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Big Swell Westcoast Eatery

531 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1K7 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Big Swell Westcoast Eatery has been inspected once by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), on August 5, 2026. The most recent inspection, on August 5, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

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 once on August 5, 2026. For example: Food Not Protected - General

  • 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 5, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

  • 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 August 5, 2026. For example: Operations and Maintenance/Other

About this data

These results come from Island Health (Vancouver Island 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.

1 inspection

  1. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
      • Ensure foods are stored off the ground to prevent contamination.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Little mouse droppings observed near the pest trap at the entrance of kitchen.
      • Ensure to remove the droppings, and clean and sanitize affected area. Please continue to monitor and identify holes and gaps and seal entry points/holes if identified.
    • Operations and Maintenance/Other
      • Temperature log for August is not avaialble.
      • Please check and maintain temperature logs daily. Comments Routines inspection conducted. Handwashing sinks are equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towel. Dishwasher sanitizing rinse measured 100ppm chlorine. Coolers measured at 4°C or below. Freezers measured at -18°C or below. Exception: Bar cooler #3 measured at around 7°C. Continue to monitor it and ensure no dairy or potentially hazardous foods are stored in this cooler if it cannot maintain the temperature at 4°C or below. Adjust the setting or service the cooler if necessary.

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