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Blue Ridge Cafe

101 1283 Main Street, Smithers · Restaurant

Official record from Northern Health →

Inspection summary

Blue Ridge Cafe has been inspected once by Northern Health Authority, on April 24, 2026. The most recent inspection, on April 24, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Chemicals and toxic substances and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on April 24, 2026. For example: 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]

  • 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 once on April 24, 2026. For example: 401 - Critical Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

About this data

These results come from Northern 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.

1 inspection

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
      • Observation: chemical sanitizer bottle was not properly labelled. Public Health Significance: Improperly labelled chemical sanitizers pose a significant public health risk because food handlers may not be able to identify the product, its concentration, or its intended use.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure all chemical sanitizer containers are clearly labelled with the product name and intended use.
    • 401 - Critical Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Observed used dishes placed inside the handwashing sink at the time of inspection. (Public Health Significance) Hand washing is an important practice to ensure food are protected from cross contamination from other previously handled foods or contact surfaces.Handwashing sinks are required to remain clean, accessible, and dedicated solely to hand hygiene. Placing dirty dishes or equipment in a handwashing sink can contaminate the sink basin, obstruct proper handwashing, and increase the risk of spreading harmful bacteria to food, food contact surfaces, and staff hands.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure the hand wash station is accessible at all times and used only as a hand wash station whenever food is being prepared. Soap and paper towel in dispensers and hot and cold running water must be provided to facilitate proper hand washing.

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