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Flora's Cafe

75 Bamfield Boardwalk, Bamfield, BC, V0R 1B0 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Flora's Cafe has been inspected 3 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since May 26, 2026. The most recent inspection, on July 24, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

2 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and 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.

  • 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 once on July 24, 2026. For example: Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)

  • 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 July 24, 2026. For example: Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 July 24, 2026. For example: Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan

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.

3 inspections

  1. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
      • Staff stored their 4L jug of dairy milk at room temperature. This is improper storage of potentially hazardous foods.
      • Staff relocated the jug back to the functional line cooler.
    • Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
      • Wiping rags were observed not being fully submerged in sanitizing solution. Surface quat sanitizer registered at 100ppm residuals. This is below the required 200-400ppm. Test strips were also not available in the cafe area. Operator mentioned that they're shared between the restaurant and cafe.
      • Staff refreshed the solution to register at 200ppm quats residuals. Ensure to take the following actions: 1. Train staff to regularly test the concentration for the surface sanitizer. 2. Acquire test strips to be situated in the cafe area. 3. Ensure wiping rags are fully submerged in pail sanitizer.
    • Food Safety Plan/Sanitation Plan
      • Temperature logs for the cafe haven't been maintained and recorded since May 2026.
      • Staff recorded the readings for the line and display cooler on the temperature log. Comments Routine inspection conducted. Comments: - Overall sanitation and organization of the facility was satisfactory. - Hand sink was equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels. Ensure the paper towels are always adjacent to the hand sink. - Ice machine was maintained in sanitary condition with no accumulation along the dispensing line. Scoop was stored in a sanitary manner with the handle not touching. - High temperature dishwasher registered at 71.3°C after final rinse. - 2-compartment sink equipped with hot/cold running water and two sink plugs. - Undercounter cooler unit registered: 3.3°C. Display cooler registered at 3.5°C. - Staff onsite with valid FOODSAFE certification. Expiration date: December 20, 2029. - Permit to operate was located and posted in a visible location.
  2. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  3. Initial

    0 infractions

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