelines for life seafood holding tanks, water quality logs are to be maintained for each tank recording: water clarity, temperature, salinity, pH and ammonia levels
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Debris build-up and algae growth on hard to reach portions of recirculation lines of seafood holding tanks.
      • Corrective Action(s): All areas described are to be thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up of debris from surfaces.
      • Ensure frequent cleaning is conducted to maintain premise sanitation.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Residue build-up and algae growth on hard to reach portions of recirculation lines of seafood holding tanks.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure area described is thoroughly cleaned to remove all build-up and debris from surfaces.
      • Ensure cleaning is conducted frequently to prevent build-up from developing.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Liquid soap dispenser was not functioning. Staff on duty was aware that dispenser was not working, but no temporary measure had been put in place in the interim.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure liquid soap is always available for handwashing. Pump style soap dispenser was supplied at the time of the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quats sanitizer was in spray bottle with glass cleaner label
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure chemicals/cleaners are put in correct containers.
      • Violation Score: 3

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