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Save On Foods #981(Deli)

2388 Whatcom Rd, Abbotsford · Restaurant

Official record from Fraser Health →

Inspection summary

Save On Foods #981(Deli) has been inspected 16 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 14, 2013. The most recent inspection, on August 13, 2026, found no infractions.

11 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 16, 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 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 February 24, 2023. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on April 30, 2021. For example: 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • 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 August 20, 2019. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

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.

16 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Water pooling was observed under the soup display cooler. Operator stated that technicians have already been contacted.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair any leaks in display cooler. Clean area where water pooling was observed.
      • Date to be corrected by: December 23, 2025.
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Observed equipment not in good working order;
      • 1. Deli prep cooler (near back window) lid not secured in place,
      • 2. Rotisserie Chicken Hot holding unit sliding doors not fully closing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that equipment is in proper working order; fix deli cooler lid and sliding door for hot holding unit.
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Observed one of the hand washing sinks not in proper working order, inadequate water pressure/temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hand washing sinks are adequately supplied with running hot/cold water, paper towel and liquid hand soap.
      • Correct by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Observed equipment not in good working order; one of the hand washing sinks water pressure inadequate/cold water and rotisserie chicken unit sliding door not closing properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that equipment is in good working order; fix hand washing sink and sliding door on rotisserie chicken hot holding unit.
      • Violation Score: 3
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Potato wedges in steam table measured at internal temp. of 50C. Temperature logs indicated temperature reached 74C at time of cooking 30 min prior.
      • Corrective Action(s): *Corrective action: Cover wedges with lid to maintain temp. Ambient air temp measured at 67C.
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Some food products in the walk-in freezer were stored directly on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Keep all food products off the floor (at least 15 cm.).
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Walk-in cooler/freezer (hot food side) floor have some grime build up. Other areas of the deli as well needs cleaning - i.e. cabinet shelving units, corners, underneath triple sink and some part of equipment (doors, inside, etc.). Fume hood has grease build up and sticker was not up to date.
      • Corrective Action(s): Flooring in the above-mentioned areas requires thoroughly cleaning to remove grime as well as other areas that are mentioned.
      • Ensure that fume hood is up to date on service date.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Triple ware washing sink (hot food side) had water pooling underneath. It may be due to leaking pipe (crack, etc.).
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure that there is no leak in the pipe. Stagnant and pooling water is not sanitary.
      • Violation Score: 3
  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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