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Safeway #4911 - Store

4440 Hastings St, Burnaby · Store

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Inspection summary

Safeway #4911 - Store has been inspected 8 times by Fraser Health Authority since April 5, 2018. The most recent inspection, on September 17, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 8 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: Pests, 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 31, 2023. For example: 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]

  • 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 August 27, 2025. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • 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 April 15, 2019. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 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.

8 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Automated dispenser for Quats sanitizer dispensing 0ppm Quats.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to have the dispenser repaired. Obtain 200ppm Quats from the dispenser available in the Meat department in the mean time.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Back produce area is cluttered. Grime and debris accumulation noted under the warewashing and produce washing sinks. THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION.
      • 2) Spilled rice noted along the shelves in aisle 2.
      • 3) Onion skins and other debris under the onion pallets across from the produce walk-in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the department as per your sanitation plan. Accumulation of food debris and moisture are attractants for rodents.
      • Date to be corrected by: 1 week - October 3, 2024
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: - Grime/debris noted along edges of floor in hard to reach areas in produce area (under produce prep sink, under shelving in produce walk-in cooler, around organic waste bins and cardboard compacter)
      • - Areas appears cluttered, access to three compartment sink was impacted and at time of inspection had cardboard (for disposal) stored on it.
      • Corrective Action(s): - Clean hard to reach areas of the floor
      • - Remove any excess items from area to ensure easy access to three compartment sink and to ensure area is maintained in sanitary condition and does not create conditions which can attract or harbour pests. To be corrected by: 27-Nov-2023
      • Note: Cardboard was removed from on top of sink at time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation: Door skirt/sweep leading to Starbuck's Vendor storage area has come loose and now gap exists under this door.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Have door sweep/skirt replaced/repaired.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed in back area on floor.
      • Cleaning in walk-in cooler and freezer - floor areas.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean affected areas. For rodent droppings use 200ppm QUAT or Chlorine or other equivalent sanitizer solution.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Facility has active rodent infestation:
      • - Dead rodent observed in the produce department trap T2
      • - Dead rodent observed in the garbage compactor area trap T19
      • - Rodent droppings observed in back area on floor, and in walk-in produce cooler in corner
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Spray rodent droppings with 200ppm chlorine solution or equivalent. Remove droppings from area. Wet affected area with 200ppm chlorine or equivalent and soak area.
      • Inspect facility for points of entry for pests. Seal any holes.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Rodent droppings observed on floor in back storage area
      • Food debris and other debris observed in back storage area on floor
      • The shelving liner found in Aisle 12 under eggs, milk and yogurt requires cleaning/replacement.
      • .
      • Corrective Action(s): Spray rodent droppings with 200ppm chlorine solution or equivalent. Remove droppings from area. Wet affected area with 200ppm chlorine or equivalent and soak area.
      • Inspect facility for points of entry for pests. Seal any holes.
      • .
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel was available at the hand sink in the back produce preparation area (ie. paper towel dispenser was empty).
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator immediately replaced paper towel in dispenser at time of inspection. Ensure hand wash stations are fully equipped with soap, paper towel, hot and cold running water at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Noted pooling of water on the ground in the produce walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Have pooling water cleaned up as needed to avoid any collecting of stagnant water. Resurface floor as needed to avoid pooling of water if routinely cleaning to keep the area dry and prevent pooling of stagnant water cannot be done.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Noted some dropped paper product under the dry storage shelving units in the back storage area as well as some build up of dust/dirt around the perimeter of the walls under the dry storage shelves.
      • Corrective Action(s): Pick up all dropped paper product and do a thorough cleaning under the dry storage shelves. Focus on the perimeter of the walls and the hard to reach areas. Keep all items stored 6 inches off the ground to facilitate cleaning and pest monitoring.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Noted some pooling of water on the ground in the produce walk in cooler where the finish of the flooring has come off. This issue was noted on the last routine inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace the finish of the flooring of the produce walk in cooler. There should be no pooling/stagnant water in the food premises.
      • Violation Score: 5

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