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Safeway #4917 - Meat/Seafood

52 - 800 McBride Blvd, New Westminster · Other

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Inspection summary

Safeway #4917 - Meat/Seafood has been inspected 8 times by Fraser Health Authority since August 30, 2017. The most recent inspection, on May 4, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 8 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: 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.

  • 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 May 4, 2026. 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 November 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 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

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The wall mounted paper towel dispenser at the hand sink in the meat room is broken. Paper towel roll is sitting on the counter.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace the dispenser. Ensure paper towels are stored inside the dispenser.
      • Violation Score: 3
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Washed dishes were being sanitized in the middle sink meant for rinsing and soap was getting into the sanitizer solution.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure the appropriate sink compartments are being used for "washing", "rinsing" and "sanitizing".
      • Violation Score: 5
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Water observed pooling on the meat cooler floor; mold noted on the floor under the black stands in the corner of the cooler. Pieces of raw meat noted on the floor by the grinder. Meat is being ground inside the meat cooler rather than in the meat processing area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Floors in the meat cooler should be kept dry and in a sanitary condition. Meat grinder should be used in the processing area, not inside the meat cooler.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The paper towel dispenser at the handsink closest to the seafood display case was empty.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all handsinks are stocked with soap and paper towels and have hot and cold running water at all times.
      • Violation Score: 5
  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat slicer and meat saw are cleaned once a day in condition of the room temperature being 13 Degrees Celsius
      • Correction: Meat slicer and saw must be cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours if the room temperature is above 10 Degree Celsius
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towel in the dispenser.
      • Correction: Replace new paper towel. Make sure paper towel is always available in the dispenser.
      • Corrective Action(s):
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: All the fan grates inside the coolers and above the meat cutting areas require cleaning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the fan grates
      • Violation Score: 3

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