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Amica Douglas House

50 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2N8 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Amica Douglas House has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since August 18, 2026. The most recent inspection, on September 9, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times on August 18, 2026. For example: Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on August 18, 2026. For example: Food Not Protected - General

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.

2 inspections

  1. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • The light cover for the light bulb in the walk-in cooler is missing.
      • Replace the noted light cover to protect foods from potential accidental physical contamination.
    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • A gap was identified underneath the door sweep of the door connecting the parking lot and the kitchen.
      • Replace or repair the noted door sweep such that it is tightly-fitted and eliminates potential pest entry points into the facility.
    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • Potential pest entry points around pipes and the tiled wall near the food preparation sink in the back corner were loosely sealed with steel wool and duct tape.
      • Provide a detailed maintenance plan to repair this area and eliminate potential pest entry points.
    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • Rodent droppings were observed in hard-to-reach areas of the kitchen behind equipment, underneath stainless steel work tables, behind the cook line, and near the laundry chute.
      • Remove all noted rodent droppings. Monitor for new rodent activity through daily cleaning. Comments A complaint investigation and routine inspection was conducted alongside the Director of Culinary Services. The facility serves 32 long-term care and 34 assisted living residents. The nature of the complaint was reviewed and the concerns regarding pest activity in the premises were discussed. Based on the findings of the investigation, the complaint was substantiated. Overall, the premises is clean and well-maintained. The permit to operate was posted in a conspicuous location. Food handlers hold a valid FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent certificate. Hand washing stations are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid hand soap, and single use paper towels. Hydrogen peroxide sanitizer was available in sanitizer buckets at 500 ppm. Food storage and labelling practices are good. Dipper well was operational. Refrigeration temperatures were maintained at or below 4°C. Hot-holding temperatures were measured at or above 60°C. Temperature logs are maintained and were available for audit. Staff illness policy was reviewed at the time of the inspection. Professional pest control services are contracted weekly.

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