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Fernie Distillers Inc.

531 1st Ave Fernie BC V0B 1M0 · Tasting Room - Food Service

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Details

Google rating
4.9 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday3–11 PM
  • MondayClosed
  • Saturday2–11 PM
  • Sunday12–8 PM
  • Thursday3–10 PM
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday3–10 PM

Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps

Inspection summary

Fernie Distillers Inc. has been inspected 4 times by Interior Health Authority since June 25, 2019. The most recent inspection, on March 10, 2026, found no infractions.

3 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 Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 once on March 3, 2022. 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 March 3, 2022. For example: 7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?

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.

4 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): Sanitizing concentrations were measured at 0 ppm. Chlorine sanitizer concentrations should be a minimum 50 ppm, recommended 100-200 ppm. Effective sanitization procedures destroy organisms of public health importance that may be present on food contact surfaces.
      • F2.3D Sanitizer solution must be available and kept at the correct levels for adequate sanitizing action.
    • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): No paper towel found at handwashing sink. Effective handwashing by food handlers protects them and others against the spread of communicable diseases. Paper towel must be available at handwashing sink.
      • F2.7C Handwashing station must be supplied with single-service product for drying hands.
  4. Monitoring

    0 infractions

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Samuel Rutishauser

    We visited the distillery after dinner. Very personable service, we were immediately taken care of. The drinks menu is varied with a focus on cocktails using their locally produced spirits and liquors. I had a "Smooth Operator" with Fernie Fog Liquor. It was perfectly mixed and appealingly presented, see the picture. Taste-wise it was balanced very well, a pleasure to enjoy! Especially noteworthy: The dog-friendly patio, which is always commendable.

  • Mélissa Sylvestre

    Amazing cocktails! Everything tastes intentional and delicious. Great atmosphere and the patio is dog friendly! We travel around a lot and have been in Fernie for a couple of years and this place e superseded our expectations.

  • Emily F

    The cocktails and mock tails that we had here were all amazing! The ticket to ride was the best espresso martini that my friend has ever had, it had some light gram cracker undertones that were amazing! The steady eddy mocktail was also a favorite and three of us got it. I could sip that for days. The place is cute, the servers are friendly and helpful. Great place to pop in for a drink, or two, or five.

  • zanny venner

    I hosted a private event here and the atmosphere, vibes, and service were exceptional. Highly recommend hosting an event with Fernie Distillers. They will collaborate with you to bring your event to life above and beyond your expectations!

  • Julie Rice

    Was absolutely delicious. Enjoyed the flight drinks and our drinks after those flights. Caesar was absolutely delicious. Spicy and tangy and better than most we’ve enjoyed in Calgary.

  • Samuel Rutishauser

    We visited the distillery after dinner. Very personable service, we were immediately taken care of. The drinks menu is varied with a focus on cocktails using their locally produced spirits and liquors. I had a "Smooth Operator" with Fernie …

  • Mélissa Sylvestre

    Amazing cocktails! Everything tastes intentional and delicious. Great atmosphere and the patio is dog friendly! We travel around a lot and have been in Fernie for a couple of years and this place e superseded our expectations.

  • Emily F

    The cocktails and mock tails that we had here were all amazing! The ticket to ride was the best espresso martini that my friend has ever had, it had some light gram cracker undertones that were amazing! …

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