Bin 4 Burger Lounge
1616 Powick Rd Kelowna BC V1X 7G5 · Restaurant - Food Service
Details
- Google rating
- 4.5 / 5 (18)
- Phone
- (236) 420-3448
- Website
- Visit website →
Opening hours
- Friday11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Monday11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Saturday11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Sunday11 a.m.–10 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
Inspection summary
Bin 4 Burger Lounge has been inspected 5 times by Interior Health Authority since March 10, 2020. The most recent inspection, on May 22, 2026, found no infractions.
2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.
The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 29, 2024. For example:
5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 9, 2022. For example:
7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded once on June 9, 2022. For example:
2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?
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 June 9, 2022. For example:
2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded once on June 9, 2022. For example:
3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
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.
5 inspections
- Monitoring
0 infractions
- Monitoring
0 infractions
- Monitoring
1 infraction
- F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
- Observation(s): One of the hand sinks in the kitchen is not functioning properly as the faucet handles are detached. Note that this hand sink is required as per the approved floor plan and must be fixed immediately.
- F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
- Monitoring
8 infractions
- F1.2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?
- Observation(s): 1) Coffee creamers are being stored in a melting bin of ice, and measured at 9C. This was discarded at time of inspection. Ensure potentially hazardous foods are stored at 4C or below.
- F1.2B Potentially hazardous foods must be stored or displayed at a temperature of 4 °C (40 °F) or colder.
- F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
- Observation(s): 1) Scoops and food containers are being stored in the ice bin meant for consumption. These were removed at time of inspection, but an alternative process must be in place to ensure the ice meant for consumption is not being used to store food containers. Ice scoops must be stored in a separate container, where the handle may not touch the ice.
- F1.7C Ready-to-eat foods must be handled/displayed in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Observation(s): 1) Un-expired chlorine test strips must be obtained to monitor chlorine concentration of 100-200 ppm for food contact surface sanitation. If an alternative food-safe sanitizer is used, appropriate test strips must be obtained as well. 2) An accurate thermometer must be obtained to monitor dishwasher plate surface temperature, to ensure it reaches a minimum of 160F.
- F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
- F2.1B A thermometer accurate within 1 °C must be available to monitor processes.
- F2.2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?
- Observation(s): 1) Back entry door has a small gap which may allow for entry of pests. Have this gap sealed.
- F2.2B The premises must be protected against entry of pests.
- F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
- Observation(s): 1) Hydrogen Peroxide sanitizer solution on site is not considered food safe. Cease using this product on any food contact surface or equipment immediately. Chlorine solution of 200 ppm was made at the time of inspection. This is an acceptable sanitizer solution going forward. Other alternatives includes quaternary ammonium product made to 200-400 ppm. 2) Mechanical dishwasher reached a plate surface temperature of 155F at time of inspection. Plate surface temperature must reach 160F for adequate sanitizing action. Dishwasher was repaired at time of inspection, but the plate surface temperature must be routinely monitored.
- F2.3A Mechanical dishwasher/glasswasher must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- F2.3C Clean in place warewashing procedures must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- F2.3D Sanitizer solution must be available and kept at the correct levels for adequate sanitizing action.
- F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
- Observation(s): 1) Ensure the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. 2) Chemical storage must be separate from or stored below any food products,
- F2.5D Chemicals, cleaners and other agents must be properly labelled and stored separately from food to prevent contamination.
- F2.5G Foods must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination.
- F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
- Observation(s): 1) Ensure handwashing stations remain accessible, and items are not placed in front of it to prevent employees from washing their hands. This was corrected at time of inspection. 2) The handwashing station that is not in working order must be repaired. 3) Handwashing stations must also be stocked with liquid hand soap, paper towels, and a garbage bin for waste paper disposal.
- F2.7C Handwashing station must be supplied with single-service product for drying hands.
- F2.7D Handwashing stations must be maintained, adequate in number and location, to ensure convenient access to all employees.
- F2.7E Handwashing stations must remain accessible at all times.
- F3.3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
- Observation(s): 1) Internal temperatures of cooked potentially hazardous foods (PHFs), and PHFs stored in the open area of the line cooler must be routinely checked to ensure temperature requirements as per Food Safety Plan are met. Begin monitoring and recording on a temperature log.
- F3.3E Written food handling procedures must include procedures to be followed to ensure adherence to the critical limits.
- F1.2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?
- Monitoring
4 infractions
- F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
- Observation(s): Salad bowl seen placed directly on top of greens in the prep cooler. This was corrected during inspection. Cooking utensils in sanitizers do not undergo a rinse/dry step before being used on food. Ensure utensils and equipment are rinsed and dried before use. Alternative is to place utensils in hot water above 60 degrees and change out every 2 to 4 hours.
- F1.7C Ready-to-eat foods must be handled/displayed in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
- F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
- Observation(s): Hydrogen peroxide sanitizer strips on order.
