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Save On Foods #991 (Deli)

1 - 2662 Austin Ave, Coquitlam · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Save On Foods #991 (Deli) has been inspected 13 times by Fraser Health Authority since January 18, 2018. The most recent inspection, on August 28, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

5 of 13 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 8, 2023. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • 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 28, 2026. For example: 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • 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 May 31, 2022. For example: 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 28, 2026. 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.

13 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • No liquid soap found a the handwashing sink by the sandwich assembly area. Staff are unable to wash their hands correctly.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately place liquid soap dispenser at the handwashing sink. During the inspection, soap was placed at the handwashing sink.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Food stains found along the base of all walls, especially beneath and behind equipment (oven, storage racks) and sinks.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Scrub these areas to remove the food debris and stains, and increase the frequency this is being done.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The main handwashing sink by the deli meat cases has no running hot & cold water exiting it, and the faucet is not secured to the counter top. Staff are unable and not encouraged to wash their hands properly. Staff stated they reported the problem, but no action has been taken.
      • 2) The Bbq chicken oven is leaking water again, and greasy water is pooling on floor. This will attract and breed flies.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Immediately repair/replace the faucet so running hot and cold water exits at all times.
      • 2) Repair the Bbq chicken oven so it no longer leaks water on the floor.
      • **Correction date: Sept-15-26**
      • Violation Score: 9
  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • The floors are dirty and have stains on them. This will attract and breed pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Thoroughly scrub and clean the floors EVERY day. Ensure the floors along the base of walls, under sinks & racks & equipment are also scrubbed cleaned EVERY day.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • 1) The pipe under the 3-compartment sink (sanitizing sink) is leaking. Waste water is pooling on the floor and food debris is accumulating on the pipe where it is leaking. This is creating an environment that flies love to breed in.
      • 2) The handwashing sink (nearest the walk-in-cooler) has no hot and cold running water exiting it. Staff are unable to wash their hands.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • 1) Repair the pipe so it no longer leaks. Clean up the pooling water on the floor and remove the debris on the waste pipe. This should help eliminate breeding areas for flies.
      • Correction date: May 26/25**
      • 2) Repiar the handwashing sink so running hot and cold water exits the taps at all times.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Accumulation of food, debris and grease on door handles and doors of cupboards and coolers; in the grease tray and under the doors of the BBQ chicken oven; and on the floor along the base of walls. This will attract pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Clean these areas with hot soapy water every night before leaving. Increase cleaning hard-to-reach areas to prevent the accumulation of foods.
      • **Correction date: Today**
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • Drain pipes under the 3-comp sink are leaking. Food and water are accumulating on the pipes and floor underneath. This will attract and breed pests.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Repair/replace the damaged drain pipes so they no longer leak. Clean the food and water that is accumulating on the pipes and on the floor.
      • **Correction date: June 15/24**
      • Violation Score: 3
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quats sanitizer concentrations in the 2 spray bottles (near the meat slicers) are below minimum levels for effective sanitization of food contact surfaces.
      • Corrective Action(s): Spray bottles were refilled with fresh sanitizer solution from the dispenser at time of inspection. Quat sanitizer level in the spray bottles are now at adequate concentrations (200ppm) for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
      • *Remind deli staff to prepare fresh solutions in the spray bottles every day, as the concentrations dissipate over time.*
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Hand-sink near the hot-foods end of the deli is not functional. Touchless faucet is not dispensing water.
      • Corrective Action(s): Infraction noted on previous inspections. Operator instructed to either repair the touchless faucet or replace it with a traditional faucet by May 30th, 2023.
      • Violation Score: 9
  8. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Minor accumulation of soil/spills/debris noted in storage areas of the deli department.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize all surfaces in the deli on a regular basis. Food spills and debris left on the floors can attract pests.
      • *Correction date: Nov.11, 2022
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: One of the two hand-sinks in the deli department is not operational. Employee states that the store is waiting for replacement parts to arrive.
      • Corrective Action(s): This infraction was observed on the previous routine inspection conducted in May 2022. If parts necessary for repair of the touchless sensor faucet are not available, operator should replace the unit with a traditional faucet.
      • *Repair or replace the faucet by Dec. 15th, 2022.
      • Violation Score: 9
  9. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Box of packaged sushi rolls observed being stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler
      • Corrective Action(s): All foods must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to protect against potential contamination from soil/debris. Addressed at time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food residues/debris and single-use packaging materials observed on the floor underneath shelving.
      • Corrective Action(s): Unsanitary conditions can attract pests/rodents. Thoroughly clean and maintain floors throughout the premises in a sanitary condition.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: One of the 2 faucets in the deli (used for hand-washing) is not operational. Sensor is not functioning.
      • Corrective Action(s): Repair the faucet to restore use of the hand-washing station.
      • Violation Score: 3
  10. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: One hand-sink in the deli is out-of-service (believed due to a dead battery in the faucet)
      • Corrective Action(s): Service/repair the hand-sink to restore convenient access to hand-washing.
      • Violation Score: 3
  11. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer concentrations in the 3 sanitizer spray bottles in-use in the deli are all below the minimum concentration requirement of 200ppm quats.
      • Corrective Action(s): Employee in the deli emptied and refilled all of the sanitizer spray bottles with fresh sanitizer solution. Sanitizer concentrations are in the spray bottles are now at 200ppm quats concentration.
      • *Ensure employees wait until they can see opaque/cloudy liquid coming out of the sanitizer dispenser before beginning to fill the sanitizer spray bottles.
      • Violation Score: 5
  12. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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