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Sun Farm Produce

11968 80th Ave, Delta · Store

26 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Salad vegetables (boxed, prewashed) observed stored at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action(s): These vegetables are considered potentially hazardous and must be store in the cooler.
      • Staff indicated they came in this morning. Vegetables returned to cooler.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Shelf service bulk bin scoops observed stored in a way where the handle can touch the food.
      • Staff also unable to tell inspector how often they are washed and sanitized.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure scoops are washed and sanitized every night at the two compartment sink.
      • Please ensure scoops are properly stored. One for each bin and the handle is stored in a way that it does not touch the food.
      • To be corrected by: Tonight.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Food debris observed underneath shelving by the bags of grains
      • 2. Food debris observed by the shelf service bulk bins
      • 3. Extreme clutter observed in the two walk in coolers
      • 4. Spilt sugar/dry ingredients observed ontop of cans and other stored foods
      • 5. Back storage observed to be extremely cluttered.
      • Corrective Action(s): Please ensure store is routinely organized and deep cleaned.
      • Please ensure self service bulk bins are routinely washed and sanitized.
      • Please ensure these bins are routinely pulled out so the shelves can be cleaned and sanitized.
      • To be corrected by: Nov 1, 2025
      • Violation Score: 9
  3. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dented cans of food (tomatoes, chickpeas, beans) observed being sold on store shelves. This is a repeat violation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator removed the dented cans from the shelves and discarded them. Do no sell dented or bulging canned food.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 compartment sink that is also used as a handwashing station is obstructed by pallets of fruits. This is a repeat violation.
      • Corrective Action(s): Staff moved the pallet to make the sink more accessible. Make sure there is enough space to access the sink.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Some scoop handles in the bulk self-serving section are directly touching the food items. Some of the bulk bins are missing lids that protect food from contamination.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store scoop handles outside of food items. Replace bulk bin lids. Date to be corrected by: 1 week.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies observed through out the store and in the receiving area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Remove sources that can attract flies such as standing water and garbage. Keep receiving area clean. Keep back door closed when not receiving items or install a screen door. Contact a pest control professional to discuss prevention of pests. Date to be corrected by: Immediately
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Back receiving area is very cluttered with received goods piling onto each other, some spolied items are also stored amongst newly received foods. Inspection could not be throughly conducted in this area. Walk-in dairy cooler has wet floors, and is over-stuffed with received foods. Outside produce area has puddles of water in some of the aisles.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean up standing water and organize receiving area and walk-in cooler so that all areas can be easily cleaned. Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Pine Sol stored amongst canned food. Lemon juice stored amongst cleaning solutions (detergents, disinfectants).
      • Corrective Action(s): Check all store shelves and keep chemical stored separately from food items. Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation:
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score: 1
  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dented can of crushed tomatoes and chickpeas for sale.
      • Corrective Action(s): Dented cans were removed off the shelf. Do not sell dented or bulging cans.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Two-compartment sink obstructed with pallets and boxes of food/product.
      • Corrective Action(s): Sink must be accessible to properly wash and sanitize utensils used for bulk dispensing.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Three open cardboard boxes of Gur (unrefined sugar) - one box had a scoop handle stored directly on the food.
      • Open cardboard box of almonds with a plastic tape, roll of plastic bags and a scoop handle stored on top of the almonds.
      • A few bulk dispensing bins had lids propped open.
      • Almond bin lid was broken and on the floor and almonds were exposed.
      • A few bins had scoop handles sitting directly on food.
      • Corrective Action(s): All food must be protected from contamination:
      • -Lids must be kept on food containers/bins.
      • -Scoop handles must not be resting on the food.
      • -Do not store foreign objects directly on top of open food.
      • Correct immedietely.
      • Discard foods that have been contaminated.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Flies throughout entire establishment.
      • Corrective Action(s): Premises must be free of flies.
      • Keep back area clean.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Produce walk-in cooler floor was extremely wet and dirty.
      • Outside produce area had garbage/produce littered on floor.
      • Lots of garbage on the floor and spoiled produce in the loading area.
      • Empty containers/recycling stored on top of food product in back storage room.
      • Entire premises is kept in a cluttered condition. Overall general sanitation is poor.
      • Unable to fully inspect all areas of premises as it was difficult to reach some areas.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean all areas of premises that are dirty. Remove garbage.
      • De-clutter and organize premises. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Gasoline Jerry can stored amongst food products.
      • Corrective Action(s): Store chemicals in a separate area.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
      • Observation: Two compartment sink installed without approval.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not make changes to floor plan without approval. Ensure all other necessary approvals are obtained (city, plumbing etc.).
      • Submit an updated floor plan to reflect changes that were made.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
