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Alexander's Coffee

2385 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Alexander's Coffee has been inspected once by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), on July 16, 2026. The most recent inspection, on July 16, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on July 16, 2026. For example: Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on July 16, 2026. For example: Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils

About this data

These results come from Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

1 inspection

  1. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
      • Large stand up fridge labeled for Fridge 4, is at 8.6°C.
      • Temperature logs show a consistent temperature history of 8-9°C. All items stored that are non shelf stable within the fridge for less that two hours, were moved to alternate fridge space during the inspection. Fridge must be repaired or replaced to maintain temperature of 4°C or less before storing potentially hazardous foods. Send repairs/replacement by email.
    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • Bleach surface sanitizer at 0 ppm.
      • New solution prepared during inspection at 200 ppm. Use test strips to test ratio of 1/2 tsp. bleach per 1L water for 100-200 ppm. Comments Routine inspection conducted today. Hand sinks supplied with hot and cold water, soap and paper towel. Fridges at 4°C or less and freezer at -18°C or less. Temperature logs in use onsite. High temperature dishwasher at 71.4°C at plate level. No signs of pests noted. Overall premises is clean and well maintained. Note: Ensure all cheese or meat pastries are stored at 4°C or less in display cases.

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