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Five and Dime Diner

2305 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Five and Dime Diner has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since May 21, 2026. The most recent inspection, on May 28, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 May 21, 2026. For example: Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

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

    Recorded once on May 21, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

About this data

These results come from Island Health (Vancouver Island 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.

2 inspections

  1. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • Quat sanitizer bucket in kitchen measured 0 ppm.
      • Corrected on site sanitizer bucket was remade and measured 200 ppm. Monitor with quat test strips and change sanitizer bucket every two hours or as needed so that the surfaces are sanitized when wiped. All other sanitizer bottles measured 200 ppm quat. Improper sanitizer that is below 200 ppm quat will not properly dispense causing pathogens are could result in food bourne illness.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Observed dust and coffee grind build up behind self serve coffee area.
      • Clean and sanitize the area then monitor to keep it clean going forward by May 28, 2026. Build up of coffee grinds can attract pests which can contaminated foods stored in that area which can result in illness if the contaminated food were consumed. Comments Routine inspection conducted today. All hand sink were fully stocked with soap, paper towel, hot and cold water. Low temperature dishwasher for ware washing measured 50 ppm chlorine. All coolers measured less than or equal to 4°C and freezers measured less than or equal to - 18°C. All hot holding measured less than or equal to 60°C. Temperature logs are up-to-date and well maintained. No signs of pests at time of inspection.

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