      • Observation: Premises is using utensils to dispense food and has not provided a sanitation plan.
      • Corrective Action(s): Provide a sanitation plan to reflect how utensils and bins will be washed and sanitized. Correct by June 14, 2024.
      • Violation Score: 1
  8. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: Chemicals (diesel, wiper fluid and motor oil) stored amongst boxes of food in the back storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store chemicals with food. Operator re-located the chemicals.
      • Do not keep chemicals or other items that are not required for the premises.
      • Violation Score: 3
  9. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Virgin Flaxseed Oil First Cold Pressed stored at room temperature - storage instructions state 'keep refrigerated' and product has a best before date of December 13,2020.
      • 2. Dented soya chaap can.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Operator was instructed to remove product from shelf and either discard or return to supplier.
      • Follow storage instructions and best before dates provided on product label.
      • 2. Discard dented cans.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Scoops used for bulk dispensing.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use scoops or utensils or provide bulk dispensing as the establishment does not have the equipment (sinks) to properly wash and sanitize scoops or bins. Scoops were removed from the floor.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Gur, dal chini (cinnamon), ginger powder and turmeric stored in bulk bins for self-service. Scoops not protected from contamination. Box of gur stored directly on the floor.
      • Corrective Action(s): Self-service is not allowed as the establishment does not have means to properly wash and sanitize scoops. Do not store food on the floor - all food must be six inches off the floor. Remove all scoops and open food items from the retail area. Empty out the bins used for bulk dispensing.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Floors are visibly dirty. Spills not cleaned up immediately.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all spills are cleaned up immediately (ex. package of black sesame seeds). Deep cleaning of floors required.
      • General organization of establishment required - keep personal belongings, tools/equipment for maintenance and cleaning away from food products. Correct by October 17, 2023.
      • Violation Score: 9
  10. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Potentially hazardous foods in the dairy walk-in cooler registered at > 4 C (40 F).
      • Buttermilk at 12 C.
      • Nanak Paneer at 15 C.
      • Whole Eggs at 13 C.
      • Homo Milk at 13 C.
      • Tofu at 14 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator was instructed to discard all potentially hazardous foods that were > 4 C (40 F).
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dairy walk-in cooler ambient air temperature registered at 14 C.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust/repair cooler so that the temperature is at 4 C or below. Do not use for the storage of potentially hazardous foods until it can maintain a temperature of 4 C or below. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 15
  12. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Cardamom in a cardboard box with scoop inside the box and gur on the floor - both available for self-dispensing near the front cash register area.
      • Turmeric available for self-dispensing in the back.
      • Corrective Action(s): Cardamom and gur were removed. Operator to remove turmeric container. Bulk-dispensing of any product is not allowed on-site.
      • Remove all scoops used for bulk-dispensing. This is a repeat violation.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The gaskets on the customer self-serve doors for dairy walk-in cooler are damaged and doors do not seal properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Replace gaskets immediately so that doors seal properly.
      • This is a repeat violation.
      • Violation Score: 9
  13. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation: Numerous food products (rose syrup, pickles, juice, packaged dry products) past their best before date. Dented canned for sale.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard all products that are past their best before date. Discard all dented or bulging cans.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Lack of liquid soap and paper towel in washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all sinks are equipped are with hot/cold running water, liquid soap and single use towels.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: 1. Leaking chemical bottle stored directly on top of a cardboard box of prepackaged cane sugar. Cardboard box was opened and chemical did not leach into food. Gasoline jerry can stored around food in back storage area.
      • 2. Block of margarine with open packaging.
      • 3. Large bags of dry food products stored directly on the floor.
      • 3. Tongs stored directly in gur container and scoops stored directly in almond container for dispensing.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Chemical bottle and jerry can were re-located. Do not store chemicals near or on top of food to prevent chemical contamination.
      • 2. Margarine was taken off the shelf.
      • 3. Do not store food directly on floor. Food must be covered at all times.
      • 4. Do not store utensils directly in food.
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dust, debris and old food observed in back storage area, walk-in coolers, and electrical panel corner in store near the standing freezers require a deep cleaning and sanitizing.
      • Corrective Action(s): These areas require a deep cleaning and sanitizing. Correct by July 13th, 2022.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dairy walk-in cooler registered at 7.4 C. The seals around the customer self-serve doors for dairy walk-in cooler are damaged and do not seal properly.
      • Corrective Action(s): Operator adjusted temperature setting of dairy walk-in cooler. Ensure it is at 4 C or below at all times.
      • Replace doors with new seals so that the doors shut properly.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Numerous bags of bulk dry products stored on site in back storage area. Operator stated these are products are for the warehouse storage.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not use this location to store extra products for the warehouse. Do not re-package bulk items on-site.
      • Correct by June 30, 2022.
      • Violation Score: 3
  14. Follow-Up Inspection

