Balfour Beach Inn Restaurant
8406 Busk Rd Balfour BC V0G 1C0 · Restaurant - Food Service
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- Google rating
- 3.7 / 5 (50)
- Phone
- (250) 229-4235
- Website
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Opening hours
- Friday4–11 p.m.
- MondayClosed
- Saturday4–9 p.m.
- Sunday4–8 p.m.
- Thursday4–8 p.m.
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday4–8 p.m.
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11 inspections
- Monitoring
4 infractions
- F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
- Observation(s): box of potatoes left out in the open area of the kitchen during non-operational times and when there is evidence of vermin also observed in the facility.
- F2.2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?
- Observation(s): There are droppings observed in the kitchen area that appear to be from rats.
- F2.2A The premises must be maintained to prevent harbouring (sheltering) or breeding of pests.
- F2.2B The premises must be protected against entry of pests.
- F2.2C The premises must be maintained free of pests.
- F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
- Observation(s): Food prep surfaces are dirty at the time of inspection. This is a concern because the kitchen was not operating at this time so the mess is from the night before and was not cleaned up.
- F3.2 Is the premises construction and layout unchanged and in accordance with approved plans?
- Observation(s): There is construction for a new kitchen. I have not received any plans for review.
- F3.2A Changes to the premises must only be made with approval of plans and specifications by the health officer.
- F3.2B Facility must be constructed to the specification of the approved plans.
- F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
- Monitoring
2 infractions
- F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
- Observation(s): Box of potatoes are left on the counter.
- F2.2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?
- Observation(s): There are rat droppings observed on the floor and on a counter in the kitchen.
- F2.2A The premises must be maintained to prevent harbouring (sheltering) or breeding of pests.
- F2.2B The premises must be protected against entry of pests.
- F2.2C The premises must be maintained free of pests.
- F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
- Monitoring
3 infractions
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Observation(s): No test strips available to measure sanitizer concentrations for spray bottles and for dishwasher rinse sanitizer.
- F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
- F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
- Observation(s): Dishwasher is not injecting sanitizer at the rinse cycle.
- F2.3A Mechanical dishwasher/glasswasher must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- F2.3D Sanitizer solution must be available and kept at the correct levels for adequate sanitizing action.
- F2.4 Are proper freezing and thawing procedures followed?
- Observation(s): Walk in freezer temperature measured -7 C, should be at least twice as cold.
- F2.4A Potentially hazardous frozen food must be maintained at -18 °C (0 °F) or colder.
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Monitoring
5 infractions
- F1.4 Does the premises have the key services (e.g. water, sewer, power) required to operate safely?
- Observation(s): Although no sewage is backing up into the facility: 1. The sump in the room next to the kitchen appears to be old and in disrepair. 2. The staff washroom next to the kitchen is not being used, however, there is feces in the broken toilet, the lights do not work and there are spiders/webs throughout. 3. The sink next to the prep line is not working and, therefore, the dry P-trap allows sewer gas to escape/enter the kitchen/work area.
- F1.4F Inadequate/malfunctioning waste water disposal system: Wastewater disposal must be done in accordance with the applicable legislation.
- F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
- Observation(s): The premises is overall in a messy state. Many cutting boards are scored and visibly dirty.
- F1.7D Food contact surfaces must be washed and sanitized to prevent cross contamination.
- F2.2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?
- Observation(s): There are many points of entry into the premises for vermin: The exterior door into the kitchen requires proper weather stripping and the basement below the kitchen has holes to the outside that are not screened allowing pests easy entrance into the building.
- F2.2B The premises must be protected against entry of pests.
- F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
- Observation(s): 1. The cook line is grossly covered in grease (sides, floor and under elements). This is a fire hazard. 2. The fire suppression unit requires an inspection by a professional. 3. There is clutter throughout the kitchen area. 4. There are many lights that are not working. Some lights do not have protective coverings. There are many areas with exposed wirings. 5. Many surfaces and the ceiling are dirty/dust covered.
