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Forbidden Fruit Winery

620 Sumac Rd Cawston BC V0X 1C3 · Restaurant - Food Service

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Google rating
4.8 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday10 AM–5 PM
  • Monday10 AM–5 PM
  • Saturday10 AM–5 PM
  • Sunday10 AM–5 PM
  • Thursday10 AM–5 PM
  • Tuesday10 AM–5 PM
  • Wednesday10 AM–5 PM

Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps

Inspection summary

Forbidden Fruit Winery has been inspected 7 times by Interior Health Authority since January 22, 2013. The most recent inspection, on July 17, 2025, found no infractions.

5 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. 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. 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 once on September 12, 2019. 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 August 23, 2016. For example: 15 - Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?

  • 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 September 12, 2019. For example: 6 Are the premises designed and equipped to ensure safe food handling?

  • 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 September 12, 2019. 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.

7 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring

    3 infractions

    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): - please have sanitizer readily available at all times
    • F2.6 Are the premises designed and equipped to ensure safe food handling?
      • Observation(s): - new dishwasher does not have NSF-certification or equivalent; please replace with a certified unit.
    • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): - please ensure sanitation plan is readily available for review
  4. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • 15 - Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): - please install a paper towel dispenser for hygienic hand washing
  6. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring

    0 infractions

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • David Collins

    Great experience here chatting with the owner, and exchanging stories. Nice wine. He even had a variety from special grapes tannet (I think it was spelled). Highly recommend. Wonderful scenery right on the river.

  • Faye Leuty

    Spent a beautiful afternoon here with Steve sharing some of their amazing fruit wines. He was very patient with us and gave great insight into the making of the wines, the troubles the industry has faced in the past few years and all the awards they have received! Truly a great visit and we can’t wait to try all our purchases when we get back!!

  • Denys Tsybka

    This was our second visit. Fruit wines taste delicious, this is their main feature. Their grape wines also taste refreshing and amazing! Kim is very welcoming and nice host!! I wish the winery prosperity and success!!

  • The Veggienator

    Excellent wines. I am not picky, you won't see me talk crap about a local winery, distillery etc. This small winery is great, drinking a 2020 Merlot now and it is do inspiring that it makes me write a review ASAP. 🤙

  • John Penacho

    Great wines, cider and hospitality. One of the better tastings on this trip.

  • David Collins

    Great experience here chatting with the owner, and exchanging stories. Nice wine. He even had a variety from special grapes tannet (I think it was …

  • Faye Leuty

    Spent a beautiful afternoon here with Steve sharing some of their amazing fruit wines. He was very patient with us and gave great insight into the making of the wines, the troubles the industry has faced in the past few years and all the …

  • Denys Tsybka

    This was our second visit. Fruit wines taste delicious, this is their main feature. Their grape wines also taste refreshing and amazing! Kim is very welcoming and nice host!! I wish the winery prosperity and success!!

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