Billy's Family Restaurant

301 Vermilion Ave Princeton BC V0X 1W0 · Restaurant - Food Service

11 inspections

1. MonitoringJan 15, 2026

   3 infractions

   • F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
     • Observation(s): At the time of inspection, the following infractions were observed: [1] Scoop handles observed submerged in food products. Ensure that bowls and cups are not to be used as scoop for food products. Scoops with handles must be used to limit potential contamination and must be stored up right. [2] Tubes of meat store on the ground. Ensure that all food products must be stored at least 6 inches above the ground.
   • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
     • Observation(s): At the time of inspection, the following infractions were observed: [1] Build up of food debris and miscellaneous items underneath cooking units. [2] Build up of gunk and grime along the sides of fryers. [3] Build up of gunk on can opener blade. [4] Accumulation of wood shavings above food prep table. [5] Missing faucet in men's washroom.
   • F3.1 Does the operator have a valid operating permit or approval to operate?
     • Observation(s): Permit valid. Ensure to place permit in a conspicuous area. **CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
2. MonitoringFeb 18, 2025

   6 infractions

   • F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
     • Observation(s): At the time of inspection, the following infractions were observed: [1] scoops with handles submerged in food product. [2] container with no handles, used as scoops, submerged in food product. [3] Ice scoops not stored in a clean container.
     • F1.7A The operator must ensure that all food on the premises is protected from contamination.
   • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
     • Observation(s): Thermometers needed for both danby coolers and white fridge adjacent to lowboy coolers.
     • F2.1B A thermometer accurate within 1 °C must be available to monitor processes.
   • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
     • Observation(s): Build up of food debris and dust observed on top of mechanical dishwasher. Floor below cooking units with build up of food debris and grease.
     • F2.5B The premises must be properly constructed and maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition.
   • F3.3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
     • Observation(s): The food safety plan was not available on site. Ensure that the the document is on site.
     • F3.3A Operator must have written food handling procedures that includes all potentially hazardous foods on site.
   • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
     • Observation(s): The sanitation plan was not available on site. Ensure that the document is on site.
     • F3.4A Written sanitation procedures must include cleaning and sanitizing requirements for the establishment and all equipment and utensils.
   • F3.5 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?
     • Observation(s): At the time of inspection, not one staff member had a valid FOODSAFE certificate.
     • F3.6A Operator must have valid FOODSAFE certificate or equivalent training.
3. MonitoringSep 8, 2022

   4 infractions

   • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
     • Observation(s): - please ensure wiping cloths are stored in a bucket of sanitizer while in use or a fresh one is used each time - ice machine needs cleaning/sanitizing
   • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
     • Observation(s): - please ensure soap and paper towel dispensers are stocked at all times; recommend replacing dispensers with a type that is easier to load.
   • F2.6 Are the premises designed and equipped to ensure safe food handling?
     • Observation(s): - paint in walk-in freezer is peeling along corner seems; - please repair/replace - countertops need replacing
   • F3.6 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?
     • Observation(s): - please confirm FoodSafe (or equiv.) certifications of all main food handlers.
4. MonitoringOct 10, 2018

   2 infractions

   • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
     • Observation(s): - please clean surfaces in walk-in cooler (e.g., ceiling, shelving, trays holding drinks)
   • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
     • Observation(s): - hand sinks (back and front) need dispensed paper towel; dispensers need to be dispensing paper towel - follow-up date Oct 26/18
5. MonitoringJun 26, 2017

   3 infractions

   • F2.3 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
     • Observation(s): - ice cream scoop needs to be handled in a more sanitary manner - walk-in cooler racks and fan unit needs cleaning and sanitizing - walk-in freezer fan unit needs cleaning and sanitizing - please make sure sanitizer is readily available in back food prep area
   • F2.4 - Are foods handled in a sanitary manner and protected from contamination?
     • Observation(s): - please ensure all containers with direct food contact are made with food-grade material
   • F3.4 - Are the premises, equipment and utensils designed and maintained to ensure safe and sanitary food handling?
     • Observation(s): - walk-in freezer needs re-painting
6. MonitoringMay 6, 2016

   5 infractions

   • 8 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
     • Observation(s): - please have a sanitizer in use in the food preparation areas, e.g., a bucket of bleach water (1/2 tsp per litre water) that you store your cloths in while in use and change it every two hours - try not to store containers of food directly on the floor in your walk-ins - store ice cream scoops in freezer to reduce potential pathogen growth
   • 14 - Are the premises, equipment and utensils designed and maintained to ensure safe and sanitary food handling?
     • Observation(s): - please clean and sanitize your walk-in cooler and freezer
   • 15 - Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
     • Observation(s): - please have dispensed soap and paper towel at the front service hand sink
   • 17 - Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
   • 18 - Are the sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
7. MonitoringSep 25, 2015

   2 infractions

   • 4 - Are proper refrigeration, freezing and thawing procedures followed?
     • Observation(s): -Upright fridges beside prep area have elevated temperatures (6-8 °C). They were turned down during the inspection. Staff was directed to monitor closely and remove potentially hazardous foods if units are not holding below 4 °C. - Temperature records are not being maintained. - Observed a large cut of meat thawing at room temperature. This is dangerous because thawing at room temperature allows dangerous bacteria to grow and produce toxins which may not be destroyed by cooking. Cut of meat was moved to the cooler and staff were directed to thaw safely from now on.
     • 4.1 - Potentially hazardous food must be maintained at 4°C or colder.
     • 4.2 - Accurate thermometers must be provided to monitor equipment.
   • 17 - Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
     • Observation(s): Food safety plan is not being implemented.
8. MonitoringDec 19, 2014

   1 infraction

   • 15.2 - Are potentially hazardous foods stored or displayed 4°C or colder or 60°C or hotter?
     • Observation(s): rolls of ground beef to be made into meat balls is sitting on the counter. if orders keep coming in this should be put away instead of being left at room temperature
9. MonitoringMay 30, 2014

   0 infractions

10. MonitoringDec 5, 2013

    0 infractions

11. MonitoringOct 24, 2013

    0 infractions