- 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.
- F2.5E Equipment or materials not required for food related operations must be removed from the premises.
- F2.5J Artificial lighting must have shatterproof covers or shatterproof bulbs.
- F2.6 Are the premises designed and equipped to ensure safe food handling?
- F1.4 Does the premises have the key services (e.g. water, sewer, power) required to operate safely?
- Monitoring
2 infractions
- F2.2 - Is the premises free from a pest infestation?
- Observation(s): Evidence of pests was found under the shelves across from the walk-in freezer and beside the walk-in cooler. Open poison was being used near the walk-in cooler.
- F2.2A - The premises must be maintained free of pests.
- F3.4 - Are the premises, equipment and utensils designed and maintained to ensure safe and sanitary food handling?
- Observation(s): Ventilation hood requires cleaning and servicing.
- F2.2 - Is the premises free from a pest infestation?
- Monitoring
1 infraction
- 7 - Is the premises free from a pest infestation?
- Observation(s): Some flies were observed in the kitchen.
- 7.1 - The premises must be maintained free of pests.
- 7 - Is the premises free from a pest infestation?
- Monitoring
3 infractions
- 8 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
- Observation(s): Surface sanitizer spray bottle was inoperable and was found to have a chlorine concentration of ≥1000ppm.
- 14 - Are the premises, equipment and utensils designed and maintained to ensure safe and sanitary food handling?
- Observation(s): Multiple lights in the kitchen were inoperable at the time of inspection.
- 14.1 - Premises must be provided with artificial lighting that is sufficient to permit sanitary operation and maintenance of the premises.
- 15 - Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
- Observation(s): Paper towel was missing from the handwash station. This is a repeat deficiency.
- 15.3 - Handwashing station must be supplied with single-service product for drying hands.
- 8 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
- Monitoring
1 infraction
- 15 - Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
- Observation(s): Corrected During Inspection (CDI)
- 15.3 - Handwashing station must be supplied with single-service product for drying hands.
- 15 - Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
- Monitoring
1 infraction
- 13.2 - Are dishes, utensils and food contact surfaces properly cleaned and sanitized?
- Observation(s): Operator could not find or identify which spray bottle was the sanitizer spray bottle. Label all sanitizer spray bottles and keep them in convenient locations to ensure that food contact surfaces are being sanitized throughout the operational day.
- 13.2 - Are dishes, utensils and food contact surfaces properly cleaned and sanitized?
- Monitoring
0 infractions
- Monitoring
1 infraction
- 15.2 - Are potentially hazardous foods stored or displayed 4°C or colder or 60°C or hotter?
- Observation(s): Prep cooler 6C at time of inspection. The unit temperature was corrected.
- Potentially hazardous foods must be stored or displayed at 4°C or colder.
- 15.2 - Are potentially hazardous foods stored or displayed 4°C or colder or 60°C or hotter?
Reviews
Reviews provided by Google Maps- Gyaldem Kitchen
Amazing food at the Balfour Beach Inn! The backdrop is of the most beautiful lake you could ever lay eyes on. The fish and chips were absolute heaven. The batter that was wrapped around the fish was light crispy and not overly oily. Service was second to none. We will absolutely come back!!!
- Jennie Hargrave
A truly unique experience! This restaurant offers a fascinating glimpse into a future where customer service is extinct. We walked in and achieved invisibility instantly—no greeting, no eye contact, just a void of hospitality. Thirsty? Be prepared for an adventure. After being ignored by multiple staff members in a half-empty room, I embarked on a quest to my car to retrieve a beverage. Ordering a drink finally broke the space-time continuum and seemed to genuinely annoy the server. We placed a food order, and I've aged significantly since then. In fact, I'm pretty sure we ordered back in the pre-pandemic era. The service was so slow, "over 50 months ago" feels like an understatement. Save your time and your money. After now turned wrinkled and grey our order arrive… but not exactly. Not sure who ordered the food I received, but it was certainly not what I had told later. Regardless after losing 30 pounds from yearly dying of starvation, we decided to dine anyway. No plates or calorie or provided or napkins for that matter probably just a server for taking boxes, In which we were at saying it would’ve been easier for her to pack up her food in the kitchen. Pleasantly just for the bill order top-notch can’t wait to never return.
