Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
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PREMISES NAME
Meridian Farm Market
Tel: (604) 943-7374
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
1202A 56th St
Delta, BC V4L 2A4
INSPECTION DATE
March 26, 2024
TIME SPENT
0.75 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Josh and Kevin
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
4 Months
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
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
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Floor in deli and meat area (and at the back) has become worn and cannot easily be cleaned.
Corrective Action(s): Clean the floor. Floor replacement or re-surfacing is being scheduled in some areas. Provide flooring that is non-slip, durable, impervious to moisture, and can be easily cleaned. Recommend covers or coving over the floor /wall junctions. Recommend sealing floor as well in the walk in cooler, dry storage and produce sections.
Violation Score: 3

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Hand sink in deli area may be leaking. There is water on floor under sink near deli case. Note, sink can still be used for hand washing.
Corrective Action(s): Investigate source of water on floor and repair if needed. Water will attract pests.
Violation Score: 3

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

Routine check of deli, meat, and produce cleaning areas.
Older counter in deli area has been replaced with a durable and easy to clean counter - good.
Coolers in deli, meat display, and walk in coolers and freezers are at the required temperatures.
Cooking - When cooking meats, keep records of cooking temperatures - 74C/165F required as per food safety plan.
Deli meat/ready to eat foods - are on deli side, separate from raw meats.
Hand washing stations have hot/cold water, liquid soap and paper towels.
Disposable gloves available.
Quats sanitizer is at 200ppm - good.
Cleaning - see above.
Pest control monitoring in place. Continue with licenced pest control.
Renovations:
- Provide information to Fraser Health on proposed renovations. If there is an updated floor plan, please provide.
- New flooring or sealing of floor is recommended so that floor will be easy to clean - see above.
- Recommend review of cleaning of deli area - additional double sink recommended in this area as discussed. Reviewed current sanitation plan/procedures for cleaning and sanitizing the deli area utensils.