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Vinh-Tan Oriental Grocery Store

2618 Cedar Park Pl, Abbotsford · Store

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Inspection summary

Vinh-Tan Oriental Grocery Store has been inspected 9 times by Fraser Health Authority since July 10, 2020. The most recent inspection, on September 18, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 9 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: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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 September 9, 2026. For example: 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 4, 2024. For example: 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on August 1, 2023. For example: 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on August 1, 2023. For example: 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]

  • 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 September 9, 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.

9 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 201 - Food contaminated or unfit for human consumption [s. 13]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Mould was observed in 5 bags of prepackaged gingko nuts.
      • Corrective Action(s): All food items with visible mould observed was discarded during the inspection. Ensure that staff visually inspect food item and ensure that packaging is intact.
      • Violation Score: 5
      • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Produce display cooler is not maintaining temperatures below 4C. Whole vegetables and potentially hazardous food items are stored in this cooler. Operator stated that all food items were stored in this cooler overnight.
      • Corrective Action(s): All potentially hazardous foods stored in this cooler measuring above 4C were discarded during the inspection.
      • - 5 large containers of kimchi with an internal temperature of 14.3C
      • - 11 small containers of kimchi with an internal temperature of 14.5C
      • - 6 containers of large brown eggs with an internal temperature of 9.6C-13.3C
      • - 4 containers of balut eggs with an internal temperature of 9.0C-11.5C
      • - 4 containers of quail eggs with an internal temperature of 10.9C
      • DO NOT store any potentially hazardous food items in this cooler this cooler until it is able to maintain temperatures of 4C or below at all times. Place thermometers in this cooler and ensure that temperature logs are maintained daily.
      • Violation Score: 25
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: 1. Rodent droppings were observed on the floor near produce display cooler and under shelves throughout the store.
      • 2. Minor amounts of food debris was observed on the floors in downstairs storage area.
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Remove droppings, clean and sanitize all areas affected by rodent droppings. Continue maintaining proper sanitation and following pest control company recommendations.
      • 2. Ensure that hard to reach areas are cleaned regularly to prevent the accumulation of food debris.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 16, 2026
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: The temperature of the produce display cooler is not maintaining temperatures at 4C or below.
      • Corrective Action(s): Adjust and/or repair produce display cooler. Ensure that it is operating at 4C or below at all times. DO NOT store any potentially hazardous food items in this cooler until it is repaired. Contact EHO for re-inspection.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 16, 2026.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
      • Observation: Thermometers were not available in produce display cooler and 3 door upright cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Purchase and place thermometers in all coolers. Ensure that coolers are maintaining temperatures of 4C or below at all times.
      • Date to be corrected by: September 16, 2026
      • Violation Score: 1
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No prepared chlorine sanitizer spray bottle measured at 100-200ppm available to sanitize food contact surfaces.
      • Corrective Action(s): Prepare chlorine sanitizer spray bottle to measure between 100-200ppm.
      • Violation Score: 5
  5. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Small amount of potentially hazardous food at 10 degree C
      • Corrective Action(s): All potentially hazardous foods moved to cooler able to maintain food temperature at or below 4 degree C
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 208 - Foods obtained from unapproved sources [s. 11]
      • Observation: Some home prepared food products found.
      • Corrective Action(s): All food products offered for sale must be purchased from an approve source. Receipts must be provided to EHO upon request.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Hard to reach areas downstairs require cleaning
      • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean areas under the shelves and hard to reach areas.
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation: Newspapers used to line open face cooler.
      • Corrective Action(s): Use only food grade liners to line cooler shelf
      • Violation Score: 3
      • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: - Open face cooler does not maintain food temperature at or below 4 degree C
      • - Wooden chopping table requires resurfacing
      • Corrective Action(s): Service the open face cooler and ensure cooler maintains food temperature at or below 4 degree C
      • - Resurface the wooden chopping table
      • Violation Score: 3
  7. Follow-Up Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizing solution was not present in the food preparation station in the basement. Food contact surfaces cannot be cleaned and sanitized thorougly to reduce the number of bacteria on equipment to safe levels.
      • Corrective Action(s): Prepare diluted bleach solution (0.5 tsp bleach to 1 L water) in a spray bottle or container labelled bleach. The operator has corrected this violation.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Boxes of tofu were stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler
      • 2. Container containing vegetables were placed on top of a garbage can
      • Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure all food products are placed at least 6 inches off the floor to protect them from contamination and to allow for visual inspection of pest activity. Operator placed boxes of tofu off the floor.
      • 2. Remove the container of vegetables on top of the garbage can. The operator removed the container from the garbage can, and cleaned and sanitized it
      • Violation Score: 9
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Mouse droppings were observed at the basement in the following areas:
      • - On the floor behind the chest freezer next to the electrical panel
      • - On the floor beside the hot water tank
      • - On the floor along the walls at the dry storage room
      • Corrective Action(s): Spray the mouse droppings with bleach solution. Remove and dispose of the mouse droppings while wearing gloves. Do NOT vacumn the mouse droppings. Clean and disinfect the floors of the basement using bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water). Placing red pepper flakes on the floors will not deter mice from entering the basement. Connect with the landlord to request pest control reports and call the pest control company to do do a full inspection of the facility and identify other harbourage areas. Submit copy of pest control reports to Abbotsford Health Protection office for review ([email protected])
      • **Correct this violation before June 15, 2022.**
      • Violation Score: 15
      • 312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
      • Observation: Mechanical tools and old equipment such as electrical burners, screwdrivers are found near the electrical panel in the basement
      • Corrective Action(s): De-clutter the basement. REMOVE any equipement that is not needed to operate the premises to prevent the attraction of pests and to keep the facility in a sanitary condition
      • **Correct this violation IMMEDIATELY**
      • Violation Score: 5
  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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