Bayleaf - Indian Fusion
600 Cranbrook St N Cranbrook BC V1C 3R7 · Restaurant - Food Service
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- Google rating
- 4.8 / 5 (18)
- Phone
- (778) 517-5060
Opening hours
- Friday11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- MondayClosed
- Saturday3–10 p.m.
- Sunday3–8:30 p.m.
- Thursday11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Tuesday11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Wednesday11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps
8 inspections
- Monitoring
3 infractions
- F1.5 Has the operator taken steps to ensure employees are using adequate hygiene measures to prevent contamination of food?
- Observation(s): Hand wash basin must be supplied with liquid soap and paper towel
- F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
- Observation(s): Sanitation Bottle O ppm
- F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
- Observation(s): Handwash basin is not being used for handwashing station
- F1.5 Has the operator taken steps to ensure employees are using adequate hygiene measures to prevent contamination of food?
- Monitoring
0 infractions
- Monitoring
0 infractions
- Monitoring
2 infractions
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Observation(s): Daily Temperature charting required for coolers
- F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
- Observation(s): Storage area requires clean up and floor washed.
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Monitoring
4 infractions
- F1.2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?
- Observation(s): Observation: Lower risk potentially hazardous foods in front area fridge were being maintained at ~9°C. Corrected During Inspection: Potentially hazardous foods were moved to a different cooler to be maintained at 4°C or lower. Potentially hazardous foods can be returned to front fridge once it can be confirmed that it is maintaining foods at 4°C or less.
- F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
- Observation(s): Observation: Some cutting boards (e.g. blue cutting board) were showing signs of wear. Crevices on cutting boards can allow pathogens to get stuck on the cutting board surface, resist cleaning measures, and potentially spread onto food. Corrective Action: Ensure that worn out cutting boards are replaced regularly. Observation: Foods were observed stored without lids in prep coolers. Corrective Action: If foods are not immediately being used ensure foods are covered with lids or saran wrap to prevent potential contamination.
- 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.
- F2.5G Foods must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination.
- F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
- Observation(s): Observation: Paper towel was missing at handwashing sink. Corrected During Inspection: Paper towel was made available during inspection.
- F2.7C Handwashing station must be supplied with single-service product for drying hands.
- F3.5 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?
- Observation(s): Observation: No staff on site during the inspection had valid FOODSAFE training. Corrective Action: In the absence of the operator ensure that at least one employee present in the establishment has valid FOODSAFE training. Note: Operator FOODSAFE training certificate expires on October 20th, 2023.
- F3.6B In the absence of the operator, at least one employee present in the establishment must have valid FOODSAFE certificate or equivalent training.
- F1.2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?
- Monitoring
3 infractions
- F1.2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?
- Observation(s): Observation: Inserts containing potentially hazardous foods (e.g. cut tomatoes) were measured to be ~13°C. Potentially hazardous food must be kept at 4°C or below in order to prevent the growth of harmful microbes. Corrected During Inspection: Operator placed potentially hazardous foods into cooling unit to be kept at 4°C.
- F1.2B Potentially hazardous foods must be stored or displayed at a temperature of 4 °C (40 °F) or colder.
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Observation(s): Observation: No chlorine test strips were available on site. Corrective Action: Have chlorine test strips available on site.
- F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
- F2.2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?
- Observation(s): Observation: Build up of food debris on floor in dry storage area (in particular under tables) which could attract pests. Corrective Action: Remove/clean food debris from floor of storage area. Observation: When back kitchen door is closed small gaps are visible where pests may possibly enter the facility. Corrective Action: Install weather stripping on back door to limit potential pest entry into facility.
- 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.
- F1.2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?
- Monitoring
0 infractions
- Monitoring
2 infractions
- F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
- Observation(s): Sanitizing concentrations were measured at 0 ppm. Quat sanitizer solution is being used on a chlorine mechanical dishwasher. Effective sanitization procedures destroy organisms of public health importance that may be present on food contact surfaces.
- F2.3A Mechanical dishwasher/glasswasher must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
- Observation(s): Overall cleanliness of the facility can use some work. Ensure that staff are properly cleaning after each shift.
- F2.5B The premises must be properly constructed and maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition.
- F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
Reviews
Reviews provided by Google Maps- Gurjot Singh Sidhu
I've been to this restaurant many times and will definitely keep coming back. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and the service is always professional. Most of the time the food is very good, and the servers do a great job. One thing I've noticed is that the serving sizes can vary quite a bit. Some dishes are very generous, while others seem a little small. There also appears to be a difference in portion sizes between the Cranbrook and Fernie locations. I've visited Bay Leaf Fernie multiple times as well, and they're awesome. Their server, Sam, is a great guy—very friendly, professional, and always provides excellent service. Overall, the Cranbrook location is good, but personally I find the Fernie location a bit better because I prefer the taste and consistency of the food there.
