Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
TCHN-CPANEW
PREMISES NAME
Grandma's Spices & Foods
Tel: (604) 525-8381
Fax: (604) 525-8361
PREMISES ADDRESS
55 - 13370 78th Ave
Surrey, BC V3W 0H6
INSPECTION DATE
February 21, 2023
TIME SPENT
0.75 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Talwinder Chhokar
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
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Sealed package of rodent poison observed in corner of packaging room next to window.
Corrective Action(s): Remove poison from packaging room to prevent contaminating food products.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: 1. Scoops observed to be soiled despite not being used.
2. Clutter build up in packaging area
3. Build up of dust/food debris (e.g. spices)
4. Droppings observed in corners
- Packaging room near windows,
- behind hot water tank,
- inside janitor room, and
- behind chest freezer outside of staff washroom)
Corrective Action(s): 1. Please clean and sanitize all equipment after use.
Correct by: immediately
2. Remove equipment not necessary for repackaging. Recommended to reorganize room to remove potential nesting areas for pests and to make it easier to clean.
Correct by: Feb 2024
3. Shelving appears to be swept, but food/spice remains on shelving. Please clean to prevent attracting pests.
Correct by: immediately
4. Clean identified areas and monitor for additional pest activity. If activity is observed, notify pest control provider immediately
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:
Chest freezer (packaging room): -20.6°C
Chest freezer (small room): -21.4°C
2 door display cooler (near receiving doors): 0.0°C
3 door display cooler (x2, near receiving doors): not in operation

Sanitation:
2 compartment sink near janitor room used for hand washing and cleaning repackaging tools (e.g. scoops)
Ensure sink is properly equipped with liquid soap and paper towels when packaging.

General comments:
No food processing or repackaging done on site at time of inspection
One room is set up for packaging; packing is for display-only samples.
Samples can be taken by customers, but are not intended for consumption.
All dried goods stored on racks above the ground
Advance Pest Control contracted. Monthly services.