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Bistro Chi-Q

1669 Pear Street, Victoria, BC, V8P 2A5 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Bistro Chi-Q has been inspected 4 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since May 4, 2026. The most recent inspection, on October 13, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 28, 2026. For example: Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control

  • 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 May 4, 2026. For example: Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 13, 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 May 4, 2026. For example: Improper Sanitary Facilities

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.

4 inspections

  1. Follow-Up

    1 infraction

    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Floors in the kitchen are still in disrepair.
      • Plans for repairing kitchen flooring are still due November 24, 2026. Comments Cleaning has improved. Please focus on routine cleaning.
  2. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • Mouse droppings in dry storage and around kitchen on the floors and under counter tops.
      • Please clean up entire kitchen and storage area. Please send EHO latest pest control report.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • The floors and under the dish pit area are falling into disrepair. Cleaning may not be enough.
      • A plan for fixing the floors around the dish pit and storage area. Comments Hand sink stocked with soap and paper towel. Hot and cold running water available. Coolers and freezers are in temperature compliance. Logs area maintained. 100 ppm chlorine surface sanitizer available with test strips. Dishwasher tested at 50 ppm chlorine. Please do not wash dishes in two compartment sink near front of house. FoodSafe trained staff onsite. One trained staff onsite is required at all times.
  3. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  4. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • Sanitizer for surfaces tested above 200 ppm.
      • Remade solution on site to 100 ppm. Please test and record sanitizer concentration daily for surface sanitizer and dishwasher.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Front of house hand sink used for dishes.
      • Please stock with soap and paper towel and dedicated this sink to hand washing only.
    • Inadequate Insect / Rodent Control
      • Active mouse activity, storage containers in back of house needs to be cleaned and sanitized.
      • Please provide contact info of current pest control company.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Food debris is building up.
      • Dry storage area is in need of thorough cleaning.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Fryer area is covered in grease with pooling grease in the floor.
      • Please clean and develop a plan for maintaining the fryer area free of grease. Comments Coolers and freezers are in temperature compliance. Logs for temperatures are being maintained. Dishwasher chlorine residual tested at over 50 ppm. Rice hot holding are above 60°C.

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