INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection BWOI-DHHPLF

PREMISES NAME Meridian Farm Market (Maple Ridge)		Tel: (604) 463-5053 Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS 11980 227th St Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6J2		INSPECTION DATE June 10, 2025	TIME SPENT 1.25 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Josh Penner		NEXT INSPECTION DATE June 26, 2025
INSPECTION TYPE Routine
ACTION TAKEN		FOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE Information Provided	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: High (≥30) Total Score = 64

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)] Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer concentration in sanitizer sink in meat department tested at 0ppm Quat. Observed that the daily monitoring log sheet recorded 200ppm Quat for today. Bottle containing Quat was observed to be completely empty. Once sink was drained and a new bottle of Quat was installed approx 300ppm Quat concentration was measured. Deli deparment observed not properly setting up warewashing sinks when carrying out a 3 compartment sink method. This was corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action(s): Re sanitize all utensils in the meat department Ensure staff in all departments are "Educated" on recording accurate concentations and how to properly carry out a 3 compartment sink method. Ensure staff are "Educated" on how to read concentrations when using Quat test strips to verify minimum concentrations are present Recommend bottle of sanitizer to be swapped out when the level reaches about 4 cm from the bottom. The remaining Quat can be poured into the new container so that no product is wasted. Install an automatic quat dispenser at the deli 3 compartment sink Violation Score: 25

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 3

305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)] Observation: Gap observed in the weather stripping at the base of the front door large enough to allow the entry of mice. This is an outstanding item listed in my previous report on January 22. Corrective Action(s): Eliminate gap Violation Score: 9 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)] Observation: Old meat food splatter observed at the floor/wall interface and wall surfaces in inside the walk in cooler. Handles to both the walk in cooler and walk in freezer observed with debris accumualtion Saran wrap unit in meat cutting area observed with old meat splatter accumualtion Exterior of garbage container in meat cutting area observed with old meat spaltter accumulation Dust/debris accumualtion observed on the floor inside the outdoor freezer storage unit. Corrective Action(s): Review your daily sanitizing procedures with meat dept staff as cleaning procedures are not being followed. Clean flooring in outdoor freezer unit. Violation Score: 15 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)] Observation: 2 green wire rack shelving units inside the meat dept walk in cooler observed to be badly rusted/flaking.This is an outstanding item listed in my report on January 22. Several milk crates observed inside the meat dept cutting area. These were observed to be heavily impacted with old meat debris accumulation. Rubber floor mat in meat cutting area observed to be heavily impacted with old meat debris accumulation. The mat cannot be easily cleaned due to the surface being open faceted ie not smooth. Rubber gasket observed missing on the sanitizing sink in the deli department resulting in the sink not holding water. Corrective Action(s): Replace both rusted green wire rack shelving units Remove milk crates as these cannot be easily cleaned and sanitized due to all the openings. Replace rubber floor mat with a smooth surface mat so that it can easily be cleaned and sanitized. Replace missing rubber gasket Violation Score: 15

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

Comments

***Review proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures with all staff in ALL departments ie How to properly carry out a 3 compartment sink method when warewashing All refrigeration equipment is electronically monitored Walk in cooler in meat dept at <4c Walk in freezer in meat dept at <-18c Display coolers cold holding at <4c Sandwich prep coolers cold holding at <4c Quat sanitizer in spray bottle at 200ppm No pest issues observed