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East 36th House - Community Living

325 E 36th Ave, Vancouver BC V5W 1C5 · Community Living

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

East 36th House - Community Living has been inspected 6 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since April 22, 2022. The most recent inspection, on September 3, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on September 12, 2024. For example: There are secure, safe and adequate storage areas for cleaning agents, chemical products and other hazardous materials [RCR Sec 35(1)(c)]

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2026. For example: Reportable incidents have been reported with appropriate notifications [RCR Sec 77(2)(a)(b)(d);DOLSOP Preventing Opioid Overdose]

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 12, 2024. For example: Expired medication is returned to the dispensing pharmacy as required [RCR Sec 72(b)]

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on September 10, 2025. For example: Prior to employment the licensee obtained the appropriate information regarding the staff person [RCR Sec 37(1)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on September 14, 2023. For example: Rooms and common areas are well ventilated, in a good state of repair, safe and clean condition [RCR Sec 22(1)]

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, 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.

6 inspections

  1. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Reportable incidents have been reported with appropriate notifications [RCR Sec 77(2)(a)(b)(d);DOLSOP Preventing Opioid Overdose]
  2. Routine

    3 infractions

    • There is on display in a prominent place notice that electronic surveillance is being used [RCR Sec 19(3)]
    • Employee files contain the records required by this regulation [RCR Sec 86]
      • Lacks a record of character references.
    • Prior to employment the licensee obtained the appropriate information regarding the staff person [RCR Sec 37(1)]
      • No character references were obtained.
      • The required documentation was not obtained prior to hiring.
  3. Routine

    3 infractions

    • A pharmacist packages and records all medications on the medication administration record [RCR Sec 69(1)]
      • A pharmacist does not package all medication.
    • Expired medication is returned to the dispensing pharmacy as required [RCR Sec 72(b)]
    • There are secure, safe and adequate storage areas for cleaning agents, chemical products and other hazardous materials [RCR Sec 35(1)(c)]
  4. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Rooms and common areas are well ventilated, in a good state of repair, safe and clean condition [RCR Sec 22(1)]
      • Rooms and common areas are not maintained in a good state of repair.
    • Bathrooms have equipment that is necessary to protect health, safety and dignity of the persons in care [RCR Sec 30(d)]
  6. Routine

    9 infractions

    • The facility has a written a policy and procedure for obtaining consent, in accordance with Part 3 of the Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act, before admitting an adult to the community care facility. [RCR Sec 85(2)(m)]
    • Reportable incidents have been reported to the Medical Health Officer in the form and manner required. [RCR Sec 77(2)(c)]
    • A restraint used under section 74(1)(b) that continues either continuously or intermittently for more than 24 hours is reassessed within the specified time consulting with those who agreed to the use of the restraint [RCR Sec 75(3)]
      • The restraint has not been reassessed in the time specified in the care plan.
    • For facilities with 24 or fewer persons in care the nutrition plan(s) is reviewed on a regular basis. [RCR Sec 83(3)(a)]
    • Monthly weights are taken and recorded, if missing, the reason is documented. [RCR Sec 83(4)(a),(5)(a)]
      • Monthly weights are not taken.
      • The reason for the monthly weight missing is not recorded.
    • Medication is returned to the dispensing pharmacy if the person in care is no longer taking the medication(s)[RCR Sec 72(a)]
    • There are appropriate, safe and secure locations for medications and the records of persons in care [RCR Sec 35(1)(b)]
      • The location for mediations is not safe and appropriate.
      • The location for records of persons in care is not safe and appropriate.
    • Outside activity areas have comfortable seating [RCR Sec 36(1)(c)]
    • The written policies and procedures are reviewed and revised if necessary at least once each year [RCR Sec 85(1)(b)]

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