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Bessette Creek Farm

185 Lumby-Mabel Lake Rd Lumby BC V0E 2G5 · Food Manufacturing - Food Processing

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Details

Google rating
4.3 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday7 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Monday7 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Saturday7 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Sunday7 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Thursday7 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Tuesday7 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Wednesday7 a.m.–7 p.m.

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Inspection summary

Bessette Creek Farm has been inspected 2 times by Interior Health Authority since August 7, 2024. The most recent inspection, on January 13, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

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 January 13, 2026. For example: 5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on August 7, 2024. For example: 6 Are the foods from approved sources and has the operator taken steps to ensure that the food is safe for consumption?

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 7, 2024. For example: 2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on August 7, 2024. For example: 4 Does the premises have the key services (e.g. water, sewer, power) required to operate safely?

  • 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 August 7, 2024. For example: 3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?

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.

2 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): F2.5A: Some equipment is in poor condition (rusted trays and dishrack, cutting boards). Corrective Action: Remove the affected items.
      • 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.
  2. Monitoring

    5 infractions

    • F1.4 Does the premises have the key services (e.g. water, sewer, power) required to operate safely?
      • Observation(s): F1.4B: The private water source was not reported and may not meet the legislated requirements. Corrective Action: Obtain potable water for food contact from a permitted water supply system (e.g. municipal utility, commercial source). Use the connected private water supply for warewashing and hand hygiene only. Apply alcohol-based hand sanitizer after handwashing. Provide information on the private water system and alternate water sources.
      • F1.4B Water supplied to the facility must be potable.
    • F1.6 Are the foods from approved sources and has the operator taken steps to ensure that the food is safe for consumption?
      • Observation(s): F1.6C(1): Unapproved high-risk products are offered for sale prior to verification of the processing methods and shelf stability (pickled garlic, pickled garlic scape, garlic scape relish, pizza shells). See infraction F3.3A. Corrective Action: Discontinue sales of the listed products. Submit samples of the relish and pickled garlic/scape to an accredited lab for shelf stability testing (pH and water activity). Do not resume sales until approval is issued by the Environmental Health Officer. F1.6C(2): Tinctures containing dried plants and 100-proof ethyl alcohol are produced onsite. These products were not declared or assessed. Corrective Action: Provide a list of the plants used.
      • F1.6C Food must be processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
    • F2.2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?
      • Observation(s): F2.2B: One window screen is damaged. Corrective Action: Repair or replace the screen to exclude insects.
      • 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): F2.5B: Inadequate sanitation of the refrigerator. Corrective Action: Clean the interior surfaces of the unit. F2.5E: There are numerous food items and equipment for personal use stored in the food premises. Corrective Action: Remove excess personal items and any equipment not required for the business. Reduce clutter in the premises. Small amounts of personal food are acceptable if stored temporarily in a designated area away from business related product.
      • 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.
    • F3.3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): F3.3A: The Food Safety Plan was not revised or supplemented to include new food products. Corrective Action: Provide a Food Safety Plan section for all new products (pickled garlic, pickled garlic scape, garlic scape relish, pizza shells).
      • F3.3A Operator must have written food handling procedures that includes all potentially hazardous foods on site.

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Reviews

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  • Melinda Barringer

    I ordered 4 jars of Bessette Creek Farms BC garlic powder, and the smell and flavour is incredibly pungent, fresh and delicious! Unfortunately, only 2 jars arrived originally; however, I emailed the company and they were incredibly apologetic and sent me the additional 2 jars through express mail the next day. Additionally, the company added SEVERAL garlic bulbs (for free) to the package containing the missing garlic powder, I imagine as an additional apology. The company had responded within a few hours, and delivered the additional garlic powder the next day with no issues, so the extra garlic bulbs were truly representative of how much care they put into their company and customers. The garlic bulbs are incredibly fresh and have a wonderful, powerful garlic flavour. Truly some of the most fresh and delicious garlic/ garlic powder we have ever tried! I definitely recommend trying their garlic if you love fresh, delicious garlic and great customer service!! 🧄💕

  • Kyle Bailey

    I placed my first order with Bessette Creek at the end of June for Red Russian XL and Rocky Red garlic, and when it arrived, I was impressed, the bulbs looked fantastic. Unfortunately, only half of my order showed up in early September: 5 heads of each variety instead of the 10 I paid for. I called, and Brandi-Lee was very apologetic and quickly arranged for the remainder to be sent out. Today the second package arrived, the Rocky Red matched the quality and size of the first shipment perfectly. The Red Russian XL, however, was a different story. The bulbs were dramatically smaller (see attached photos). From experience, I’ve been growing garlic for over 10 years, I weighed the shipments: the original five XL heads came to 15.1 oz, while the six replacement heads (sent to make up the difference) totaled just 9.6 oz. That’s a 36.4% reduction in weight, even with the “extra” head. When I called to clarify, I was told the additional head was meant to compensate for the missing XL bulbs, and was told that the smaller cloves would grow to nearly the same size. While possible over multiple seasons of selective planting, this is highly unlikely given the size gap for what will be harvested next year. That means half my garlic harvest next year will be dramatically smaller. I found her explanation misleading. I run an online gardening group with 280,000 members, and in my experience, the claim that the size will almost be identical for harvest next year doesn’t hold up. To be fair, Brandi-Lee did offer a refund because I was unhappy, which I declined. In my mind when you screw up twice in a row you don't ask if a refund is acceptable, you just refund the money, and fix the problem. I respect the challenges of running a small business, I'm a strategic marketing consultant by trade, but between the incomplete first shipment and then receiving smaller substitutes for the second, the overall experience left me disappointed. The first impression for product quality was great, but the follow-up failed miserably, and after two chances, I won’t be ordering again. If you’re considering buying from Bessette Creek Farm, keep my experience in mind.

  • Heather Hodge

    A superior product, the garlic powder & granulated garlic has the nicest flavour. The fresh garlic does not compare to the stuff we buy at our market on the island. A taste above all other. Product was well packaged & arrived quickly. Thank you.

  • Teresa Downer

    By far the best garlic powder! Fast shipping and comes well packaged so the bottles don't break. I recommend this to everyone!

  • Melinda Barringer

    I ordered 4 jars of Bessette Creek Farms BC garlic powder, and the smell and flavour is incredibly pungent, fresh and delicious! Unfortunately, only 2 jars arrived originally; however, I emailed the company and they were incredibly …

  • Kyle Bailey

    I placed my first order with Bessette Creek at the end of June for Red Russian XL and Rocky Red garlic, and when it arrived, I was impressed, the bulbs looked fantastic. …

  • Heather Hodge

    A superior product, the garlic powder & granulated garlic has the nicest flavour. The fresh garlic does not compare to the stuff we buy at our market on the island. A taste above all other. Product was well packaged & arrived quickly. Thank you.

  • Teresa Downer

    By far the best garlic powder! Fast shipping and comes well packaged so the bottles don't break. I recommend this to everyone!

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