Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
MUPN-CP9QAM
PREMISES NAME
Meridian Meats (Oxford)
Tel: (604) 468-6328
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
108 - 2020 Oxford Connector
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 0A4
INSPECTION DATE
February 21, 2023
TIME SPENT
1 hour
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Kevin McHugh
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
2 Months
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
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 = 18
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Quats sanitizer dispenser in washroom was not dispensing any sanitizer at the start of inspection. Even after the bottle was switched out it only got to around 100ppm when it must be at least 200ppm. Second quats dispenser at three compartment sink was dispensing quats sanitizer at 200ppm. *This is a repeat concern from last routine inspection
Corrective Action(s): Use the dispenser from three compartment sink until the dispenser in the washroom is checked by supply company. Test strips were available on site however no daily monitoring of sanitizer (or freezers or coolers) is being done.
**Start daily monitoring and recording of both santizing stations and all temperature controlled units. Keep records on site for review at next inspection.
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Mouse droppings observed in walk in cooler and on front dsiplay shelf. Manager stated that they recently switched pest control companies and have improved the seal on the outside of the premise to prevent pest entry.
Corrective Action(s): Clear out mouse droppings from walk in cooler (deli side) and improve seal between the bottom of the door and floor to prevent pest entry. Due: 1 week.
Violation Score: 3

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

General observations:
√ Coolers ≤4°C, Freezers ≤ -18°C
√ Food up off floor ≥6”, good stock rotation noted
√ Hand wash stations fully stocked with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel
√ Quats sanitizer available at 200ppm in three compartment sink
√ Three compartment sink stocked with dish soap, sanitizer, hot and cold running water
√ Equipment appeared to be in good working order
√ General sanitation and maintenance is satisfactory
√ Thermometers present
√ Test strips present for monitoring of sanitizer levels
√ No concerns with staff hygiene or food handling noted during inspection