Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
TCHN-D23TQH
PREMISES NAME
Patel Supermarket
Tel: (604) 441-4301
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
6922 King George Blvd
Surrey, BC V3W 4Z9
INSPECTION DATE
February 2, 2024
TIME SPENT
0.75 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Snehal Patel
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
12 Months
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
No
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 6
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: *REPEAT* (Since Aug 2022) Rodent droppings observed in the facility at the following locations:
- on pallet of in walk-in cooler, directly under condenser
- next to staff office, in corner where excess equipment is stored
Corrective Action(s): Notify pest control company. Clean affected areas and monitor for additional activity.
Follow recommendations provided by pest control company.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Frost formation observed in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer door, and on pipes above walk-in cooling unit.
Corrective Action(s): Defrost, remove ice and monitor. Should ice formation reoccur, contact refrigeration technician to have assessed.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine inspection conducted.

Temperatures:
Produce display: 5.0°C
Upright 3 door display cooler: 2.4°C
Upright 2 door display freezer: -16.2°C
Upright 3 door display freezer: -16.8°C
Walk-in cooler: ~7°C
Unit defrosting due to frost build up. Only whole fruit/vegetables stored in unit.
Walk-in freezer: -10.2°C

Sanitation:
Handwash station equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap and paper towels
No food preparation, processing, or repackaging occurring in store
Bleach available for sanitation

Storage:
All food items were stored at least 6" off the floor.
All products were either in original packaging or covered inside coolers.
Storage area was well-organized.
Chemicals and cleaners were stored separate from food preparation areas.

General:
Overall sanitation of facility adequate.
Pest control company contracted (Kwality Pest Control; 1/mo visits
Back warehouse organized and undergoing cleaning at time of inspection.