Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
JELR-CCTV3N
PREMISES NAME
Meridian Farm Market
Tel: (604) 943-7374
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
1202A 56th St
Delta, BC V4L 2A4
INSPECTION DATE
March 24, 2022
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Josh and Kevin
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
2 Months
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 8
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 4
212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
Observation: A generic food safety plan was provided previously for cooked ribs. This plan does not specify location and storage for cooked ribs.
Corrective Action(s): For cooked meat items (ribs, chops), provide an updated written food safety plan to Fraser Health and post food safety plan at designated cooked food area. Include how cooked meats will be cooled in order to meet quick cooling criteria and where they will be stored to protect from contamination (use only designated area for cooked foods). Recommend higher partitions for storage in the display cooler to protect from contamination. It was noted that labelling for ribs advise to reheat at home.
Violation Score: 1

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Some areas require improved cleaning.
Corrective Action(s): Clean the pastry display shelves (in corner near deli area). Clean floor in hard to reach areas. Follow a written cleaning schedule. Note that all surfaces are to be impervious to moisture and easy to clean. Discussed concrete floor in front display areas.
Violation Score: 3

309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Several spray bottles are not labelled to show contents (quats sanitizer or glass cleaner).
Corrective Action(s): Label all chemical bottles to show contents.
Violation Score: 3

314 - Operator has not provided acceptable written sanitation procedures [s. 24]
Observation: Quats sanitizer is used to sanitize the meat slicer and other food contact surfaces and equipment. Staff may not be properly cleaning equipment prior to sanitizing.
Corrective Action(s): Post signage at meat slicer to make sure all staff are following correct procedures for washing (to remove food debris), rinsing (with potable water), and sanitizing (using 200ppm quats sanitizer) all food equipment after use or frequently if used continuously throughout the day (every 3 hours as per your sanitation plan). Remind staff that the meat slicer is to be cleaned first before it is sanitized. Post procedures at the produce cutting and meat cutting areas as well.
Violation Score: 1

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

Temperature control: Coolers checked during inspection and are at 4 C/40 F.
Manager advises that all coolers are monitored electronically with an alert system. Managers are warned if temperatures are not within the required range.
Advise that you also check for warm spots in coolers and regularly verify that the thermometer system is working (using your own thermometer). Keep records of cooler temperatures.
Reviewed approved sources for foods. Cider at room temperature is pasteurized.
No hot holding today.
Deli area - has hand washing sink with liquid soap and paper towels. Disposable gloves are also available if needed. Quats sanitizer is used to sanitize meat slicer.
See above regarding sanitation plan and procedures for meat slicer.
Produce area - food handlers can wash hands at deli hand sink and are wearing disposable gloves. To facilitate hand washing, provide a liquid soap dispenser and paper towels in a washable basket or dispenser so that produce staff can wahs (double sink) if deli hand sink is not convenient to use. Cutting board and knives are sanitized with quats sanitizer. Produce is washed before cutting.
Meat processing - See above.
Meat department - Hand sink with liquid soap and paper towels provided. Wiping cloths are stored in quats sanitizer which was changed during inspection. Sanitizer is dispensed at 200ppm; change every 2 - 4 hours. Reviewed hair restraint.
Pest control - A pest control program is in place. Monitoring is in place. Licensed pest control reports are available. No evidence of pests today.
Copy of this report emailed to Store manager March 25, 2022. Signature not required due to COVID.
Note: Hand sanitizer is available for public. Currently mask face coverings for public are optional but recommended.