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Eastside Liquor Company

4209 27 St Vernon BC V1T 4Y3 · Food Retailer - Food Store

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Details

Google rating
4.3 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday9 AM–11 PM
  • Monday9 AM–11 PM
  • Saturday9 AM–11 PM
  • Sunday9 AM–11 PM
  • Thursday9 AM–11 PM
  • Tuesday9 AM–11 PM
  • Wednesday9 AM–11 PM

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Inspection summary

Eastside Liquor Company has been inspected 7 times by Interior Health Authority since January 9, 2015. The most recent inspection, on October 8, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

5 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, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 2 times on October 8, 2026. For example: 7 Are foods protected from contamination?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 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 October 8, 2026. For example: 7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on October 8, 2026. For example: 1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?

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

    • F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
      • Observation(s): F1.7B: Inadequate sanitation of the ice machine. Corrective Action: Empty ice from the machine. Clean and sanitize all interior surfaces (see F2.3D). Clean and maintain internal lines/workings per the manufacturer directions. Do both monthly or at the frequency specified by the manufacturer, and as needed.
      • F1.7B Ready-to-eat foods must be stored in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): F2.1A: Sanitizer test strips are not available. Corrective Action: Provide chlorine test strips. Ensure they are intended for use with food contact sanitizer and have a test range of 10-200 ppm.
      • F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): F2.3B: The ice scoop is rinsed with water only, not washed or sanitized. Unsafe practice. Corrective Action: Wash the ice scoop with soap and water in the sink, rinse thoroughly, dry with paper towel, and spray all surfaces of the scoop with sanitizer solution. See F2.3D. Clean and sanitize the ice scoop once daily or more often as needed. F2.3D: There is no sanitizer available onsite. Corrective Action: Obtain unscented household bleach. Prepare bleach sanitizer solution by diluting the bleach with water in a spray bottle to 200 ppm chlorine residual (5 mL or 1 teaspoon of bleach per litre of water). Use the solution to sanitize the ice scoop and ice machine interior; ensure all surfaces are sprayed down. Label the spray bottle to indicate its contents.
      • F2.3B Manual dishwashing procedure must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
      • F2.3D Sanitizer solution must be available and kept at the correct levels for adequate sanitizing action.
    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): F2.5K: The ice scoop is stored in a bag-lined cardboard box. The liner bag is not changed. Contamination hazard. Corrective Action: Replace the liner bag once daily or more often if it becomes contaminated, or store the ice scoop in a washable, non-absorbent container instead (hard plastic or stainless steel). Liner bags must arrive and be maintained in a sanitary condition.
      • F2.5K Storage of equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils must prevent contamination.
    • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): F2.7: The paper towel dispenser at the washroom hand sink is not working. Loose paper towel is prone to contamination. Corrective Action: Adjust or repair the dispenser so it works properly. Replace it if necessary. Any replacement must also be enclosed, wall-mounted, and hands-free type (motion sensor or auto-cut).
  2. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.3 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): Incorrect procedure for cleaning and sanitizing ice scoop(s). Reviewed correct procedure. EHO will email Food Contact Surfaces Cleaning and Sanitizing reference sheet. Ensure unscented bleach or quaternary ammonium available for sanitizing. Obtain test strips to monitor correct sanitizer strength. Continue with the refrigeration company service contract for routine cleaning and maintenance of the ice machine.
  6. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring

    0 infractions

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Reviews

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  • Anna Marie Anderson

    I stopped by this store for the first time the other day and bought a bottle of wine. A couple hours later when I went to go pour a glass, I noticed the seal was broken. I called the store immediately asking if I could swap the faulty product for a new bottle (the bottle was still full). I was told no, and that it was my fault for not inspecting the product properly. This completely shocked me. I inspected the bottle, and with a broken seal it was very difficult to tell if the seal was broken. A couple days later I called to ask if I could talk to a manager, no one was in but I was told I would be contacted by the end of the day. This never happened. What a disappointing experience. I won't be back. I live in the neighbourhood, so they are losing more money by losing a potential frequent customer than they would by correcting this error. I wouldn't trust this company with the safety of your products nor their accountability if they make a mistake.

  • Matt B

    Very clean store with a TON of craft beer offerings and a good selection of wines and hard liquors. Friendly service, convenient location. Within walking distance of many hotels.

  • sunshine market

    I had an excellent experience at this liquor store. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and quick to help me find exactly what I needed. They have a wide selection of wines, spirits, and specialty items, all neatly organized and easy to browse. Prices were fair, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming and well-kept. I’ll definitely be coming back—highly recommend!

  • Eva Williams

    when i went in maybe 10 mins before it was closing (yes maybe catching time close) the lady wasn’t being super helpful on closing shift when my phone tap wasn’t working she told me it didn’t work and was being extremely rude and i left to go get my card to actually work she closed the door on my face 5 mins before even closing.

  • Matt

    Quick and friendly service! Lots of choices, and offered to help if needed!

  • Anna Marie Anderson

    I stopped by this store for the first time the other day and bought a bottle of wine. A couple hours later when I went to go pour a glass, I noticed the seal was broken. I called the store immediately asking if I could swap the faulty …

  • Matt B

    Very clean store with a TON of craft beer offerings and a good selection of wines and hard liquors. …

  • sunshine market

    I had an excellent experience at this liquor store. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and quick to help me find exactly what I needed. They have a wide selection of wines, spirits, and specialty items, all neatly organized and easy to …

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