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Black Salt Cafe

B-16072 Hwy 3A Crawford Bay BC V0B 1E0 · Restaurant - Food Service

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Details

Google rating
4.5 / 5 (18)

Opening hours

  • Friday10 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Monday10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Saturday10 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Sunday10 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Thursday10 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Tuesday10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Wednesday10 a.m.–9 p.m.

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Inspection summary

Black Salt Cafe has been inspected 8 times by Interior Health Authority since August 23, 2013. The most recent inspection, on August 28, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

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 once on July 4, 2025. For example: 3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents 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 once on July 4, 2025. For example: 5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded once on October 16, 2015. For example: 14 - Are the premises, equipment and utensils designed and maintained to ensure safe and sanitary food handling?

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.

8 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): The filers of the fume hood have grease accumulation.
    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): 1, There is clutter in the kitchen area taking up space on food prep surfaces. 2. The ice scoop is left in the ice machine with the handle touching the ice.
      • F2.5E Equipment or materials not required for food related operations must be removed from the premises.
      • F2.5K Storage of equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils must prevent contamination.
  3. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • 14 - Are the premises, equipment and utensils designed and maintained to ensure safe and sanitary food handling?
      • Observation(s): High temperature dishwasher was not functioning at the time of inspection. 3 compartment sink method in use.
      • 14.2 - All equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces used on the premises must be kept in good working order to ensure the safe and sanitary handling of food.
  7. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring

    0 infractions

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Hector Brian Mejia

    There is literally nothing you could order here that you would go wrong with. From Polenta Fries to Italian Sodas to Burgers there isn’t one single thing that isn’t delicious. The food is beyond anything you’d ever expect especially for a tiny little place like Crawford Bay. In fact it’s so good you’d half expect to see Remmy from Ratatouille running the place. It’s quite astoundingly good. I’d highly highly recommend them to everyone. You’ll need to be patient with the staff as this is a very busy place almost all the time and they can only be so many places at once. Your patience will be rewarded I promise you.🙏🏻

  • Lana K

    DON'T GO HERE it's already hard enough to get a seat in my favorite restaurant!!! If more people know how absolutely astoundingly good the food is the line up will be across the road. Beautiful garden surroundings, calm atmosphere, and incredible food. The presentation is beautiful every time, everything is house made, and the flavors are so creative and cleverly combined you'll have to go back over & over to try more. I'm not through the menu yet but working on it!

  • Norman Stevens

    Stopped in on our way through, great food, atmosphere, beautiful patio unfortunately too cool & damp tonight to sit out there, good music funky artwork. Will be back to try some of the other items on the menu!

  • W V

    Stopped here twice: first for lunch, and on the way back for coffee and desserts. It was mid of October so not very crowded. However, be prepared to wait and if you are pressed for time (or ferry-ride) — just note, this place is not for ‘grabbing a quick bite’. Now, to the food! The food was very good, tasted authentic, and was beautifully presented. We had mushroom soup and it was very delicious, then some sandwich with radish sauce on rye bread and chicken tikka (this one was not my favorite), plus fresh raspberry mint lemonade. We took a few pecan nut muffins and Florentino (almond and orange chocolate cookies) on the go—And that was the reason we came back for coffee and sweets next day. The lemon cheesecake was a heaven, and tiramisu a little bit dry; everything nicely served with fresh whipped cream on the side. The Coffee was excellent- Top!!! The owner is very kind and not too chatty (and we prefer it that way). We’ll be definitely back!

  • Christie Brown

    Beautiful patio and amazing food — you must check this place out if you find yourself in Crawford Bay! Service was definitely slow as others have noted, especially considering it wasn’t very busy when we arrived. However, the vibes are great and they sometimes have live music. If you’re not in a hurry, I’d highly recommend checking this place out.

  • Diamond Ema

    This place has good vibes, and the food is impressive. The desert selection is even better. We did have some issues with the place being busy and having to wait a while, but the staff was super nice and still had a good overall experience. We were surprised with some of the spice levels on our plates, like the beets, and the spice dog. Although in hindsight, the name should have gave that one away. I recommend the deserts and was pleasantly surprised with the variety and diet-friendlyness of them.

  • Mackenzie

    I don’t think I have ever taken a minute to write a review while still there but this place was phenomenal. Everything from the wine, to the arancini, salmon wrap and pomme frites. All of it was absolutely delicious. The patio is beautiful and service was lovely. Will definitely be back and you should too.

  • Olga Courtnage

    Always a wonderful stop to make if you are driving through Crawford bay. It is ALWAYS busy so if you are in as hurry to make the ferry, plan ahead. If not in a hurry, it is just so lovely inside and especially on the patio - has an Italian feel with all the plants. Food was delicious. We were there for a relaxing afternoon, no hurry so it worked great for us.

  • Hector Brian Mejia

    There is literally nothing you could order here that you would go wrong with. From Polenta Fries to Italian Sodas to Burgers there isn’t one single thing that isn’t delicious. The food is beyond anything you’d ever expect especially for a …

  • Lana K

    DON'T GO HERE it's already hard enough to get a seat in my favorite restaurant!!! If more people know how absolutely astoundingly good the food is the line up will be across the road. Beautiful garden surroundings, calm atmosphere, and …

  • Norman Stevens

    Stopped in on our way through, great food, atmosphere, beautiful patio unfortunately too cool & damp tonight to sit out there, good music funky artwork. Will be back to try some of the other items on the menu!

  • W V

    Stopped here twice: first for lunch, and on the way back for coffee and desserts. It was mid of October so not very crowded. However, be prepared to wait and if you are pressed for time (or ferry-ride) — just note, this place is not for …

  • Christie Brown

    Beautiful patio and amazing food — you must check this place out if you find yourself in Crawford Bay! …

  • Diamond Ema

    This place has good vibes, and the food is impressive. The desert selection is even better. We did have some issues with the place being busy and having to wait a while, but the staff was super nice and still had a good overall experience. …

  • Mackenzie

    I don’t think I have ever taken a minute to write a review while still there but this place was phenomenal. Everything from the wine, to the arancini, salmon wrap and pomme frites. All of it was absolutely delicious. The patio is beautiful and service was lovely. Will definitely be back and you should too.

  • Olga Courtnage

    Always a wonderful stop to make if you are driving through Crawford bay. It is ALWAYS busy so if you are in as hurry to make the ferry, plan ahead. If not in a hurry, it is just so lovely inside and especially on the patio - has an Italian …

  • Reid Johnston

    You have to stop here!!! Decadent and truly incomparable desserts and coffee. I devoured my chocolate cheese cake slice so fast I didn’t even have time to take a picture. Staff are friendly, and while I took my order to go, there was a very cozy looking seating area for those that like to stay and visit.

  • Tatjana Wolf

    We’ve always sat outside in the beautiful garden oasis that is patio seating. That alone is worth the visit and wait. Food is not mass produced but cooked individually so it may take some time to come to the table but the presentation and …

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