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Gilmore Gardens

4088 Blundell Rd, Richmond BC V7C 1G8 · Food Service Establishment 1

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Details

Google rating
4.8 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday8 AM–8 PM
  • Monday8 AM–8 PM
  • Saturday8 AM–8 PM
  • Sunday8 AM–8 PM
  • Thursday8 AM–8 PM
  • Tuesday8 AM–8 PM
  • Wednesday8 AM–8 PM

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Inspection summary

Gilmore Gardens has been inspected 17 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since July 17, 2015. The most recent inspection, on September 8, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

6 of 17 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: Pests, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 8, 2025. For example: The premises is free of pests.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2025. For example: Potentially hazardous food is cooled in a manner that makes it safe to eat.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2025. For example: All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2021. For example: Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to 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 September 8, 2025. For example: Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, 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.

17 inspections

  1. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a food service establishment is valid and is posted in a conspicuous location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
    • Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing station is obstructed or being used for other purposes.
    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
  2. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is cooled in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not cooled from 60°C to 21°C within two hours, and then from 21°C to 4°C within four hours.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution concentration is too high.
      • Mechanical dishwasher does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Procedures in the food safety plan are not being followed.
  4. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is cooled in a manner that makes it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not cooled from 60°C to 21°C within two hours, and then from 21°C to 4°C within four hours.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not cooled using appropriate equipment and/or approved methods.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at an improper concentration.
    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Food safety plan is not maintained to reflect the current menu.
    • The premises is free of pests.
    • The premises is free of conditions that lead to harbouring, breeding and entry of pests.
  5. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
  6. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
      • Potentially hazardous food is not stored, displayed or transported at a temperature of 4°C or below.
    • The premises is free of pests.
  7. Routine

    0 infractions

  8. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
      • Sanitizing solution is not present or at an improper concentration.
  9. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
  11. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
  12. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Water accessible to a person in care is not heated to more than 49°C
  13. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  14. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The premises is free of pests.
      • Premises has signs of rodent activity.
      • Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
  15. Routine

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  17. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Janet Ragetli

    Gilmore Gardens is truly exceptional. My mother has been a resident for over three years. The leadership is outstanding, and this reflects onto all management and staff. I see residents being treated with dignity and respect, in a warm and welcoming family-style community. I have visited several seniors residences in Richmond and Vancouver, and what sets Gilmore Gardens above the others for me is the people - friendly, efficient and helpful in all positions and at all levels.

  • Joanne Schroeder

    My mother just loves living at Gilmore Gardens. The management is outstanding and the staff are friendly and caring. We have been so impressed with the measures taken to keep the residents safe and healthy during the pandemic. Mom enjoys the wonderful activities and her fitness has improved with the daily exercise programs. She has made some great new friends and is excited to see what’s on the menu every day. This retirement residence is truly exceptional!

  • AL

    My father has been a resident of Gilmore Gardens for over six years, and the staff have always taken good care of him. Thank you to Miranda and Audrey, and the rest of management for being especially attentive and thorough with their safety precautions during the COVID pandemic this past year. Gilmore Gardens has repeatedly gone above and beyond to provide the great quality of care, including arranging special meals to accommodate my father’s needs. We greatly appreciate all they have done to ensure the safety and comfort of the residents, and cannot recommend Gilmore Gardens and their extraordinary care enough.

  • Monika McCormack

    When you walk through the front doors at Gilmore Gardens, you feel like you are entering a 5 star hotel! The staff are always friendly and courteous; they treat residents and guests as family. Many staff members have worked there for many years ... which speaks volumes to the quality and respect of management. The layout of the building allows for maximum natural light in all suites; while the elevators in the middle of the building provide easy access for everyone. I'm so pleased that my parents chose to live at Gilmore Gardens!

  • Tim Timberg

    We are extremely pleased with the services and staff at Gilmore Gardens who are professional, kind, and skilled at providing the appropriate level of support. They have created a healthy and respectful community and it is a pleasure to be part of this.

  • Janet Ragetli

    Gilmore Gardens is truly exceptional. My mother has been a resident for over three years. The leadership is outstanding, and this reflects onto all management and staff. I see residents being treated with dignity and respect, in a warm …

  • Joanne Schroeder

    My mother just loves living at Gilmore Gardens. The management is outstanding and the staff are friendly and caring. We have been so impressed with the measures taken to keep the residents safe and healthy during the pandemic. Mom enjoys …

  • AL

    My father has been a resident of Gilmore Gardens for over six years, and the staff have always taken good care of him. Thank you to Miranda and Audrey, and the rest of management for being especially attentive and thorough with their safety …

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