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Dog 'N' Suds Restaurant

1172 Broadway Ave S Williams Lake BC V2G 1A2 · Restaurant - Food Service

Details

Google rating
4.2 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday7 AM–8 PM
  • Monday7 AM–4 PM
  • Saturday7 AM–8 PM
  • Sunday7 AM–4 PM
  • Thursday7 AM–8 PM
  • Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
  • Wednesday7 AM–8 PM

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Inspection summary

Dog 'N' Suds Restaurant has been inspected 7 times by Interior Health Authority since March 6, 2013. The most recent inspection, on January 13, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 13, 2026. For example: 5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?

  • 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 January 13, 2026. For example: 2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?

  • 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 January 13, 2026. 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 January 13, 2026. 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 once on February 23, 2024. For example: 4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?

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.

7 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    5 infractions

    • F1.2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?
      • Observation(s): Right hand side prep cooler not able to maintain appropriate temperatures. • Continue using ice baths to maintain temperatures. Ensure bins of food are nestled deeply into the ice to ensure temperatures of 4°C or lower are constantly maintained. • Arrange for repair or replacement of this refrigeration unit.
    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): Sanitizer strips on site out of date. • Acquire replacement test strips with next order of cleaning supplies.
    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): High temperature mechanical dishwasher not attaining appropriate temperature of 71°C at the dish surface. Temperature gauges on dishwasher seem to be producing inaccurate readings. To ensure adequate • To ensure adequate sanitization, soak all food contact utensils dishes and glassware in a bleach solution at a concentration of 200 ppm and then air drying after washing in the dishwasher. Continue this method of sanitization until dishwasher is once again able to sanitize effectively. • Arrange for a certified technician to service the dishwasher before putting it back into regular use.
    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): Ongoing infraction: At the time of inspection, sanitizer spray bottles were not clearly labelled. • Ensure all spray bottles in the facility are clearly labelled to protect public health and promote safety. New infraction: Dust buildup on the condenser unit in the walk-in cooler. • Clean and sanitize the front of the condenser unit. Remove, clean and sanitize the grates protecting the condenser fans and then replace them onto the condenser unit.
    • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): At the time of inspection, the employee washroom downstairs had no liquid soap and no paper towel dispenser. • Re-fill the liquid soap dispenser • Install a dispenser or dowel to ensure there is always paper towel available in the staff washroom and it is protected from contamination.
  2. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): Sanitizer bottle observed without a label. Please label all spray bottles containing a chemical / cleaning solution.
      • F2.5D Chemicals, cleaners and other agents must be properly labelled and stored separately from food to prevent contamination.
  3. Monitoring

    3 infractions

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): Food premise is using bleach sanitizer solution, but has quaternary ammonium test strips. Please ensure bleach test strips are purchased and used to check concentration of sanitizing solution.
      • F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): Countertop in dishwashing area will require refinishing or be replaced as surfaces have started to wear, and this will make it difficult to effectively clean and sanitize.
      • F2.5A All equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces used on the premises must be kept in good working order to ensure the sanitary handling of food.
    • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): Sanitation plan missing process for cleaning and sanitizing meat slicer. Please ensure this is added as meat slicers have several problem areas that can easily build up food residue leading to bacterial growth.
      • F3.4A Written sanitation procedures must include cleaning and sanitizing requirements for the establishment and all equipment and utensils.
  4. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F1.2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?
      • Observation(s): "Coke" display cooler still too warm at 8°C to 10°C Prep table still to warm at 10°C. Asked operator to discard contents of prep table.
      • F1.2B Potentially hazardous foods must be stored or displayed at a temperature of 4 °C (40 °F) or colder.
    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): Temperature logs must be kept for all refrigeration units. Forms provided.
      • F2.1B A thermometer accurate within 1 °C must be available to monitor processes.
  5. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • Are proper refrigeration, freezing and thawing procedures followed?
      • Observation(s): "Beverage-Air" prep table 7°C,, must be ≤4°C.
      • 4.1 - Potentially hazardous food must be maintained at 4°C or colder.
    • Are foods handled in a sanitary manner and protected from contamination?
      • Observation(s): All foods must be covered in the walk-in cooler.
      • 9.1 - The operator must ensure that all food on the premises is protected from contamination.
      • 9.2 - Ready to eat foods must be stored in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
      • 9.4 - Chemicals, cleaners and other agents must be properly labeled and stored separately from foods to prevent contamination.
  6. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring

    0 infractions

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Mark Reynolds

    We were just roadtripping through Williams Lake and happened to get there in time for lunch. The reviews looked good so we gave it a try. The service was top notch, thanks to Lauren and Kelly. The food was amazing, and where else does anyone offer cottage cheese as a ‘side’ choice besides the usual fries, onion rings, coleslaw, etc.? That’s both unusual and great! As far as the atmosphere, one of the most cool thing about the place is their great outdoor patio. There were at least 4 or 5 tables with customers who brought their dogs along. That’s brilliant. I’ve never been to a restaurant that allows people to bring their dogs along with them. People with dogs usually have to leave their dogs at home when they go out to eat, this really serves a niche clientele that needs to be served. When we were there all the dogs were really well behaved, it was fun to see them sitting, or laying on the ground beside their people while the people ate their meals. Don’t worry though, if dogs aren’t your thing I saw zero dogs inside the indoor portion of the restaurant. Whether or not you’re a dog person this place is already great based on the food and staff alone. GO!

  • DEAN

    We were on the road travelling and stopped in My burger was amazing - and the waitress suggested we have Frings - half fries and half onion rings - a perfect choice I would have given the food a 5 but I ordered a chocolate milk shake to go and it was not very good - it was about 5% as much chocolate as I wanted. I would have taken it back but we were already on the highway making miles The waitress was amazing - totally on top of her game - service was perfect Sitting outside was great

  • Dolly Kruger

    Soon as I walked in I was greeted with politeness, eager server's, so friendly, kind and helpful. Can recommend this place to anyone traveling through Williams Lake. Thank you to my relative back home for the recommendation. 🙌🏽👌🏽

  • M Y

    We had the nicest waiter I’ve ever experienced before. The service was attentive. The food came out quick and was delicious. And our coffee mugs were never empty. Make sure to check this place out the next time you’re in the area. It was chock full and was a good mix between locals and “out-of-towners” like us.

  • Paul B

    What a wonderful experience going to Dog N Suds restaurant here in Williams Lake! I was treated yesterday for Father's Day, and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the prices were better than most restaurants in town. Definitely going back for another special dinner.

  • Mark Reynolds

    We were just roadtripping through Williams Lake and happened to get there in time for lunch. The reviews looked good so we gave it a try. The service was top notch, thanks to Lauren and Kelly. The food was amazing, and where else does …

  • DEAN

    We were on the road travelling and stopped in My burger was amazing - and the waitress suggested we have Frings - half fries …

  • Dolly Kruger

    Soon as I walked in I was greeted with politeness, eager server's, so friendly, kind and helpful. Can recommend this place to anyone traveling through Williams Lake. Thank you to my relative back home for the recommendation. 🙌🏽👌🏽 …

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