- No Name
I guess some people's taste buds are dead. Nothing else would explain how this place got an average rating anywhere about a 2.5 - 3. The rice was decent, nice and tasteless. The aloo cauli was ok'ish if you didnt care about the lack of seasoning. The Rogan Josh had sone taste to it although the lamb must've already been chewed by someone else before bringing it to the table. The garlic naan... oh the garlic naan, if you like chewing on a wet dish rag, this would really hit the spot. But the true star of the meal was the dish that most white people think of when thinking indian food, delicious butter chicken. Well... that chicken had seen better days. It must've been cooked for the first time about 3 months ago, then cooked again and again every day since, until every atom of moisture was gone from it. By the tine it got to my table the rubber sole of my running shoes would have been juicier. The "chef" sent back a half harted appology with the waitress - which shoukd really have a shower this century and maybe some clothes without stains the identifies every meal on the menu that you should avoid ordering - offering us half price on the butter chicken, because after all we did try to chew through some of the chicken pieces, since I guess, he could no longer sell it to the next sucker that things this food deserves a 4.8 rating. Do yourself a favor, eat somewhere else!
- Angela W
An absolute delight as soon as we walked in, great welcome. The meal was excellent. Our waitress Jasmine was very pleasant and quick. Would definitely come here again, I highly recommend it. In fact the best Indian restaurant I have been to.
- Jule Gust
The food is wonderful and the crew incredibly friendly. We had the Nepali thali with a little bit of everything. A happy place!
- Marie Elizabeth Laenen
Incredible restaurant with outstanding service. Chef Dinesh personally served our food and provided a few tasty bonus treats that we will definitely order next time we come. Our server Garima was friendly, efficient, and patient explaining the menu. She was exceptionally kind to my son and helpful when asking for suggestions. The food was absolutely delicious, the portions were large, and the prices were reasonable. The Hakke noodles were very spicy (ordered medium) and soooo flavourful. My brother loved the butter chicken and fried rice, and the homemde hot sauce is divine. We were driving through and this place was definitely a hidden gem. I would highly recommend eating here. The staff knows customer service and the chef knows food!!!!
- Ma D
Don’t judge a book by its cover—the modest décor doesn’t reflect the quality of the food or service. The complimentary crisps (papadums?) were a lovely touch to start the meal. We ordered the Fish Pakora, naan, and two mains—Chicken Navaratna Korma and Beef Lababdar (medium heat)—with basmati rice. Every dish was excellent. The fish was perfectly spiced, crisp on the outside and moist inside, with no fishy aftertaste. The korma featured a silky-smooth cashew sauce, gently sweet with subtle notes of cardamom. The Navaratna delivered an intense garam masala profile in a rich, creamy sauce with a slight sweetness that balanced the spices beautifully. I highly recommend this restaurant and will return again should I find myself looking for an eatery while in Cranbrook.
- Connie C
I do not understand the high ratings - relatively pricy and just ok food. We got the recommended tandoori chicken, which was good but small portion for the price. The cheese and garlic naan was like a cheesy pizza, if that’s what you like. The hot and sour soup was super garlicky, would not order again
- Samir Parmar
The food is very very wonderful in test, and also the service is very much appreciated. Staff is very co-operative.
- Gurjot Singh Sidhu
I've been to this restaurant many times and will definitely keep coming back. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and the service is always professional. Most of the time the food is very good, and the servers do a great job. …
- No Name
I guess some people's taste buds are dead. Nothing else would explain how this place got an average rating anywhere about a 2.5 - 3. …
- Angela W
An absolute delight as soon as we walked in, great welcome. The meal was excellent. Our waitress Jasmine was very pleasant and quick. Would definitely come here again, I highly recommend it. In fact the best Indian restaurant I have been to.
- Jule Gust
The food is wonderful and the crew incredibly friendly. We had the Nepali thali with a little bit of everything. A happy place!
- Marie Elizabeth Laenen
Incredible restaurant with outstanding service. Chef Dinesh personally served our food and provided a few tasty bonus treats that we will definitely order next time we come. Our server Garima was friendly, efficient, and patient explaining …
- Ma D
Don’t judge a book by its cover—the modest décor doesn’t reflect the quality of the food or service. …
- Connie C
I do not understand the high ratings - relatively pricy and just ok food. We got the recommended tandoori chicken, which was good but small portion for the price. The cheese and garlic naan was like a cheesy pizza, if that’s what you like. The hot and sour soup was super garlicky, would not order again
- Samir Parmar
The food is very very wonderful in test, and also the service is very much appreciated. Staff is very co-operative.
- Adam
As an avid fan of Indian cuisine, I can tell you with certainty that this restaurant gets it right, every time. The meals are authentic, the portion sizes are large, and the service is absolutely on point. Special thanks to Sagar for always …
- Kate S.
One of the best Indian foods we’ve ever had! We ordered the classic butter chicken, mango coconut chicken and Nepalese momo dumplings. Everything was absolutely delicious and our waiter was attentive. Highly recommend coming here and trying this place!