Amica Somerset House, Kitchen

540 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC, V8V 4X9 · Food Premises

3 inspections

1. Follow-UpSep 9, 2026

   3 infractions

   • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
     • Potential pest harbourage areas identified in the coat room and chemical storage room.
     • Improve the current equipment storage practices in the noted areas to remove potential pest harbourage sites.
   • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
     • Repeat observations: rodent droppings were observed in hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen along the perimeter of the kitchen. Areas include the dry storage room, chemical storage room, behind stainless steel prep tables, and the dishwashing area.
     • Remove all noted rodent droppings and monitor for pest activity through daily cleaning. Seal any noted gaps.
   • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
     • The screen door connecting the kitchen and the loading bay was left ajar. The door sweep is tight to the ground and gets stuck mid-swing. The door is not on a self-closing hinge. No alarm system is installed on the screen door.
     • Modify the screen door and ensure it remains closed while not in use to minimize potential pest entry points. Comments A routine follow-up inspection was conducted alongside the General Manager. The previously noted screen door has been repaired. Potential harbourage areas have been reorganized for effective monitoring. The kitchen has been cleaned and the rodent droppings have been removed. Continue to monitor for pest activity through daily cleaning and seal all potential pest entry points. The previously noted infractions have been addressed.
2. Follow-UpAug 14, 2026

   4 infractions

   • Improper Garbage Storage And/Or Removal
   • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
     • Repeat observations: rodent droppings were observed in hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen along the perimeter of the kitchen. Areas include the dry storage room, chemical storage room, behind stainless steel prep tables, and the dishwashing area.
     • Remove all noted rodent droppings and monitor for pest activity through daily cleaning. Seal any noted gaps.
   • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
     • The screen door connecting the kitchen and the loading bay was left ajar. The door sweep is tight to the ground and gets stuck mid-swing. The door is not on a self-closing hinge. No alarm system is installed on the screen door.
     • Modify the screen door and ensure it remains closed while not use to minimize potential pest entry points.
   • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
     • Potential pest harbourage areas identified in the coat room and chemical storage room.
     • Improve the current equipment storage practices in the noted areas to remove potential pest harbourage sites. Comments A routine follow-up inspection was conducted alongside the Genera Manager. The previously noted infractions have not been adequately addressed. Repeat infractions were reviewed and a follow-up date was set by the General Manager.
3. RoutineAug 10, 2026

   3 infractions

   • Improper Garbage Storage And/Or Removal
     • Cardboard boxes and containers for recycling were stored by the food prep sink by the loading bay door.
     • Dispose of garbage and recycling in the designated waste areas to minimize potential pest harbourage areas.
   • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
     • The screen door to the loading bay was left ajar at the time of the inspection. The screen door was closed at the time of inspection. No visible pest entry points were noted when the door was fully shut.
     • Keep the door connecting the loading bay and kitchen closed to minimize potential pest entry points when not in use.
   • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
     • Rodent droppings were observed in hard-to-reach areas throughout the kitchen along the perimeter of the kitchen. Areas include the dry storage room, chemical storage room, behind stainless steel prep tables, and the dishwashing area. Pest control reports were audited and activity was noted in the kitchen on August 6th.
     • Remove all noted rodent droppings and monitor for pest activity through daily cleaning. Seal any noted gaps and eliminate any potential harbourage areas. Comments A routine inspection was conducted alongside the General Manager. The facility serves three meals daily and snacks throughout the day to 135 assisted and independent living residents. Overall, the premises is clean and well-maintained. 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. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer surface sanitizer was available in sanitizer buckets at 200 ppm. Food storage and labelling practices are good. Refrigeration temperatures were maintained at or below 4°C. The final rinse temperature of the high-temperature dishwasher in the main kitchen exceeded 71°C at the plate. Temperature logs are maintained and were available for audit.