Tropical Farm Market and Meat
11190 84th Ave, Delta · Restaurant
12 inspections
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1. Excessive mold growth in the display coolers. Meats/food are uncovered and mold can be seen on the ventilation grates and plastic sheets.
- 2. Cutting boards in the produce section observed heavily stained.
- 3. Some containers of meats in the meat walk in cooler observed to be stored uncovered.
- Corrective Action(s): 1. Display cooler needs to be deep cleaned.
- 2. Try bleaching the cutting board. If stains cannot be removed, cutting board must be replaced.
- 3. All meats in the walk in cooler needs to be stored covered.
- To be corrected by: Jan 9, 2026
- Violation Score: 15
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: REPEAT OBSERVATION
- 1. Display cooler observed with excessive mold growth (ventilation grates and plastic liners) and grime accumulation (seams, handles, seperation panels, genral surfaces).
- >>>> Plastic liners observed with mold growth since the routine inspection conducted on Dec 8, 2025.
- >>>> These liners need to be replaced more frequently. This is UNACCEPTABLE.
- 2. Moldy food and other debris observed under shelves of the walk in cooler
- 3. Moldy fan guards on the conpressor unit in the walk in cooler.
- 4. General clutter in the back storage area.
- 5. General surfaces of the meat prep area (floors, sides of equipment, tables, prep surfaces, shelving) observed with grime accumulation (dried up splashes of sauces/raw meat juices)
- Corrective Action(s): Deep cleaning must be completed by Jan 9, 2026
- Violation Score: 15
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Several ceiling tiles of the back storage area missing.
- Some floor tiling of the meat prep area missing
- Corrective Action(s): Please replace/fix.
- To be corrected by: Feb 2, 2026
- Violation Score: 3
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation: No staff on-site has valid FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
- Staff state they will be taking the course soon.
- Corrective Action(s): Please email EHO registration details by Jan 9, 2026.
- There MUST be a staff on-site with valid FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
- Violation Score: 1
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation: 1. Mold growth observed on the plastic sheets under the trays in the meat display cooler.
- 2. Some meat products in the walk in cooler observed uncovered.
- 3. Container holding twine/string for the meat products observed dirty with dried up grime.
- Corrective Action(s): Food must be protected at all times.
- 1. Deep clean display cooler and increase cleaning/sanitizing frequency
- 2. Ensure all meat products are covered unless in active use or on display.
- 3. Ensure all food contact surfaces (utensils/equipment) are maintained in a sanitary manner.
- To be corrected by: Dec 10, 2025
- Violation Score: 9
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1. Moldy fruit and food debris observed underneath shelving of the walk in cooler.
- 2. Grime and food debris observed along the seams and doors of the meat display cooler.
- 3. Mold observed inside the meat display cooler on the plastic/anti slip sheets under the trays.
- 4. Excessive clutter and unused equipment observed in the back storage area and by the vegetable preparation area.
- Corrective Action(s): Please deep clean all the coolers.
- Please reorganize and discard anything that is not used for the operation of the facility.
- To be corrected by: Dec 15, 2025
- Violation Score: 15
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: 1. Ceiling tiles missing by the back storage/washroom area
- 2. Floor tiles missing/broken by the meat area.
- Corrective Action(s): Please ensure facility is maintained.
- To be corrected by: 1month
- Violation Score: 1
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
- Observation: Coolers/freezers lack separate thermometers inside. Original thermometers not accurate.
- Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all coolers and freezers in the facility have separate thermometers inside.
- To be corrected by: Dec 15, 2025
- Violation Score: 1
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation: Staff on-site does not have valid FOODSAFE level1 or equivalent
- Corrective Action(s): Please ensure there is one staff on-site at all times with valid FOODSAFE level 1
- To be completed by: 1month.
- Please email EHO registration invoice or completion certificate of staff.
- Violation Score: 1
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Dented cans of beans found on store shelves. Dented or bulging cans may have their seals broken and can potentially cause illnesses when the food is consumed. .
- Corrective Action(s): Staff was instructed to remove from shelves and discard all dented or bulging cans of food.
- Violation Score: 5
- 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Handwashing station in the meat prep area does not have liquid soap as the dispenser is broken.
- Corrective Action(s): Staff was instructed to place a liquid soap bottle with pump next to the meat prep handwashing station. Fix the dispenser so there is liquid soap readily available when washing hands.
- Violation Score: 5
- 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach solution in spray bottle in the meat prep area measured at over 200ppm bleach (bleaching out).
- Corrective Action(s): Staff re-made a 200ppm bleach solution. Ensure to use 1/2 tsp bleach per 1L of water.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Some flies observed in the meat prep area and back storage area.
- Corrective Action(s): Staff turned on the fly lamp during inspection. Remove sources that can attract flies (potential standing water, garbage). Contact a pest control service professional to mitigate fly activity. Date to be corrected by: 1 month.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Surfaces such as door handles, faucet knobs, glass panels on the display coolers have dried food/raw meat residues on them. Raw meat debris on surfaces may lead to contamination of cooked food.
- Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize all surfaces mentioned to remove food debris. Date to be corrected by: Immediately.
