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Crowsnest Vineyards

2035 Surprise Rd Cawston BC V0X 1C2 · Tasting Room - Food Service

Official record from Interior Health →

Inspection summary

Crowsnest Vineyards has been inspected 5 times by Interior Health Authority since July 3, 2020. The most recent inspection, on May 11, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 April 18, 2023. For example: 3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?

  • 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 June 2, 2021. For example: 7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2026. For example: 4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2025. For example: 5 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 2, 2021. For example: 2 Is the premises construction and layout unchanged and in accordance with approved plans?

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.

5 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): At the time of inspection, sanitation plan not observed onsite.
      • F3.4D Every operator of food premises, other than a food service establishment, where food is processed or prepared must have their written sanitation procedures approved by the health officer.
  2. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): At the time of inspection, QUAT test strips were not available on site.
      • F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
    • F3.5 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?
      • Observation(s): Operator does not have FOODSAFE certificate on site.
      • F3.6A Operator must have valid FOODSAFE certificate or equivalent training.
  3. Monitoring

    3 infractions

    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): - no sanitizer on hand
    • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): - sanitation plan not readily available
    • F3.5 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?
      • Observation(s): - main operator and back-up needs FoodSafe (or equivalent) certifcation
  4. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): - please ensure dispensed soap and paper towel are put back into place after renovation - follow-up date July 30/21
    • F3.2 Is the premises construction and layout unchanged and in accordance with approved plans?
      • Observation(s): - still need floor plan showing current layout; item outstanding from Jul 3/2020
  5. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F3.2 Is the premises construction and layout unchanged and in accordance with approved plans?
      • Observation(s): - please provide floor plan of your new layout

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