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Embers Brewhouse

650 Victoria St Kamloops BC V2C 2B4 · Restaurant - Food Service

Official record from Interior Health →

Inspection summary

Embers Brewhouse has been inspected once by Interior Health Authority, on April 9, 2026. The most recent inspection, on April 9, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • 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 April 9, 2026. For example: 2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?

  • 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 April 9, 2026. 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 April 9, 2026. 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 April 9, 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 April 9, 2026. 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.

1 inspection

  1. Monitoring

    6 infractions

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): No test strips available for surface sanitizer
      • F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
    • F2.2 Are proper pest control measures in place on the premises?
      • Observation(s): Large accumulation of items not related to the business downstairs. Difficult to monitor for pests and provides harborage to rodents Rodent droppings noted downstairs but due to staff not keeping up with cleaning it is difficult to know if the droppings are recent or a past issue.
      • F2.2A The premises must be maintained to prevent harbouring (sheltering) or breeding of pests.
      • F2.2C The premises must be maintained free of pests.
    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): Quat bottles of sanitizer found to be 0 ppm Staff not checking concentration of sanitizers
    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): Premise maintenance and sanitation needs upgrading: • Thoroughly clean floors in hard to reach areas up and downstairs ie. dishwasher area, downstairs dough prep, brewing , storage rooms etc • Disorganization noted downstairs in all areas • Replace light covers as needed ie. especially downstairs food prep areas • Clean out coolers, grease under cooking equipment • Consider changing out the faucet at the 2 compartment sink as staff is trying to fill compartments using the spray arm which is not practical
      • F2.5B The premises must be properly constructed and maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition.
      • F2.5E Equipment or materials not required for food related operations must be removed from the premises.
      • F2.5J Artificial lighting must have shatterproof covers or shatterproof bulbs.
      • 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): • Food prep area hand sink-was not easily accessible due to crates and food storage in front of sink • Staff bathroom downstairs lacked hand soap • Bar hand sink needs paper towels
      • F2.7B Handwashing station must be supplied with liquid soap in a dispenser.
      • F2.7E Handwashing stations must remain accessible at all times.
    • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): Revise and upgrade the sanitation plan. Sani logs for low temp dishwasher and surface sanitizer to be maintained. Template provided.

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