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Safeway #4917 - Deli

52 - 800 McBride Blvd, New Westminster · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Safeway #4917 - Deli has been inspected 15 times by Fraser Health Authority since August 30, 2017. The most recent inspection, on October 2, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 15 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, Protecting food from contamination 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 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2018. For example: 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on November 15, 2019. For example: 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on August 30, 2017. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2026. For example: 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on October 2, 2026. For example: 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]

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.

15 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: There is still no consistent system in place to ensure slicers are cleaned every 4 hours. This is a repeat infraction.
      • Corrective Action(s): Develop a reliable system to ensure slicers are sanitized every 4 hrs or more e.g. use of timers.
      • Violation Score: 1
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
      • Observation: Deli is undergoing renovation without approval. A sushi case has been added along with other equipment. Some equipment have been removed. Floor plans for the renovation have not been submitted for approval.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cease and desist renovation. Submit floor plan for approval. The floor plan must have what the layout of the Deli was and the proposed changes to be made.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
      • Observation: Both slicers were dirty. There's no set cleaning schedule for the slicers. This is a recurring issue at this location.
      • Corrective Action(s): Slicers must be cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hrs. A system must be in place to ensure that they are being cleaned and sanitized at the required times.
      • Violation Score: 1
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) There appears to be a leak under the dishwasher.
      • 2) Some general cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Repair any leaks. Clean up the area.
      • 2) Clean under shelving, coolers and in between equipment.
      • Violation Score: 3
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Floor in the front service area requires cleaning.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
      • Observation: None of the employees working in the deli had Foodsafe level 1 or equivalent certification.
      • Corrective Action(s): In the Manager's absence, at least one staff on every shift must be certified.
      • Violation Score: 1
  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Base of the shelves in the cheese/deli display case had an accumulation of dried foods/debris on it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the area. Ensure that the base of coolers are cleaned on a regular basis.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher was leaking (even though the rinse temperature was 72 degC). A pool of soapy water was pooling under the dishwasher each time it was turned on. Repair call was escalated during the inspection.
      • Corrective Action(s): Start manually washing the dishes in the 3-compartment sink until the dishwasher has been fixed and is no longer leaking.
      • Violation Score: 9
  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): The floor requires cleaning at the front service area; the doors of the sandwich prep coolers need to be wiped down.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean under all the coolers/equipment in the front; clean out the inside of the coolers.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One package of deli meats found that had the BB date of November 4th.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that staff are checking dates on meats daily and removing any that have exceededs the best before date.
      • Violation Score: 5
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some general cleaning required.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do a better job of cleaning under the tables and shelves.
      • Violation Score: 3
  13. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Make sure paper towel dispensers are fixed.
      • Corrective Action(s):
  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One of the knives in the knife rack in the deli meat area had green residue on it. Staff remove the knife from the rack for washing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store only clean knives in the knife racks.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: 1) Some of the lids in the olive display area has tape holding the lid to the base. As per Deli manager, they do have more lids in stock and she was waiting till after Inventory to get them out.
      • 2) One of the soup lids had a missing hand grip.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Make sure you have extra lids on hand as this appears to be a common problem. Replace the lids as soon as they break. Don't use tape on them.
      • 2) Replace the lids with missing hand grips with new ones.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Panini cooler did not have a working thermometer in it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Kitchen manager replaced the thermometer during the inspection.
      • Violation Score: 1
  15. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The paper towel dispenser at the far end of the meat counter was empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Refill paper towel dispenser
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The bottom of the pizza prep cooler is quite dirty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the bottom of the cooler.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Several Olive/shrimp lids in the front display area are broken and tape is being used on the lids to hold them together. This is not acceptable.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the lids. Do not use tape on food equipment.
      • Violation Score: 3

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