INSPECTION REPORT Health Protection JCRH-C5QVQA

PREMISES NAME Buy-Low Foods - Royal Oak		Tel: (604) 432-7270 Fax: (604) 432-9058
PREMISES ADDRESS 7641 Royal Oak Ave Burnaby, BC V5J 4K2		INSPECTION DATE August 9, 2021	TIME SPENT 1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge) Venicio		NEXT INSPECTION DATE 8 Months
INSPECTION TYPE Routine
ACTION TAKEN		FOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE Information Provided	ENFORCEMENT	Comply In Use Food Safety Training [s. 10] Food Safety Plan [s. 23] Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Low (≤15) Total Score = 3

Critical Hazards: There are no critical hazards.

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)] Observation: - Mutiple flies of different varieties (fruit flies, drain flies) noted in back area of the store primarily near produce prep area. Corrective Action(s): - Notify Pest Control Technician of fly issue and have Technician provide services to address issue. Follow any recommendations given by Pest Control Technician. Note: Fly light present above sink in produce prep area; however, does not appear to be controlling the issue at this time and additional measures are needed. - Maintain a high level of sanitation and ensure any food debris/scraps, such as from fruit/vegetable trimming, are cleaned up and disposed of in receptacles outside so that flies are not attracted to this area. Currently, a box is being used to collect fruit/vegetable trimmings in produce prep area which may be contributing to the issue. Obtain a suitable organic waste bin with tight fitting lid. [Date to be corrected by: 16-Aug-2021] Violation Score: 3

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

Comments

- General sanitation of store retail area satisfactory. - Cold holding units in retail area operating at 4C or colder - Walk-in cooler (produce) 4C - Walk-in cooler (dairy) 3C - Freezers in retail area maintaining food products in a frozen state - Walk-in freezer (grocery) -18C - Liquid soap and paper towel present at produce prep area for handwashing. - Quats sanitizer solution present at produce prep area. Concentration measured 200ppm. - Ensure proper manual warewashing procedures (wash, rinse, sanitize, air dry) are used for cutting board and knives used for produce prep. - No evidence of rodent activity noted in retail area or back area of store. Pest Control contract in place with monthly service. See violation above regarding flies. - Alcohol based hand sanitizer and signs advising customers to sanitize hands were present in self serve areas (coffee beans, water bottle fill station) Signature of recipient not required on report at this time due to Covid19 protocols.