- Violation Score: 9
- 502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
- Observation: Operator is not onsite at the time of inspection and no staff has FoodSafe level 1. As per staff, he does not do any cooking, but a customer is still able to order cooked chicken when operator is not available.
- Corrective Action(s): At any time that the facility is in operation, there must be at least 1 person with valid FoodSafe level 1 certificate. Date to be corrected by: 1 month.
- Violation Score: 1
- 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Flies seen in back area.
- Corrective Action(s): Consult pest control company. Place traps.
- Ensure no pooling of water.
- Premises must be free of pests. Correct immediately.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Floors in service area and equipment in walk-in cooler kept in a dirty condition.
- Corrective Action(s): Deep clean entire premises.
- Correct by August 26, 2024.
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Door handle on walk-in cooler broken and one display cooler has a build-up of ice.
- Corrective Action(s): Repair equipment as necessary.
- Violation Score: 3
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach solution used for surface sanitizing too strong (>1000 ppm). Bleach solution used to store wiping cloths too weak (<50 ppm).
- Corrective Action(s): Use only 1/2 tsp of bleach per litre of water to make a sanitizer solution of 100-200 ppm chlorine.
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Flies observed within premises.
- Corrective Action(s): Premises should be free of all pests. Keep door closed. Correct immediately.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: Premises kept in a dirty condition. Walk-in cooler fans full of dust and pieces of raw meat on the floor. Spider webs seen near shelf by ice machine. Ice machine dirty (not used for food, only for cold holding).
- Corrective Action(s): Deep clean entire premises so that all surface,walls, floors, and equipment are visibly clean. Correct by August 23, 2023.
- Violation Score: 9
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: Leak under utility sink.
- Corrective Action(s): Repair leak immediately.
- Violation Score: 3
- 311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
- Observation: Flooring in poor condition and not even throughout (some areas tile and then concrete). Floor drain cover missing. Wooden plank (by curtain strips) coming off the wall. Curtain strips are broken.
- Corrective Action(s): Provide a plan on repairs by August 23,2023. Equipment and surfaces should be in good condition, smooth and impervious to moisture, and easy to clean.
- Violation Score: 3
- 314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
- Observation: Sanitation plan not provided. Repeat violation.
- Corrective Action(s): Provide a sanitation plan by August 23, 2023. A sanitation plan includes a list of cleaning and sanitizing agents, how to mix them and a cleaning schedule.
- Violation Score: 3
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Follow-Up Inspection
0 infractions
- Follow-Up Inspection
1 infraction
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: Meat trays not properly washed and sanitized. Staff only washing with soap - sanitizing step was skipped.
- Corrective Action(s): Discussed proper method of manually dishwashing using 2 compartment sink. Poster provided. Follow instructions on poster.
- Obtain sink plug for washing compartment of sink.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
- Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sliced bacon and smoked pork hock stored in a cooler at 7 C. Packaging states 'Keep Refrigerated'.
- Corrective Action(s): These items were re-located to walk-in cooler. Follow the storage instructions on the label.
- Violation Score: 5
- 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
- Observation: Band saw and meat grinder (stored in walk-in cooler) only cleaned once a day (as per staff and owner).
- Corrective Action(s): Band saw and meat grinder must be cleaned and sanitized at the following frequency:
- -every 4 hours or,
- -after each use (if not being used continuously) or,
- -when a different product is used (chicken to beef, beef to pork etc.).
- Increase frequency of cleaning and keep a log. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and sanitizing.
- Provide an updated sanitation plan (cleaning schedule) to your Environmental Health Officer by June 7, 2022. .
- Violation Score: 5
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Fly observed in the display cooler. Hanging fly trap with dead flies hung near the door.
- Corrective Action(s): Ensure door is kept closed to keep flies out. There must be no flies in the premises.
- Ensure hanging fly trap does not contaminate food by hanging it away from food and changing it frequently.
- Violation Score: 3
- 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
- Observation: 1. Hand sink and prep sink very dirty with residue.
- 2. Walk-in cooler dirty - dried up blood stains on walls.
- 3. Display coolers full of old food crumbs/dirt/debris.
- 4. Entire premises visibly dirty and lacks in sanitation.
- Corrective Action(s): 1-4. Clean and sanitize all surfaces and equipment (including behind and underneath equipment) so that they are visibly clean. Correct by June 7, 2022.
- Violation Score: 15
- 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
- Observation: 1. Display cooler that is used for the storage of bacon and ready-to-eat meats ambient air temperature at 7 C.
- 2. Chest freezer in back has build up ice making it very difficult to close.
- Corrective Action(s): All coolers must be 4 C or below. Repair/adjust setting so that this cooler is at 4 C or below.
- Do not use for refrigerated items until it is 4 C or below. Correct immediately.
- 2. Remove/prevent ice build up in freezer so that freezer can close properly.
- Violation Score: 3
- 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
- Observation: Excessive amounts of equipment stored in back that may not be needed for the premises operation.
- Corrective Action(s): Remove unused equipment off-site. Correct by June 7, 2022.
- Violation Score: 1
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
- Observation: Refrigerators lacking accurate thermometers.
- Corrective Action(s): Refrigeration units require thermometers inside the unit. Correct by June 7, 2022.
- Violation Score: 1
- 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]