Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

100 Pachena Road , Bamfield, BC, V0R 1B0 · Food Premises

1 inspection

1. RoutineJun 4, 2026

   1 infraction

   • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
     • Walk-in freezer is leaking condenser fluid. Staff implemented a labelled catch basin for the leakage. An email from May 14, 2026 stated that the rebuild would take 3-4 weeks.
     • Repair the walk-in freezer condenser back to a condition where it does not leak. Update the area EHO on the parts replacement. Comments Routine inspection conducted. A focused investigation was also made in response to the walk-in freezer dripping condenser fluid onto uncovered foods, sanitizer buckets are not being used, steam tables not achieving hot holding temperature, no pest control, FIFO practices not being followed, food on floors, and altered dishwasher. The facility does have a walk-in freezer dripping condenser fluid, but all foods were covered. An email from May 14, 2026, indicated that an order was placed to replace two condenser units - delivery unknown. Foods followed FIFO practices utilizing stickers. Sanitizer buckets were utilized with the sanitizer achieving their required concentration. The steam table achieved the minimum hot holding temperature of 60°C. There was no significant food accumulation on the floors, and plans were made to replace the entire high temperature dishwasher - sometime in June. A 2-compartment sink is available for alternative ware washing. Action items: - Contact the exhaust-cleaning company to confirm why the ventilation hood was marked non-complaint. Contact area EHO on the reason. - Acquire a dishwasher safe thermometer that can record a max-reading. This is to validate the sanitizing rinse step for the dishwasher. - Contact area EHO when the high temperature dishwasher is replaced. * Follow-up is required to validate its effectiveness. - Update area EHO when walk-in freezer condenser is expected to be replaced. - Submit an updated floor plan that reflects the current placement of food equipment. Comments: - Overall sanitation and organization of the facility is satisfactory. - All hand washing stations (washroom and back-end) were fully equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels. - 2-compartment sink was equipped with hot/cold running water and 2 sink plugs. - Green and red buckets were obtained for the detergent and sanitizer. - Bucket sanitizer registered 300ppm quats residuals. - High temperature dishwasher registered at: 74.9°C, 70.7°C. - Sanitizer test strips were available and before their expiration dates. Expiration dates: November 1, 2027 (chlorine); May 1, 2027 (quats). - Stored food containers were properly air dried. - Ice machine maintained in sanitary condition. Designated scoops were stored in a food-grade container. - Ventilation hood was last cleaned December 2025. * Note: Sticker states that the unit is non-compliant. Staff didn't know why it's non-compliant. - Soup hot holding registered greater than 60C: broccoli soup (79.3°C); broccoli cheddar soup (83.2°C). - Steam table registered greater than 60°C: 61.2°C. - All cooler units registered at or below 4°C: 2.8°C (walk-in); 2.5°C (2-door cooler). Inside thermometers were available for all units. - Stored potentially hazardous foods utilize a FIFO sticker. All foods were stored off grounds. - Permit to operate posted in a visible location. There was no signature on it. * Health operating permit was paid but sticker was not received yet. - Temperature logs are maintained regularly, recording twice daily. - No signs of pest activity onsite. Dry storage area has a mouse trap situated. Facility is contracted with pest control services. All foods are stored in pest-proof containers.