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Don's Diner

103 Golf Course Road, Tumbler Ridge, V0C2W0 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Don's Diner has been inspected 4 times by Northern Health Authority since May 14, 2025. The most recent inspection, on June 24, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2025. For example: 302 - Critical Repeat Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on September 3, 2025. For example: 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]

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.

4 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Critical Repeat Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Wiping cloths left on the counters between use. (Public Health significance) - Cloths once used can harbor and grow bacteria if left as used at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action: Store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution of 100 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm QUATs all times when not in use.
    • 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
      • Observation: There were presence of flies within the kitchen premises (Public Health Significance) Flies including house flies can contaminate foods and surfaces with pathogen they carry which can cause foodborne illness.
      • Corrective Action: Prevent the entry of flies. Operator is aware to fix the door screen.
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Wiping cloths left on the counters between use. (Public Health significance) - Cloths once used can harbor and grow bacteria if left as used at room temperature.
      • Corrective Action: Store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution of 200 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm QUATs. Mix according to the manufacturer's specifications.
    • 302 - Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: There was no presence of food grade sanitizer within the premises. (Public health significance): Food-grade sanitizers are safe for use on surfaces that come into contact with food further minimizing the risk of food illnesses by eliminating harmful bacteria
      • Corrective Action: Food handler was made aware of the implication and immediately called the operator to get a food grade sanitizer. A picture was later sent to confirm the purchase of food grade sanitizer within the premises.
  4. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

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