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Freya Nordic Baking & Kaffee - Courtenay

397 5th Street, 102, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1J9 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Freya Nordic Baking & Kaffee - Courtenay has been inspected 2 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since July 15, 2026. The most recent inspection, on July 22, 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 5 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

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.

  • 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 2 times on July 15, 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 July 15, 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 2 times on July 15, 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.

2 inspections

  1. Follow-Up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Poor Hygiene and Activities of Food Handlers
      • Improper glove use-corrected.
      • Single-use gloves are to be removed and discarded in-between incompatible activities. Wash hands and don a new pair of gloves.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Hand sink obstructed and used for non-handwashing activities. Hand Sink was unsanitary.- corrected
      • Hand sinks are for handwashing only. Keep clear, sanitary, and adequately supplied.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Operational logs could not be located.
      • Monitor and record at least 2x daily. Take corrective action as required. Refrigeration at or below 4°C/40°F. Freezers at or below -18°C/0°F. Dishwasher: 82°C/180°F at the manifold, or 71°C/160°F at the plate level.
    • Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
      • Repeat infraction: Sanitizer measured in excess of 500 ppm QUATs - corrected. Diluted to 200 ppm at the time of inspection.
      • Dilute as per manufacturer instructions to a 200-400 ppm QUATs concentration. Use test strops to verify concentrations.
    • Operations and Maintenance/Other
      • Facility name change. EHO to follow up with operator.
      • Comments Food safety protective temperatures in compliance. Dishwasher final rinse reached at least 71°C at the plate. Facility appears in compliance with time/temperature holding of potentially hazardous foods. Tracking procedures discussed.

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