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Dominion Cider Co

10216 Gould Ave Summerland BC V0H 1Z8 · Tasting Room - Food Service

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Inspection summary

Dominion Cider Co has been inspected 5 times by Interior Health Authority since July 17, 2017. The most recent inspection, on August 8, 2025, found no infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 19, 2024. 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 19, 2024. For example: 5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?

  • 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 July 19, 2024. For example: 7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?

  • 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 July 17, 2017. For example: 4 - 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.

5 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring

    3 infractions

    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): - Operator must provide sanitizing solution in a spray bottle for washing outdoor tables and other surfaces inside the workshop. I recommended to use QUAT base sanitizer as it doesn't have any smell, has some soapy properties, and doesn't have to be rinsed off with clean water from surfaces as it's a food safe chemical. QUAT based sanitizer can be purchased at a ZEP store in Penticton. Sanitizing solution is made by mixing 10 mil of QUAT (2 tsp) with 1 liter of water. - Household type of dishwasher is used for glassware washing. Operator uses thermal test strips for measuring the sanitizing cycle temperature.
    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): Operator must clean & organize the glassware washing area.
    • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): Operator must connect / provide hot water for the designated handwashing sink in a workshop. At the time of inspection, there was only cold water available.
  3. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): All purpose cleaner being used for tables and surfaces. Sanitizer to also be used on food contact surfaces and tables after washing Note: dishwasher has been passing the temperature tests conducted by the operator using a thermal test strip as cycle is ~1hr long
  4. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F2.3 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): Domestic dishwasher with NSF certified cycle.
    • F3.4 - Are the premises, equipment and utensils designed and maintained to ensure safe and sanitary food handling?
      • Observation(s): Caulk behind production sinks. Seal hole in wall at back of dishwasher. Refinish counter top so that it is smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
      • F3.4C - The premises must be properly constructed and maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition.

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Reviews

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  • B

    Back to Dominion Cider to see what’s new. Tastings are $5.00/person but waived with a purchase. Poured four tasters; magic hour, nom de plume (plum), theory and practice (pet nat) and falling in staves (apricot). Their ciders are on the drier side but always enjoy their experimental series bottles. Bought bottles of hope springs eternal (peaches) and falling in staves ($20.00 each).

  • Andrew Cosco

    Just stopped in for the first time at Dominion. Kaylee was helping us out and was absolutely amazing!! Great people great cider, loved the non-alcoholic options.

  • J

    Always a good time when we stop into Dominion Cider to see what’s new. Tastings are now charged (for 4 pours) but the fee is waived with purchase. Our pourer was super friendly and bubbly. Bottles are $20.00 and a 4-pack is $24.00 (tax included). - April in Paris – winesap single variety. - Nom de plume – off dry, plum was very subtle. - All that glitters – tang of nectarine comes through and smelled heavenly. We bought a bottle ($20.00) for home. - Hope springs eternal – peaches, smoother than the nectarine. - Times like these – kveik fermented cider. A beer cider hybrid. - Castles in the sky – perry co-fermented with pinot noir. This was super delicious. They use grapes from Lightning Rock. We also bought a bottle ($20.00).

  • Malorie

    We partnered with Dominion to have custom labeled ciders as wedding favours and they were an absolute pleasure to work with! They connected us directly to their label vendor and then accommodated for an order of 120 cans within their next canning label run. The cans turned out beautifully and were a hit with our guests. Mike was very cordial to coordinate pick up and payment.

  • Linsey Lali

    Super raw, rad experience! Very tasty ciders with knowledgeable and passionate staff. Can’t wait to bring everyone I know here! Checked out the neighbouring Natural Winery called Pamplemousse Jus which was also incredible.

  • B

    Back to Dominion Cider to see what’s new. Tastings are $5.00/person but waived with a purchase. Poured four tasters; magic hour, nom de plume (plum), theory and practice (pet nat) and falling in staves (apricot). …

  • Andrew Cosco

    Just stopped in for the first time at Dominion. Kaylee was helping us out and was absolutely amazing!! Great people great cider, loved the non-alcoholic options.

  • J

    Always a good time when we stop into Dominion Cider to see what’s new. Tastings are now charged (for 4 pours) but the fee is waived with purchase. Our …

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