INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection JELR-CLMT9Z

PREMISES NAME Meridian Farm Market		Tel: (604) 943-7374 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 1202A 56th St Delta, BC V4L 2A4		INSPECTION DATE November 29, 2022	TIME SPENT 1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Josh and Kevin		NEXT INSPECTION DATE 1 Month
INSPECTION TYPE Routine
ACTION TAKEN		FOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE	ENFORCEMENT Require Corrections	Comply In Use Food Safety Training [s. 10] Yes Food Safety Plan [s. 23] Yes No Sanitation Plan [s. 24] Yes No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 28

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3

205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation: Reach in under counter cooler in the deli - air and food temperatures are 6C. Corrective Action(s): Check this cooler and adjust/service if necessary so that all potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4 C/40F or colder. Keep daily records. Violation Score: 5 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer used in deli to sanitize meat slicer - concentration in spray bottle is 0ppm quats and the chemical bottle in the automatic dispenser is empty. Knives that have not been cleaned are stored on the knife rack. Corrective Action(s): Wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry all food equipment and utensils after use or every 4 hours if used throughout the day. Sanitizer container replaced and is now dispensing sanitizer at about 200ppm which is as per label on chemical bottle if used to sanitize pre-cleaned non-porous food contact surfaces. Violation Score: 15 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)] Observation: Hand washing sink in deli is not accessible for use. Double sink is also not accessible. Disposable gloves are being worn. Corrective Action(s): Keep hand washing sink empty so it can be used for hand washing by deli staff. Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)] Observation: Corrective Action(s): Clean floor in hard to reach areas. Violation Score: 3

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable): No corrections entered

Comments

Deli and Produce: - Display cooler - good. See above re reach in prep cooler. - Quats sanitizer used in deli area (meat slicer/knives) - see above. - Hand sink - see above. - Staff use disposable non-latex gloves. - Double sink also available. - Manager/operator to have a valid Food Safe Level 1 (or equivalent) certificate. Provide information on expiry date. Renew certificates prior to expiry. - Note: Counter in the is area is very worn and there are gaps between wall and counter. Floor also is difficult to clean. Consider future renovations to ensure surfaces are easy to clean. - If making cooked ribs in future - keep temperature records and submit an updated food safety plan (note label advises customer to reheat ribs). Raw Meat, Poultry, & Seafood: - Triple sink and hand sink in this area. - Raw meat/poultry area is separate from deli area with different staff. - Label for stir fry vegetables advises customers to stir fry (cook) this product. Note that vegetables may have come into contact with raw meat. - Hand sink has liquid soap, paper towels in dispenser, and hot/cold water. - Walk in freezer, walk in cooler, and display coolers - temperatures are satisfactory. Meat from approved sources. - Meat grinder is stored in walk in cooler (temperature control) and is currently clean - good. - Quats sanitizer dispensed at about 200ppm. Wiping cloth stored in sanitizer - change frequently. - **One spray bottle not labelled - label all spray bottles to accurately show contents. Store/General: - Display coolers and freezers - ok. Watch the greek food cooler (bottom shelves ok - re-check top 2 shelves (4C or colder required). - Large walk in cooler - air temperature/food temperature 6C but went down to <<4C. - ***Keep daily temperature records and be aware of defrost cycles. - Ice machine is currently being serviced. Follow directions from ice machine manufacturer. - Pest control monitoring is in place. Door is closed. Licensed pest control contract with increased frequency in colder months is in place. - General cleaning (floor) - see above. - Staff washroom has hot/cold water, liquid soap, and paper towels in dispenser. Store Manager on site during inspection. Signature not required. Copy of report to be emailed to Store Manager.