Island Health
1952 Bay Street Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8 | Visit Official Website (opens in a new tab)
499 Wallace Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B7
This facility was given a High hazard rating. More info


Inspection Information

Facility Type

FER

Inspection Type

Routine

Inspection Date

August 11, 2026

Number of critical violations

3

Number of non-critical violations

1



Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.


Code
Description

105

Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)

Observations: Fridge temps. exceed 4°C/40°F and potentially hazardous, foods, exceed 4°C as well.

Corrective Actions: Operator to adjust fridge temps so that these foods are kept below 4°C.

108

Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils

Observations: Entire premises requires cleaning and sanitizing due to signs of pest.

Corrective Actions: Operator to put equipment, chairs, sofas etc. to clean and sanitize. Remove items not used in the day to day operation of food premises from the food storage/baking/prep/bar areas. Reorganize both food prep and customer seating area. Dust wells and ceiling.

108

Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils

Observations: Sanitizer is missing from barglass washer.

Corrective Actions: Ensure sanitizer is provided at glassware as per manufacturer's directions (i.e. 12.5ppm iodine).

115

Non-Critical Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control

Observations: Signs of rodents in both food prep and customers area.

Corrective Actions: Operator has been given written order to close premises immediately. Operator to contact pest control company on contact and employ an integrated pest management program (i.e. block pest entrances declutter, clean and sanitize so that pest control operator can determine pathways/access points, harborages, etc. Remove pink couch and ensure that staff can easily clean, monitor for pests/rodents.



Comments
Verify correct dishwashing wash/rinse and sanitize temps with dishwasher manufacturer/supplier/owner as final temp exceeds usual specifications (i.e. 79°C at plate level, not manifold) -88°C.