- F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
- F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
- Observation(s): Bar area does not have a handwash station set up. Paper towels missing by handwash station near prep area. Alternate stations are properly supplied and available.
- F2.7D Handwashing stations must be maintained, adequate in number and location, to ensure convenient access to all employees.
- F3.6 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?
- Observation(s): Ensure FOODSAFE certificates are posted for verification.
- F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
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Reviews
Reviews provided by Google Maps- Russ Golightly
This was recommended to us from our West Kelowna BnB (shout out Colina Norte Vacation Suite). We had the smash burger special - 1 with fries, 1 with their strawberry & goat cheese salad. Great salad with the addition of almond slices. Fries were salted nicely. The burger had the right amount of cheese and was a good size with two patties.
- Sarah Ann
As a non burger lover, this restaurant had a good amount of options. They are also flexible for vegetarians and vegans which is great. Their happy hour is great with a good variety of drinks and food. The restaurant was clean, good music, and lots of windows and lighting. Our server was also very friendly. Recommend checking Bin 4 out!
- N D
Kenzie was our server and she was very kind and attentive! She was also quick with our order also and checked on us within a timely manner. The hummus and sweet potato fries were very good, we always love the dip selection as well, however my brother-in-law had the heritage burger and he did say it could have used a little more burger sauce. Otherwise great service and food overall
- Jaxon Faust
The food was amazing! Love a good burger. Half off after 9:00 is always a good deal. Maddy was a very nice server who was very accommodating to our group showing up a little late. Excellent job 10/10 service. Thank you Maddy and bin 4
- P B
Best onion rings since old school A and W. (like I’m talking when they put the tray on your window). They were amazing. Very good burger too. Ratio excellent when you do the bump up to 1/2 lb. That 1/2 lb burger with onion rings when shared between a couple was the right amount for us. And no frowny faces from server re sharesies. In fact they suggested they could cut the burger in half and bring an extra plate without me asking.
- Madison Sands
We dined in tonight and it was the best burger I’ve had in a while! Kenzie was our server and she was so pleasant and nice! I definitely recommend coming here with your friends or family!!
- Paul Duby
I visited Bin 4 Burger Lounge in Kelowna on Tuesday and had a great experience. I ordered the Bin 19 Burger — The Big Dipper — along with the garlic fries and garlic aioli on the side. The food was fresh, delicious, and full of flavour. The burger was excellent, and the garlic fries with the aioli were a great addition. The service was also great — friendly, quick, and professional. The restaurant was quiet when I visited, and the lounge atmosphere was really top notch. Overall, it was a great meal and I would definitely recommend checking it out.
- Mickey Cooke
We had a retirement lunch last Thursday. The young lady serving us was the only person on duty and was amazing. She not only took care of us but quite a few tables in the restaurant. Wish I got her name. The food was great, it always is. The onion rings the best.
- Russ Golightly
This was recommended to us from our West Kelowna BnB (shout out Colina Norte Vacation Suite). …
- Sarah Ann
As a non burger lover, this restaurant had a good amount of options. They are also flexible for vegetarians and vegans which is great. Their happy hour is great with a good variety of drinks and food. …
- N D
Kenzie was our server and she was very kind and attentive! She was also quick with our order also and checked on us within a timely manner. …
- Jaxon Faust
The food was amazing! Love a good burger. Half off after 9:00 is always a good deal. Maddy was a very nice server who was very accommodating to our group showing up a little late. Excellent job 10/10 service. Thank you Maddy and bin 4
- P B
Best onion rings since old school A and W. (like I’m talking when they put the tray on your window). They were amazing. Very good burger too. Ratio excellent when you do the bump up to 1/2 lb. That 1/2 lb burger with onion rings when shared …
- Madison Sands
We dined in tonight and it was the best burger I’ve had in a while! Kenzie was our server and she was so pleasant and nice! I definitely recommend coming here with your friends or family!!
- Paul Duby
I visited Bin 4 Burger Lounge in Kelowna on Tuesday and had a great experience. I ordered the Bin 19 Burger — The Big Dipper — along with the garlic fries and garlic aioli on the side. …
- Mickey Cooke
We had a retirement lunch last Thursday. The young lady serving us was the only person on duty and was amazing. She not only took care of us but quite a few tables in the restaurant. Wish I got her name. The food was great, it always is. The onion rings the best.
- Mohammad Raiyan
I had an amazing experience at Bin 4 Burger Lounge. The burgers are absolutely top-notch—juicy, flavorful, and easily some of the best in Kelowna. What really stood out to me is that they offer halal options, which is a huge plus and not …
- Maggie Bernet
Craving for a Burger, what to do? what to do? Well, first of all, simply "honor" that craving and go with an enhanced, nutritious, healthier, homemade like version focused on moderation. …