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Fresh Tandoori Flavour

2385 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9 · Food Premises

Official record from Island Health →

Inspection summary

Fresh Tandoori Flavour has been inspected 4 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since June 1, 2026. The most recent inspection, on July 14, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 19 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

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

  • 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 once on June 1, 2026. For example: Food Not Protected - General

  • 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 15 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2026. For example: Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on June 1, 2026. For example: Poor Hygiene and Activities of Food Handlers

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on June 1, 2026. For example: Improper Sanitary Facilities

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.

4 inspections

  1. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up

    5 infractions

    • Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
      • Large pot of frozen chicken breast left at room temperature for more then 2 hours.
      • Chicken moved to fridge. Current thawing is under running water in sealed bags or under fridge temperatures
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • A deep cleaning and sanitation is required in the back kitchen and ware washing area to remove and prevent the build-up of food debris.
      • A deep cleaning and sanitation is required in the back kitchen and ware washing area.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Exposed wood above the wash bay has not been properly sealed. The light coat of paint applied is still porous and not easily cleanable.
      • Ensure to properly seal wood above the wash bay.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • High temperature dishwasher still requires routine maintenance to hot an internal temperature of 71°C, with a probe thermometer. Temperature test strips reach correct time and temperature sanitization but permanent repairs are still needed.
      • Ensure to repair high temperature dishwasher.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Restaurant walls and floors require a detailed clean and repairs.
      • The restaurants walls and floors require a detailed cleaning and maintenance for repairs of dents, cracks and worn surfaces. Comments Follow-up inspection conducted. Additional repairs have been made to the 2-compartment sink divider. repairs will be assessed during next routine inspection to ensure long-term effectiveness.
  3. Follow-Up

    4 infractions

    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Additional deep cleaning and sanitation still required throughout kitchen.
      • Remove tin foil.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Exposed wood above the wash bay must be sealed or replaced with non porous material.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • High temperature dishwasher passes test strip but requires maintenance to reach 71°C with probe thermometer internally.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Temporary repair made to seal two compartment sink requires a permanent fix or replacement.
      • Comments Follow up inspection conducted today. Use ice wands for cooling pots of curry. Hand sink has been repaired and supplies hot and cold water, soap and paper towel. All staff were reminded to routinely wash hands when food handling. Ensure additional space is provided to access the hand sink by moving the dough mixer forward. All food within the walk in cooler was covered. Rice cooker/hot holder has been replaced. Temperature recorded at greater than 60°C. Exposed wood around the tandoor prep area has been removed. Exhaust filter was cleaned. Commonly touched surfaces were thoroughly cleaned and improvement are noted around the tandoor station.
  4. Routine

    10 infractions

    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Ensure all stored food in the walk in is covered.
      • Covers provided during inspection.
    • Poor Hygiene and Activities of Food Handlers
      • No staff observed to wash their hands during food prep/cooking. There is a build up of food debris on door handles as a result.
      • Hand washing must routinely be followed between changing tasks. All touched surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Hand sink in the kitchen is missing disposable paper towel.
      • Dedicated paper towel must be provided. Temporary paper towels provided during inspection.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Back two compartment sink divider is leaking.
      • Repeat violation must be permanently repaired.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Kitchen mechanical dishwasher required maintenance and unable to reach 71°C with probe thermometer. Test strips reached 71°C at plate level.
      • Repeat issue.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Deep cleaning and sanitation required in back kitchen tandoor area to remove build up of food and debris.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Exhaust filters are built up with dust and must be cleaned weekly.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Exposed wood in the wash bay and tandoor prep area must be sealed or replaced with non porous, and easily cleanable materials.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Kitchen hand sink water is shut off.
      • Hand sink must be accessible at all times. Temporarily to use second sink for hand washing. Sink must be removed immediately.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Rice cooker/hot holder lid is broken and must be repaired.
      • Comments

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