Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
TCHN-CPNMUV
PREMISES NAME
Al Salam Halal Meat
Tel: (604) 503-5223
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
1103 - 7360 137th St
Surrey, BC V3W 1A3
INSPECTION DATE
March 3, 2023
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
R&S Quality Meat & Grocery Ltd
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
6 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 = 15
Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.
Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: *REPEAT* (Since Sept 2022) Rodent droppings observed in:
1. Front of store, behind rice storage, behind freezer wall, under bulk shelving, under wire shelving near bakery products
2. In office area, along baseboards
3. In 'washroom'/dry storage area nearest hot water tank.

Corrective Action(s): Inform pest control company to have areas looked into immediately. Follow pest control technician on proper cleaning/sanitizing of area and follow recommendations/instructions on minimizing risk. Recommend having more frequent visits than 1/month.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 9

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: *REPEAT* (Since Sept 2022) Hooks and pulleys observed to be heavily rusted in walk-in cooler (meat). The rusty equipment is found hanging over food, but not in direct contact.
Corrective Action(s): Store rusty equipment away from food products. Remove rust and seal with either paint or mineral oil to prevent rusting.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: *Repeat* (Since Feb 2022) Cutting boards observed to be heavily scored and discoloured. Boards with cuts too deep cannot be easily cleaned ad sanitized. Bacteria will grow within the deep scoring, possibly contaminating meat that is cut on it.
Corrective Action(s): Repair, resurface, or replace cutting boards that are heavily damaged.
Correct by: Sept 2023
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine inspection conducted

Temperatures:
2 door display cooler (QBD): 0.8°C
Chest freezer (Ice Cream Depot): -32.0°C
6 door display freezer: -18.2°C
2 door display cooler: 3.0°C
Upright freezer (Frigidaire): -23.8°C
Meat display cooler: 2.6°C
Walk-in cooler: 2.6°C
Walk-in cooler (Meat): 4.0°C

Sanitation:
Handwash station equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap and paper towels
Cleaning and sanitizing carried out in the 2-compartment sink. Bleach and sink plugs available.
Clean and sanitize prior to use for equipment.
Bleach sanitizer spray bottle labelled and tested at 200ppm.
Meat saw and grinder sanitized every 4 hours and disassembled for cleaning and sanitizing at the end of the night.

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

General:
Pest control company has been contracted for monthly visits. Provide district inspector with a copy of latest report.

Please contact the inspector if you have any questions or concerns.