Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Meridian Farm Market
Tel: (604) 943-7374
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
1202A 56th St
Delta, BC V4L 2A4
INSPECTION DATE
March 20, 2023
TIME SPENT
2 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Josh and Kevin
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
1 Month
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD 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: Low (≤15) Total Score = 13
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation: Deli display cooler (staff side/deli area) air and food temperature is at 43-44F. Greek cooler in store area: top 2 shelves are above 4C (about 7C/ 44F); bottom 2 shelves are ok.
Corrective Action(s): Store all potentially hazrardous foods (PHFs), including all deli items, hummus and yogurt dips, at 4C /40F or colder. PHFs moved to bottom 2 shelves of Greek display cooler during inspection (corrected). Deli cooler - adjust or service this cooler as soon as possible and provide an update to Fraser Health.
Violation Score: 5

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Meat slicer blade was clean and sanitized. Areas below and behind the blade has an accumulation of food/debris.
Corrective Action(s): Provide a brush to help with cleaning behind the blade. Surfaces are to be clean prior to sanitizing (as per sanitizer container labels).
Violation Score: 5

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Some dust and dirt noted under equipment and below storage shelves.
Corrective Action(s): Follow a written, routine cleaning schedule.
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine check:
Deli area:
- Hand washing sink has hot/cold water, liquid soap, paper towels in dispenser. Sink is accessible this morning.
- Non-latex gloves available.
- Reach in prep cooler - temperature good (below 4C).
- Display deli cooler - see above.
- Large walk in cooler - <4C/40F - good. Deli meats - dates - good.
- Foods cooked on site - for cooked food, keep temperature records (ribs and chicken). Food safety plan - cooked to 165F/ 74 C or hotter and sold right away (when cooked to order).
- Hot food cooled and stored cold if not sold right away (no hot holding on site).
- Produce to be washed in produce prep sink (ie cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.) unless pre-washed and ready-to-eat. Do not use butcher shop sinks.
- Quats sanitizer 200ppm - new label obtained - good.
- Meat slicer - see above.
- Monitoring trap empty.
- Cleaning -see above.
- Manager on site has Food Safe Level 1 (or equivalent). Check expiry dates and renew before certificates expire.
- As mentioned previously, counter in deli area has become worn and surfaces are to be smooth and easy to clean.
Store:
- Coolers - see above re Greek cooler. Bacon display cooler - air temperature and food temperautre about 4-5C. Appears to be coming off of defrost. Keep temperature records.
- Freezers - good.
- Food appears to be from approved sources.
- Reviewed pest control.
Butcher/Meat area:
- Hand washing stations (2) have hot/cold water, liquid soap, and paper towels in dispensers.
- Coolers are at 4C or colder - good.
- Meat grinder clean and stored in cooler.
- Freezers - good.
- Ready to eat smoked or candied salmon and cooled shrimp - kept separate. Reviewed hand washing and glove use.
- Gloves are changed between food products. No direct hand or glove contact with cooked foods.
- Cleaning - see above.
- Quats sanitizer dispensed directly into third sink - 200ppm - good.
- Wiping cloths - using quats sanitizer as well for sanitizing cutting boards, knives, etc.. These are pre-cleaned prior to sanitizing and this is done throughout day as per area supervisor.
Reviewed with Manager. Copy of report to be emailed to Manager.