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Black Kettle Brewing Inc.

106 720 Copping Street, North Vancouver BC V7M 3G6 · Food Service Establishment 1

Inspection summary

Black Kettle Brewing Inc. has been inspected 27 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since August 12, 2015. The most recent inspection, on August 18, 2026, found no infractions.

9 of 27 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 17, 2024. For example: All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 2, 2017. For example: Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 14, 2025. For example: Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.

  • 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 September 6, 2023. For example: Live animals are not permitted on the premises.

  • 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 9 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 7, 2025. For example: Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, 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.

27 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
  4. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
  5. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    2 infractions

    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution concentration is too low.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
      • Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
  7. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  8. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
  9. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  10. Routine

    2 infractions

    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
    • Live animals are not permitted on the premises.
  11. Request Follow-up

    11 infractions

    • Maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated on the premises has been determined
    • Maximum number of patrons allows for 2m separation between patrons of different parties at all times
    • Maximum number of patrons and staff on premises is monitored at all times
    • 2m distance between backs of seats at different tables is maintained at all times
    • No events over 50 people on premises
    • 2m separation maintained between patrons of different parties, except when partition in place
    • Maximum of 6 patrons per table
    • Physical devices or markers are used to assist patrons in maintaining physical distance
    • COVID-19 Safety Plan developed and in use
    • COVID-19 Safety Plan contains the maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated
    • Reservation contact information is kept for 30 days: First name, last name, and phone number or email of at least one member of every party
  12. Request

    8 infractions

    • Maximum number of patrons and staff on premises is monitored at all times
    • No events over 50 people on premises
    • 2m separation maintained between patrons of different parties, except when partition in place
    • 2m separation maintained between patrons and staff, except when partition in place
    • Maximum of 6 patrons per table
    • COVID-19 Safety Plan developed and in use
    • COVID-19 Safety Plan contains the maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated
    • Reservation contact information is kept for 30 days: First name, last name, and phone number or email of at least one member of every party
  13. Routine

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  15. Routine

    1 infraction

    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
  16. Routine Follow-up

    5 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
  17. Routine

    1 infraction

    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
  18. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
  19. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
  20. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
  21. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
  22. Routine

    2 infractions

    • A Certified food safety training course has been taken by the operator and food handlers of the food service establishment.
    • Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
  23. Routine

    0 infractions

  24. Routine

    0 infractions

  25. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
  26. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
    • A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
  27. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.

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