Glowbal Georgia Restaurant
590 W Georgia St, Vancouver BC V6B 2A3 · Food Service Establishment 1
Inspection summary
Glowbal Georgia Restaurant has been inspected 41 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since August 26, 2015. The most recent inspection, on April 8, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.
10 of 41 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.
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.
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 27 times across 20 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2025. For example:
The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
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 15 times across 13 separate inspections, most recently on April 8, 2026. For example:
Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
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 12 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on April 8, 2026. For example:
Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
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 11 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on April 8, 2026. For example:
The premises is free of pests.
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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 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.
41 inspections
- Routine
4 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
- Contaminated food is not stored, displayed or offered for sale.
- Eggs are cracked or unclean.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of insect activity.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
6 infractions
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained/used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Mechanical glasswasher does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- Operator of a food service establishment has developed, maintained, and followed approved written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur.
- Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
- Operator of a food service establishment has approved written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
- Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of insect activity.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
6 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is in contact with un-sanitized surfaces or utensils.
- 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 and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained/used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Mechanical glasswasher does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- Food safety plan and records for raw oyster service are kept and are able to provide accurate information upon request during an investigation.
- Harvest tags record management lacks information to determine date range of the tags by date used/served.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Routine
4 infractions
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not maintained/used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- 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.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- 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.
- An accurate thermometer is not provided for temperature monitoring.
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Routine Follow-up
3 infractions
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Food safety plan and records for raw oyster service are kept and are able to provide accurate information upon request during an investigation.
- Routine
5 infractions
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Premises is not in adequate repair or in sanitary condition.
- 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 and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Mechanical dishwasher/glasswasher does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of rodent activity.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Routine Follow-up
2 infractions
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of rodent activity.
- Routine
5 infractions
- Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of rodent activity.
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
3 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.
- 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.
- Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
- Food safety plan is not developed.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of rodent activity.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Routine
6 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
- 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 and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
- 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.
- Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
- Food safety plan is not developed.
- A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
- Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of rodent activity.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Routine
4 infractions
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
- Test strips are not available to monitor sanitizer level.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of rodent activity.
- Request Follow-up
2 infractions
- COVID-19 Safety Plan contains the maximum number of patron count
- 2m separation maintained between patrons of different parties, except when partition in place
- Request
13 infractions
- COVID-19 Safety Plan developed and in use
- COVID-19 Safety Plan contains the maximum number of patron count
- Maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated on the premises has been determined
- Maximum number of patrons allows for 2m separation between patrons of different parties at all times
- 2m separation maintained between patrons of different parties, except when partition in place
- Maximum of 6 patrons per table
- Patrons in licensed premises are assigned to a table and shown their seats by a staff member
- Patrons remain seated while at a licensed establishment, except to use the washroom or leave (Exception: licensed premises with manufacturing license)
- Where partitions are in use, they are positioned such that droplet transmission is blocked
- Operator assessed their premises and taken steps to prevent congregation of patrons near or outside their premises
- Physical devices or markers are used to assist patrons in maintaining physical distance
- Reservation contact information is kept for 30 days: First name, last name, and phone number or email of at least one member of every party
- Daily worker health check in place
- Request Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
12 infractions
- Maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated on the premises has been determined
- Maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated on the premises is appropriate for the space
- Maximum number of patrons and staff on premises is monitored at all times
- No events over 50 people on premises
- 2m separation maintained between patrons of different parties, except when partition in place
- 2m separation maintained between patrons and staff, except when partition in place
- Maximum of 6 patrons per table
- Where partitions are in use, they are a minimum height of 1.2m from tabletop or counter
- Physical devices or markers are used to assist patrons in maintaining physical distance
- COVID-19 Safety Plan developed and in use
- COVID-19 Safety Plan contains the maximum number of patrons that can be accommodated
- Reservation contact information is kept for 30 days: First name, last name, and phone number or email of at least one member of every party
- Routine Follow-up
2 infractions
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Routine
5 infractions
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Mechanical glass washer does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
- Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of rodent activity.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
3 infractions
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of insect activity.
- Premises has signs of rodent activity.
- Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
- Conditions on premises may lead to harbouring/breeding of pests.
- Routine
9 infractions
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Food is stored in a manner that promotes cross contamination.
- Food is not properly covered and protected from contamination.
- 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.
- Refrigeration equipment is not of the type or capacity to meet the needs of the premises.
- An accurate thermometer is not provided for temperature monitoring.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a hot holding temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- The premises is not maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Equipment, utensils and/or food contact surfaces are not in a condition that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- Equipment or materials not required for the operation are stored on the premises.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Mechanical glass washer does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- Wiping cloths are not clean, restricted in use and/or stored in approved sanitizing solution.
- Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- 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.
- Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
- Food safety plan is not maintained to reflect the current menu.
- A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
- Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
- The premises is free of pests.
- Premises has signs of insect activity.
- Premises has signs of rodent activity.
- Premises is not protected from the entrance of pests.
- Conditions on premises may lead to harbouring/breeding of pests.
- Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
2 infractions
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Mechanical glass washer does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Routine Follow-up
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.
- Refrigeration equipment is not of the type or capacity to meet the needs of the premises.
- A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Routine
5 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.
- Refrigeration equipment is not of the type or capacity to meet the needs of the premises.
- The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
- Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
4 infractions
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
- Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
- Routine
4 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.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Mechanical glass washer does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- Hand washing station is obstructed or being used for other purposes.
- A food service establishment must have written procedures to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the establishment.
- Sanitizer levels are not being monitored and recorded.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a refrigerated temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
2 infractions
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Mechanical glass washer does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Routine
3 infractions
- Potentially hazardous food is at a hot holding temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Potentially hazardous food is not stored or displayed at 60°C or above.
- Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
- 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.
- Potentially hazardous food is at a hot holding temperature that keeps it safe to eat.
- Routine
1 infraction
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Mechanical glass washer does not provide sufficient washing and/or sanitizing action to remove contamination.
- All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
2 infractions
- Each employee washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- 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.
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