Fairmont Pacific Rim - The Lobby Lounge
Level 1 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver BC V6C 0B9 · Food Service Establishment 1
Inspection summary
Fairmont Pacific Rim - The Lobby Lounge has been inspected 27 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since October 9, 2015. The most recent inspection, on August 10, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.
4 of 27 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.
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 22 times across 16 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2025. For example:
All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes 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 13 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2026. For example:
Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 13 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on February 19, 2026. For example:
Potentially hazardous food is thawed in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
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 9 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2026. For example:
Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 16, 2022. For example:
The premises is free of pests.
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.
27 inspections
- Routine
2 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is in contact with un-sanitized surfaces or utensils.
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing station is obstructed or being used for other purposes.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Routine
3 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is in contact with un-sanitized surfaces or utensils.
- Potentially hazardous food is thawed in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
- Potentially hazardous food is not thawed using appropriate equipment and/or approved methods.
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing station is obstructed or being used for other purposes.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Routine
4 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- The required public health warning by the Medical Health Officer is displayed on a display card at the table or in the menu.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
5 infractions
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
- Potentially hazardous food is cooked/processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
- Inadequate acidification of potentially hazardous food
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Sanitizing solution concentration is too low.
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Routine
3 infractions
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Inadequate lighting and/or ventilation on the premises.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
5 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is not properly covered and protected from contamination.
- Potentially hazardous food is thawed in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
- Potentially hazardous food is not thawed using appropriate equipment and/or approved methods.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Sanitizing solution is not present or at an improper concentration.
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Employees do not demonstrate good personal hygiene which may lead to the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
- Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Routine Follow-up
2 infractions
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
- An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
- An accurate thermometer is not provided for temperature monitoring.
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Routine
3 infractions
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
- An accurate thermometer is not provided for temperature monitoring.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of insect activity.
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Routine Follow-up
2 infractions
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Routine
2 infractions
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained/used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Request
14 infractions
- Maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated on the premises has been determined
- Maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated on the premises is appropriate for the space
- Maximum number of patrons and staff on premises is monitored at all times
- No events over 50 people on premises
- 2m separation maintained between patrons of different parties, except when partition in place
- 2m separation maintained between patrons and staff, except when partition in place
- Maximum of 6 patrons per table
- Physical devices or markers are used to assist patrons in maintaining physical distance
- Self-service areas equipped with hand washing or alcohol-based sanitizer in easy reach
- Self-service areas equipped with appropriate signage
- Self-serve station surfaces and utensils are frequently cleaned and sanitized
- COVID-19 Safety Plan developed and in use
- COVID-19 Safety Plan contains the maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated
- Reservation contact information is kept for 30 days: First name, last name, and phone number or email of at least one member of every party
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Routine
2 infractions
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained/used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Sanitizing solution is not present or at an improper concentration.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Routine
3 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Routine
6 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is not stored in suitable containers.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Wiping cloths are not clean, restricted in use and/or stored in approved sanitizing solution.
- Sanitizing solution is not present or at insufficient concentration.
- Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of rodent activity.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Routine
5 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is not stored in suitable containers.
- Food is not stored off of floor.
- Potentially hazardous food is cooked/reheated in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Wiping cloths are not clean, restricted in use and/or stored in approved sanitizing solution.
- Sanitizing solution is not present or at insufficient concentration.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
3 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is not stored off of floor.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Mechanical dishwasher does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- Sanitizing solution is not present or at insufficient concentration.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Routine
6 infractions
- Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Premises is not in good repair.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
- Potentially hazardous food is thawed in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
- Potentially hazardous food is not thawed using appropriate equipment and/or approved methods.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Employee hygiene is maintained.
- Employees are eating, drinking or using tobacco in food preparation, dishwashing and/or food storage areas.
- Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Routine
2 infractions
- Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Premises is not in good repair.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Routine
2 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
- Routine
4 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Ready-to-eat food is in contact with un-sanitized surfaces or utensils.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Sanitizing solution is not present or at insufficient concentration.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of an insect infestation.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Routine
3 infractions
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not in a condition that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Sanitizing solution is not present or at insufficient concentration.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
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