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Chimac

512 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1K8 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Chimac has been inspected 3 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since May 20, 2026. The most recent inspection, on September 1, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

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

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 1, 2026. For example: Food Not Protected - General

  • 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 2 times on May 20, 2026. For example: Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 1, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 once on September 1, 2026. For example: Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan

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.

3 inspections

  1. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Observed two containers of raw chicken stored on the floor under counter for thawing at room temperature. observed three other containers of raw chicken on the counter waiting for processing.
      • Directed the operator to move back to refrigeration unit. Thaw chicken/meat in refrigeration at or below 4°C, under cold running water, or in a microwave. Food must be kept six inches off the floor. Corrected during inspection. Note: Please consider adding extra refrigeration unit for thawing chicken to meet the operating demand.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Observed food debris and greases on the floor under the refrigerators.
      • Clean and sanitize affected area.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Observed mice droppings under the shelves of dry goods storage, under the shelves of second storage room, and under the meat tumbler marinating machine.
      • Remove droppings. Clean and sanitize the area.
    • Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan
      • Submit Food Safety Plan and Sanitation Plan. Template will be provided. Comments Inspection was conducted due to received complaint. Pest control service was provided bi-weekly and pest traps were in place.
  2. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
      • Raw chicken observed thawing at room temperature. Raw meat was still frozen and staff moved it back to refrigeration unit.
      • Corrected during inspection. Please thaw in refrigerator with a temperature at or below 4°C, under running water, or in a microwave. Do not thaw raw meat at room temperature.
    • Critical Inadequate Hot Holding Temperature of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
      • Hot holder temperature measured at 50°C. Setting was adjusted on site to reach 60°C.
      • Please ensure hot holding temperature is at or above 60°C.
    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Food container stored directly on floor.
      • Food must be kept above six inches from the floor.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Grease build-up at the handle of small standing refrigerator. Debris observed near the small refrigerator.
      • Clean the area to remove the grease and debris.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Significant number of mice droppings observed at dry storage area, under the line refrigerator, and near storage room shelving. Glue traps observed with droppings nearby.
      • Remove the droppings. Clean and sanitize the area. Do not sweep dry droppings. Comments Pest control service was provided twice every month. Handwashing sink was supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towel. Surface sanitizer was available and measured at 100 ppm chlorine. Please obtain test strips. Dishwasher sanitizing rinse measured at 74.1°C on plate surface. Cooler temperature measured at or below 4°C. Walk-in freezer temperature measured at or below -18°C.

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