- Tyler Huston
Great place to eat. I use to stay here for holidays 20+ years ago. it's a magical place the bar/ restaurant has good food! And the building is haunted!! Super cool. I love the balfour beach inn.
- Curtis Gowler
Simply amazing. The BEST fish and chips with this hidden gem. The fish was light and crispy snd the fries were homemade with the most savoury dip. Service was second to none, so happy we found this amazing place with the most spectacular view. We WILL RETURN!!
- Morgan
Maybe they have new staff or something because I ended up eating here 3 nights while I was in the area and all 3 times the food was delicious. Sure it's an old building but the bar and restaurant side is nicely redeveloped, I didn't notice any weird smells as one person said. I had a good time here, my food came quick, prices more than reasonable for the area, their burgers are massive, tasty and fries were great too. I ate there once last year as well and was entertained with a full belly and satisfied taste buds. Don't rule this place out because of bad reviews, maybe it's not the place for every but I recommend you try it for yourself and see.
- Nik E
The view was nice. The server helped us fairly quickly. However food wise. The coffee was cold. The tuna salad and bowl had some of the worst tuna I've eaten as well as one of then other party. The pizza was okay. The snizel was okay but the gravy was salted to heck. So quality of dining was generally poor. Service wasn't an issue though outside of that.
- Vida Turok
The best part of our visit was the view and ambience. Service and food sucked and expensive. The person who served us (seemed high - at least dazed and confused). When we all ordered; she took everyone's order, and the food was served only 3 out of 4 us got our meal and then we had to ask what happened to the other order and she was confused. If a band is playing we will go back; other than that not to eat.
- Stephen Bond
One of the nicest, old style patios on the West Arm. The ferries go by, forested mountains across the lake, quiet. Music most weekends, Kootenay Blues Society presents live bands a few times over the year. Could do with updating.
- Gyaldem Kitchen
Amazing food at the Balfour Beach Inn! The backdrop is of the most beautiful lake you could ever lay eyes on. The fish and chips were absolute heaven. The batter that was wrapped around the fish was light crispy and not overly oily. Service was second to none. We will absolutely come back!!!
- Jennie Hargrave
A truly unique experience! This restaurant offers a fascinating glimpse into a future where customer service is extinct. We walked in and achieved invisibility instantly—no greeting, no eye contact, just a void of hospitality. …
- Tyler Huston
Great place to eat. I use to stay here for holidays 20+ years ago. it's a magical place the bar/ restaurant has good food! And the building is haunted!! Super cool. I love the balfour beach inn.
- Curtis Gowler
Simply amazing. The BEST fish and chips with this hidden gem. The fish was light and crispy snd the fries were homemade with the most savoury dip. Service was second to none, so happy we found this amazing place with the most spectacular view. We WILL RETURN!!
- Morgan
Maybe they have new staff or something because I ended up eating here 3 nights while I was in the area and all 3 times the food was delicious. Sure it's an old building but the bar and restaurant side is nicely redeveloped, I didn't notice …
- Nik E
The view was nice. The server helped us fairly quickly. However food wise. The coffee was cold. The tuna salad and bowl had some of the worst tuna I've eaten as well as one of then other party. The pizza was okay. The snizel was …
- Vida Turok
The best part of our visit was the view and ambience. Service and food sucked and expensive. The person who served us (seemed high - at least dazed and confused). When we all ordered; she took everyone's order, and the food was served …
- Stephen Bond
One of the nicest, old style patios on the West Arm. The ferries go by, forested mountains across the lake, quiet. Music most weekends, Kootenay Blues Society presents live bands a few times over …
- Laura Laing
Such a welcoming, fun, inviting and relaxed atmosphere. A beautiful view. Really good and plentiful food. The owner and his staff are positive and have great humour. My husband and I love coming here for date nights.
