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Backcountry Bowls

57 Old North Thompson Highway Rd E Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 · Mobile Vendor Type C – Food Service

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Details

Google rating
4.9 / 5 (18)

Opening hours

  • Friday9 AM–5 PM
  • Monday9 AM–5 PM
  • Saturday9 AM–5 PM
  • Sunday9 AM–5 PM
  • Thursday9 AM–5 PM
  • Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
  • Wednesday9 AM–5 PM

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Inspection summary

Backcountry Bowls has been inspected 3 times by Interior Health Authority since June 29, 2020. The most recent inspection, on July 30, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2025. For example: 5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2025. For example: 7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on July 30, 2025. For example: 5 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on June 29, 2020. For example: 1 Does the operator have a valid operating permit or approval to operate?

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on June 29, 2020. For example: 1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?

About this data

These results come from Interior 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.

3 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    3 infractions

    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): Faucet at handwash sink needs repair/replacement. Ensure sink is operational and available for use at all times.
      • F2.5B The premises must be properly constructed and maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition.
    • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): See above re: faucet repair needed.
    • F3.5 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?
      • F3.6A Operator must have valid FOODSAFE certificate or equivalent training.
      • F3.6B In the absence of the operator, at least one employee present in the establishment must have valid FOODSAFE certificate or equivalent training.
  2. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring

    4 infractions

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): 1) Ensure a probe thermometer is supplied/unit thermometers as needed. 2) Ensure test strips are supplied for the sanitizer. Provide photo showing above.
      • F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
      • F2.1B A thermometer accurate within 1 °C must be available to monitor processes.
    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): 1) As discussed paneling to be replaced with wood (with smooth, non water absorbent food grade coating) Ensure caulked to the wall for ease of cleaning. Provide photo. 2) 1x fridge not working - provide photo showing fridge maintaining < 4C.
      • F2.5A All equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces used on the premises must be kept in good working order to ensure the sanitary handling of food.
      • F2.5B The premises must be properly constructed and maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition.
    • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): 1) Provide liquid soap, paper towel and signage at the handwash station. Provide photo.
      • F2.7B Handwashing station must be supplied with liquid soap in a dispenser.
      • F2.7C Handwashing station must be supplied with single-service product for drying hands.
    • F3.1 Does the operator have a valid operating permit or approval to operate?
      • Observation(s): 1) Once all items are resolved, Health Officer to issue permit and accept payment fees of $75.00 yearly.
      • F3.1B Operator must have health approval to operate.

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Nadine Hobi

    We went down for some real fresh food and it was so delicious. We would recommend everybody to try their food and enjoy it. Very friendly and lovely people. Best regards "the hungry hikers" :-)

  • shelby lies

    Great service explained what they had and gave great recommendations. Lovely music and love the flowers 🌺.

  • Megan Vicente

    Delicious food and coffee, kind staff, beautiful setting. Best place in Clearwater, hands down!!!

  • Mi Wu

    GREAT Food 😊 delicious, fresh and special, exactly what we needed after a long car ride.

  • shweta

    Very delicious food! It’s a vegan heaven! Awesome wraps, bowls and toast. Love how they decorated everything! Dessert is a must must try!

  • Brecht Dhooge

    Delicious, quick bite with several park benches in front to eat your food outside in the sun. We had the chorizo bowl, brekkie wrap and home-made hibiscus lemonade. All recommended.👌

  • Rosamina Numa

    Amazing food! Vegan as well. Their bowls are great. Fresh everything. Their vegan cheesecake is fantastic. I’ve tried many that were non edible and this one was creamy, smooth cashew rich and the whip cream sweetened with dates. Wow.

  • Tom W

    I was in Clearwater checking out some of the local real-estate and had been told of the quality of this place. So after checking out the area I stopped in. This food truck has it all. The gal who took my order and prepared it is what all vendors strive for!!!! She is so personable, knows her business and has a menu that is loaded with awesome flavors and healthy choices. The best bowl I've ever had and I eat lots of them. I can't wait to pass through Clearwater again because I know where I'll be eating.

  • Nadine Hobi

    We went down for some real fresh food and it was so delicious. We would recommend everybody to try their food and enjoy it. Very friendly and lovely people. Best regards "the hungry hikers" :-)

  • shelby lies

    Great service explained what they had and gave great recommendations. Lovely music and love the flowers 🌺. …

  • Megan Vicente

    Delicious food and coffee, kind staff, beautiful setting. Best place in Clearwater, hands down!!!

  • Mi Wu

    GREAT Food 😊 delicious, fresh and special, exactly what we needed after a long car ride. …

  • shweta

    Very delicious food! It’s a vegan heaven! Awesome wraps, bowls and toast. Love how they decorated everything! Dessert is a must must try!

  • Brecht Dhooge

    Delicious, quick bite with several park benches in front to eat your food outside in the sun. We had the chorizo bowl, brekkie wrap and home-made hibiscus lemonade. All recommended.👌 …

  • Rosamina Numa

    Amazing food! Vegan as well. Their bowls are great. Fresh everything. Their vegan cheesecake is fantastic. I’ve tried many that were non edible and this one was creamy, smooth cashew rich and the whip cream sweetened with dates. Wow.

  • Tom W

    I was in Clearwater checking out some of the local real-estate and had been told of the quality of this place. So after checking out the area I stopped in. This food truck has it all. The gal who took my order and prepared it is what all …

  • pravallika kiran

    I absolutely loved the food bowls and the vegan dessert options. Food is very tasty and the couple has added the fresh flowers on the food which gave it a special touch.

  • Rüdiger Hahn

    The food is good (especially if you crave for something healthy, I would give it three stars, my wife four) but I suggest you only eat there in I case you are willing to wait for quite a long time. We waited 45 minutes for our food although …

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