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  15. Follow-Up Inspection

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  16. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Premise not equipped with a 2 or 3 compartment sink for manual warewashing. Scoops for dispensing dry products and bins not maintained in a sanitary manner.
      • Corrective Action(s): In the interim operator to purchase new scoops. Operator to install a 2 or 3 compartment sink in the back storage room by March 12, 2020. Correction ORDER issued.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Containers of dry products, canned goods, and self serve dry products with no covers stored directly on the floor in the retail area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food products are stored off the floor. Correct immediately. Storing off the floor allows for proper cleaning and inspection for any pest activity.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris accumulations observed underneath shelves in the retail area, back storage area, and the produce cooler underneath the pallets.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean the above noted areas. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
  17. Follow-Up Inspection

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  18. Follow-Up Inspection

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  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): At the time of inspection staff washroom hand sink not provided with liquid soap and single use paper towels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Ensure this hand sink is provided with liquid soap and paper towels at all times.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Boxes of gur and vinegar stored in the staff washroom.
      • Corrective Action(s): Do not store food products in the staff washroom. Ensure all food products are protected from contamination. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings again observed in the back storage/receiving area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the back stoarge/receiving area. Reorganize this area and store all food products at least 6" off the floor. Have pest control technician place mechanical traps which are accessible for inspection. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: The following areas require a thorough cleaning:
      • - Corner to the right of the 2 door freezer.
      • - Underneath and behind all shelves in the back storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Correct by August 22, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation:
      • - Staff washroom hand sink counter in poor structural condition. Counter damaged and has what appears to be mould growth,
      • - Condensation water leaking from piping line of the fan unit for the walk in cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Replace the entire counter and install a basin. Ensure all equipment and surfaces are in good working order. Correct by September 12, 2019.
      • - Service the leak from the pipe of the fan unit for the walk in cooler. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
  20. Follow-Up Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several blocks of salted and unsalted butter observed left on counter at cash register.
      • Corrective Action(s): Manufacturer's label clearly states product to be kept refrigerated. This is a recurring issue. Further non compliance will result in the issuance of a violation ticket. Standing correction ORDER issued.
      • Violation Score: 5
  21. Follow-Up Inspection

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  22. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Scoops for dispensing dry products soiled.
      • Corrective Action(s): Premise has no provisions for cleaning the scoops. Operator to take soiled scoops to Sun Farm #9 11779 96th, Surrey location to be washed, rinsed, then sanitized in 100ppm chlorine for 2 minutes.
      • Violation Score: 15
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Dry product bins in the front area covers open. Scoops for dispensing the dry products left inside.
      • Corrective Action(s): As discussed in previous inspections ensure all dry product bins are kept closed and scoops stored outside in a sanitary manner at all times. Food must be protected from contamination. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings observed in the back storage/receiving area.
      • Corrective Action(s): Discard ALL unecessary items then thoroughly clean the back storage/receiving area. Following this a thorough reorganization is required. All food products must be stored at least 6" off the floor. Correct by January 16, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation:
      • - Exterior back area with garbage and cardboard bins not maintained in a sanitary condition. Numerous empty boxes left on ground aroudn bins.
      • - Side door to premise left open.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Discard all cardboard and any food debris/waste prompty and keep the bin lids closed. Correct by January 11, 2019.
      • - Keep side door to premise closed when in operation to prevent potential pest entry. Close door prompty after receving supplies. Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food debris and general debris observe underneath aisle shelves.
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean underneath all shelves in the premise. Correct by January 11, 2019.
      • Violation Score: 3
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  24. Follow-Up Inspection

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  25. Follow-Up Inspection

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  26. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Observed the following:
      • - Numerous dry product totes (e.g. gur, brown rice, sugar, almonds, raisans, etc.) not covered to protect food from contamination.
      • - Scoops for dispensing dry products left in food product.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Cover all dry product totes with a cover to protect food from contmaination.
      • - Store all scoops for dry products outside of dry products to protect food from contamination.
      • .
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: Several mice caught on glue traps underneath shelves. Mouse droppings observed throughout premise.
      • Corrective Action(s): Immediate actions required are to:
      • 1. Thoroughly clean the entire premise. Focus cleaning efforts underneath all shelves and behind dry product bins.
      • 2. Remove any unnecessary items.
      • 3. Use a 100ppm bleach solution to disinfect affected areas.
      • .
      • Then contact your pest control company to address mouse issue. New traps are to be placed to monitor mice populatio levels. Thorough cleaning to be completed everyday. Seal any holes/entry points. Back door to premise and front entrance to be closed to prevent further pest entry.
      • .
      • Followup inspection January 19, 2018.
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
      • - Back door and front door left open.
      • - Organic bin open.
      • - Numerous cardboard boxes discarded onto the ground and not into the cardboard bin.
      • - Significant pooling of rain water up to the building foundation at the back of the premise.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • - Ensure both doors are closed to prevent potential pest entry. Close the back door quickly when receiving shipments from suppliers.
      • - Keep organic bin closed after discarding organic waste.
      • - Flatten and discard cardboard into waste bin.
      • - Service drainage points to prevent pooling of rain water.
      • .
      • Correct immediately.
      • Violation Score: 15