- Preston Weist
Owner fails to pay employees properly and cannot get his act together, Very unreliable. The kitchen is not up to code and has many issues. The property itself is aging rapidly with near zero maintenance, The pool is a literal cesspool that …
- Laurel
Worst bar I've ever had the misfortune of visiting. Staff ignored us for 30 minutes even though it wasn't very busy. People at other tables would go to the bar to get drinks because it was so slow. Food service was also super slow even …
- Shea Karst
We went for a drink. Everyone was super friendly and the view was incredible - highly recommended!
- Preston Weist
This spot is amazing if you like skeezy dive bars or are looking for something not found at a clean establishment. Local watering hole with a reputation well deserved as a little rough. Enter at your own risk.
- June Milner
We were there on Friday night live music jam night. Food was excellent as was the service. Totally enjoyed the music, and locals we met there. It's an older character building with lots of local history.
- Dirk Jonker
Nice pub, service was slow ( even though it wasn't busy ). Lots of space to sit. Nice patio to over look the West Arm of Kootenay Lake & watch the ferry sail by. Beer was cold.
- B “Purple Punk” S
It's a dive. Taking a shower here iz a nightmare, I got burned & frozen numerous timez during my very short shower. This waz due to the water linez all being connected throughout the buildingz so that every time another room uzed the water …
- Sheila Morrison
Been there several times. It's standard bar food but a very cool local vibe and extraordinary views. It doesn't open until 4pm in the fall and winter months.
- Mike Place
I would like to have provided a higher rating based on ambience, but the beer selection was poor with no IPAs and what they did have for draft was flat.
- Nick Malialis
Horrible service, rude and miserable staff. We were ignored for 32 minutes before we were even greeted. We ordered before an other group who had way more people 9, we were just 3. And they got there order before us. All we ordered were salad. Not cool
- Alex Daignault
If you are looking for a great dive bar w good food this is the spot.
- Shabri Garg
The one chicken burger took 45 min to prepare...the best thing was pool was free to play.
- Alfonzo
Seems like they have let things slide here. Food used to be good. Rooms used to be sought after. Now it's a bit sketchy to be honest.
- Dale Grant
@Well since I just moved here in the last week , this place is really beautiful and they say the fishing is quite an experience all its own......
- Dennis Ogilvie
Used to work there great food and on the weekends there is usually great music as well Also the accommodations are pretty fair to
- Jeffrey Horton
Enjoyed the live music. Plenty of room.
- Leroy Delport
Great food, and the young fella serving us was really fun.
- Nic Nic
Great food, friendly staff and amazing view of the lake with a beach and marina
- Pat Niccoli
Great place. The staff treats you like family and it's full of colorful characters
- Graydon Charles
Great food and atmosphere. Enjoyed the live music.
- Darwin Gould
Owners were so welcoming and the view is unique with the mountains and the ferry xing.
- laurie mcmurdo
Not enough staff. Food not consistant. Could be a gold mine here if done right.
- Sarah Oates
Best patio view on kootenay lake . Interesting heritage building and friendly staff
- Ian Robinson
Blues Night at the BBI. Wha a great venue for live performances.
- Michael Cote
Food and service were very good. Will go back.
- Phil Korn
Decent little place, with a great view from the deck.
- Jeanette
Omni_Present atmosphere.
- Becki Fedora
Great view from patio.and good food
- Kushguy Tours
Get the bbi classic burger.. Best burger on highway 6
- Oliver Diamond
Best place to go in balfour area 💯✅️ …
- Kent Wood
I'm going to be able to need some help it's no!
- Gerald Hope
Smell of septic turkeys living beside kitchen door horrible service
- Sol Letawski
Best Pizza out there!!