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Save On Foods #916 - Store

200 - 270 Columbia St E, New Westminster · Store

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Save On Foods #916 - Store has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since September 15, 2017. The most recent inspection, on November 28, 2025, found no infractions.

5 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: Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 24, 2023. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 November 4, 2019. For example: 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

  • 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 once on October 22, 2018. For example: 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]

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

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Dust build up observed in produce walk in cooler fan guard
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure to clean and sanitize fan guards
      • Date To Be Corrected: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1) Dirty knives were being stored in the knife rack. It's apparent that knives are not being properly washed and sanitized after use.
      • 2) Coffee grinder in the bulk dispensing area had coffee grinds all over it.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Ensure that the knives are washed after use and only clean knives are stored in the knife rack.
      • 2) Clean the coffee grinder more frequently.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: There is minimal water pressure at the handsink in the Fruit/produce cutting room. The paper towel dispenser was empty. Access to the handsink was blocked because of items being stored directly in front of it.
      • Corrective Action(s): Refill paper towel dispenser and fix water pressure at this handsink. Do not block access to the sink.
      • Violation Score: 5
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: 1) The paper towel dispenser in the fruit/vegie cutting room is empty. There's a roll of paper towel stored on the shelf beside the sink.
      • 2) The water pressure at the hand sink is too low.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1) Keep paper towels inside the dispenser at the hand sink
      • 2) Increase the water pressure at the hand sink
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Wheat grass offered for sale is stored uncovered on the bottom shelf in the produce display cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cover the product or move it higher up (top shelf) to prevent contamination
      • Violation Score: 3

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